my makeup go-tos.

If I'm honest, I would rather spend an hour on my hair and five minutes on my makeup when I am getting ready. My sister has always been so talented at the art of blending eye shadows and making your face a masterpiece, so my focus remained on curling my hair with a straightener and round brushing my locks. I have started getting more into makeup the last few years, although I generally prefer more of a natural look. Buuuut...I still have my all time favorites (some I use every day; some are saved for special occasions).Clockwise from the left:'Diorskin Airflash' Spray Foundation: I wear this on night's when I want my make-up to last. This makes your skin look like porcelain yet still looks natural. I use this buffer brush to blend it into my skin.MAC Eye Brow Brush: Filling in eye brow gaps and naturally shaping them makes a world of difference.MAC Paint/Brown Script Eyeshadow/Sketch Eyeshadow: Putting on this MAC paint will keep your eyeshadow in tact all night. These are my go-to shades that I wear to a dinner out with friends, a fun event, or a work meeting.MAC Select Cover Up: On the sleepiest day, this will make you look fresh and bright. I use this brush to apply.Chantecaille 'Hi Definition' Perfecting Powder: I always put this on after my everyday foundation using this brush, and it makes your look skin flawless.MAC Powder Blush/MAC Bronzing Powder: Most of the time I use only the bronzer, but at times I use the blush on my cheek bones to add some color and dimension.

Eyeshadow Craze: The Color to Buy for Fall

To be glamorous and earthy at the same time is the name of the game this fall season, and one specific color makes that quest gorgeously possible. It's hard to pick and choose when a million and one hues fight for your attention at the make-up counter, so which color is the perfect purchase for an approaching autumn? The answer: metallic green. When I say metallic, I don't mean bright and obnoxious. I am talking about that warm forrest green that has a touch of sheen.Scroll through these options to find what best suits you.[galleryview id= 29]Chanel Illusion d' Ombre in Epatant, $36 at nordstrom.com; Dior 5 Couleurs in Green Design, $58 at dior.com; bareMinerals Eyeshadow in Envy, $13 at bareescentuals.com; MAC Eyeshadow in Swimming or Humid, $15 at maccosmetics.com