MAC & Gareth Pugh Collection for Holiday/Winter 2011

MAC & Gareth Pugh Collection for Winter 2011

availability: November 23rd (North America), December 2011 (International)

Lipstick ($22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

• Restrict Creamy grayed nude (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Fervent Glossy blackened berry (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass ($22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

• Vacant Sheer light lavender gray with violet pearl(Limited Edition)
• Outrage Sheer berry with blue pearl (Limited Edition)

Metal-X Cream Eyeshadow ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

• Obscura Frosted gunmetal grey (Limited Edition)
• Ardent Frosty blackened burgundy (Limited Edition)

Pigment ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

• Guise Frosty grey (Limited Edition)
• Deceit Blacked plum with pink pearl (Limited Edition)

Mascara ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Studio Fix Boldblack Lash Blackest Black

Technakohl Liner ($19.00 U.S. / $23.00 CDN)

• Greyprint Rich pewter grey with frost
• Graphblack Rich graphic black

Powder Blush ($30.00 U.S. / $36.50 CDN)

• Strada Mid-tone nude (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Beauty Powder ($60.00 U.S. / $72.00 CDN)

• Elude Translucent neutral beige (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

• Inert Creamy mid-tone greyed nude (Creme) (Limited Edition)
• Ascension Grey with blue violet reflective pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Hyper Deep blue with violet pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Lashes ($18.00 U.S. / $21.50 CDN)

• Flight Lash Dense, geometric triangle-shaped lash (Limited Edition)

Brush ($60.00 U.S. / $72.00 CDN)

• Buffer Square handled buffer brush (Limited Edition)

Accessories ($75.00 U.S. / $90.00 CDN)

• Square bag with geometric, high gloss and matte geometric design on front and back. Interior pockets and elastic loops. (Limited Edition)

Miss Piggy for MAC & OPI

To build up buzz for the upcoming Muppets movie releasing on November 23rd, Miss Piggy and MAC Cosmetics has teamed up to create a limited edition makeup collection. The collection is scheduled to release on November 14th.   It is a mini-collection that will only have three products; only one of them is new.  The collection will be online only. 

The MAC collection will include:
Miss Piggy Pink Eyeshadow
Rapid Black Penultimate Liner
Lashes #36

COLLECTION INCLUDES:
Eye Shadow Miss Piggy Pink ($18)
Penultimate Eye Liner True black ($21)
False Lashes Full Lash ($18)
Miss Piggy for M·A·C is available through www.maccosmetics.com November 14, 2011 through December 5, 2011

The entire Muppets gang goes with the limited edition 12 shade set of nail lacquers, but Miss Piggy does have her own shade, Gettin' Miss Piggy With It!.

Bobbi Brown Party Shimmer Brick

Party Shimmer Brick
What it is:
A high-luster powder for the complexion.

What it does:
For the holiday season, Bobbi Brown adds Party Shimmer Brick to her iconic collection. This shimmering combo of silver and gold will brighten your face for an instant glowing effect.
Size: 0.24 oz

 It gives off a luminous glow perfect for day or night. It's not glittery, it's not a disco ball in a palette, it's just simply amazing. Gold is great for warmer looks, or silver for cooler toned looks.

source: Sephora

OPI Spring 2012 Nail Polish Holland Collection

OPI Spring 2012 Nail Polish Holland Collection. If you're wondering what hues will be hot for spring 2012,  looks like OPI is coming out with a collection dedicated to Holland. The collection will feature 12 shades inspired all by Holland with feminine and floral colors. Hits stores this Feb. Look below for more details.

L to R: Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, Wooden Shoes Like to Know It, I Don't Give a Rotterdam, A Roll In The Hague, Petal Faster Suzi, Dutch Ya Just Love OPI, Thanks a WindMillion, Red Lights Ahead...Where?, Kiss Me On My Tulips, Vampsterdam, I Have a Herring Problem, & Did You Hear About Van Gogh?

