I usually put a tiny bit of sparkle with the mattes, just because I like the sparkles.

Yes, I’ve tried some bronzey colors in my crease. Depending on the depth, I can just look like my mascara has drifted, ie. it looks dirty.

I like MK Shell, it’s a really pretty color. I was going to wear it the other day and chose another color because I got sidetracked. I like MK Ultimate mascara too. I’ve not sure I like it any better (or worse) than any other mascara that does well.

I recently read about using two coats of mascara, one each of two types of mascaras — one for length and one for fullness. That makes sense to me, and I’m going to try it on one eye to compare to the other. Generally two coats of any one mascara makes me feel like Tammy Faye. I want to look like I have mascara on, but I don’t want to look like a clown. If I were really ambitious, I’d go back to wearing false eyelashes. I used to wear them all the time, but got out of the habit. It’s really quite easy and fast. I’ve just, as I said, got out of the habit — or I’m lazy — or both.

These colors sound pretty on you. Send me pictures and I’ll post your fotds!

I have an idea. Have you ever tried a bronze-y color in your crease? I think that colors with some warmth in them would really compliment your skin.

Today I’m gonna wear…Revlon Colorstay blush in Petal, MK Shell lipstick, MK shadows Honey Spice and Sienna, and in the deep crease, L’Oreal shadow…the darkest brown of the Canyon Stone quad. For liner, my Coastal Scents black cream liner. soft black eye pencil by cover girl. And my MK Ultimate Mascara. I *love* that mascara, have you tried it?