This looks pretty interesting, I love the packaging!
From MacPro.com:
A two-in-one mascara that lets you choose if you want lashes to be naturally defined, or instantly combed and loaded for full-on drama. Easy to use dual-wiper system allows this lightweight formula to go on either way. One wiper refines the application for a clean sweep, while the other loads the lashes for greater impact.
To get Haute and Naughty: $18 at MacPro.com or Maccosmetics.com (and select department stores)
Sorry, I am really behind.. or perhaps MAC is way ahead! I can’t keep up with all the lastest MAC product launches, but here is a list of what’s happening now:
MAC Give me Liberty of London
Give me prim. Give me proper. In this colourful collaboration, M·A·C celebrates Liberty of London’s most famous prints. Bloomingly lovely!
The packaging is the big draw to this collection, which is selling out fast. Instead of concentrating on the cute birdie packaging, let’s focus on the color!
Eyeshadow:
Lipstick:
Tinted Lipglass:
Powder Blush:
Beauty Powder:
Nail Lacquer:
MAC Trip Collection
Going somewhere cool this Spring and Summer? I sure plan on it! I saw these awesome shadow compacts and I MUST have any of the sets containing coral! Love the peach shadow set.
Eyes: 5 Cool Eyes & 5 Neutral Eyes.
Eyes & Cheeks: Bronze Eye & Cheek – Neutral Eye & Cheek.
Lips: Neutral Lips, 3 Warm Lips, 3 Pink Lips + Bag, 3 Rose Lips + Bag, & 3 Coral Lips + Bag. (right)
Brushes: 5 Basic Brushes & 5 Advanced Brushes.
MAC Riveting
Rock Goddesses are never afraid to strut their stuff and step up to the spotlight. This is a rock-steady metal collection that pays homage to their strength and power! A fashion trend, true, but oh-so-much more is what makes these girls Riveting.
Products:
Penultimate Eyeliner
Lipstick: Bubbles, Metal Maven, Show Orchid & Riveting. All Limited Edition!
Tinted Lipglass: Rock Out & True Babe. All Limited Edition!
Nail Lacquer: Wham Bam Glam, Studden and Black Enough?
MAC Tabloid Beauty
Everyone loves the sizzle, the guilty pleasure of getting the gossip and the real story. This lineup is full of outlandish claims and shocking statistics – and they’re all TRUE! Our headlines are all amazing, all scientifically proven. Hot off the presses…
*Special sleeves are available only while supplies last.
MAC Too Fabulous
Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment. Cremesheen Glass makes its comeback with six exciting new shades and three requested bring-backs! Add Mineralize Blush duos and Lip Pencils to delight and define. All Too Fabulous!
This collection features 9 lovely shades of Cremesheen Glass glosses, 4 Limited Edition Lip Pencils along with some current faves, and a very intriguing collection of Mineralize Blush Duos, which are also Limited.
I’m about to post a separate entry about the new collection “To the Beach”.. not yet seen on any of the MAC websites!! Stay tuned!
The early bird catches the news on the latest trend report for the New York MAC Cosmetics Fall / Winter 2010 looks! Check out just some of these crazy styles that hit the runway recently!
L.A.M.B
“The feeling was 1930’s prostitute – trampy, smoky eye, deep “rougeoir” lips and beautiful pale skin” – Charlotte Tilbury
Eyes:
Eye Kohl in Smolder and Fluidline in Blacktrack – blended and smudged around and into the eyelid for a feline-shaped eye.
Lip Treatment – dabbed on eyelid over eye kohl for a wet look effect
Face:
Face and Body Foundation – Applied all over face to give pale, doll-like skin.
Lips:
Lipmix in Crimson (MAC PRO only) and Burgundy – Blended together and applied to the lip.
Lip Pencil in Burgundy – applied around the lip to give an over-drawn shape to the mouth.
PREEN
“The colours of the collection inspired the face – natural tones, with mauve, pinks and lavender for a pretty, romantic yet futuristic look” – James Kaliardos
Eyes:
Eye Shadow in Pink Freeze – brushed along the lower lash line.
Eye Shadow in Quite Spoiled (Available Fall 2010) – softly applied to the crease of the eyelid.
Eye Shadow in Beautiful Iris and Quite Spoiled– layered and winged out horizontally from the outer corner of the eye.
