Gearing up for the Holidays

It's been a crazy couple of months around here, and well, we honestly don't expect them to slow down much until, oh, maybe March. LOL! But it's been a good crazy. Kids are obviously back in school. Our show up at Sundance Resort went really well. Silly us left the camera in the car, so we have no pictures at all. Which really is a shame, because a lot of the displays were brand new, and we finally had a banner created for us.

Holiday sales have definitely started rolling in, and Etsy is trying to do their best to make things difficult (soooo many changes in such a short time, and they always seem to do this right before the holidays). We really do hope to get back to our regular blogging, especially with new Get the Looks. If there are any shades or looks you'd like to see, let us know in the comments, and we'll see what we can do!

Get the Look: Matte Pink & Brown Eye Shadow Look

I wanted something soft & delicate for today, and something simple. It's all too easy to get wrapped up in the fancy elaborate looks and forget to do stuff on the simple looks that are perfect for quick every day looks.

Two colors, can't get much simpler than that. 

1. Start with SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer across the entire lid.

2. Apply MOCHA Mineral Eye Shadow along the crease and outer corner, and along the outer lower lash line. 

3. Apply BUBBLE GUM PINK Mineral Eye Shadow on the main lid, and gently blend out into the MOCHA. You can also apply it lightly along the brow bone if you wish. 

4. Softly blend, then finish off with your favorite mascara. Simple as that, and utterly gorgeous. The soft matte finish with both eye shadows keeps it nice & subdued without being boring. 

Get the Look: Harvest Goddess - Warm Metallic Smokey Eye Shadow Look

Get the Look: Harvest Goddess

This warm metallic smokey look is perfect for the upcoming fall months. It's warm burnished golds & browns is perfect for autumn celebrations!

To Get this Look:

1. Start with SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer over the entire lid.

2. Using our Fluffy Crease Brush, apply RHEA Mineral Eye Shadow along the crease & outer corner. The use our Angled Eyeliner Brush to apply RHEA along the outer lower lash line.

3. Apply DEMETER Mineral Eye Shadow across the main lid & inner corner, and along the inner lower lash line with our Smudger Brush.

4. Apply CHAMPAGNE Mineral Eye Shadow along the brow bone and lightly around the tear duct.

5. Touch up any areas as needed, gently blend, then finish off with your favorite mascara!

You can buy the colors individually, or purchase them as a set here:

Harvest Goddess Eye Shadow Collection

Get the Look: Witching Hour

Get the Look: Witching Hour

Our WITCHING HOUR Mineral Eye Shadow Collection is a dark mysterious look with a sparkly finish. A gorgeous blend of navy blues, pitch black, and sparkly glitter.


Included in this Collection:

TWILIGHT Mineral Eye Shadow
ASTERIA Mineral Eye Shadow
NYX Mineral Eye Shadow


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SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer was first applied over the entire lid.

TWILIGHT Eye Shadow was applied across the entire lid with our Smudger Brush. 

NYX Eye Shadow was then applied to the crease & outer corner with our Fluffy Crease Brush. We used our Smudger Brush to darken up the corner just a bit, and smudge along the outer lower lash line. 

We followed up with the lower lash line with TWILIGHT and smudged in some of the blue over the black with our Smudger Brush. 

We finished up with ASTERIA Eye Shadow along the brow bone and around the tear duct with our Fluffy Crease Brush. We also lightly smudged it along the lash line, then dusted it very lightly over the entire eye. 

Then finish up with your favorite mascara!

Get the Look: Retro Beach Babe

Get the Look: Retro Beach Babe

Our RETRO BEACH BABE Mineral Eye Shadow Collection is a warm playful look with a softly shimmery finish.


Included in this Collection:

ANEMONE Mineral Eye Shadow
POOLSIDE HOTTIE Mineral Eye Shadow
HADES Mineral Eye Shadow


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SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer was first applied over the entire lid.

HADES Eye Shadow was first foiled and applied as an eyeliner with our Angled Eyeliner Brush. Since we wanted a retro look, we applied a thick top lash line, and winged it up slightly at the corners. We added just a tiny tiny amount on the outer portion of the lower lash line. 

