Sunday, April 25, 2010

Link Love!

Here is this week's blog link love!!


Curious about the new Balanciaga Paris fragrance? So was Rae, over at theNotice -- but she's since quenched that curiosity. (And fallen in love while doing so!)

Beautyjunkielondon finds a perfect coral nail shade for spring, by Rimmel.

Sarah has found a new anti-aging moisturizer and eye cream and shockingly... they actually work!

It's a plane, no, it's a monster (well actually, yes), no -- it's just Jeweled Thumb's enormous coiffure! Be scared, be very scared.

Red lips are always high on The Lip Print's agenda - check out her latest obsession, Lipstick Queen Medieval.

Louise takes a look at the Guerlain Summer Limited Editions this week, and is surprised at what she sees.

Phyrra's Indie Spotlight for April is Glamour Doll Eyes. Find out all about Vee, the owner of GDE!

As Lime Crime's ultra bright lipsticks finally hit the UK high street, Lipglossiping puts them under the spotlight!

Krasey Beauty tours the exclusive Tokidoki collection for Sephora, and has the swatches to prove it!

Madame B Fatale shows you how to create an up-do suitable for day and night

Might as well face it -- Cindy from Prime Beauty is addicted to Dior .

Amy Antoinette tries epilating for the first time.

PinkSith talks taupe with MAC Greasepaint Stick in Dirty.

In the hunt for a wasabi green nail polish? Hell Candy Make Up discovered a new shade by Barry M. Like it or loathe it?

Yinnie reviews the unsuspecting formula that is the Estee Lauder Total Make-up Remover.

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Win a full set of ELLIS FAAS makeup, no strings attached, on beautywoome this month.

Want to win Audrey Dao's April Reader of the Month Giveaway? Just leave a comment and you're entered!



Thursday, April 22, 2010

New MAC To The Beach Summer Collection!

In a word: Gorgeous!!!

U.S. Launch Date – 27 May 2010
International Launch Date – May 2010
Asia Launch Date – June 2010


MAC Summer 2010 MAC To The Beach Collection 4 MAC Summer  Collection 2010: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010 Collection Photos, Prices,  Release Info


MAC To the Beach Collection


Eye Shadow (L to R) – $14.50 U.S. (1st pic is of the shadow pot closed to show detail/design)

  • Sand & Sun: Light Peach (Matte)
  • Firecraker: Frosted Mid-Tone Red Orange (Veluxe Pearl)
MAC To the Beach eye shadow Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

(L to R)

  • Sweet & Punchy: Bright Yellow Green (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Shimmermoss: Green with Green Pearl (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Humid: Intense Green with Shimmer (Frost)
MAC To the Beach eyeshadow Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos


Lipstick (L to R) – $14.00 U.S.

  • BeachBound: Sheer Frost
  • Lazy Day: Light Dirty Blue Pink (Lustre)
  • Thrills: Rosy Copper with Gold Pearl (Frost)
  • FunBathing: Mid-Tone Bronzed Plum (CremeSheen)

MAC To the Beach lipstick Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos


Lipglass (Top to Bottom) – $14.00 U.S.

  • Easy Lounger: Light Baby Pink with Multi-Dimensional Pear
  • Flurry of Fun: Sheer Sparkly Peach
  • Splashing: Mid-Tone Blue Pink with Soft Gold Pearl

MAC To the Beach lipglass Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos


Lip Pencil (Top to Bottom) – $13.00 U.S.

  • Life’s a Breeze: Soft Pink
  • Temperature Rising: Loudmouth Orange

MAC To the Beach lip pencil Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

Eye Kohl (Top to Bottom) – $14.50 U.S.

  • Float on By: Dark Green Turquoise
  • Rosemary & Thyme: Mid-Tone Olive Gold with Shimmer

MAC To the Beach eye kohl Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

Powder Blush (L to R) – $18.50 U.S. (1st pic is of the blusher closed to show detail/design)

  • Hipness: Intense Coral with Soft White Pearl (Frost)
  • Get-Away Bronze: Mid-Tone SunTan (Frost)

MAC To the Beach powder blush pot Update: MAC To The Beach Summer  2010 Collection + Added Photos

Close-up view of blushers:

MAC To the Beach powder blush Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

High-Light Powder – $26.00 U.S.

  • Marine Life: Multicolour Pressed Powder

MAC To the Beach highlight powder Update: MAC To The Beach Summer  2010 Collection + Added Photos

Nail Lacquer (L to R) – $12.00 U.S.

  • In the Buff: Muted Taupe Avocado (Cream)
  • Scorcher: Creamy Bright Coral Red (Cream)

MAC To the Beach nail polish Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

MAC To The Beach Bag – $49.50 U.S.