Skin:
Select Moisturecover Concealer – applied to the nose, eyelids and under the eyes, for a satin finish.
Blot Powder – dabbed into the shine areas.
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – brushed along the cheekbones and temples to contour the face.
Lip:
MAC Pro Cream Colour Base in Pink – dabbed onto the centre of the lip.
COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA
“We tried to reference Courtney Love, translucent, clean, pale skin with a strong red matte mouth” – Lisa Butler
ALTAZURRA
“The make-up reflects the collection – the eye is twisted, sophisticated, gentle hard-core” – Tom Pecheux”
Eyes:
Eye Kohl Pencil in Smolder – penciled along upper lash line and smudged into eyelid.
Lipglass in Fancy Cat (Available Fall 2010) – applied and smudged into the eyelid up to the brow bone.
Lipstick in Kittenish (Available Fall 2010) – smudged under the eye as liner.
Studio Fix Mascara in Black Fix – applied to curled lashes.
Skin:
Careblends Essential Oils – massaged into the face for dewy skin.
Studio Sculpt Foundation – applied to the entire face for full coverage.
Blot Powder Loose – to set the foundation for a smooth finish.
Lips:
Lip Conditioner SPF 15 – blotted down and covered with foundation to give a nude, minimal lip.
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
“The look was pulled from Studio 54, 70’s winged eye, sexy, iridescent – like a goddess” – James Kaliardos
Eyes:
M·A·C Pro Crème Liner in Black – applied to the eye area, eyelid to brow bone.
M·A·C Pro Pigment in Corn Flower – brushed out from the inner eye corner on the upper lash line using a MAC 213 Brush.
M·A·C Pro Pigment in Steel Blue – brushed out from the inner eye corner on the lower lash line using a MAC 213 Brush.
M·A·C Pro Glitter in 3D Silver – layered over the pigment in the inner corner of the eye.
Zoom Lash Mascara in Zoomblack – copiously applied to the lash.
Eye Kohl in Smolder – to line the lower inner rim of the eye.
Skin:
Studio Sculpt Foundation – applied to the entire face, for natural yet flawless skin.
Moisture Cover Concealer – applied where needed.
Sculpting Powder in Sculpt and Shaping Powder in Lightsweep – lightly brushed along the cheekbones and temple area.
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder – swept across the skin to set the foundation for matte face.
Lip:
M·A·C Pro Lip Erase in Dim – applied to the lip.
CAROLINA HERRERA
“Its Biba and Sarah Moon, late 70′s opulent, dark purples and deep reds” — Diane Kendal
Eyes:
Lip Pencil in Nightmoth – penciled and blended along the rim of the eye and the crease of the eyelid.
M·A·C Pro Eye Shadow in Indian Ink – washed across the crease of the eyelid and around the upper and lower lash line.
Eye Shadow in Vibrant Grape – layered onto the eyelid and crease of the eye.
Mineralize Eye Shadow (Duo) in My Dark Magic (Available Fall 2010) – brushed onto the eyelid and into the crease of the eye.
Zoom Mascara in Zoomblack – applied to top and bottom lashes.
Skin:
Face and Body Mixing Medium – applied to the entire face.
Blot Film – to blot any excess shine.
Mineralize Foundation SPF15 – layered over the Mixing Medium.
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder – lightly brushed over the skin to set the foundation.
Lips:
Lipglass in Docile (Available Fall 2010) – applied to the lip.
THREEASFOUR
“It’s a unique take on the classic Egyptian eye, winged out from the lower lash line for a modern twist” – Andrea Helgadottir
Eyes:
Fluidline in Blacktrack – layered along the upper and lower lash line and winged out.
Eye Kohl in Smolder – penciled into the upper and lower lash line.
Skin:
Select Moisturecover Concealer – applied where needed.
Lips:
Lipstick in Fleshpot and Myth – blended together and pressed into the lip with fingertip.
JEREMY SCOTT
“Its extreme fashion – reminiscent of the 90’s supermodel, lips and eyeliner overdrawn to the max!” – Val Garland
Eyes:
Eye Shadow in Vanilla and M·A·C Pro Pigment in White – layered onto the eyelid.
