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New product alert! Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural lipsticks

New product alert! Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural lipsticks

Recently I attended the launch of Make Up For Ever’s new lipstick line, Rouge Artist Natural.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural lipsticks

A few years ago, they brought out Rouge Artist Intense, a 50+ collection of amazing, heavily pigmented lipsticks.  This time around, for Spring 2012, they are releasing another 50 lipsticks, which are supposed to provide a softer effect on the lips.   These lipsticks are more moisturizing, and have a glossy sheen to them, as if they were mixed with a little lip gloss.

So I decided to pick up one colour for starters, N28.

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Quick review: This blush is Fira-y!

Quick review: This blush is Fira-y!

Hey!

Here’s a quick review of a blush that I think fits well with the current trend of bright, bold colour – Kevyn Aucoin’s The Pure Powder Glow in Fira.

Kevyn Aucoin The Pure Powder Glow in Fira

So I purchased this blush from the Kevyn Aucoin sample sale a while ago and I am in love with it!

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Which red do I wear? Red lip swatches for women of colour

Which red do I wear? Red lip swatches for women of colour

One of the hardest things to do is to find the perfect red.  A lot of women of colour avoid the most coveted lip colour of all time.  Red is the colour of the season and sultry glamour is back!  Various textures and finishes, it doesn’t matter.  Red is it!!! Truth be told, I had to make a conscious decision to start buying reds.  It is really a matter of trial and error to find reds that work with your skintone and personality and the engineer in me loves this!!!

So here are some the reds that I have collected recently.  And for the record, I don’t know where I have been but M.A.C.’s Ruby Woo bessssssss!!!!! I don’t know what they sprinkle on that lipstick, and it’s a matte too!! It is a gorgeous, stunning true red and the finish/texture of the lipstick also makes it unique!  No one looks bad in this one.  I think this is as close to a sure bet as you can get!  If you would like more detailed swatches/info on a particular colour, let me know.  I will be doing a review on the NARS items.  Check out my review on the NYX Lip Cremes here.  I’m NW45 with red undertones but my arm is a little lighter.

Swatches (L to R): Succubus, Strutter, Chaos, Amsterdam, Monte Carlo, Fiery, Russian Red, Ruby Woo, Moulin Rouge, Vesuvio, Dragon Girl

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LOTD: Sultry summer green!

LOTD: Sultry summer green!

Hey, it’s Friday!!!!!! :-)

I felt like doing something a little sultry using M.A.C.’s Dark Indulgence MES and here is what I came up with!

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Upcoming collection: M.A.C. Surf Baby!

Upcoming collection: M.A.C. Surf Baby!
My favourite season!! Love bright colours and bronzed looks!  I usually like/get excited for the M.A.C. summer collection and this one does not disappoint.  M.A.C introduces some new items and repromotes some others.
Collection comes out officially in North America on May 26th.  All info courtesy of Specktra.net. Photo via M.A.C.

Photo coutesy of M.A.C. Cosmetics

Grab the board, hop in the Jeep, cruise the Pacific Coast Highway… Surf’s up! The lure of the endless summer starts here with My Paradise Cheek Powder, Summer Stash of Crushed Metallic Pigments, Hibiscus Lipstick and Splashproof Lash Mascara that just won’t smudge. Colourful, lustrous, and full of life…journey to a world where feeling the rush means taking a risk. Hang Ten!

Lipstick

  • Hibiscus – Bright orange coral (lustre)
  • Naturally Eccentric [Repromote] –  Creamy white nude (cremesheen)
  • Mocha [Repromote] – Peachy yellow-brown (satin)
  • Bust Out! – Dirty mid-tone violet (lustre)

Eyeshadow

  • Saffron – Deep coral caramel (satin)
  • Short Shorts – Frosty white champagne (frost)
  • Sun Blonde – Dirty yellow gold (frost)
  • Surf USA – Frosted teal (frost)
  • Swell Baby – Mid-tone grey (satin)

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Punchy colours for NARS summer 2011

Punchy colours for NARS summer 2011

So the summer collections keep rolling in!  NARS brings together turquoises and guavas for their summer offering.

Image courtesy of NARS Cosmetics

According to NARS:

The Summer 2011 collection is a range of warm, sophisticated, shimmering shades, punctuated with shots of vivid, nature-defying color. Eyes are washed in icy sea foam, silver-green and frozen turquoise. Lips are infused with mandarin orange gloss and hot pink matte color. The look is finished with nails in bold sunflower yellow or matte opaque white for a modern, edgy effect that’s strictly NARS.

Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Bronze Everyday

Upcoming M.A.C. collection: Bronze Everyday

All information courtesy of Specktra.

Debuts in US and Canadian stores and counters on 7 April and later on in April internationally.  I also think that these are going to be added to the permanent line.

Image courtesy of Kiss and Makeup

 

The all-bronze, all-the-time trend is ascending. High and low, Jersey Shore to Jakarta, it’s always sunny somewhere, and “orange” is officially over! M∙A∙C BRONZE EVERYDAY is reflecting the trend to be tan in all seasons, and it’s no accident that our Bronzing innovations are making it all that much more attractive…and easy. Great news: It’s back, for good…Skinsheen Leg Spray the long-wear gel/mousse body makeup that sheers on legs, arms, décolletage for a subtle golden glow. Water resistant three times over. Love your Lustre Drops? They’re back too, for that touch of chic luminosity, an ethereal glow wherever applied. Two new golden shades of Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural plus Mineralize Skinfinish and Bronzing Powders complete the collection, making M∙A∙C all about one-stop Bronzing.

M.A.C. and DC Comics come the to rescue!

M.A.C. and DC Comics come the to rescue!

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.

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Labour Day Weekend/ Summer’s End LOTD

Labour Day Weekend/ Summer’s End LOTD

The summer went by super fast!! I cyah believe that’s it’s almost over ! :(

I went to a fabulous rooftop barbeque this weekend and decided to end the summer as I began….with Firecracker eyeshadow, one of the gems from the On The Beach collection from M.A.C.  I also made use of my new favourite product, SuperSlick Liquid Eye Liner in On the Hunt.  Here’s how it came out:

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A little bit of Paris for fall!! Lancome’s French Coquettes

A little bit of Paris for fall!! Lancome’s French Coquettes

Hey guys!!

I am absolutely in LOVE with the promo image for Lancome’s fall collection, French Coquettes!!

Image courtesy of nymag.com and lancome

Silver smokeys, plum lips and flawless skin.  I think it’s breathtaking and sultry!! Also very women of colour friendly!! The model on the left kept the lips subtle with a lavender-silver smokey eye while the model on the right had bold eyes and bold lips.  That lip colour is gorgeous and I will definitely have to check that out!!!  The collection is currently available online at Lancome.  All info courtesy Lancome.

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