Ok, this mini collection kinda has the same hype that Hello Kitty had last year. People are super psyched about this limited release!!! It’s going to be one of the coolest Viva Glam campaigns (I still think that the coolest one was the RuPaul/KD Lang campaign for the original release of VG I back in 1994). The From Our Lips collection is now available on the M.A.C. website which probably means that it’s going to the released is stores on Thursday 11th February Wednesday 10th February.
I think it’s time that I get my first Viva Glam lipstick and I am sooooo looking at VG Cyndi, which is described as ‘a light reddish coral’ and it’s in a lustre finish so its sheerish and super creamy!!!!!!!!!!! The packaging alone has me sold!!! Deep metallic red on black with the black signatures. These are going to be collector’s items for sure!!!!
Check out the face charts!!! I love the Cyndi look!
So, I’m walking down the street, enjoying the blazing hot sun, and I stumbled across a little jewel on Ariapita Avenue. Tucked across the street from Veni Mange is a new store called Body Beautiful on D’Avenue.
Finally, quality natural haircare products at a reasonable price. They describe themselves as ‘Your One Stop Shop for Natural and Organic Bath, Body and Hair Products and Accessories….’. Right now they carry two lines, Nubian Heritage and Kinky Curly (I almost passed out when I saw this :-)!) They pretty much the full line of products from these two lines and they even carry shower massage brushes, 100% natural Shea Butter, aromatherapy diffusers, oils and candles. I spoke to the manager/owner and one of her hopes is to continue bringing in other brands like Jane Carter’s Solution. This, to me, is exciting news!!
So I’m kinda mad that I’m missing M.A.C.’s Spring Colour Forecast launch party that’s happening tonight (I think!!) all across the U.S. This is a MASSIVE collection, falling on the anniversary of the Hello Kitty collection (I cyah believe that it has been a year since HK launched!). It’s broken up into 4 colours – Pink, Coral, Plum & Amber. I have not seen these products live but there must be something for everyone!!! It runs the gammet from pastels to brights, mattes to frosts, and safe to daring! I have my eye on just a few of the products from the Spring Colour Forecast 1 – the Pink collection, namely Pink Burst and Laugh A Lot lipsticks. There are even a few new products like the Crushed Metal Pigments – stacks of pigments with a metallic shine and the Ombre Blushes. Temptalia.com has some great swatches and an extensive review.
The collection is now available online, and available in stores on Feb. 11th in the US.
I also heard that they are moving up the launch date of the new Viva Glam lipsticks featuring Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga!!! I hear its coming also on the 11th, but we’ll see. Cyndi’s colour looks interesting!!!
What products from the Spring Colour Forecast should I get????
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.
I hear that it’s seriously cold in the US, but I am still chillin’ in the Caribbean!!!
Here’s what NARS is offering for its Spring 2010 campaign.
Amber Valletta for NARS
Looks interesting!!!! Bright but very wearable!
It’s available online at narscosmetics.com and in stores on January 15, 2010.
EDIT: Here’s some more information about this collection!
Inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role as Lucille in La Chamade, the NARS Spring 2010 Collection features soft, sexy shades that are as elegant as they are versatile. “I love Catherine’s makeup look in this movie,” says François. “It’s very sophisticated and bourgeois in a Parisian ‘16th Arrondissement’ way. She is the perfect reference for this collection, and apropos for spring, a time to embrace color and get noticed.” The hues are playful yet sophisticated and can be either soft and subtle or bold and daring. As always, the effects are limitless, determined by application, technique, and attitude.”
Q&A WITH FRANÇOIS NARS
What is it about Catherine Deneuve’s character in La Chamade that inspired you?
Catherine’s character Lucille has a confidence that is infectious, which is such an important trait. She is breathtakingly beautiful and exceptionally elegant, dressed impeccably in haute couture. She exudes inner style and outward beauty.
What is it about Catherine Deneuve and her style that is so timelessly appealing?
Catherine is a French icon and one of the most beautiful women in the world. She’s immensely talented and fearless in the characters she plays. She has a true sense of style, elegance and good education—but she has an edge. There is nothing obvious about her sexual image and power. Her seductive power is strong, but comes through without the typical corresponding aggression.
How do you see women wearing these shades?
Absolutely any and every way they want! I never dictate—I create makeup that is a vehicle through which women can express who they are and how they are feeling. It’s an accessory, and a fun one, I hope.
About the Collection: CRUISING
This subtle, sexy pink lipstick hue provides a sheer natural long-lasting color. The
hydrating formula can be worn alone, or over a NARS Lip Pencil for variations
in color and depth. It’s neutral enough to pair perfectly with dramatic eyes, yet
alluring enough to attract attention when used on its own.
EASY LOVER
Serious luster meets sexy color in this ultra-sheer hot pink lip gloss. The eyecatching
and refreshing springtime hue is perfectly suited to deliver super shiny,
sensual lips. An extra dab of it in the center of the bottom lip will accentuate
sheen and fullness. It’s impossible to resist.
OPHELIA
This high-shine strawberry nectar lip gloss is deliciously sweet and seductive.
Wear it alone, or over NARS lip products for a more intense effect and color
variation. The glossy formula will capture both the light and the attention of
admirers.
PURPLE RAIN
This intensely gothic purple is a bright and audacious shade destined to become
a modern classic. Boasting a long-wearing formula, this intense nail hue
vacillates between opposites: rocker or royalty, rebellious or refined.
D.GORGEOUS
This dusty lilac powder eyeshadow yields just a hint of flirtation, but never
misses its mark. The long-wearing, crease-resistant matte formula boasts
a translucent texture and can be applied sheer, or layered with other NARS
products for a bolder result.
CAMARGUE
Named for the deep, dancing, sun-cast hues found in the French river delta, this
pairing of golden moss and sienna, with multi-colored reflections comes in a
soft-blending, glistening cream eyeshadow formula. Wear it alone or layered
beneath NARS powder eyeshadows to create more color, depth and intensity.
KUALA LUMPUR
Like its Malaysian city namesake, this perfectly harmonized gold infused rose
and boysenberry pairing is influenced by contrasts—rich and subtle, traditional
yet modern. Wear the two shades separately or together, sheer or layered for a
more dramatic effect. Try swiping one shade over the entire eyelid and applying
the other just beneath the brow bone to highlight.
BAINS DOUCHES
This bright sky blue, silver glitter-infused hue delivers powerful, vibrant color that
slides on smooth and remains creamy for blending. Use this glitter pencil layered
or alone—to line, accent, highlight or illuminate the eyes. No matter how it’s
used, the look will be as ultra-chic as the legendary Parisian nightclub for which
it was named.