Eye Pencil in Ebony and Fluidline in Blacktrack – applied pencil thin below the lower lash line and along the crease of the eyelid, winged out and connected to the outer corner of the eye.
Eye Shadow in Carbon – layered over the eye liner to set.
Skin:
Face and Body Foundation – applied to the entire face.
Sculpting Powder and Shaping Powder – applied to the cheekbones to contour.
Lips:
Lip Erase in Dim – pressed into the centre of the lip with the fingertip to mute the natural color.
Lip Pencil in Stripdown – penciled around the mouth for an overdrawn, fuller lip.
Lipstick in To Pamper (Available Fall 2010) – lightly washed over the lip.
To view more of the New York Fall / Winter Style Report from MAC: Click Here
My big trip to Sephora should be happening on Saturday, so I’ll have updates soon after that! I am going there to check out the Tarina Tarantino makeup collection and try on a few goodies while I am there.
New for Spring 2010!
MAC ‘Viva Glam VII’ Lipstick ($14 each @ Nordstrom / Macy’s / MAC Pro Stores)
This is the highly anticipated collection of Viva Glam lipstick from MAC.. starring the shock-popstar Lady GaGa and 80s pop legend, Cyndi Lauper. Although I am not a GaGa fan, I am a super-fan of the Viva Glam GaGa lustre formula light blue / pink lipstick color, which has been a signature color of mine for years (I wear the matte YSL version, and NYX). The Viva Glam Cyndi is a lustre formula shade of a light reddish coral.. this is also a must-have! Do not forget that every cent raised through the sales of Viva Glam lipstick go to the MAC AIDS Fund to help support the fight against AIDS / HIV. A hot lipstick shade with a good cause, it can’t get better than that!
Givenchy Le Prisme Blush Powder Blush
This is a four-color blush palette with gorgeous high-pigmented shades that you can use all together or one shade at a time. This product allows you to customize your color! I am loving the It-Girl Purple, and since this is a Sephora-only product, I am going to defs test this out on Saturday!
Available in the following colors:
- Aficionado Peach
- It-Girl Purple
- In Vogue Orange
- Fashionista Brown (pictured)
Kim Kardashian fragrance (starting at $16)
Ok, so I want to see what all the “stink” is about. Since I hear that Kim stole her fragrance logo from a jewelry company logo, and that she probably stole her fragance scent from J. Lo (that is just my joke, not a rumor!) I gotta see what the fuss is about and if this product actually delivers.
Laura Mercier Secret Finish Mattifying Gel($27 @ Sephora) and the
Laura Mercier Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder – Shine Control ($32 @ Sephora)
I have oily skin and the summer months ahead only mean trouble for sebum control! I am always trying new things, so this might be just what I am looking for. This Secret Finish Mattifying Gel is a shine-controlling liquid-gel formula that you can use to touch-up your shiny areas through the day, you can even dab this over makeup! The current mattifyer that I use by Clarins (in a little red pot) breaks my skin out within an hour. I really want to give this one a try! Along with that, there is the Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder for shine control, another product that looks excellent for oily skin!
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Cream Blush ($25 @ Sephora for .33 oz)
Want a healthy and lasting glow? Well, this new cream blush in a pump looks awesome! The blush combines mattifying & reflecting powders to create a soft-focus glow.
Can’t wait for my mall trip! I hope I don’t spend too much.. my taxes are coming back soon, so we will see!
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All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection 2010
Hmm.. I thought MAC said brows were OUT for Spring ? Uhhh.. “makeup” your mind.
Anyway, here is what MACPro.com has to say about this new collection, which to me, looks like brows decided they were back in for next season, but I do see how this still fits with the “Unglamour” theme:
” Intent on a universal focus, a collection that extends our range with new shades to match every international skin tone. But that’s not all. Because brows speak louder than words, two new products to help you express their style. In every language these are wow! ”
Product List:
Limited Edition Eyeshadow:
Click on a swatch for details.
Limited Edition Brow Set:
Limited Edition Pigment:
Click on a swatch for details.
Limited Edition Lipstick Shades:
Beauty Powder Blush Shades:
Not Pictured:
Impeccable Brow Pencil: Taupe, Dirty Blonde, Blonde, and Black.
Penultimate Brow Marker: Universal
Eye Brows (Self-sharpening pencil): Lingering , Spiked.
