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Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts

Top 3 Favourite Pink Lipsticks from MAC (Guest Post)

With summer just around the corner, pink lips will definitely be trendy. I think MAC makes amazing lipsticks. For the most part they last long and have high pigmentation; however it all depends on the finish of the lipstick.

The following are my favourite pink lipsticks from MAC, ones that I go to all the time in the summer!

Left to right: Flat Out Fabulous, Girl About Town, Please Me

First is Flat Out Fabulous, and it’s my favourite lipstick that I own. It’s exactly what the name says it is. It’s a plummy blue pink with a matte finish so you’re definitely going to need to wear some sort of moisturizer underneath. Women of colour: you’re going to love this because of the blue undertones.
Next is one that I also can’t get enough of. It’s called Girl About Town and I think every girl should have this in their collection. It also as a little bit of a blue undertone and is an amplified finish so it’s going to have your lips moisturized and gorgeous.

The last one is Please Me. This may look scary for some people as it’s more on the paler side, however with a brown lip liner and lightly dabbing it on, I think it looks beautiful. Sometimes I’ll even add a clear gloss over it.


What are your favourite pink lipsticks for summer?

My #Ririlovesmac Holiday- Wish list

I can't believe that the Holiday collection will be here soon!
I remember back in February when news broke that she was going to have a collection with MAC!
I was so excited! Check out what's the Holiday collection will consist of:

Rihanna’s final collection with M·A·C features the return of RiRi Woo, along with two new Lipsticks: Pleasure Bomb and Bad Girl RiRi. Also featuring Nail Lacquer, Superslick Liquid Eye Liner, Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow, Bronzing Powder and the double-ended 217 Blending Brush and the 239 Eye Shader Brush. This limited-edition collection is encased in exclusive white-pearl packaging with RiRi’s rose-gold detailing.

My wish list this collection is very specific.

Lipstick
PLEASURE BOMB matte fuchsia (matte) 
$16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

BAD GIRL RIRI
matte taupey nude (matte) 
SRP $16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Nail Lacquer
RIRI WOO
matte cool red (cream) 
SRP $17.50 US/$21.00 CDN

The line will be available in December 2013!

What's on your wish list?

My #Ririlovesmac Fall- Wishlist

It's that time again!

Rihanna premieres her perfect palette of lavish fall colour – a range of decidedly daring yet classically gorgeous shades, finishes and tools, all encased in the metallic warmth of rose gold packaging. Lipstick in deep raisin, orange frost, creamy nude and the vivid red of RiRi Woo match gleaming Lipglass, while eyes in contrasting soft and smoky cocoas complement luminous skin highlighted with Diamonds Cream Colour Base and Powder Blush in Bad Girl Gone Good.

There are so many things that I want!
I've picked five products which I must have this season.

Eye Shadow X 4
HER COCOA
SMOKED COCOA
SRP $44.00 US/$52.50 CDN

Lipglass
RIRI WOO
cool red cream (cream)
SRP $16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Pro Longwear Lip Pencil
RIRI WOO cool red cream
TALK THAT TALK dark plum cream
SRP $21.50 US/$25.50 CDN

Available in M·A·C Stores September 26, 2013
Available online September 30, 2013
Available in all other locations October 3, 2013 – October 31, 2013

What are you getting?

Riri Loves MAC Summer Collection- Barbados Girl Lustre Drops Swatch

I'm so happy that I got everything in my MAC order! No issues at all other than waiting (what I feel like forever) for my lustre drops. It's soo gorgeous. The perfect rose gold that suits every skin tone.


There is a fine glitter in the drops that looks really pretty when it is hit by the light!
Enjoy the swatch below!

Riri Loves MAC Summer Collection- Heaux & RiRi Boy Swatches



I was so happy when the box arrived at my door step. After hearing comments on twitter about orders getting cancelled, I was concerned that I would not be able to get my hands on these babies.


On the left we have RiRi Boy & right is Heaux.

This post was just for swatches. 
Enjoy the images below.












Which colour is your favourite?

Introducing Riri Loves MAC Summer Collection

It's finally here! Introducing Riri Loves MAC Summer Collection will be exclusively online 
June 18, 2013, starting at 12 EST in North America.

I'm getting everything! 
I loved Riri Woo and I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the collection.
This is more than summer love. Rihanna and M∙A∙C strike a chord with an online-exclusive colour collection created by the global superstar. Bronze and cool coral combine for a Powder Blush Duo in the unforgettable Hibiscus Kiss, while Retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and the instant classic RiRi Woo make a statement against sheer, shimmering skin highlighted with rose gold Lustre Drops.

LIPSTICK RiRi Woo matte cool red (retro matte) $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

RiRi Boy matte vivid lavender (retro matte) $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

 Heaux matte berry (retro matte) Suggested Retail Price $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN


POWDER BLUSH DUO Hibiscus Kiss cool coral blush and matte neutral bronze duo 
$26.00 US/$30.00 CDN
LUSTRE DROP Barbados Girl rose gold bronzer  
$20.00 US/$24.00 CDN





Available Exclusively online.

