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Last of the 3 new collections coming out on March 3rd. This one is a full colour collection that is limited edition collection which is demin-inspired called Jeanius.
Image courtesy of Nordstrom.com
Jeanius is a celebration of the journey America made a national obsession. M∙A∙C keeps up with a Jeanius collection of moody blues and indigo ink, the quantum of modern cool, with four new limited-life denimized Eye Shadows, Lipglass, Blush and Biker Blue Nail Lacquer. Completely riveting.
Here is the 2nd collection that will be released in M.A.C. stores and counters on March 3rd in the U.S. This will also become part of the permanent collection. They are supposed to be a sort of hybrid between lipstick and lipgloss, similar to the Slimshines (which are now discontinued). They are already available online on the M.A.C. website and they retail for US $14.50. Available internationally later on in March.
Image courtesy of Nordstrom.com
Gloss is good but there is nothing quite as wonderfully, worldly, cinematic as a lipstick – and they’re coming back! We’ve updated formulas to make it all plausible. Sheen Supreme is the combination of the strong, sensually saturated color of, say, Tilda Swinton’s I Am Love Milanese lipstick, leavened with that light feel and clear vibrancy the see though sheen of a modern New York City Girl Gloss. Imagine no muddy undertones gliding in pearl or creme finish, moisturizing with no sticky/tacky feel. It’s a new medium, with MAC in the lead. This is retro/modern-and devastatingly chic.
So Trinidad & Tobago Carnival 2011 drops in less than one week and as ah true, true Trini, I’m now getting around to this!!!
Anyway, as usual the bands have provided lots of inspiration for makeup looks, plenty brilliant colours, lots of beading, feathers, sequins, skimpiness!. You have to admit that it’s amazing!!!
So I chose two costumes to create a look around.
Island People Mas in Mars Secret!
Mars Secret, image courtesy of Island People Mas
TRIBE/Bliss Carnival Mas in Izumi Clan!
Bliss Izumi Clan, image courtesy of Trinidad Carnival Diary
Remember, this is the time to express yourself…be more bold. Accentuate your look with rhinestones, palettes, body paint, falsies, glitter, whatever you want. Also since you are going to be jumping up in the blazing sun and sweating, you want to use as much waterproof makeup as you can. Make Up For Ever makes an entire line of great products. Many other companies sell waterproof items, M.A.C., NYX etc. Just do a little research.
Note: My Trini folks, head over to The Falls at West Mall to the M.A.C. store and get some waterproof eyeliner, like the Technakohl eyeliner, the Paints, which can be used as a stay-put, crease-free base. They have a lot of options. A Wonderful World sells a lot of different drugstore brands that have waterproof items. Mascara, eyeliner and blush are musts in the waterproof formulas.
So here is the look that I came up with:
On March 3rd, M.A.C. is releasing a brand new collection of creme blushes that are being added to their permanent collection. Finally, something that I don’t have to rush out to get!!! I love creme blushes and I can’t wait to swatch these! Great for those with dry skin or who live in a humid climate. These are very similar to the creme blushes that came out with the M.A.C. in Lillyland collection.
There are six very basic, neutral colours to start with. Nothing to bright or bold.
Hey!
Here is a review for a few Illamasqua products. I have been attracted to this brand since they debuted at Sephora in the US. I like their edgy, not-so-safe vibe. Their Fall/Autumn 2010 collection really caught my eye!!
Anyway as I mentioned here, their latest collection is the Throb Collection, in honour of Valentine’s Day and I have had the chance to review two items.
Succubus Intense Lipgloss – This comes in a slim, squeeze tube with a slanted applicator.
Succubus
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