**Available at MAC Stores only.

MAC To The Beach Bag Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

Cream Bronzer (L to R) – $25.00 U.S. (1st pic is of the bronzer closed to show detail/design)

  • Beach Bronze: Golden Glow with Soft Gold Finish
  • Weekend: Mid-Tone Deep Orange Brown with Soft Pink Pearl

MAC To the Beach Cream Bronzer cap Update: MAC To The Beach Summer  2010 Collection + Added Photos

Close up of the cream bronzers:
MAC To the Beach Cream Bronzer Update: MAC To The Beach Summer  2010 Collection + Added Photos

Luster drops (L to R) – $18.50 U.S.

  • Pink Rebel: Blue Pink with Gold Pearl
  • Sun Rush: Peachy Bronze with Gold Pearl

MAC To the Beach lustre drops Update: MAC To The Beach Summer 2010  Collection + Added Photos

Bronzing Powder (L to R) – $22.00 U.S. (1st pic is of the bronzer closed to show detail/design)

  • Golden: Muted Golden Tan-Beige with Golden Shimmer
  • Refined Golden: Finely Spun Golden with Soft Pearl Finish

MAC To the Beach Bronzing Powder cap Update: MAC To The Beach  Summer 2010 Collection + Added Photos

Close up of the powder bronzers:
MAC To the Beach Bronzing Powder Update: MAC To The Beach Summer  2010 Collection + Added Photos

Bronze Body Oil – $22.00 U.S.

  • Glowing Tan with multidimensional Golden Shimmer

MAC To the Beach Bronze Body Oil Update: MAC To The Beach Summer  2010 Collection + Added Photos

Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre – $38.00 U.S.

A short, round, flat-topped brush ideal for the smooth, easy application of foundations, creams, emulsions, and select powder products. Features a blend of natural bristles and synthetic fibres.
MAC To the Beach Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre Update: MAC To The  Beach Summer 2010 Collection + Added Photos

Brush 131 Short Duo Fibre Powder/ Blush- $34.00 U.S.

Flat, tapered face brush that contains a combination of short, natural, fibers and longer, fibre optic fibres ideal for light application and highlighting/ shading with various face powders. Ideally suited with mineralize skinfinish powder products.
MAC To the Beach Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre Powder Update: MAC To  The Beach Summer 2010 Collection + Added Photos

Beautiful collection right?! Anybody fancy getting some of these products?

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Rimmel London Look of the Day

I love Rimmel products. I have quite a few in my personal makeup collection. I have only purchased their single eyeshadows in the past and this quad purchase was a first for me. I have to be honest, I don't love this quad. In fact, I can say for sure, 100% that I do NOT like it.

I found it so hard to work with that I was shouting at it! LOL So it's probably a good thing that I don't have a video tutorial of this look because that would be one angry video! I could not get any good color payoff and I was trying everything to make it work for me. I did eventually get it to work but who has the time and energy?! I shouldn't have to work that hard for my eyeshadow to go on. My guy was hanging out with me while I was getting ready and even he knew it was no good. No dice. No bueno. Two thumbs down.

Have you guys tried this particular line of quads from Rimmel? What do you think? I think I'm going to sell this in my next blog sale or return it. Boo!

*Quick Side Note: I contoured the heck out of my face for this look. I was just in that kind of mood I guess. Anyway, I did my nose, cheeks, temples, forehead and my entire jawline/chin. Yeah I kinda went nuts but it's all in your blending!! You'll see in my upcoming Makeup Series!

I'm off to see a client, the wizard and a man about a boat... (ok only 1 of those is true, ha!) I hope you're all having a fabulous start to your weekend!


The Rimmel Colour Rush Quad:



My look:





I threw this one of me and the man (my fiance!) in b/c I loved it so much. He's usually the one taking the pictures of my looks and I appreciate him so much. Thank you, baby!


Face:
  • MAC Fix+ Spray
  • Makeup Forever Concealer & Corrector Palette
  • MAC Blunt Blush (contouring)
  • Estee Lauder Double Stay Foundation
  • Makeup Forever HD Setting Powder
  • MAC Dame and Dollymix Blush
  • mark. Hush Baby Good Glowing Mosaic Blush (highlight on cheeks)
Eyes:
  • Rimmel London Colour Rush Quad Eye shadow in #013 Sweet Smoulder
  • Feline Kohl Power Eye Pencil (waterlines only)
  • Loreal Voluminous Eyeliner Pen in Black
  • MAC Carbon e/s
  • Bourjois Mascara
  • Brun e/s for brows
  • MAC Lashes #48
Lips:
  • Prep + Prime Lip
  • Wet 'n Wild Perfect Pair Lip Wand #120 Pink