What are you getting?

MAC Ririwoo Love

If you follow me on IG or twitter you will know that I've been speaking about this lipstick nonstop since February! I'm so happy and lucky that I got my hands on one. After waiting in cue for almost 30 minutes and then waiting 5 days for it arrive- I was so happy when it turned up on my doorstep!
I had Ruby woo but I lost it recently (in other words it got lost in the pile of lipsticks I own). This is the perfect replacement. Its pigmented, long lasting and gorgeous. Plus it's designed by Rihanna herself! I think the Retro matte formula has to be one of my favourite MAC formulas of all time. It's dry- so if you don't like dry mattes this is not for you. On Mother's day I wore this lipstick all day and it didn't budge. I just use an oil based remover to take it off.

It's so gorgeous!

If you missed out on this lipstick, you will have the chance to get it in June! No word if it will be sold in stores yet.

Makeup Master Classes with Julie Bégin: Power Beauty

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend a master class with Makeup Artist Julie Begin. I haven't had the time recently to do "faces" as much because I work full-time (all the time) but I love hearing tips and tricks from others. The class was around 12 people and lasted three hours.

Some one the points I took away from the class were:

  • Be original.
  • Look for inspiration in everyday things.
  • Don't be afraid to try something out of the box.
  • Keep a notebook to record your thoughts so you don't forget them.
  • You don't need expensive products to do a look.

My favourite part was looking into her kit. I LOVE looking into other MUA's kits for products to use on myself or others. She even took products out of her kit and let us swatch it and try it out. Some of her favourites are MAC, Annabelle, L'oreal and MUFE.

Plus there was a model there which she used to demonstrated two looks on. We also had the opportunity to ask questions any time throughout the whole class. The classes are $300 USD (which may be a lot for some) but being an MUA is a "pricey" profession so the price doesn't surprise me. Especially from someone who has clients such as Balenciaga, John Galliano and Mark Jacobs.

Check out some pictures of Julie's work:





$50 MAC or Sephora e-giftcard Giveaway


Can you believe that in December i'm celebrating my 4 year blogging anniversary!

I can't believe it! Time really flies when you love what you do. 

As a pre-celebration Rai from Glam-Morena and I are having a joint giveaway for a 
$50 MAC or Sephora e-giftcard.


Rules:
Must be a Glam-Morena & Spiced Beauty Google friend connect follower
Must be 17+
Must be a Canadian or USA resident 

Fill out the form below and good luck!



 a Rafflecopter giveaway

Shop Your Stash: MAC Quick Sizzle Lipstick

My makeup Stash is growing rapidly. With the addition of new goodies, it's important not to forget about your older products. I'm going to start highlighting more of my favorite/unique products.

Quick Sizzle hasn't been in my stash for that long but it's the perfect summer color!

I personally gravitate to blue based colors like this cause they look best on my skin tone.
This is my first time trying a fuchsia which is matte. 
I was really nervous at first but it has a slight "creamy" consistency.
Would you wear this color?

What is your favorite spring/summer lip color?

I'm so excited to break out my spring/summer colors!
Last year I fell in love with MAC Romancin'. Perfect blue based lipstick for my skin tone.
What colors/shades have you been wearing lately?

Fall Beauty 2011: Red Lip Edition MAC, Revlon & Face Atelier

Can you believe that Fall is already here!! Good Bye Shorts! Hello Scarves!

Instead of moping around, I'll share my favorite red lips for the season.
MAC Rebel

Face Atelier Revenge


Revlon Wine Not
 Which one is your favorite?

My favorite Summer Lipstick was MAC Romancin'

The number one lipstick that stayed in my bag for the whole Summer was MAC's Romancin'.

Unfortunately it's no longer available since it was from the Adoring Carmine collection awhile back. I'm so happy I got my hands on it at the MAC warehouse sale.

Romancin' is a creamy magenta lipstick. It will work for every skin tone especially WOC because it's blue based.
                                                 That just screams summer to me <3
What was your favorite summer lipstick?

FOTD: Sunkissed Face using CoverFX, Vasanti & MAC

I know I'm giving slight.. yes slight duck lips but my skin, brows and lashes look amazing here!
This is honestly the skin I dream for radiant, dewy but healthy.

Here's the products I used:
Face:
CoverFX NaturalFX B45
Vasanti Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer V13
MAC MSF Deep Dark
                     MAC Skinsheen Bronzer Stick in Gilty Bronze

Eyes:
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum
Mascara - L'Oreal - Voluminous Million Lashes
    Smashbox double-ended brightener

Lips:
Red Earth: Lip Shine

Tip: After putting on your CoverFX foundation. Apply your MAC MSF with a wet Sigma 180 in a stippling motion.

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I can't wait to try this look again!

What do you think?