Although November is still 'Autumn' I find it a bit of a mixture of Autumn but also slowly transitioning into the festive period. It doesn't help that pretty much the entirety of this country has turned itself into lapland right after halloween, though, I'm not complaining! I think when it comes to November, you kind of opt for more dark copper/gold eyes rather than the more nude brown eyeshadows (or atleast I do) so I've chosen 3 mono eyeshadows and 1 palette that will take you from November right to the festive period.
The first eyeshadow is my much loved Mac Extra Dimension Eyeshadow 'Amorous Alloy' . I remember heading to mac and really wanting an eyeshadow to splurge from, but was unimpressed by the pigmentation of their matte and shimmered eyeshadows. I then decided to take a look at the Extra Dimension (also Extra price) and now these blew me away. I was instantly drawn to Amorous Alloy which is a warm copper brown with a lovely sheen to it. I'm obsessed with this as an all-over the lid smokey copper eye with a nude lip around this time of the year if I'm heading for drinks or a night out. The pigmentation is out of this world and impressed me a lot more than the others!
Next is the KIKO Long Lasting Wet & Dry Eyeshadow '208' a bright shimmery gold shadow which is a formula that was quite new to me. I hadn't really understood what 'wet' eyeshadows were, I just knew that by applying something like Mac Fix+ you could enhance a shadow, but with these, if you simply wet a eyeshadow brush the shadow becomes not only more pigmented but a lot easier to blend and work with. I've always highly commended KIKO I think they are an amazing brand, affordable and great quality!


I won't talk too long about the Colourpop Super Shock Shadow 'La La' because I know we're all pretty sick of hearing about it, but this has been a shadow that I have worn continuously for weeks (I'm terrified I'll hit pan soon!) Although on the website it says it's a rose-gold shade, I would say this has that little bit more of a gold/copper undertone to it which makes it so perfect for this time of the year!
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Left to Right: Mac 'Amorous Alloy, Colourpop 'La La', KIKO '208' |
Lastly is a palette which I just think needs a whole shoutout because it's a stunning palette. The Zoeva Cocoa Blend Palette is a palette that doesn't really get used much until we hit Autumn/Winter time. If you've never tried a Zoeva palette before, you have seriously got to. When I'm talking pigmentation, I'm talking serious high quality beauty here. There are a couple of shades I have to give a shout out to for being perfect for this time of the year.
Subtle Blend - Metallic deep bronze
Pure Ganache - Pure and luxurious metallic gold
Substitute For Love - Toffee brown with subtle shimmer
Freshly Toasted - Rich mahogany brown
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Left to Right Zoeva Cocoa Blend Palette: 'Warm Notes', 'Subtle Blend', 'Pure Ganache', 'Substitute for Love', 'Freshly Toasted' |
I love using substitute for love all across the lid, with freshly toasted in the crease which gives off this beautiful terracotta smokey eye.
Let me know in the comments below what products will take you through to the festive period!
That MAC dimension shade is gorgeous, totally perfect for Autumn :)
ReplyDeleteLotte | www.lottebeautybox.blogspot.co.uk
It's by far one of the best I've tried from Mac! xx
DeleteLove Kiko 208 such a glorious shade xxx
ReplyDeleteALittleKiran | Bloglovin
Glorious is totally the word I would use! and regal, I love a gold! xx
DeleteI personally aren't an eyeshadow gal but these shades are so autumnal and pretty. The kiko shade looks as if it would work well as a highlight too! Have a lovely weekend :)
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I was totally the same, I used to not be interested in shadows, but not I can't go a day with atleast a base shade or some sort of brown crease! Definitely! I haven't actually tried it myself but have heard loads of people have! xx
DeleteThese are all gorgeous and totally shades I would go for! I really need to get my hands on that palette as it's just beautiful!
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The palette is stunning, best investment I made! xx
DeleteLove the Zoeva palette shades,gorgeous shimmers x
ReplyDeleteThe Zoeva palette is bloomin lovely, I think it's one that everyone needs to own! xx
DeleteMAC's amorous alloy looks beautiful! Might need to pop into a MAC and have a swatch! Xo
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It's beautiful! I think all of the shadows from the extra dimension range are amazing! xx
DeleteThese are gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous shades and they're perfect for autumn. Thanks for sharing xxx
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Aw thank you Izzy for reading! xx
DeleteStill trying to get my hands on that kiko eyeshadow but it never seems to be in stock!! Beautiful swatches.
ReplyDeleteMeg x meghobson.com
I know it took me forever! Felt like I was selling my soul to get a hold of it! xx
Deleteow these colours are gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteAren't they all just so pretty! xx
DeleteSuch gorgeous colours, I do love autumnal eyeshadow shades!
ReplyDeleteLucy | Forever September
Best part of Autumn is by far the copper and shimmery shadows! xx
DeleteThese are all great shades! I especially like the look of the Kiko one!
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The KIKO one is fab, it's such a stunning unique gold colour! xx
DeleteAll of these are so pretty, I can't believe I don't have them! Definitely adding La La to my next order x
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Oh La La is totally a shade EVERYONE has to order at some point from colourpop! xx
DeleteOoh, I love those sweet warm and toasty shades. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for reading :) xx
DeleteI love the look of that Zoeva palette, perfect for Autumn! x
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The Zoeva palette is stunning, one of my faves! xx
DeleteCurrently crushing on that Mac eye shadow, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGrace xx
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It's okay, I still crush on it every time I see it too haha! xx
DeleteAhh I love the Zoeva cocoa blend palette, it is my go to all year round to be honest! x
ReplyDeleteJodie / jodiemelissa.com
Definitely, there are a couple of beautiful light shades you can wear during the summer too! xx
DeleteAhhh the Cocoa Blend palette has Fall written all over it. I currently have it in my every day makeup stash and reach out for it a lot. Such lovely shades <3
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It's gorgeous and I don't think you can fault the shades! xx
DeleteI think you picked amazing shadows which suit the November perfectly. Plus I'm in love with the Zoeva Cocoa Blend palette! :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle Morchella
Aw thank you Michelle :) xx
DeleteI love the Kiko Wet Shadows! I have a gorgeous deep red shade which I like to bring out at this time of year. I was so impressed by the Zoeva palettes when I first tried them earlier this year so I'll definitely need to add Cocoa Blend to my collection, those colours look beautiful x
ReplyDeleteCharlotte / Colours & Carousels
I know, there is a new caramel palette from Zoeva that I have my eyes on! xx
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