jackie 0. monroe: warmtoned

Give Me Glow Cosmetics - Quad Goals - A Mauve Wedding

When it comes to building my makeup artist kit, I like to have a selection of mauves, plums, warm pinks, anything natural but flushed for my clients. I find these tones look great on so many skin tones and wedding themes. They make everyone feel natural but also something a little extra special and the one word I can think of, "pretty".

Give Me Glow Cosmetics is an indie brand that has been around and in my radar for a while now. I personally own a few of their liquid lipsticks, a couple highlighters and their staple palette. Her matte shadows are unlike anything I've tried. The pigmentation, blend-ability, and color selections are fabulous. The pan sizes are also larger than your average Mac shadow. And don't get me started on her metallic shade and highlighters. P-I-G-M-E-N-T-E-D.

A Mauve Wedding was released and I knew I needed it for my brides. I can see this palette working for all seasons and pairing so well with other palettes in my kit and collection. The swatches below are all on my bare skin, no primer or anything.

Their Quad Goals palettes retail for $25.00 a piece and are a steal! I highly recommend picking them up and supporting this blossoming brand. She will also be re-releasing the Staple Palette reformulated and that is definitely a staple in my makeup arsenal.

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MOTD - Autumn Warmth

For this look I was inspired by Kathleen Lights' and Ofra Cosmetics' new matte lipstick in the shade Miami Fever. It's a gorgeous rust color that screams Autumn. I'm in love with it. The formula is also very comfortable to wear and long lasting. I plan on purchasing more shades from Ofra in the future.

For the eyes I used Melvet59's Exotic Lotus eyeshadow palette. Such a beauty!! If you love warm tones you will fall hard for this one. I topped the look off with Physicians Formula Eye Booster Lash Extension mascara (still my favorite!) and Anastasia Beverly Hills Ebony Brow Pomade. Voila!

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Brown

Lorac Unzipped Gold

Here ladies and gentlemen is the gorgeous Unzipped Gold palette from Lorac cosmetics. This is a stunner and really would be gorgeous around the holiday season and the summertime when you want that glow. Again this palette of ten includes both matte and shimmer finishes like the original Unzipped. All ten shadows are beautifully pigmented and can be used in a multitude of ways. This palette is definitely more warm toned against it's sister so if you are contemplating if you really need both keep that in mind. But I don't regret purchasing both palettes, myself because they are pretty different than anything I already have in my collection.

Find her here and her sister here!

Comparing Unspoken from Unzipped original (left) & Unwind from Unzipped Gold (right)

Top: Gold Unzipped
Bottom: Unzipped (original)

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Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Eyeshadow Palette - Supernatural

The second Lunatick Cosmetic Labs' eyeshadow palette I own is called Supernatural. Which is sort of funny when you think about it because it really is a super natural palette of shades here. The palette as a whole is kissed by a rose hue and I find this to be gorgeous with blue or green eyes. And again the shadows are buttery smooth to perfection and blend like a dream.

Find this beauty here for $35 in loose or pressed form!

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Lunatick Cosmetics Labs Eyeshadow Palette - Relic

Lunatick Cosmetic Labs is pretty new to me. My sister introduced me to them and I am so glad she did. The quality you receive is out of this world on everything I have tried so far! I also love supporting indie cosmetics brands because they work so hard on their products and it really shows here!

This is one of two eyeshadow palettes I own from Lunatick. Meet Relic, a gorgeous modernized neutral palette. With rich hues and velvety pigments this baby is a keeper! There are a mix of finishes included here as well that make it really great for a variety of looks.

Find her here for $35 in either loose or pressed form!

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Black

Melt Cosmetics - Dark Matter Eyeshadow Quad

If you haven't heard of Melt Cosmetics before then you are totally missing out on a great brand! They are famous for their highly pigmented matte lipsticks. 13 lipstick shades are currently available and each one is gorgeous in their own way whether it be Space Cake (a grey with slight hints of blue) or Belladonna 2 (a classic bright red).

On January 2nd they released two "quads" of eyeshadows, Dark Matter and Lovesick. I purchased both of course because I couldn't help myself. The first one I received is Dark Matter and it's the perfect smokey eye collection. All shades are a pure matte texture. They are probably double the size of a Mac eyeshadow too which is totally an added bonus! All four shades are equally pigmented to perfection. I love that you could create so many looks with just these four colors too. It's so useful and it makes going to from day to night a cinch!

The packaging is nice and compact. It is taking me a little to get used to because I keep getting scared of dropping them. They all stack magnetically one on top of the other but can also be taken apart as well. The group of four can be fanned out as shown below for ease of use. When finished, simply click them all back into place complete with mirror on top!

These sets are not cheap, setting you back about $55 after shipping. But when I think of the size of the shadows and how much use they have, it makes me feel a little less guilty. :)

Check out all Melt has to offer here!

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amrezy

MOTD - Amrezy Palette

This was a look from over the weekend. I wanted something a little smoky but also something with those warm autumn tones included. I chose to use my Amrezy Palette (Legend, Caramel, Morocco, Deep Plum) from Anastasia of Beverly Hills. On my lips I used Mac's Lip Pencil in Whirl and of course I also used my Younique 3D Fiber Mascara (here)!

This palette is sold out but Anastasia has released a range of single shadows which includes all the shades from this palette. So you are not out of luck! They all look exquisite. I can't wait to buy more to try out different colors.

Find Anastasia's eyeshadow here!

My Amrezy Palette post

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90's

Lime Crime Venus The Grunge Palette

Besides The Birth of Venus being one of my favorite paintings, I love me some warm red and brown eyeshadow (and 90's grunge which also inspired this beauty)! When I first saw the swatches of this palette on Instagram I was instantly hooked. Each color is highly pigmented to perfection. They are butter and I was not disappointed at all.