Blot Powder / Pressed : Light , Medium, Med/Dark, Deep Dark
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Sheesh, we haven’t even opened our holiday gifts yet and already I have the 2010 MAC Cosmetics Trend Report for Spring & Summer. I was actually a little turned off by the whole introductory description of it, but I guess I need some pictures to prove that it’s something to get excited about.
The “Anti-Glamour” season is coming… does that sound depressing or what?
From MACPro.com:
Of difference: we’re at a moment in beauty when identikit perfection looks positively passé. Touching on tribal elements with striking originality (underground society), taking a couture approach to nude makeup (pale ‘n’ dandy), feeling the heat of a carefree, sun-warmed vibe (american nomad) or getting creative with the murano-glass palette being passed about (dye-a-tribe) feels eminently more interesting and appropriate. “The essential point with makeup this season is that it’s about projecting emotion and attitude, about not looking the same as everyone else,” explains Terry Barber.
Gorgeousness of last season has been replaced by marks of urban grooming and freshness; or, of making one unexpected, attitude-projecting beauty statement that employs striking colour and construct to a punchy end. On both counts, the quieter leaders of individuality are important in showing us what’s to come: a mascara-less lash and the ubiquity of a bleached brow both emphasize the features, planes and shadows of the face to instantly underscore its uniqueness. “It’s definitely an anti-glamour season,” confirms Gordon Espinet. Bring on the tribal gathering!
All I could think of is that we are all going to end up looking like bleached out like Tilda Swinton (Narnia). No mascara? Bleached brows? How can this be cute?
Look #1: Underground Society (AKA: The Cullens? Seriously. This is Edward Cullen meets Courtney Love) It’s all about not looking cute.. it’s about expressing individuality by being a minimalist. What if my individuality is multi-faceted..and being cute?
MACPro.com Description: An aerodynamically misplaced streak of liner. A lip packed in Pigment or duo-chromatically constructed…a hardass brow. “It’s more of an attempt to project an attitude of individuality and a sense of ownership than about looking gorgeous in any traditional sense,” explains Terry Barber.
Quotes
Gordon Espinet “These makeups are all about one element on the face. Rather than defining the features, it’s almost more about the product being an accent on a practically naked face… it’s minimal makeup, maximum impact, and definitely with an edge.”
Key Products
Chromaline In Black
Black Chromaline In Cyan
Penultimate Eye Liner In Rapidblack
1 Lash
Crush Metal Pigment In Stacked 1
Glitter In Pink
Lipmix In Ochre
Lipmix In White
Paintstick In Pure White
Eye Shadow In Rule
Eye Shadow In Very Violet
Lipstick In Russian Red
Lip Pencil In Cherry
Pro Pigment In Acid Orange
Lipmix In Blue
Look #2 : Pale N’ Dandy. Wake up and do nothing. Just walk out the door, I guess.
From MACPro.com: Take bleach to your brows… (Ok.. people at home reading.. I caution you.. do NOT bleach your freaking brows unless you have experience doing this. Go to a salon if you really want to do this!)
Or pull them into distinctive focus. A brow, or distinct lack of one, is essential on this season’s uncomplicated face…sit them on skin that’s under-refined yet ultra-alive with gloss and light-reflective textures…ensure your lips are fresh and free of colour…leave lashes bare. Such are the touchstones of this season’s über-nude look. Yet, there’s nothing alien or odd about this pallor. Pulling reference points from English aristocracy and portraiture to grooming on the verge of grunge, this girl is tough, urban and consciously plays with a certain androgynously sensual beauty. (Did I NOT say Tilda Swinton like ten times already?) She doesn’t care a lot, but she cares enough, and minimal amounts of makeup upgrade what’s naturally there. It’s a look brought to life by the dominance of shine-enhancing textures. “It’s about pale with a texture to it,” says Gordon Espinet. Hydrated and bathed in light, this skincare-effect makeup is low-level languid for the most enigmatic feel. “It adds a vulnerability and openness to the face,” says lyne desnoyers.
Quotes
Tiffany Johnston “Gloss texture on the eye and brushed through the brow is officially the most popular product of the season.”