ANEMONE was applied across the entire eye lid from lashes to brow with our Fluffy Crease Brush.

POOLSIDE HOTTIE was applied in the outer corner & along the crease with our Smudger Brush. We also smudged along the lower lash line and darkened up the color in the corner.

Get the Look: Night Goddess

Get the Look: Night Goddess

Our NIGHT GODDESS Mineral Eye Shadow Collection is a dark smokey plum look with a delicate sparkly finish. A gorgeous blend of vibrant plums, pitch black, and sparkly glitter.


Included in this Collection:

PERSEPHONE Mineral Eye Shadow
ASTERIA Mineral Eye Shadow
NYX Mineral Eye Shadow


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SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer was first applied over the entire lid.

PERSEPHONE Eye Shadow was applied across the entire lid with our Smudger Brush, then lightly foiled to draw out it's metallic features.

NYX Eye Shadow was then applied to the crease & outer corner with our Fluffy Crease Brush. We used our Smudger Brush to darken up the corner just a bit, and smudge along the outer lower lash line. 

We finished up with ASTERIA Eye Shadow along the brow bone and around the tear duct with our Fluffy Crease Brush. We also lightly smudged it along the lower lash line. 

Then finish up with your favorite mascara!

Makeup Tutorial: Star Gazing

Today's Mineral Makeup Tutorial is a soft delicate mauve/plum look that can easily be worn either day or night.

STEP 1: Apply SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer over the entire eyelid.

(Step 2)

STEP 2: Using our Fluffy Crease Brush, apply Galaxia Mineral Eye Shadow along the crease and then form a "V" at the outer corner. Don't worry too much about fall out. You can clean that up at the end.

(Step 3)

STEP 3: Apply Dreamy Mineral Eye Shadow across the main lid with our Smudger Brush. And also lightly smudge along the inner lower lash line.

(Step 4)

STEP 4: With a Smudger Brush, gently smudge Galaxia Mineral Eye Shadow along the lower outer lash line. You can also darken up the corner slightly if you want a darker look. 

STEP 5: Blend lightly, touch up any color if needed. Then finish off with your favorite mascara!

(Finished Look)

NEEDED FOR THIS LOOK:

Shadow Boost Eye Shadow Primer

Galaxia Mineral Eye Shadow

Dreamy Mineral Eye Shadow

Fluffy Crease Eye Shadow Brush

Smudger Eye Shadow Brush

Get the Look: Green Eyed Monster

Get the Look: Green Eyed Monster

Our GREEN EYED MONSTER Eye Shadow Collection is a stunning smokey green look that will make everyone envious!


Included in this Collection:

JADED Mineral Eye Shadow (dark green)
NYX Mineral Eye Shadow (black sparkle)
CHAMPAGNE Mineral Eye Shadow (sheer gold)


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Apply SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer over the entire lid.

Apply JADED to the inner corner & main lid with Oval Smudger Brush. Then smudge along the inner lower lash line for a soft eye liner. Then carefully applied along the lower waterline.

Apply NYX to the outer corner & lightly along the crease line with our Fluffy Crease Brush. Then smudge underneath for a soft eyeliner look with Angled Liner Brush. 

Then apply CHAMPAGNE along the brow bone as a highlighter with Oval Smudger Brush. (champagne was NOT applied yet for the closed lid photo)

Touch up JADED if needed. Then finish off with your favorite mascara!

Get the Look: Strut (Peacock Inspired)

Get the Look: Strut

Our STRUT Eye Shadow Collection is was inspired by the gorgeous colors found in a peacock's plumage. Stunning teals, blues & greens, and bursts of vibrant gold! 


Included in this Collection:

HERA Mineral Eye Shadow (teal blue shimmer)
THEIA Mineral Eye Shadow (vibrant blue shimmer)
MAIA Mineral Eye Shadow (spring green shimmer)
POT O GOLD Mineral Eye Shadow (metallic gold)



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Apply SHADOW BOOST Eye Shadow Primer over the entire lid.

Apply HERA over the entire lid area and carefully along the lower waterline with our Oval Smudger Brush. Then lightly smudge along the lower lash line.