This palette includes 8 shadows which include a fabulous range from golden ivory to a burgundy matte. She even threw in a matte taupe that is stunning and the perfect blending shade for this collection of colors. You have everything you need in one spot. This is a variety that will be great year round.

It retails for $42 and can be found on Lime Crime's website here.

Here is the description of the shadows from their website:

VENUS: The color of bruised fruit (velvet matte)
SHELL: Opalescent shell-pink (glow)
AURA: Golden ivory (glow)
CREATION: Rust brown (matte)
ICON: Dirt brown (matte)
REBIRTH: The color of an over-ripe nectarine (matte)
DIVINE: Dusty stone (matte)
MUSE: Deep burgundy red (matte)

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Anastasia of Beverly Hills - Amrezy Palette

I love this new Amrezy palette from Anastasia of Beverly Hills. It is the first collaboration she's done with makeup artist Amrezy. Anastasia also recently collaborated with Maya Mia on a palette that looks just as gorgeous. I'm still contemplating that one but keep talking myself out it...

My favorite shades in the palette are Legend (the perfect highlight EVER), Caramel, Morocco, and Deep Plum. It has a mix of matte and shimmery textures. The only color I don't think I would really use it the Iridescent Purple as I'm picky about my purples. Other than that I love the jewel like colors. It's a beautifully done collection.

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Stila's Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette - Spirit

This post is the third palette from Stila's new collection and probably the last one I will be purchasing and reviewing. The forth palette includes a lot of purple and I'm pretty picky about purples but you can find that one here, it's called Body.

This beauty is called Spirit and it is beyond lovely. It reminds of a mix of the Soul & Mind palettes mixed together in a way but then again not. Neutrals are there but also a pop of color for instance, a burgundy. It includes a mixture of shimmer and matte textures. I would say this is the creamiest out of the three palettes I purchased but I'm not sure if it's because it was out in my mailbox all day in the heat or if it's the textures themselves.

Like all the other palettes in this glamorous collection, it is encased in a golden (rose gold for this one) mirrored compact complete with a full mirror.

"Where the spirit does not work with
the hand, there is no art. " - Leonardo da Vinci

The Shades:

Kitten - the classic shimmering champagne

Oasis - shimmering golden champagne (more gold than kitten)

Wheat - shimmering golden beige

Chinois - matte ivory

Puppy - matte taupe

Jezebel - rose gold shimmer

Golightly - shimmering bronze

Slate - cool grey shimmer with the slightest hint of violet

Pigalle - burgundy shimmer

Barefoot - reddish brown shimmer

Espresso - like the name espresso brown with very slight golden glitter

Pewter - steal blue shimmer

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Lorac Pro Palette 2

Lorac has finally released their second pro palette and it is gorgeous. I can see this being great for all seasons but it definitely reminds me of Fall. It has the same setup as the first pro palette - the top is matte and bottom row is shimmer. They are all extremely pigmented. The only shade that was a little surprising to me was the black shade because to me it looks like a deep charcoal. But regardless, this palette is complete and beautiful.

Overall I can see tons of people loving this with its wide range of shades that are also very wearable. There are cool and warm toned colors. It includes shades like purple, navy and a shimmering army green that add a little something extra to the usual neutral palette. If you have the first pro palette and are asking if you need this one too, my answer is yes and no. There are many shades here that you probably have elsewhere but it is nice to have them all in one place. It really depends on what you have in your collection already and how obsessed you are with makeup. There is enough variety between the palettes that I believe it is worth the $42.00 if you are a makeup lover or if you are just starting your makeup collection. Plus I think they compliment each other very well.

The Shades:

Buff - matte yellow cream

Lt. Brown - matte medium caramel brown

Cool Gray - matte medium gray with a hint of mauve

Nectar - matte peachy pink

Plum - matte plum purple

Navy - matte true navy

Charcoal - true matte charcoal

Black - matte charcoal black

Snow - gleaming white

Beige - shimmering golden beige

Rose - rose gold shimmer

Mocha - medium milk chocolate shimmer

Chrome - mauve shimmer

Silver - true silver shine

Jade - shiny army green

Cocoa - shimmering purple brown

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Brown

Kat Von D Monarch Palette

Kat Von D released more palettes! There are two new for Spring/Summer but I only bought one. I purchased the Monarch Eyeshadow Palette and it is gorgeous! It retails for $46.00.

Warm toned, but it does have a few cool toned shades mixed in to balance. This palette has a perfect mix of matte, shimmer, and satin shadows as well as shades perfect for blending. It really has a great variety in one palette. Plus the packaging is just beautiful!

The Shades:
Entomology - matte yellow cream
Telepathy - pale (but pigmented!) glowing white gold
Tiny Death - ivory cream with silver glitter
Wrath - deep burnt orange with slight sheen
Papilio - reddish brown with slight sheen
Summerfly - golden shimmer with orange tones
Killing Jar - peach with golden shimmer
Delaney - warm pearl silver
Vanish - another one of those trench coat matte khaki taupe colors
Disintegration - taupey pearl brown
Shadow Box - matte dark brown
Deadhead - matte black

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Give Me Glow Cosmetics - Quad Goals - A Mauve Wedding

MOTD - Autumn Warmth

Lorac Unzipped Gold

Lunatick Cosmetic Labs Eyeshadow Palette - Supernatural

Lunatick Cosmetics Labs Eyeshadow Palette - Relic

Melt Cosmetics - Dark Matter Eyeshadow Quad

MOTD - Amrezy Palette

Lime Crime Venus The Grunge Palette

Anastasia of Beverly Hills - Amrezy Palette

Stila's Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette - Spirit

Lorac Pro Palette 2

Kat Von D Monarch Palette

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