Makeup Wars: Midnight Rodeo in Battle of the Taupes.

I've joined in with a group of great beauty bloggers for Makeup Wars. Every few weeks, we will post on the same (or similar) product so readers can see a variety of posts, ideas and reviews on the same subject. Fun, right? That's what I thought and it is why I was thrilled to be ask to join in the fun.

This week, we are in a "Battle of the Taupes", with each of us posting about our favorite taupe colored eye shadow. At the end of this post, you can scroll through to see all the Battle of the Taupes posts.

Choosing my favorite taupe shadow was not as easy as I thought it would be. I use a lot of taupe shadows. I like darker, more gray taupes in the cooler months; while I like lighter and pink-y taupes in the warmer months. Not only did I have a lot to choose from, I am always buying more taupe shadows. In fact, I have one of Urban Decay's new Build Your Own Palettes filled with a variety of taupe shadows. One shadow does deserve the title of my favorite and it is Midnight Rodeo.

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M∙A∙C Casual Colour Lip & Cheek Colour Review & Photos.

For the casual girl in us all comes a stripped-down, everyday collection of makeup in the new M∙A∙C Casual Colour Collection. The collection features products that you need to get out the door, looking fresh and beautiful in a few minutes flat. Think weekend chic! The secret to the collection is the brand new, limited edition Lip & Cheek Colours. Very similar to Bobbi Browns' Pot Rouge, this is a double duty product that gives a natural, beautiful flush to both the cheeks and lips.

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