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes - an intriguing rosy tone
Wooden Shoe Like to Know? - a lovely shimmery chocolate-brown tone
I Don’t Give a Rotterdam! - steal-blue shimmery tone
A Roll in The Hague - a fabulous orange hue
Pedal Faster Suzi! - a lust-worthy pink lavender shimmery hue
Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI? - a rich plum hue
Thanks a WindMillion - a breezy sea green color
Red Lights Ahead…Where? - a gorgeous coral red tone
Kiss Me on My Tulips - a girly hot pink tone
Vampsterdam - a seductive deep purple shade
I Have Herring Problem - a shimmery green-blue shade
Did You ’ear About Van Gogh? - a trendy sandy bisque shade

Source: Addicted to Lipstick

MAC Fall Colour Collection for Fall 2011

MAC Fall Colour Collection for Fall 2011. The MAC Fall Colour Collection features vibrant hues and colors for the fall 2011 season. It was originally named the MAC for Cindy Sherman but has since then been renamed. Collection hits stores Sept 29th , look below for more details.

                                                                           Fluidline

                                         Ash Violet Blackened purple (Limited Edition)
                                                        Blacktrack Solid flat black

                                                                           Lipstick

Fleshpot Pale muted pinky beige (Satin) (Permanent at PRO)
Violetta Bright clean violet purple (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
X-S Dirty red chestnut (Satin) (Permanent)
Plum Bright Purple (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Neon Orange Bright clean orange (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Show Orchid Vivid hot pink (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Fusion Pink Bright coral (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Ruby Woo Vivid bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)


Lip Erase

Dim N37 (Permanent at PRO)


Pigments

Tan Muted pinky brown bronze (Permanent)
Emerald Dusk Deep yellow blue with white pearl (Limited Edition)
Blue Storm Rich metallic blue (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Starless Night Deep black purple with light purple pearl (Limited Edition)
Neo-Orange Intense neon salmon (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Magenta Madness Intense neon blue pink (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Violet Vivid bright violet purple (Frost) (Permanent)
Golden Olive High frosted green-gold (Frost) (Permanent)

Lash

36 (Permanent)

Parlor Smoke Eyeshadow Quad
Parlor Smoke Mauve grey (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Cross Cultural Neutral brown (Matte) (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Steel Almost black (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Indigo Navy (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Bronzing Powder

Solar Riche Mid-tone deep orange brown (Limited Edition, Repromote)


Nail Lacquer

Coco Clay Warm chocolate (Limited Edition)
Oyster Shell Light stone grey (Limited Edition)


Kohl Power

Feline Rich black (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Eyeshadow

Three Ring Yellow Yellow green (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Passionate Real mid-tone red (Matte) (Permanent)
Blue Candy Clean blue (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Shock-a-holic Deep purple (Satin) (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Royale Clean violet (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Chromagraphic Pencil

Process Magenta Matte magenta (Permanent at PRO)
Basic Red Primary red (Permanent at PRO)
Hi-Def Cyan Cyan blue (Permanent at PRO)
Rich Purple Dense purple (Permanent at PRO)

Mineralize Skinfinish

Lightscapade Soft candlelit beige with multi-dimensional shimmer (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Porcelain Pink Soft pinky coral with gold veining (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Jumbo Penultimate Eyeliner
Rapidblack True black (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Lipglass

C-Thru Peachy beige with shimmer (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Pink Fade Pale pink (Limited Edition)
Orange Tempera Pale peach (Limited Edition)
Good Times Pale mauve (Limited Edition)

Angel Flame Quad
Chamomile Creamy pale yellow (Satin) (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Feather Pink Mid-tone pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Angel Flame Coral that flashes pink/yellow (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Gravel Blue-grey (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Source: Addicted To Lipstick