Key Products
Gloss Texture
Strobe Cream
Strobe Liquid
Lip Conditioner
Face And Body Foundation In N1
Cream Colour Base In Luna
Eye Kohl In Fascinating
Brow Set In Clear
Studio Moisture Tint Spf 15
Select Moisturecover Concealer
Care Blends Essential Oils
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Fix +
Set Powder In Invisible
Prep + Prime Lip
Brow Set In Mink
Sculpting Powder In Emphasize
Shaping Powder In Lightsweep
Pro Longlash In Barelash
Lip Erase In Dim
Lip Erase In Pale
Look #3: American Nomad. I’m loving the whole beach girl Chapsticked lips look with the gold eye. Very Brooke Shields in Blue Lagoon.
From MACPro.com: Surfer girls after a day at the beach…
California tans in shades of dusty sands…Peter Lindberg meets West Coast hippie: this summer’s girl has eased up on her spf 50 obsession and faced the elements for a dusky tan. “It almost seems like a non-beach tan…more like she’s been stuck in the desert for a day,” says Gordon Espinet. So she’s got a relaxed athleticism that’s all about skin and sport; a play on boyish bravado with a tawny, tan cheek. It’s about going lo-fi with high-tech products to achieve the most translucently youthful and health-pumped finish possible. Get laid back, soak in the sun-warmed vibe, and think “discreet and effortless” with the season’s gentle take on bronze…
Quotes
Charlotte Tilbury “It’s healthy, honeyed, recession-proof makeup…Sports Illustrated ’80s icons and gorgeous athleticism.”
Key Products
Crush Metal Pigment In Tan
Lipstick In Fresh Brew
Sculpting Powder In Sculpt
Cream Colour Base In Mid-Tone Sepia
Bronzing Powder In Matte Bronze
Mineralize Blush In Warm Soul
Lip Erase In Dim
Powder Blush In Taupe
Powerpoint Pencil In Duck
Lipstick In Twig
Crush Metal Pigment In Stacked 2!
Brow Pencil In Lingering
Eye Pencil In Coffee
Cremeblend Blush In Joie-De-Vivre
Blushcreme In Cherché
Zoom Lash In Lofty Brown
Face And Body Foundation In C5 And C6
Pro Blush In Clove
Crush Metal Pigment In Stacked 1!
Eye Shadow In Electric Eel (How did bright blue eyeshadow get thrown into this list?)
Look #4: Sculpture Club I’m pretty much loving this.. no soft focus, just hard outlined textures. Pretty cool.
From MACPro.com: Natural is a built beauty for A/W09. After seasons where a more scrubbed, virginal pure complexion stood at the fore, what looks new for naturalness now is a distinctly constructed, considered forming of the face. In terms of effect, think ‘surgery’ without the ‘plastic’, but regards technique this is sculpting, highlighting and contouring at its most advanced.
“Highlighting and contouring is seriously back – it’s all about those old Eighties techniques and tricks that makeup artists used before retouching…I’m doing a lot of triangular shapes to contour and thinking about contrasts between matte and shimmer and light versus dark,” declares Charlotte Tilbury. “It’s punk couture,” adds Tilbury, who was also feeling “lots of burnished reds and coppers – offbeat Eighties colours, super super blended,” she stressed. And make that blending professional, please. “This is photoshopping, pre-photoshop,” says Val Garland, commanding that “it’s not finger makeup, it’s brush makeup.”
Quotes
Val Garland “We don’t live in a photoshop world so we need to use technique to get there: the more blending you can do on contours the less literally Eighties they’ll be. Use brushes, and don’t buy cheap, buy well.”
Charlotte Tilbury “It’s recreating that feel of ‘80s album cover beauty.”
Key Products
Studio Sculpt SPF15 Foundation
Face and Body Foundation
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Cream Colour Base in Pearl
Sculpt Powder in Emphasize and Light Sweep
Strobe Cream
Cream Colour Base in Tint
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light
Sheertone Blush in Gingerly
Eye Shadow in Cork
Lip Pencil in Hodgepodge
Lipstick in Shy Girl
Lip Erase in Dim
Lip Conditioner
As Seen At:
ANNE VALERIE HASH
ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA
BALMAIN
BLUMARINE
CHLOÉ
DANIELLE SCUTT
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI
JAEGER LONDON
MARIO S SCHWAB
MEADHAM KIRCHOFF
PREEN
PROENZA SCHOULER
RODARTE
TOMMY HILFIGER
VERONIQUE LEROY
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On November 9th, I celebrated my 33rd birthday! I received awesome gifts and even bought myself a gift for my aging skin. hahah!