Apply THEIA to the outer corner & lightly along the crease line with our Fluffy Crease Brush. Softly blend out the crease line with a clean brush.

With our Angled Liner Brush, apply MAIA (we foiled for a bolder color) along the upper lash line, and along the outer 3rd of the lower lash line as an eyeliner. Since we were going for a bold look, we added the heavily winged out liner at the outer corner.
Then apply POT O GOLD to the inner corner and around the tear duct, and lightly smudge along the inner lower lash line. We also added a bold streak of gold along the outer corner. To get the bold line, we applied a fresh line of primer with a narrow brush, then dabbed the eye shadow along the line so it would only stick to the line of primer. We used our Oval Smudger Brush.

Then finish off with your favorite mascara.

Get the Look: Pink Blaze

Get the Look: Pink Blaze

Our PINK BLAZE Mineral Eye Shadow Collection is hot playful look with a metallic finish.


Included in this Collection:

EOS Mineral Eye Shadow
BRAZEN Mineral Eye ShadowGILDED Mineral Eye Shadow


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SHADOW BLAST Eye Shadow Primer was first applied over the entire lid.

EOS was applied across the entire eye lid from lashes to crease with our Oval Smudger Brush. Then smudged along the inner lower lash line, then carefully applied along the lower waterline.

BRAZEN was applied in the outer corner & along the crease with our Fluffy Crease Brush. Using our Angled Eyeliner Brush, we also smudged along the outer lower lash line and darkened up the color in the corner. 

GILDED was applied along the upper brow bone, and around the tear duct using our Oval Smudger Brush.

We touched up BRAZEN just a bit along the crease line, then finished off with our favorite mascara!

Makeup Tutorial: Super Easy Smokey Brown Eye Shadow

Makeup Tutorial: Super Easy Smokey Brown Eye Shadow

This is a super easy look to recreate, and the techniques used can be applied with pretty much any color combo you can think of. 

In this look, we used two colors to create a very simple, but still super sexy smokey eye look.

Get the Look: Violetta Collection

Get the Look: Violetta Collection

Our VIOLETTA Mineral Eye Shadow Collection is a soft & delicate look with a matte finish.
Included in this Collection:

ICED VIOLETS Mineral Eye Shadow
VIOLETTA Mineral Eye Shadow
MEDORA PANSY Mineral Eye Shadow


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Shadow Blast Eye Shadow Primer was first applied over the entire lid.

VIOLETTA was applied across the entire eye lid from lashes to crease with our Oval Smudger Brush.

MEDORA PANSY was applied in the outer corner & along the crease with our Fluffy Crease Brush. Then using our Oval Smudger Brush, we also smudged along the lower lash line and darkened up the color in the corner. 

ICED VIOLETS was applied along the upper brow bone with our Oval Smudger Brush, and around the tear duct.

We then finished up with a hint of HADES Mineral Eye Shadow as an eye liner, and applied with our Angled Eye Liner Brush. (Hades Mineral Eye Shadow is NOT included in this Eye Shadow Collection)

Get the Look: Green Pixie

Get the Look: Green Pixie

Our GREEN PIXIE Eye Shadow Trio is a stunning green look that will surely bring out your mischievous side!

Included in this Collection:

JADED Mineral Eye Shadow (dark green)
LUCKY Mineral Eye Shadow (golden green)
GILDED Mineral Eye Shadow (pale gold)


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Apply our Shadow Boost Eye Shadow Primer over the entire lid.

Apply JADED to the outer corner & crease with our Fluffy Crease Brush. Then smudge along the outer lower lash line for a soft eye liner with our Oval Smudger Brush.

Apply LUCKY to the main lid & inner corner, and then on the inner lower lash line with our Oval Smudger Brush. Then carefully apply along the lower waterline.

Then apply GILDED along the brow bone as a highlighter with our Oval Smudger Brush.

Touch up JADED in the crease if needed, and softly blend. Be careful not to blend out JADED too much, or the black undertones will muddy up the look. Then finish off with your favorite mascara!

Get the Look: Sunset Fire

Get the Look: Sunset Fire

Our SUNSET FIRE Mineral Eye Shadow Collection is a warm blend of golds and pinks with a metallic finish. You get three full sized mineral eye shadows with this collection.

