Temptalia

Roses are More than Red | A Tale in 20 Short Stories

Christine — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:30:00 +0000

Today’s color combinations are inspired by ColourPop’s Smoke ‘n’ Roses mega eyeshadow palette , which felt like a waste of a theme! There was so much that could have been done there. First and foremost, roses come in a variety of shades, undertones, and depth. There are pale and pastel roses that range from near-white to buttery yellow to soft orange, along with a slew of pinkish-white to light pink. There are an abundance of roses with deep, rich hues that go from true red to burgundy to purple.

This past spring, I had nearly 30 different rose shrubs and trees planted in my frontyard (not all of them survived, a tale for another day, but we planted some of the replacements a month ago!). You can see the many varieties of David Austin English roses for a reference point, but there are lots of varieties of roses beyond there.

There are several roses that appear more two-toned, like Boscobel (coral-pink), Queen of Sweden (warm pink that fades to light pink over time), Enchanted Peace (yellowy to pink-red), and Arctic Blue (pink-lilac with peach reverse).

These combos are less about the Smoke ‘n’ Roses palette and merely to showcase the range of hues that roses can be, plus using stems and leaves as accents. In a smokier take on rose hues, I’d lean into slightly more faded and deeper hues with earthy elements (think grungy neutrals to represent mulch, dirt, thorns, dying blooms)… for another day, perhaps.

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that one might bring in the appropriate brow bone or additional transitional shade based on skin tone. Consider these ideas a jumping off point with four “core” colors that can inspire your next look. For reference, based on how I usually apply makeup, I would consider applying the shades in this order: inner lid, middle of lid, outer lid/crease, and crease/above crease or lid.

Roses are More than Red 1.0

Natasha Denona Zendo

Luster (375M)

Tranquil (385M)

Vigor (380CM)

Relief (381CM)

Luster (375M), Tranquil (385M), Vigor (380CM), Relief (381CM)

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Roses are More than Red 2.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Dear Reader

Awake

Rushed

Winter Wonder

Dear Reader, Awake, Rushed, Winter Wonder

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Roses are More than Red 3.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Wormwood

Linny

Salamander

Nectar

Wormwood, Linny, Salamander, Nectar

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Roses are More than Red 4.0

By Beauty Bay Age of Opulence

Champagne

Ace

Curfew

Rich

Champagne, Ace, Curfew, Rich

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Roses are More than Red 5.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Lemon Sorbet

Blushing Peach

Red Chameleon

Trust

Lemon Sorbet, Blushing Peach, Red Chameleon, Trust

Roses are More than Red 6.0

Pat McGrath Divine Rose II

Skinshow Rose Opal

Rose Seduction

Xtreme Burgundy

Naked Blush

Skinshow Rose Opal, Rose Seduction, Xtreme Burgundy, Naked Blush

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Roses are More than Red 7.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Panacea

Utopia

Merlot

Wildberry

Panacea, Utopia, Merlot, Wildberry

12

Roses are More than Red 8.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Buttermilk

Demure

Winter Garden

Picking Peaches

Buttermilk, Demure, Winter Garden, Picking Peaches

12

Roses are More than Red 9.0

Natasha Denona Retro

Glitz (392DC)

Andy (393CP)

Groove (397CM)

Go-Go (400CP)

Glitz (392DC), Andy (393CP), Groove (397CM), Go-Go (400CP)

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Roses are More than Red 10.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Forest Heart

Wildfire

Midnight Sun

Honeycomb

Forest Heart, Wildfire, Midnight Sun, Honeycomb

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Roses are More than Red 11.0

By Beauty Bay Age of Opulence

Flapper

Speakeasy

Prohibition

Silk Stockings

Flapper, Speakeasy, Prohibition, Silk Stockings

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Roses are More than Red 12.0

Terra Moons Eyeshadows

La Reina

Cinnamon Sugar

Spiked

Salvaje

La Reina, Cinnamon Sugar, Spiked, Salvaje

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Roses are More than Red 13.0

Natasha Denona Zendo

Yama (387DC)

Sense (384M)

Mantra (378CP)

Breath (383CP)

Yama (387DC), Sense (384M), Mantra (378CP), Breath (383CP)

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Roses are More than Red 14.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Apricot

Fire Catcher

Forever Enough

Faithful

Apricot, Fire Catcher, Forever Enough, Faithful

15

Roses are More than Red 15.0

ColourPop Orchid You Not

OMG

Pretty One

Nuh Uh

Buddies

OMG, Pretty One, Nuh Uh, Buddies

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Roses are More than Red 16.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Merlot

Sol

Prophecy

Hibernate

Merlot, Sol, Prophecy, Hibernate

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Roses are More than Red 17.0

Natasha Denona Retro

Helio (149M)

Swing (402M)

Groove (397CM)

Rebellion (403CP)

Helio (149M), Swing (402M), Groove (397CM), Rebellion (403CP)

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Roses are More than Red 18.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Siren

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Magic Act

Midnight Amethyst

Siren, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Magic Act, Midnight Amethyst

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Roses are More than Red 19.0