I remember when Strivectin came out in Macy’s stores where I was working at the time, and everyone was obsessed with StriVectin. The product was originally made and sold as a stretch mark cream, but some ladies that received samples of the product thought it was for their face and they saw awesome results. So now, StriVectin is being sold as both a stretch mark cream and face cream.
I purchased the StriVectin Holiday Gift set at Beauty.com for $99. I thought that was a pretty good bargain since I just wanted to try the products and not commit the the expensive full size bottles. Here’s what you get in the kit:
- StriVectin Neck Cream – StriVectin Neck Cream is the first and only StriVectin formula specifically developed for the sensitive neck area (including the decolletage). StriVectin Neck Cream dramatically reduces the appearance of “turkey neck”. . .lifting, shaping and refining as it produces a smoother, younger-looking contour.
- StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate for Existing Stretch Marks – Clinically Proven to Dramatically Reduce the Appearance of Existing Stretch Marks (prominent because of their length, depth, texture, and discoloration). Alters the Appearance of Tone and Texture. Significant, Corroborated Results Seen by 93% of Subjects Tested.
- StriVectin-SD Eye Cream – Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles around the eye. Includes additional soothing agents for the delicate skin around the eye. Same active formula as the original StriVectin-SD? without aromatic oils.
Nothing says Happy Birthday, you 33 year old like a bottle of wrinkle cream! Actually, I am loving everything so far. It seems like I am having minor breakouts, but not sure if it’s from this product. My skintone seems to be clearing up, as in, less red blotches and freckles, in just two days of using this product. The eye cream feels tingly, but the package says that is normal. I do feel like the puffiness is reduced after a few minutes. The neck cream is very moisturizing and although I have no issues with my neck (yet) I am going to continue to use this for preventative purposes!
If anyone has used StriVectin and either loved or hated it, leave a comment about your experiences!
Now on to the good stuff…
Brows
MAC Showstopper Matte shadow (Discontinued, but similar to Espresso) Used Brandon brand eye brow angled shaper brush. I applied Benefit High Brow under brow highlighter pencil BEFORE putting my brows on. It helps the brow powder go on smoother. See my brow tutorial : CLICK HERE
Eyes
I first applied Urban Decay Primer Potion in Nude (UDPP) to entire lid, except where the Benefit High Brow pencil was applied. I used my Mark. brand small, synthetic, rounded concealer brush to apply the MAC Chromaline Black Black Gel to the inner and outer sections of my eyes, only on the bottom lid area, leaving about a half inch blank space in the middle where the copper pigment eye shadow will go next.
I used what people sometimes call the “foiling” technique when applying loose pigment eye shadow. I washed off the above mentioned concealer brush and left it damp. I took a little bit of an old Benefit Cosmetics copper pigment, which looks exactly like the MAC Copper pigment, and applied that to the blank space I left on the bottom lid of my eyes. I used a patting motion to blend in the black edges from the black MAC liner gel. Very lightly! We are going to cover this area with gold glitter, so it doesn’t matter too much if it’s blended in perfectly.
My favorite part is putting the glitter on! (For more detailed info and pics, see my Glitter tutorial!) I used the MAC Gold Glitter, which is a Pro MAC product and can only be purchased at a MAC Pro store location (or ebay.com). Sometimes MAC comes out with limited edition glitter sets that include the gold glitter. You could even find glitter at a craft store, but make sure it’s not huge chunks! The MAC glitter I use is pretty fine. I use eyelash glue to apply the glitter to my lids. It works the best for me and doesn’t fall off while I am out dancing, partying, etc. I use the Ardell lash glue, which comes out of the tube white and dries clear. I made a small dot of glue on the back of my hand, then put a small amount of glitter next to it and mix them up. Using my clean synthetic concealer brush again, I apply the glue/glitter mixture over the top of the copper pigment. I did not put too much on, I wanted the copper pigment to show through just a little bit. I used a hair dryer on a low setting to dry the glitter and glue.
