“Pretty” is nice but it’s not the only adjective worth aspiring to in your makeup look. Those who prefer cool, quirky, unexpected and downright weird hues should start here, $42 at Anastasia Beverly Hills.
2Anastasia Beverly Hills Subculture Palette
“Pretty” is nice but it’s not the only adjective worth aspiring to in your makeup look. Those who prefer cool, quirky, unexpected and downright weird hues should start here, $42 at Anastasia Beverly Hills.
3Moschino + Sephora Bear Eyeshadow Palette
The Italian fashion house released an adorable collection of 21 matte, satin and shimmer shades just today and it’s already sold out online. Need it? Hit the stores and keep your fingers crossed, $48 at Sephora.
4Moschino + Sephora Bear Eyeshadow Palette
The Italian fashion house released an adorable collection of 21 matte, satin and shimmer shades just today and it’s already sold out online. Need it? Hit the stores and keep your fingers crossed, $48 at Sephora.
5MAC Basic Bitch Palette
Frankly, the tongue-in-cheek name is enough to make this color collection a must-have (though the wearable shades certainly help), or you could opt for one of MAC’s other new personality palettes, like the neutral Prissy Princess or gold-toned Mischief Minx, $39.50 at MAC Cosmetics.
6MAC Basic Bitch Palette
Frankly, the tongue-in-cheek name is enough to make this color collection a must-have (though the wearable shades certainly help), or you could opt for one of MAC’s other new personality palettes, like the neutral Prissy Princess or gold-toned Mischief Minx, $39.50 at MAC Cosmetics.
7Too Faced Glitter Bomb Prismatic Glitter Palette
Go ahead, embrace your inner unicorn, $45 at Ulta.
8Too Faced Glitter Bomb Prismatic Glitter Palette
Go ahead, embrace your inner unicorn, $45 at Ulta.
9Pat McGrath Labs Mothership Palettes
After releasing six limited edition collections that immediately sold out, famed makeup artist McGrath is launching her first permanent collection on September 16 (on her site only, products hit Sephora Oct. 4). Among the teased products are three Mothership eyeshadow palettes dubbed Subliminal, Sublime and Subversive, $125 each at Pat McGrath.
10Pat McGrath Labs Mothership Palettes
After releasing six limited edition collections that immediately sold out, famed makeup artist McGrath is launching her first permanent collection on September 16 (on her site only, products hit Sephora Oct. 4). Among the teased products are three Mothership eyeshadow palettes dubbed Subliminal, Sublime and Subversive, $125 each at Pat McGrath.
11Sephora Mixology Palette
Paint-by-numbers has never been prettier than with Sephora’s Mixology palette—its 18 eye colors are split between shimmer and matte shades and grouped into venn diagram trios designed to wear together, $34 at Sephora.
12Sephora Mixology Palette
Paint-by-numbers has never been prettier than with Sephora’s Mixology palette—its 18 eye colors are split between shimmer and matte shades and grouped into venn diagram trios designed to wear together, $34 at Sephora.
13Maybelline The City Mini Palette x Shayla
YouTube beauty sensation Shayla partnered with Maybelline to release a compact collection of glam golds and rich purples that will be major for fall—it’s hard to find at the moment, but will be re-released widely in September, $9.99 at Ulta.
14Maybelline The City Mini Palette x Shayla
YouTube beauty sensation Shayla partnered with Maybelline to release a compact collection of glam golds and rich purples that will be major for fall—it’s hard to find at the moment, but will be re-released widely in September, $9.99 at Ulta.
15Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette
At this point, it’s not whether you own a Naked Palette, but which is your go-to (#teamnaked2), and the latest release’s mix of bronze-kissed shades is literally fire, $54 at Urban Decay.
16Urban Decay Naked Heat Eyeshadow Palette
At this point, it’s not whether you own a Naked Palette, but which is your go-to (#teamnaked2), and the latest release’s mix of bronze-kissed shades is literally fire, $54 at Urban Decay.
Zadie Smith made news recently for limiting her teenage daughter to 15 minutes to put on makeup, arguing that there are more important things in life than spending an hour and a half on contour. She makes a good point, but there are times—like, say, when a hurricane is approaching and you anticipate having to entertain yourself sans electricity for 24-72 hours—that playing with makeup sounds like a truly genius way to pass the time. And voila, there’s a slew of new shadow palettes fresh out for fall to inspire your creativity and bring out your inner beauty vlogger. You’ll be the most glam storm survivor in town.
Sarah may be a native of Dallas/Fort Worth, but today she’s loyal to Houston. (She still loves the Cowboys.) She joined the Houstonia team in October 2014, heading up fashion, style and design coverage and covering other beats including the local drag queen scene and all things Matthew McConaughey.
A Rice alum, she previously worked for CultureMap and the Houston Chronicle.