Maybelline FIT Me Foundation

I had seen this foundation in the stores months ago and this weekend i was in Walgreens and saw that they had it on sale and i remembered i had a $1 off coupon so i decided to purchase it and give it a try.  Well i must i have only being using it since sunday but i have to admit that it is a pretty good foundation.  And the fact that its reasonably priced $7.99 makes it even better.  The 18-shade foundation and powder collection (with six coordinating concealers) marks the brand's largest color range to date, spanning fair to dark skin tones. These oil-free formulas are numbered by intensity, which makes it easy to coordinate products.  The foundation goes on very smooth and absolutely weighless on my skin.  It provides a sheer to medium coverage that is buildable and looks very natural.  You don't look like you're wearing makeup; instead, it just seems like you have an even complexion.  And not that this should matter, but the sleek, minimalistic packaging looks more expensive than it is.   If i had to compare it to another liquid foundation i would say its more on the line of MAC's Studio Fix Fluid.  

                                                                                         

Idris Elba "Private Garden" Offical Video

Now ladies i know this doesn't have anything to do with makeup....but a sista couldn't resist!!! Here is the offical video of the FINE Idris Elba "Private Garden".  He looks so good to my eyes...i thought i would give yall a little treat and let you enjoy his video!!!  You can thank me later....Smooches!!!!!!!

MAC Art of Powder Collection For 2011

MAC Art of Powder Collection.  This collection features 3 Limited Edition powders inspired by the Masters & modern art movements.  All 3 powders launch on Sept. 29, 2011 at all North American MAC locations, October 2011 at select MAC locations Internationally.

A collection of three M·A·C Artist Powders inspired by the Masters & modern art movements. There’s an op art Optical Bronzer that explores the depth, dimension and sheer illusion of bronze. A Street Art Eye Shadow personalizes the eye with a madcap act of pure graffiti – and for those who love random acts of light and shade, an In The Abstract Highlighter. These palettes empower creation…make some art!

Highlighter ($38.00 U.S. / $46.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• In the Abstract Soft pink base with yellow gold lines and lavender and mid-tone pink dots

Eyeshadow ($38.00 U.S. / $46.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Street Art Graffiti design with light brown, white, light cool blue, warm orange, pastel pink, and pastel blue

Bronzer ($38.00 U.S. / $46.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Optical Bronze with gold pearl and neon pink with gold pearl

source: MAC cosmetics

Rachel Zoe

I absolutely love Rachel Zoe!!!!  Rachel Zoe is a Designer & Celebrity Stylist. I use to watch her show faithfully "The Rachel Zoe Project".  I was browsing one of my favorite websites "Neiman Marcus" ohhh i just love it...lol and Rachel has debut her line in their stores.  Just wanted to show you a pair of shoes that i have my eye on by Mz. Rachel.  Hope you like!!!!

Crocodile-Embossed-Back Pump

5 1/2 heel w/platform

$295

I think these pumps would look great with some wide leg pants!!!

Watcha think????

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/SC3.jhtml?itemId=cat39500731&parentId=cat000199&masterId=cat000149

Source: Neiman Marcus

Beyonce's New Fragrance "Pulse"

"Fragrance is such an important accessory! I feel incomplete when I don't have my fragrance on it's like putting on your stilettos. When you feel good, when you look good, when you smell good, when you're fresh it makes you feel so confident. You feel that much more sexy. When you know that you're going to leave a lasting impression." ~Beyonce

A Few Fall Makeup Looks!!

Smoky Metallic Look

A little metallic shadow takes eyes from smoky to smoldering. Rim the eyes with black liner (we love CoverGirl LiquilineBlast Eyeliner Pencil in Blackfire), and brush a charcoal shadow over the lids and into the crease. Dust on a copper shade with a hint of shimmer, like Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Bikini Golden, to make eyes pop—and hearts stop.

                                                                     Wine Red Lips

A dark burgundy lip makes a deep impact, so keep the rest of your makeup simple with pale blush and shadow. Choose a bold wine shade, such as Dolce & Gabbana The Lipstick in Ultra, and sex it up (tastefully) with a dab of clear gloss on the center of the bottom lip.