Next, it was time to start doing my crease shading and lining the eyes. I used MAC Sketch eyeshadow in the upper crease, using my NARS Angled Eye Shader brush to blend the crease. I dipped the brush into MAC Star Violet Eye shadow (brown/plum shimmer) and swept the color ever so slightly across that crease just to give it a touch of the shimmer from the shadow. I lined my eyes using the MAC Chromaline Black Black gel liner on top and bottom, then used the MAC 219 pencil brush to fill in the MAC Star Violet eye shadow under the lower lash line.
The mascara used was Lancome Fatale comb wand mascara in black.
Pegasus pendant by Betsey Johnson.
Face and cheeks
For foundation, I used two different brands and formulas. I first filled in my pores and covered blotchy areas with Boots No7 Intelligent Balance Mousse Foundation, in Almond, which is a very thick mousse foundation that leaves your skin a bit dry when used alone. I applied a small amount all over of Maybelline Superstay 24Hr Makeup in Sand Beige. The only powder I used was a very light dusting of MAC Belightful Pressed Powder, which is a heavy shimmer powder, so I concentrated most of it on my cheek area. I applied MAC Pink Swoon blush. (Bright pink, doesn’t look like the picture on the MAC Pro site.)
Lips
This is sort of my signature lip look since I made it up and people keep emailing me about it! hahah! RAD! I used YSL Rouge Pur Lipstick #22 Pink Celebration (Cotton candy pink), over the top of MAC Pinkie Pro lip liner. On top, a coat of MAC Lip Varnish in Polish Me Pink. (Discontinued, neon pink sheer lip gloss)
Hair
I used a huge barrel curling iron (1.5 or 2 inch, I don’t know!) to curl my entire huge head of hair. It took about 20 minutes total. People ask me how I swoop my bangs and it’s SO easy I could die. Instead of curling my bangs under with the curling iron, I curl them up towards the back of my head. First, I spray a very light mist of hairspray that has a light hold. I part my bangs to the side, combing them through to make sure all knots and kinks are out. Holding my bangs straight out in front of me, I curl the bangs up towards the back of my head and hold for about 5 seconds. I let the curl cool off before combing it out. Once it’s cooled off, I start combing downwards and hand-styling them with a little hairspray sprayed on my fingers. I spray everything with a mist and then go!
I had an excellent birthday week, starting off with a great dinner at the Rainforest Cafe in San Francisco. I got some awesome gifts.. check it out!
My fiance gave me an iPod Classic, which holds 40,000 songs. Amazing! Why doesn’t everyone have this??
My mom got me the most comfortable pair of red Cole Haan shoes. They are patent leather red Mary Jane type athletic shoes. I think they are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever put on my feet.
This is the Coach Gramercy embossed accordian zip-around wallet, given to me by my lovely close friend who obviously has great gift-giving taste.
Now this is what I call a deluxe makeup gift! My awesome friend knows exactly the way to my heart.. makeup and cuteness! This adorable box set by Too Faced cosmetics, “World Domination”, is too freaking amazing. There are eye shadows on top with powder liners and brow filelrs, lip palette on the bottom and bronzer and blushes that pop out on the side of the box. Not to mention.. it’s a music box! Needless to say, it was one of the best birthday’s ever.
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I always look forward to seeing the MAC Cosmetics Holiday collections! Since I always seem to get MAC goodies from friends for Xmas, I might as well hint as to which ones I want.. haha!
These palettes are sassy and sultry, and are usually excellent values. They normally sell fast, so please hurry and order ASAP!
Magic, Mirth and Mischief! is a whimsical collection of sparkle, shine and seduction!
I really love the MAC Mineralize eyeshadows, and these purple and gold tones are gorgeous! There are six pretty gems in this collection, you must check these out! Click here to view. ($19.50)
I reallllly love this eyeshadow palette called “Devil May Dare“! With those lovely pink, purple and brown shades, who wouldn’t want those!!? I see that coming to my makeup bag real soon.
Check out the rest of the eye, lip and face palettes in the holiday collection.
MAC Mineral Madness! These blockbuster kits include Pinkzapoppin! Mineralize Kit, which contains Light Flush Mineralize Skinfinish, Dainty Mineralize Blush, Love Connection Mineralize Eye Shadow (Duo), and the 181SE Mini Buffer brush. ($59.50) The Fun in the Sun Mineralize Kit includes Shimpagne Mineralize Skinfinish, Nuance Mineralize Blush, Play on Plums Mineralize Eye Shadow (Duo), and the 181SE Mini Buffer brush. This is a great value and makes a perfect gift for the mineral makeup fan!