Terra Moons Eyeshadows

Powdered Sugar

Starlet

Purple Clouds

Dark Energy

Powdered Sugar, Starlet, Purple Clouds, Dark Energy

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Roses are More than Red 20.0

ColourPop Orchid You Not

Pretty One

Buddies

Nuh Uh

Rebloom

Pretty One, Buddies, Nuh Uh, Rebloom

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ColourPop Smoke 'n' Roses 30-Pan Shadow Palette

December is for Tanzanite + Turquoise: 18 Color Stories

Christine — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:30:00 +0000

December birthstones include tanzanite, turquoise, and zircon — very much a blue-dominated gem selection! Tanzanite is an interesting gem as it noted for its deep, saturated blue to violet hues, which can come naturally or from heating a gem, and unheated tanzanite stones can run murky green-brown to warmer purple.

Mellan was a December baby (born on Christmas Eve, actually), and after he passed, I decided to incorporate his birthstone–tanzanite–into a pendant necklace I was already leaning towards making (using my previous engagement ring diamond). I wanted to have a crescent moon with a mix of sapphires offset and subtly connected to give the illusion of stars in the sky.

The featured image is of the finished piece, and the tanzanite stone is the largest, more oval-shaped gem that flashes blue-violet, which is illuminated by a band of diamonds (to represent Mellan now up in the stars). The other colored gemstones are all various shades of sapphire, which complement my updated wedding ring set (done in sapphire, which is my birthstone, and one of the first gifts hubby, then-boyfriend, gave me was a sapphire bracelet).

Both pieces were designed in collaboration with Lauryn Volovar at Earth’s Treasury, and both were excellent experiences (in case there’s confusion, this is not sponsored and both pieces of jewelry were paid for by me). I know when I last mentioned the pendant, a few readers asked for more information on it, so… here you go

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that one might bring in the appropriate brow bone or additional transitional shade based on skin tone. Consider these ideas a jumping off point with four “core” colors that can inspire your next look. For reference, based on how I usually apply makeup, I would consider applying the shades in this order: inner lid, middle of lid, outer lid/crease, and crease/above crease or lid.

December is for Tanzanite 1.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Totally Worth It

Mythical

Flannel

Midnight

Totally Worth It, Mythical, Flannel, Midnight

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December is for Tanzanite 2.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

JB

Mystery

Below Zero

Regal

JB, Mystery, Below Zero, Regal

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December is for Tanzanite 3.0

Pat McGrath Celestial Divinity

Odyssey

Electron

Violet Void

Smoked Amethyst

Odyssey, Electron, Violet Void, Smoked Amethyst

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December is for Tanzanite 4.0

Sydney Grace Quintessence (Deep)

Aurora

Celestial Bloom

Interstellar

Parallax (Deep)

Aurora, Celestial Bloom, Interstellar, Parallax (Deep)

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December is for Tanzanite 5.0

Natasha Denona Love

Blind

Pure Love

Trust

Commitment

Blind, Pure Love, Trust, Commitment

11

December is for Tanzanite 6.0

Lethal Cosmetics Eyeshadows

Spirit

Descent

Deceit

Eclipse

Spirit, Descent, Deceit, Eclipse

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December is for Tanzanite 7.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Ursa

Filigree

Sky Lights

Borealis

Ursa, Filigree, Sky Lights, Borealis

12

December is for Tanzanite 8.0

Sydney Grace On the Horizon (Deep)

Lunar Illumination

Sakura Glow

Calming Presence

Midnight Courage

Lunar Illumination, Sakura Glow, Calming Presence, Midnight Courage

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December is for Tanzanite 9.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Crystalline

Panacea

Nocturnal

Crucible

Crystalline, Panacea, Nocturnal, Crucible

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December is for Turquoise 1.0

ColourPop High Tide

Free Floatin'

Must Sea

Urchin

Currents

Free Floatin', Must Sea, Urchin, Currents

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December is for Turquoise 2.0

Natasha Denona Zendo

Breath (383CP)

Flow (377M)

Equilibrium (382M)

Mantra (378CP)

Breath (383CP), Flow (377M), Equilibrium (382M), Mantra (378CP)

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December is for Turquoise 3.0

ColourPop High Tide

Free Floatin'

Mussel Beach

Lunar

New Wave

Free Floatin', Mussel Beach, Lunar, New Wave

11

December is for Turquoise 4.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Iceberg

Alpine

Forest Heart

Ice Algae

Iceberg, Alpine, Forest Heart, Ice Algae

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December is for Turquoise 5.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Hydra

The Shallows

Super Star

Boss Babe

Hydra, The Shallows, Super Star, Boss Babe

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December is for Turquoise 6.0

Lethal Cosmetics Eyeshadows

Sigil

Lucid

Aether

Yonder

Sigil, Lucid, Aether, Yonder

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December is for Turquoise 7.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Calx

Spruce

Fog

Sedge

Calx, Spruce, Fog, Sedge

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December is for Turquoise 8.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Pool Party

Poolside

Nightfall

Perfect Storm

Pool Party, Poolside, Nightfall, Perfect Storm

7

December is for Turquoise 9.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Marine Waters

Comforter

Thrilled

Scuba Diver

Marine Waters, Comforter, Thrilled, Scuba Diver

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Custom Pendant

Custom Pendant + Wedding Set

Custom Pendant

Custom Pendant + Wedding Set

November is for Topaz & Citrine: 18 Color Stories to Celebrate November Birthdays

Christine — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:30:00 +0000

November has two birthstones: topaz, which is often found in shades of colorless, light blue, yellow, orange, pink, violet, and brown, but topaz birthstone jewelry is typically sold in shades of blue (which can be heated colorless topaz); and citrine, which is typically light yellow to burnt orange.

