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:

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?

Red Lips for Valentine's Day from MAC!

I'm rocking a red lip for Valentine's Day from the Dane Edan collection. I picked it up at a MAC sale a few months ago. The color is VERY similar to Rudy Woo but glossier.

I think this is fun!

What do you think of this lip? 

What will you be wearing on Valentine's Day?