MAC Styledriven Pro Longwear Eyeshadows | Swatches

Just swatches for now! A review with my thoughts on each eyeshadow will be coming soon! For now you can more info on the MAC website:

Pro Longwear Eyeshadows

Angled Bob and Glamour Doll Eyes | New Hair with Grey, Purple, and Blue Eyes

How gorgeous is Pistol, Pistol from Glamour Doll Eyes? That dark, sparkling grey is just stunning. I wish my camera would have picked up more of the fine multicolored reflects in it! Paired with blues and purples, this combo is one that I've never done before. It's a bit of a smokey eye with a pop of color.

MAC Dazzlesphere Plum Ornament Review

MAC says:

MAC Dazzlesphere Plum Ornament
A futuristic ornament packed with four limited edition, mini-sized, stackable Crush Metals in a passionately perfect array of sultry, sweet and sophisticated plums. A dazzling gift for all. Limited edition.

US$32.50

Sold out online, but may still be available at some stores and counters.

MAC Dazzlesphere Plum Ornament Swatches

Part of MAC's 2011 holiday collection, the MAC Dazzlesphere Plum Ornament certainly looks gorgeous. 4 crushed metal pigments...sounds intriguing too, right? But is it worth it? A full review will be coming up in my next post!

Sugarpill Loose Eyeshadow Swatches

Sugarpill needs no introduction...no review. Everything they make is awesome. Simple as that. So, let's move on to the swatches.

Sugarpill ChromaLust Loose Eyeshadows = ♥

e.l.f. Studio Eyeshadow Swatches and Reviews | Updated Jan. 2012

Updated Jan. 2012 with new pictures and details~

e.l.f says:

The beautiful soft texture melts into the skin for a vibrant color that lasts. Convenient and easy to apply, just layer the color to achieve the desired intensity. Apply wet or dry for a fabulous look that never creases or fades.

Duochrome Eyes | Brown and Blue

I've said it before and I'm pretty sure I'll say it forever - Lorac eyeshadows are amazing. Just...ugh....unbelievable. I purchased the Multiplex 3D palette from Hautelook at an awesome price. $10? $12? Somewhere around there, and I've been in love with it since. This look is a play off one that I did years ago with some MAC products and it's my first time recreating it.

e.l.f. Studio Blush Swatches and Review | Updated Dec. 2011

Original post published in 2010
Updated Dec. 2011 with new pictures and details~

e.l.f says:

The soft sheer texture blends into the skin for a silky finish. Designed to be worn alone or layered for more depth. Highlight your complexion with a subtle healthy glow!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Swatches and Thoughts | My Collection

MAC says:

A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. Smoothes on: adds buffed-up highlights to cheeks, or an overall ultra-deluxe polish to the face.

Just a little beauty blog lingo for you before I start...Mineralize Skinfinishes are also known as MSFs :)

Eyeshadow Tutorial | Red and Purple Smokey Eye feat. Sugarpill

A step-by-step tutorial of my recent red and purple smokey eye, this look is perfect for the holidays! Plus, who doesn't love a little Sugarpill?

Holiday Makeup | Red and Purple Smokey Eyes feat. Sugarpill

A rich red and purple smokey eye makeup is always beautiful. During the holidays though, this look is perfect for a party, get together, or just to wear out on the town. For this look, I used some of my new loose eyeshadows from Sugarpill. Asylum, the red, is absolutely AMAZING.

Loose eyeshadow swatches coming soon!

Weekly Reads (Volume 1)

A new segment on A Brilliant Brunette--Weekly Reads. This post will be featuring some of my current favorite blogs and posts. What's been catching my eye lately? Keep reading to find out!

Have Yourself a Pampered Christmas with Wahanda.com

If you're looking to give the gift of indulgence this holiday season, Wahanda may be just what you need.

Top 10 Products of 2011

So many products and brands have crossed my path this year but which made it to my Top 10 of 2011 list? Keep reading to find out!

Inglot Smoky Eyes

A dark, cool toned brown eye courtesy of Inglot (DS 465). Ah...Inglot...how I've missed your luxuriousness.

Electric Blue Eyeliner feat. Gosh

It was a short while ago when I received some Gosh Extreme Art Liquid Eyeliners from Sokolum79. I absolutely love them. Here, I paired liner 09, a bright electric sky blue, with some matte neutrals. The result is completely wearable but still fun with that bright pop of blue.

Simple Brown Eyes | bareMinerals The Playlist

An incredibly simple look using my new love...the bareMinerals READY 8.0 palette. Most Requested is a reddish brown eyeshadow that verges on cranberry. It's a lovely, wearable color that differs slightly from my typical, everyday, golden brown.

FYI...I only used two colors for this look! Most Requested for the main color and One Hit Wonder, also from The Playlist, for my inner corner and browbone highlight.