Cranberry is the most vibrant shade I own, I don't tend to use it throughout the summer months but I love it for this time of year. It's quite a scary shade to reach for and can be a bit off-putting if you're more of a neutral gal like me, but it really is a swoon-worthy shade. It's a reddish/burgundy colour with a shimmer throughout, which does sound a bit daunting but I tend to mute it down a bit to make it more wearable. To do this, I first apply my MAC Constructivist Paint Pot (Or any other paint pot style product) over my lid and then press this in on top. The dark brown of the paint pot means the cranberry can show a subtle shade of it's burgundy hue without overpowering your entire face. I am yet to brave an entire lid of just cranberry, but I do often use it with a darker brown blended into the crease and outer corner of my eye as well as with my paint pot, they give totally different looks. It really is a wearable shade if you have a play around with it and I'd so recommend taking the plunge if you're even slightly considering a purchase.
Wedge is an all time favourite of mine, I wear it throughout the whole year. I love natural brown shades and this one is so wearable. It's a neutral brown, matte eye-shadow that blends incredibly well. I like to add in Bronze (a deep golden brown shade with a bronze shimmer) to the crease and outer corner of my eye for a darker, moodier feel. This is probably my favourite daytime Autumn/Winter eye look and I'm often seen sporting this as an evening throughout the rest of the year too. It really is such a wearable combination. Again, I don't use Bronze as an eye-shadow on it's own, more to contour my eye and create a smoky look, but Wedge is definitely a go to shade of mine and can be used in so many combinations. It's also great as an eyebrow powder if you have dark blonde or red hair. Very multi-use!
I bought All That Glitters after reading raving reviews from other bloggers, but for me it was way too sparkly and I avoided it completely for a long time. Having a little sort out and browse through my collection I re-discovered this shade and found I actually really like it. I generally team this up with a matte brown eye-shadow as it's too pale for my skin tone on its own, but throughout winter I tend to use it a lot to highlight. I use it in the inner corners of my eye and on my brow bone, although I usually reserve this for nights out, for some reason extra sparkle is something I like in the colder months and this little shade has managed to make it in to my regulars!
What do you think of my Autumn/Winter Quad choices? Do you have any all time MAC favourites for the cooler months?
