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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
So New York Fashion Week is almost upon us and one reason why I love this event is that you get to see the makeup looks and face charts from various shows. I loved this look from NARS for Sophie Thaellet SS 2011 collection.
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.
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…..
So I had the opportunity to purchase a few items from Sephora at the end of last year and decided to step out of my zone and start building my Make Up For Ever collection. I also was doing kinda poorly on my red lips beauty resolution and wanted to check out the recently released Rouge Artist Intense lipsticks.
First of all, these are amazing lipsticks! Believe the hype! There are 50 colours, and 3 finishes – matte, satin and pearl. Really wide array of colours to choose from. These lipsticks are highly pigmented, long-wearing, and could provide full coverage in one swipe.
I made a beeline to the reds in the collection and tried a few of them and settled for #43 Moulin Rouge. It’s a limited edition colour that is described by Sephora as “a vibrant red’. It has a satin finish which is not matte but not high gloss either. Yes this is a bright, bold red but not too blue-toned or orange-toned, pretty neutral. This is surprisingly, actually a really great red! A red for women of colour! I think that this would work on a wide variety of skin tones, from pale, light, tan, olive to dark. Black, Latina, Middle Eastern, Indian and any other combination!
Make Up For Ever # 43
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