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M.A.C. Collection: Riveting Colour Collection…Available now!

M.A.C. Riveting, US Release Date: Feb 18th, 2010

This collection is available from today, online and at counters nationwide in the US.

A considerably smaller collection than the Spring Colour Forecast that pays homage to Rock Goddesses for their strength and power.

“Glossy images of leggy, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall -of-Fame uber-models are as riveting, ravishing – and relevant – as ever. Hot shots of super-babes and rock chicks, edgy but never grungy, the lion’s mane of hair, the spectacular cheek bones, the luscious lashes, and a certain fearlessness when it comes to conquering with colour – Riveting is a rock-steady metal collection that pays homage to the Jerry Halls and Pat Clevelands of the world, their strength and their power! Part of a sexy ’80s fashion moment, these girls are modern versions of the real thing: Rock Goddesses never afraid to strut their stuff and step up to the spotlight. A fashion trend, true, but oh-so-much more is what makes these girls Riveting.”

Lipstick

  • Metal Maven – Pale frosted silver (frost)
  • Bubbles – Sheer pale whit pink ice (glaze) (Repromote)
  • Riveting – Mid-tone dirty mauve taupe (glaze) <—maybe??
  • Show Orchid – Vivid hot pink (amplified) (PRO)

Lipglass

  • Rock out – Light icy silver with pearl (frost)
  • True babe – Creamy mid-tone bright blue pink (cream)

Penultimate eyeliner

  • Rapidblack – True black (Repromote)

Powder Blush

  • Full Fuchsia – Very bright iridescent fuchsia (PRO)
  • Dirty Plum – Deep Plum (PRO)

Nail Lacquer

  • Studded – Matte true silver with pearl (matte)
  • Wham, bam, glam – Matte cool dark taupe (matte)
  • Black enough? – Matte black (matte)

Brush

  • 188 small duo fibre

Lashes

  • #48 (MAC store permanent)

This does not appear to be a ‘must’ collection for me.  Some of the items are permanent like the liner and the lashes.  Some items are M.A.C. PRO items (the blushes and Show Orchid lipstick) and the rest of the items don’t really excite me.

I am waiting ’til the Give Me Liberty collection to get Dirty Plum in the special packaging and I think M.A.C. waited too long to come out with some matte nail polishes and the colours are not unique.  I may look at the Studded polish and Riveting lipstick.

But that’s alright, b/c Give Me Liberty (with special packaging) and Art Supplies (all limited edition greasepaint sticks!! OMG!!!) are both coming out within the next month.  I have not bought any M.A.C. in months, but that’s about to change with those collections and the summer collections that I have already spoken about.  It’s all about prioritizing!!!!!

All information courtesy Specktra.

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A steal of a deal!!!

Image courtesy of Carol's Daughter

Carol’s Daughter has a great deal going on right now, until the 24th of January.  Get any of their mani/pedi combos for just $25 and that is a great deal in New York! Available at The Back Room at their Harlem Flagship.

Oh…you must mention New York Magazine to get that discounted price.

Call or email at the information above.  Enjoy!!

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Alice in Wonderland – A classic comes to life!!!

I have been anxiously awaiting the new movie from Tim Burton, Alice in Wonderland!! It stars the absolutely fabulous and talented Johnny Depp.  I honestly think that he is underrated – and hot as hell!!!!!

OPI has collaborated with Disney to bring out a special edition collection, 2 glitters, 1 shimmer and 1 creme.  All Lacquered Up has great swatches (she seriously consistently has the best swatches on the web, and I’m jealous of her nails!)  I have my eye on the confetti-inspired, Mad As A Hatter.  This collection is available from January 2010.

OPI Alice In Wonderland collection

Urban Decay also brought out a very limited edition of their every popular Book of Shadows.  It was available yesterday online only, but is due to be rereleased at Sephora at a later date.  When I find that out, I’ll let you know…

Alice In Wonderland Book of Shadows

Information courtesy urbandecay.com, opi.com

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Sweeping out the old, in with the new!!!!

Hey folks,

As I watched the rain pelting down in Port-of-Spain, as 2009 slowly draws to a close, I began to think about all the wonderful and not so wonderful things that have come out in the past year.  In a tough economic climate, I had to be very selective about the products that I purchased.  I cut down A LOT on my spending on makeup, haircare and bodycare.  So here are the things that survived the cut in 2009 and that I thought were great products.

  • Maybelline Lash Stiletto
  • M.A.C. Mineralized Eye Shadow in Cinderfella (They did a really great job at this formula, it’s perfect for a festive Old Year’s/New Year’s fete!)
  • M.A.C. Greasepaint Paintstick
  • Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Uber
  • NARS Blush in Crazed
  • Kinky Curly Come Clean
  • Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream
  • Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade
  • And all that purple that reigned!!! (Seriously, I have an all purple wardrobe complete with matching makeup and nail colour!)
  • All of Zoya’s MatteVelvet polishes

So my list is kinda short, but I’ll fix that in 2010!!!! I definitely hope that I could branch out even more and discover more brands especially natural/organic ones!

So what made your list in 2009??? What do you hope the companies come out with in 2010?

Have a great Old Year’s, fete hard but be safe!!!

Season's Greetings everyone!!!!

Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and all that!

Here a peek of my Christmas manicure.

China Glaze Ruby Pumps, Cleopatra

I just bought the coveted China Glaze’s Ruby Slippers and Cleopatra (as well as Nova and Medallion) at Sally’s.  They were having a 2/$10 special.  I must say, I don’t own a lot of reds but this one is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! It’s even more beautiful than everyone has made it out to be.  I usually stick to deeper, wine/burgundy reds, but this one is straight on red!!! A very vivid, intense, semi-jelly ruby red with fiery red shimmer ( the particles are larger than micro glitter).  The shimmer seems to disperse itself all over at varying depths so they look almost 3 dimensional.  Very cool! 🙂  I also added Cleopatra which is a beautiful 18K gold small glitter with a few silver holographic glitters mixed in.  This is all suspended in a clear base.  I used 3 coats for full coverage and I experienced no application problems.  The polishes are available at e-retailers and Sally’s Beauty Supply.  Another cool polish.  I added Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen in Honeydew on the toes.  It’s the perfect pedicure colour for the 90 degree weather I’m experiencing here in Trinidad.  Hope you enjoy!!

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