RiRi Hearts MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in RIRI WOO Pictures + Swatch

I need more lip pencils in my life. 

Especially when they are as amazing as MAC's Pro Longwear Lip pencils. 

Probably one of the best formulas out there!

In the RiRi Hearts MAC collection, RiRi Woo comes in the form of a Pro Longwear Lip pencil.

Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

RIRI WOO cool red cream

SRP $21.50 US/$25.50 CDN

A new generation of longwearing lip pencil technology. Glides on fluidly and adheres instantly. Defines the lips with an instant release of rich, saturated..colour. Pro-longs the hours between re-application. Transfer proof.

SWATCH:

RiRi Woo Lipglass (top)

RiRi Woo Pro Longwear Lip Pencil (bottom)

SWATCH:

RiRi Woo Lipglass on top of RiRi Woo  Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

Are you getting Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in RiRI Woo?

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

RiRi Hearts MAC Eye Shadow Palette Her Cocoa Palette Pictures + Swatches

I love Rihanna's make up looks. She usually wears a lot of golds with a bit of bronze to make her eyes pop.

Her effortless look consists of gold on the lid. Bronze in the crease. Shimmery highlight and matte gold in the inner eye.

So it's not coincidental that she created a MAC palette which has all the colours you need.

Perfect neutral palette which can be used for every season. Not just Fall!

HER COCOA

Eye Shadow X 4

SRP $44.00 US/$52.50 CDN

No Natural Light:

With Natural Light:

Swatches:
(left to right)

No Natural Light:

With Flash:

This palette is a must have!

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

RiRi Hearts MAC RiRi Woo Lipglass Pictures+Swatch

I was so excited when a few items from my RiRi Loves MAC wishlist showed up at my door today!

I've been drooling over this whole collection! 

There is something for everyone.

Since the collection comes out in stores on September 26- I thought it would be a great idea to 

swatch the products for anyone who is unsure what they should get from collection. I hope my post will give you some idea on how the products will work with your skin tone.

One item which I couldn't wait to rock was the Riri Woo lipglass.

RIRI WOO Lipglass

$16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Colour: cool red cream (cream)

Lip Swatch

I know this is an initial reaction but the formula is moisturising, pigmented and gorgeous!

Will you be adding this to your list?

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

Kerry Washington at the Emmys Rocking Hourglass Cosmetics

Loved this nude look that the gorgeous Kerry Washington rocked at the Emmys.

Nude is definitely in for the Fall!

She's is also wearing one of my favourite makeup brands Hourglass cosmetics. I was sent this breakdown and I know that someone may want to recreate the look!


Skin:
Prime the skin with Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, and follow with Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation in warm beige. “I’m really impressed with the airbrushed finish this foundation creates,” says Gonzalez. “And I really don’t need to use powder anymore.” Conceal any imperfections with Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer in honey.

Brows:
Define the brows with Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Dark Brunette.

Eyes:
Apply the mauve shimmer shade from Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Exhibition to the inner corner of the eyes and the lids, and the eggplant shimmer shade to the outer edge of the eye and beneath the bottom lash line. Blend the two shades together. Apply Ardell Natural Lashes in 110, line the eyes with Hourglass Script Precision Liner in Jett, and finish off with three coats of Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara.

Cheeks:
Apply Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Radiant Light on the cheekbones, forehead, nose and chin. Apply Lancôme Blush Subtil in Sparkling Rose to the apples of the cheeks and sweep towards the temples.

Lips:
Prep lips earlier with Hourglass No. 28 Lip Treatment Oil for superior hydration. Apply Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss in Truth, a beige rose, for the finishing touch.

Fall Lip Inspiration Light-Medium-Dark

Fall is here and it's coming fast and furious. I honestly felt that we didn't have a great summer in Canada but I totally made up for it by jet-setting to the Caribbean. Totally worth it. 

Now I'm back to deal with the cold.

I've said this plenty times before but I love Fall makeup. I think its the lips!

My favourites range from red to a deep wine.

Here are examples of the perfect Fall red for various skin tones.

Light

Megan Fox

Kim Kardashian

Medium

Nicole Scherzinger 

Rihanna

Dark/Deep

Jessica White

Brandy

Which lady is rocking your favorite Fall colour?

Sole Society now ships to Canada!

Another USA based website now ships to Canada ($9.95 shipping & Handing)!

Sole Society: Must-have style, amazing prices

NATASSIA

top handle satchel

Comes in three colours: Red, Black & Light Taupe

Currently on sale for now $33.47

Out of 19 reviews this bag has received 5 out of 5 stars!

Classic top handle satchel with adjustable, detachable shoulder strap and top zip closure. 

Features exterior zip pocket. Dust bag included.

• Material: Faux Leather
• Dimensions: 9"H x 12W x 5 1/2D
• Handle Drop: 5"
• Strap Drop: 22

This purse is extremely well made. Nothing I expected to get from quality bought from the internet. I've been using it for over two months and I can tell you it's sturdy. You will definitely get a lot of compliments with this bag!

 I also got these really cute sandals which are no longer on the site but are 

comparable to these cute shoes.

Do you shop for shoes & bags online?

Make Up For Ever: Foundation Nation Event

I was so happy when I saw the invite for Make Up For Ever's Beauty Blogger brunch event. As a woman of colour, I know how hard it is to find the perfect foundation. I honestly feel like it's always a never-ending battle but that is slowly starting to change.  

Most women of colour have to deal with skin issues such as discolouration. Which can make it difficult to find a good foundation.  When you have five different tones on your face,

 which tone do you match to?!

Did you know that 73% of women have problems with finding right foundation. 

That means that more than half of us are walking around with the wrong foundation!

YIKES!

At the event, we had the opportunity to speak to the amazing Troy Jensen about our skin issues. Troy has worked with many celebrities to give them their signature look. 

Like Kim Kardashian's smoky bedroom eyes. 

Troy gave me tips on how to get the perfect skin tone as a woman of colour. 

Guess what the secret is!! 

Colour correctors. 

Not specifically the ones the greens and lavender(for me) but one that has an orange in it! 

After the event, there were make up artists there to give us our own private foundation makeover. I loved the fact that I was given my own skin profile card to take with me! The skin profile card went over crucial things such as my skin type, my skin tone, my skin undertone and camouflage options (if I needed). 

For anyone that's interested, 

I was recommended the MUFE 5 Camouflage Cream Palette- No. 4 - for dark skin tones.

Each cream corrector was labelled by number. 

Here is what was specifically used:

• 20 under my eyes
• 22 like darker areas like around my lips

For the whole face- Pro Finish in 177 was used.

I should also add that this look was done with their new artisan brushes! 

Which are so soft. I will have a separate post on them soon.

Do you have a Sephora store near you?
If so, stores cross Canada are holding educational events from September 19 to October 6 to help you solve your biggest foundation challenges.Experienced make up artists will be on hand to give you a complementary 15 minute foundation lesson to empower you to put your flawless face forward.

For more info on Foundation Nation: https://www.facebook.com/MAKEUPFOREVERCANADA or follow us on Twitter @MAKEUPFOREVERCa