This palette has a ton of possibilities. The light green, taupe,
rose, and lime green shades can be dramatic or muted and can be mixed in
multiple, surprising ways. Dior’s pigments are true to the palette color and
have excellent lasting power. $49.50. Available at Sephora, Ridgedale, 12669
Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, 952-513-1306; Mall of America, Bloomington,
952-854-1517
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Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Eye Palette
Everyone needs a starting point. This is the
best spectrum of basic browns, no shimmer. Sophisticated. Great staying power,
plus the ability to create several looks. Line eyes with the perfect espresso
shade—I can’t remember the last time I wore brown eyeliner. A definite
transformation. $45. Bloomingdale’s, Mall
of America, Bloomington, 952-883-2500
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Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow in Honey and Fishnet
If you blend it, it will neutralize. Choose a warm and a cool
shade, any depth of color, and apply and blend with a light hand. For evening,
add more of the brighter shade in the outside corner. Blending is paramount. $17
each. Available at Sephora
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MAC Pigment in Golden
I can’t
believe I didn’t have this in my repertoire. It’s incredibly versatile—intense
or pale, a sweep of single color or as a base with another shadow blended in, or
in the inside corner of the eyes for the angelic look. Striking, glam, natural.
$19.50. MAC stores, Uptown, 612-825-0685;
Mall of America, 952-814-9800
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Nars The Multiple in South Beach
For eyes, cheeks,
and lips, this is a one-stop shop for beach chic. Lots of shimmer, sun-kissed
color, very low maintenance. One caveat: It tends to slide off, so use a good
primer first. $36.50. Available at Sephora
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Nars Single Eyeshadow in Nymphea
A
pink that doesn’t make me look tired! Great coverage with fantastic, but not
teenybopper, glitter. Paired with navy blue liner it evokes Brigitte Bardot.
$21. Available at Sephora
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