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that one might bring in the appropriate brow bone or additional transitional shade based on skin tone. Consider these ideas a jumping off point with four “core” colors that can inspire your next look. For reference, based on how I usually apply makeup, I would consider applying the shades in this order: inner lid, middle of lid, outer lid/crease, and crease/above crease or lid.

November is for Topaz 1.0

ColourPop On Cloud 9

Blu Taffy

Clear Skies

Air Time

True Blue

Blu Taffy, Clear Skies, Air Time, True Blue

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November is for Topaz 2.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Aqua Vitae

Frosted

Calx

Tundra

Aqua Vitae, Frosted, Calx, Tundra

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November is for Topaz 3.0

Lethal Cosmetics Eyeshadows

Afterglow

Talisman

Surge

Altitude

Afterglow, Talisman, Surge, Altitude

6

November is for Topaz 4.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Blue Mist

Juggler

Nightfall

Cali

Blue Mist, Juggler, Nightfall, Cali

9

November is for Topaz 5.0

Natasha Denona Glam

Glam (328M)

Glam (321M)

Glam (331M)

Glam (327CM)

Glam (328M), Glam (321M), Glam (331M), Glam (327CM)

12

November is for Topaz 6.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Hydra

Biscotti

Indiana Love

Oasis

Hydra, Biscotti, Indiana Love, Oasis

10

November is for Topaz 7.0

Lethal Cosmetics Eyeshadows

Aerial

Sigil

Equilibrium

Proxy

Aerial, Sigil, Equilibrium, Proxy

7

November is for Topaz 8.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Snowdrift

Subzero

Ursa

Tundra

Snowdrift, Subzero, Ursa, Tundra

5

November is for Topaz 9.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Biscotti

Tiara

Rover

Grounds

Biscotti, Tiara, Rover, Grounds

13

November is for Citrine 1.0

ColourPop Orange You Glad

Tangerine Dreams

Mimosa Mami

Ya Peel Me

Sunkiss'd

Tangerine Dreams, Mimosa Mami, Ya Peel Me, Sunkiss'd

4

November is for Citrine 2.0

Pat McGrath Celestial Divinity

Bronze Nebula

Gold Standard

Saturnalia

Major Mahogany

Bronze Nebula, Gold Standard, Saturnalia, Major Mahogany

7

November is for Citrine 3.0

Natasha Denona Metropolis

Helena (275K)

Penny (259M)

Claret (274M)

Chrism (260CP)

Helena (275K), Penny (259M), Claret (274M), Chrism (260CP)

12

November is for Citrine 4.0

Pat McGrath Celestial Odyssey

Solar Flare

Corrupt Copper

Bronze Eclipse

Sunrose Amber

Solar Flare, Corrupt Copper, Bronze Eclipse, Sunrose Amber

7

November is for Citrine 5.0

Natasha Denona Bronze

True Copper (305M)

True Bronze (314K)

Magma (310CM)

Sundown (307CM)

True Copper (305M), True Bronze (314K), Magma (310CM), Sundown (307CM)

10

November is for Citrine 6.0

Clionadh Eyeshadows

Molten

Wildfire

Chocolate Orange

Shani

Molten, Wildfire, Chocolate Orange, Shani

10

November is for Citrine 7.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Lemon Sorbet

Aztec Ruins

Loose Change

Mango Tea

Lemon Sorbet, Aztec Ruins, Loose Change, Mango Tea

8

November is for Citrine 8.0

Natasha Denona Sunrise

Morning

Carnelian

Clove

Citrine

Morning, Carnelian, Clove, Citrine

9

November is for Citrine 9.0

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Treasure Hunter

Blushed

Laura's Memory

Tangerine

Treasure Hunter, Blushed, Laura's Memory, Tangerine

10

November is for Topaz & Citrine: 18 Color Stories to Celebrate November Birthdays

Sydney Grace x Temptalia Collection | Look Roundup

Christine — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:49:36 +0000

Here’s a recap of all of the looks I’ve shared (thus far, I’m sure I’ll be sharing more here and there!) using the palettes, both individually, together, and as one-and-done looks. You can also check out the full collection round-up if you’ve missed anything about the collection.

If I counted them up right, there are 40 different looks, so fingers crossed at least one inspires you to play with the collection, if you have it, or to bring out dupes

Temptalia

Sponsored: ColourPop Matte About Hue Palette | 22 Ways to Wear It!

About This Series

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