The collection also includes lip and eye cosmetic bag collections that contain a lipstick, lipliner and a gloss. Click here to view.
If you are looking for brush kits under $50, look no further! MAC has created value kits with all the brushes you will need! Click here to view.
Don’t forget about Viva Glam! Every cent of Viva Glam purchases go to the MAC AIDS fund, so show a friend that you care by gifting her with a Miracles Happen Viva Glam lip palette! Neutral shades that look great on just about everyone! Click here to view.
That just about does it for the MAC Holiday Collection for 2009. I am sure there’s something you will be yearning for, so make sure you tell family and friends what you want early enough so they can grab these great value deals at MAC.
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Super sexy! I don’t need another gloss.. but these are HOT! MAC Cosmetics Dazzleglass Creme Collection Fall 2009: Nine shades of lustrous shimmering color. I am real tempted!
The new MAC Cosmetics Process Colour Collection is something I need to get my hands on STAT! You know I love color.. er.. colour. I am going to get the Process Magenta & Black Black Chromaline gel liners and possibly the Process Magenta Paint Stick. (I use those as a blush!) I already have pigments similar to the Process Magenta one, but that does look awesome!
Anyone in need of a boost of “colour”??
Ok, so I’ve been into shoes lately and not makeup. There is always a stream of cash flow going in one direction, and that’s been high shine patent leather ballerina slippers.. in purple. I have an obsession with purple, red and gold lately. I smell a tutorial coming.
Besides my shoe fetish of the month, I’ve been noticing that I am getting a lot of views coming from LiveJournal lately. I did a little digging and found that I am either being linked on a journal or made fun of.. one or the other. There is one particular LiveJournal that I found, heh, one that makes fun of people who are goth or punk, and other people who tend to prefer alternative makeup styles. Now, I will admit that I found it funny at first, until I realized that I, myself, indeed.. may be listed on this journal as a “bad” makeup doer. I can’t find the post that I was listed on, but I find it quite amusing that this pathetic little girl wastes her time sifting through Google and Yahoo image searches to find pictures of people’s makeup. Ohhh.. if only the youth of today would spend their time learning something valuable. The bitch isn’t getting paid to write, so I don’t see how the journal can be of value to her. Difference between me and her.. I get paid.. she doesn’t. End of story. If you’re interested in seeing the blog, or perhaps are curious to see what she wrote about me (I still can’t find it) please view it here: LIveJournal BadMakeup
On with the show…
MAC.. oh dearest MAC, money sucker of my wallet. What do you, pray tell, have in store for me this Fall / Winter / Holiday.. lord. Thanks to the lovely lady at http://temptalia.com, I’ve seen a sneak peek.
MAC DSquared² Collection Launches on Oct 12th.
Well, I am seeing a huge trend with the bold lips. Dark burgundy, maroon, deep purple, reds, lots of serious kissers coming in the cold months ahead. I am not excited about dark lips, to be honest. I think it’s too high maintenance for me.. but after seeing the new MAC lip color, “Blood Red” I am dying to try on that deep berry shade and turn on True Blood to watch Sookie and Bill make out.
MAC In High Def Collection Coming next week, Sept. 10th
I love high def makeup even though I think that sometimes it’s a scam. The collection this season isn’t anything new, it’s basically the Face & Body Foundation, Mineralize powders and brushes. Whooopeee do. Been there and done that. I love it all, don’t get me wrong.. but we’ve seen this stuff.
For those who love Marc Jacobs fragrances (I have them all!), get excited about the new Lola fragrance, which is Daisy’s older sister. heheh! Gorge bottle and I have no idea what it smells like, but the bottle is to die for!!
I also am interested in checking out the Sephora Perfect Ten Brush Set, which is a $150 value priced at only $72!! It looks like just about everything you need is included in the set.
I just got the Beyond Belief Facial Cleansing & Makeup Remover Towelettes from Sally Beauty Supply and I have to say.. fantastic! They are refreshing and just awesome quality for only $4.29!
Enjoy your extended weekend, folks and I’ll be heading to the beach! (Then to Catalina Island later this month!)
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