Included in this Collection:

AZTEC GOLD Mineral Eye Shadow (vibrant gold with chocolate undertones)
EOS Mineral Eye Shadow (metallic golden pink - not vegan)
CHAMPAGNE Mineral Eye Shadow (delicate light golden highlighter)


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Shadow Boost Eye Shadow Primer was first applied over the entire lid.

AZTEC GOLD was applied in the outer corner & along the crease with our Fluffy Crease Brush. Then we smudged along the lower lash line and darkened up the color in the corner with our Oval Smudger Brush.

EOS was applied with our Oval Smudger Brush to the inner corner and over the main lid. Then lightly smudged along the lower lash line along the inner corner, then carefully applied to the lower waterline. 

CHAMPAGNE was applied along the upper brow bone, and around the tear duct with our Oval Smudger Brush.

With a clean Fluffy Crease Brush we made sure the look was well blended. Then we finished off with our favorite mascara. 

Get the Look: Syrena

Get the Look: Syrena

Our SYRENA Eye Shadow Duo is a playful mermaid inspired look that uses bright blue and rich teal shades! It's incredibly easy to create, and fun way to punch up your look without going over the top.


Included in this Collection:

HERA Mineral Eye Shadow
THEIA Mineral Eye Shadow



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HERA was applied with a soft eye shadow brush along the inner corner and over the main lid area.

THEIA was applied in the outer corner & along the crease. Using a detail brush, we also smudged along the lower lash line and darkened up the color in the corner. 

We touched up the center of the lid a little with HERA. We finished with a clean soft blender brush and blended thoroughly to make sure there weren't any distinctive lines between the different shades. 

Get the Look: Forbidden Love

Get the Look: Forbidden Love

Our FORBIDDEN LOVE Eye Shadow Collection is a bold sparkly combo that is inspired by the Goddess of Love herself, Aphrodite. Bold Fuchsia, Seductive Blacks, and sheer sparkle! GORGEOUS!!!


Included in this Collection:

APHRODITE Mineral Eye Shadow (fuchsia pink sparkle)
NYX Mineral Eye Shadow (black sparkle)
ASTERIA Mineral Eye Shadow (sheer sparkle)


✥ ✥ ✥ GET THIS LOOK ✥ ✥ ✥ 

Apply Primer over the entire lid.

Apply APHRODITE to the inner corner & main lid with a soft eye shadow brush. Then smudge along the inner lower lash line for a soft eye liner.

Apply NYX to the outer corner & lightly along the crease line, and then smudge underneath for a soft eyeliner look with a firm detail brush. 

Then apply ASTERIA around the tear duct & inner corner. Then dust a little along the brow bone as a highlighter, and a very light sweep over the lower lash line. 

Touch up APHRODITE if needed. Then finish off with your favorite mascara!

Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Sale!

Just a quick note in case you didn't catch it on Facebook or in our Newsletter....

Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Sale! 

Mix & Match as much as you want, then get a 3rd item of equal or lesser value absolutely FREE!

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When checking out, put your purchased items in the cart but NOT your freebie items! In the notes, let me know what you'd like as your freebies.

And yes, you can buy 4 get 2 free, buy 6 get 3 free, etc.

Sale ends at Midnight (EST) July 4, 2011. Cannot be combined with other offers, sales, coupons, etc. Gift Certificates are not included in this sale.

Get the Look: Stars & Stripes

Get the Look: Stars & Stripes

Just in time for the 4th of July, it's time to show your USA Pride! Our STARS & STRIPES Eye Shadow Collection is a gorgeous Patriotic combo that is sure to draw fireworks! 


Included in this Collection:

FEMME FATALE Mineral Eye Shadow (red)
THEIA Mineral Eye Shadow (blue)
SNOW QUEEN Mineral Eye Shadow (white)


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The look was applied over a dry lid. No primer or foiling medium was used.

SNOW QUEEN was applied at the inner corner & in the center of the eye lid.

FEMME FATALE was applied in the outer corner & along the crease with a soft bristled crease brush. 

THEIA was applied along both the upper and lower lash lines as an eyeliner, and along the lower lid waterline.