                                                      Monochrome Eyes and Lips

Basics don't have to be boring. For a fresh and flirty look, stick to neutral shades.  A light brown eyeliner and shadow emphasize eyes without overpowering them (try Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Busy Signal). Finish with a swipe of peachy lipstick for a pretty, just-bitten flush. 

Source: http://www.allure.com/

Urban Decay Holiday 2011 Makeup Collection

While we might still enjoy a few warm, sunny days, we're certainly plunging into the new season at full speed. With many of the fall 2011 makeup collections already on the shelves or about to be, companies are trying their best to keep us interested in the products yet to be released. If the Urban Decay makeup collection for fall 2011 has left you wanting more, the holiday 2011 collection can certainly fulfill this desire.

Adjusting your makeup as the season changes is definitely a must and, with the multitude of new lust-worthy shades to be released, shortage of options is definitely not an issue anymore. Dark tones and plain neutrals are not your only options for the special days of the cold season, so taking a closer look at the palettes designed by the brand can reveal surprisingly exciting and versatile options you should take into account.

Mariposa Palette ($39)
Mixing together subtle shimmery tones, universally flattering neutrals and carefully selected rich hues, the Mariposa Palette aims to help you highlight your femininity and create fabulous eye makeup styles that will instantly put you in the spotlight. You'll have the option of combining 10 absolutely alluring makeup shades:

Rockstar - deep purple

Gunmetal - gray with silver glitter

Skimp - ivory peach sheen

Infamous -magenta sheen

Wreckage - taupe shimmer

Haight - dark teal with shimmer

Money - pale silvery green shimmer

Mushroom - steel gray shimmer

Spotlight - golden tan shimmer

Limelight - gold shimmer

The palette, as the name suggests, has a butterfly theme that is artistically represented both on the metal case that protects the fabulous shades as well as on the inside where the pattern is displayed creatively on the well known purple background. The eyeshadow brush is completely cruelty-free, which is a definite plus for the brand and a reason to rejoice for animal lovers everywhere.

24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Holiday 2011 Travel Size Set Electric ($32)
This wonderful set can prove a veritable secret beauty weapon for those who want to look spectacular on the go. With three brand new shades, this limited edition set can certainly help you stand out. The shades you'll be able to choose from are:

Perversion - matte black

Ransom - bright iridescent purple

Woodstock - bright fuchsia sparkle

Radium - vibrant blue shimmer

Junkie - bright green sparkle

 

24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Holiday 2011 Travel Size Set Naked ($32)If you would rather stick to tried and tested tones that have the ability to create a sophisticated makeup style that is guaranteed to flatter you every single time, the creamy waterproof shades included in the 24/7 Glide-On Naked set are certainly worth analyzing:

Zero

Demolition - dark brown

Bourbon -glimmering dark brown

Underground - metallic taupe

Stray Dog - silvery taupe

 

24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil Stash ($34)The five shadow pencils included in this set will definitely perfect the eye makeup style with ease and continence. The following tones are perfect to put you in the mood for the holiday season:

Delinquent - dark purple with bright purple sparkle

Rehab - taupe

Juju - frosted taupe

Sin - champagne

Clash - bright turquoise with silver sparkle

 

Photo courtesy of Urban Decay

Source: http://http://www.make-up.becomegorgeous.com/

MAC Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15

MAC Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15. This fall Mac introduces a new foundation to the team. The Matchmaster Foundation, the foundation is geared towards matching flawlessly into your complexion to give you your best look. Hits stores Sept 22, See more details below.

With our all races credo, we’re redefined what a perfect match should be with new Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 technoloigy, using translucent pigments to create a formula that enables a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin tone. Adding to Matchmaster’s true-to-life appeal is its moisturizing demi-matte finish, medium buildable coverage, and line-reducing soft focus powders. Add the fact that this formula reduces excess shine-creating oil, and who could resist?

Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15

Available in 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0

Source: http://addictedtolipstick.blogspot.com/

VMA Makeup Looks!!

Here a few VMA makeup looks that i liked!!! 

I absolutely love Adele...and her makeup was just flawless!!!!!

Adele rocked a soft, natural look.

            Kelly Rowland...she rocked a beautiful soft neutral look...i just love how her cheeks popped!!!

Saved the best for last!!!! You know Kim is my gurl!!!!!! Kim's makeup is always flawless!!!

Sam Fine Appointed by Fashion Fair Cosmetics

                                                          Photo By Courtesy Photo

Big News for Women of Color!!!

Fashion Fair Cosmetics has appointed celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine as its creative makeup director. The Chicago-based prestige cosmetics brand for women of color is tapping Fine, a 20-year industry veteran, to bring his experience with the fashion editorial world, global beauty brands and celebrities to Fashion Fair’s consumers. Fine will also advise on the creation of new products and, in 2012, Fashion Fair will unveil Sam Fine for Fashion Fair trend collections. Fine has created covers and pages for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence and Marie Claire. He was chosen as the first African-American spokesperson for Revlon in 1992 and Cover Girl Cosmetics in 1995. His clients have included Jennifer Hudson, Vanessa Williams, Iman, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. Fine has also written a book, “Fine Beauty: Beauty Basics and Beyond for African-American Women,” followed by his instructional DVD, “Fine: The Basics of Beauty.” Fashion Fair Cosmetics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Publishing Company LLC sold in 650 prestige stores across the U.S., London, Paris, Canada and the Caribbean.
Source: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/people/sam-fine-appointed-by-fashion-fair-cosmetics-5084342

 We talked with him about his new gig.

For those who aren’t familiar with Fashion Fair, can you tell us a little more about it?Most women of color are spoken to in the drugstore, but this brand is luxury. Fashion Fair has been around 38 years and it’s a prestige brand that has never really changed its mission—it’s always been there for women of color. It’s a staple for me—my mom used it!—so to team up with them is really like coming home.
Tell us about your collaboration with Fashion Fair.I’ll be looking at color and shade ranges for the company, and also developing a color-based collection that will come out in the spring. Fashion Fair already has a ton of great core products—I’ll be injecting newness and fashion and more makeup-artist-driven products into the line.
You have so many loyal Twitter followers. What’s the biggest makeup question you get from them?The questions I constantly get are, ‘What foundation can I buy?’ What concealer can I buy?’ I always tell women to think about it before you go to the store. It’s like grocery shopping—you don’t go grocery shopping hungry. Think about whether you want something long-lasting. Do you want something with more coverage? Less coverage? Thinking about it beforehand helps you make a better choice—and it helps the advisor in the store to guide you.
Many women with dark complexions tell us that they shy away from powder because it can leave a gray cast. Is it ok to skip it?Powder is to foundation as topcoat is to nail polish. It’s a setting agent. You can build as much coverage as you want, but you have to set it. It might take trial and error, but you can find the right one. The best powders for dark skin are usually in the brands that target women of color. Fashion Fair makes a great loose powder—RuPaul is a fan of it.
Have brands gotten better at all over the years at addressing women of color?It’s still a struggle. You have brands that have never spoken to this woman. I think some of the brands just don’t know how to have the conversation. Because it’s more than just making darker shades—you have to reach out. Many brands try, but their attempts fall short. They launch the colors, but then get rid of them later because they say they didn’t sell—but really, they didn’t sell because of a lack of outreach. With Fashion Fair, I love that I’ll have the ability to train people behind the counter, as well. We’ll make sure we’re really talking to this customer.
Source: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2011/08/big-makeup-news-for-women-of-color.html

I am so happy and so proud for Sam!!!!! Congratulations Sam Fine....Fashion Fair could not have chosen a better person.  I can't wait to see the new changes!!!!!