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NARS has just announced the date for the grand opening of their new boutique in SoHo and I am super excited!!
Image courtesy of NARS Cosmetics
NARS is one of my favourite makeup lines and I can’t wait to see what they offer! Love their blushes!! More vibes for Bleecker Street!! Check it out February 10th, 413 Bleecker!
Bloggers and M.A.C. addicts alike have been buzzing over the next major collection being released by M.A.C. They have paired up with DC Comics in a tribute to the first female superhero, Wonder Woman.
M.A.C. Wonder Woman collection. Image courtesy of Specktra.net
The Wonder Woman collection comes in special packaging and is of course limited edition. The collection debuts in stores on February 10 in North America, online about February 8th, and internationally in March. This is a massive collection and includes makeup bags, mirrors, LE brushes and I have even heard of a t-shirt (which would be super cool to get!!). One thing to note: The prices of these products are slightly elevated and probably is due to paying for the licensing of the Wonder Woman character. Many M.A.C. stores are having unveiling parties next week, so check your local store to get on the list. Some colours are part of the permanent collection, so you can save some money if you don’t care for the packaging.
As a kid, I was a fan of the comic books and the TV series featuring Lynda Carter. Most of the chatter surrounds the packaging, some folks love, some folks don’t. I have to wait to see what it looks like in person. All information and photos courtesy of Specktra.
Illamasqua has been on my radar for a while now and I will definitely be partaking of some of their goodies this year! Haven’t heard of them? They are a London-based cosmetics line and their slogan is: “Make-up for your alter ego”. They have enjoyed a rapid assent globally since they started out in 2008, especially since they started selling in the U.S. at Sephora. They are on par with M.A.C. and Make Up For Ever, in terms of having products suitable for stage and for screen. I am actually attracted to their line as they feature a lot of bold, intense colours that work quite well with tan to dark skintones. Based on the reviews that I have read, they appear to make good products, with great formulas and colour payoffs. I like that they don’t go for the super safe neutral looks, which in itself is fine, but sometimes you want something more daring, more mysterious or playful! Really feeding your alter ego!
So just in time for Valentine’s Day, Illamasqua has come out with the THROB Collection and I just love the promo images.
Image courtesy of Illamasqua
Check out this short animated film created by the Global Creative Director of Chanel, Peter Phillips. Animated makeup!
Two LOTDs in one week?? Wheeeeeey!!
Browsing the MUFE boutique and saw this promo image for their Rock For Ever collection.
Rock For Ever by Make Up For Ever
Close up
Hot, right??? I had to recreate this look. It’s certainly not an everyday look but if you are wearing a black or silver Carnival costume, this would be a stunning look! Add some glitter on the lid or rhinestones and it would be all over!
The Rock For Ever collection was released late last year and is a series of trial-sized mini sets of Aqua pencils, Star Powders, mascara etc. housed in a studded container. Cute. Especially the Best of MUFE collection set.
This features a smoky eye, cut crease and winged liner, and I was up for the challenge!!!
Here is what I came up with…..
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