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I Stila eyeshadows because they have the perfect amount of shimmer, they layer nicely, and they don't ever crease. About a month ago I made a four pan compact with the kinds for shadows I think you're looking for:
Kitten is my absolute favorite shade of eyeshadow ever.
Holly Golightly, which I actually bought just for the name (I'm a sucker for anything Audrey Hepburn). It's a really pretty sheer bronzey-brown that I use at night, because I don't wear a lot of makeup and it's not that subtle.
Sparkle looks really pretty dabbed on when I have a tan
Summer... such a pretty shade.

for the beach, I highly recommend bobbi brown long wear cream shadow. It is water and perspiration resistant:

		AWARD WINNER! 'Best Cream Shadow' from "Self Healthy Beauty Awards" (May 2007). At last, a cream eye shadow that stays on and doesn't crease. This unique and innovative, long-wearing cream eye shadow maintains its true color without creasing. Soft-blending formula goes on comfortably and has a soft, velvety finish. Safe for contact lens wearers. Ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free. (Ballet Pink shown in image at left.) For a polished, professional look, apply on clean lids (no powder shadow underneath) with the Cream Shadow Brush. Using short, sweeping brush strokes layer color on lids for desired effect. For a more sheer effect, use fingertips to blend. Get Bobbi's tips on how to wear these shades. .12 oz./3.5g $22.00 NEW Sand Castle NEW Beach Honey NEW Sand Dollar NEW Beach Bronze Aqua Ballet Pink Bellini Black Pearl Bone Burnished Galaxy Glacier Orchid Sandy Gold Splash Suede

I like Cover Girl Eye Enhancers in Tapestry Taupe. It's a great shimmery taupe. I find it to be quite adjustable (sheer wash or darker for definition)- - plus it's inexpensive to try.