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Zac Posen Dazzles With a Geisha-Inspired Style

Jaime Richards — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:52:00 PST

Zac Posen's Fall 2012 beauty look was the kind that had beauty editors everywhere talking. Incorporating Asian-inspired detailing from the collection, hair and makeup artists added Geisha-like elements for a style that was as daring as it was chic.

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3 Steps For Making Punk-Rock Beauty Work For You

Jaime Richards — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:10:00 PST

Barely there nails may be one of Fashion Week's biggest trends, but one look that always seems to agree with the runway is a return to '80s-era punk rock. And at Edun's Fall 2012 show, makeup, hair, and nail artists combined their talents to develop a fresh, modern take on the classically edgy style. But most of all, this creative group proved that the everything old is new again mantra doesn't have to read stale. Find out three ways you can make this updated punk-rock beauty look your own.

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How Jimi Hendrix and Marianne Faithfull Inspired a Fashion Week Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:50:40 PST

From makeup to nails, things got totally groovy with Nicole Miller's psychedelic-inspired beauty look. In describing the makeup palette for the show, makeup artist James Kaliardos (for MAC) explained, "It's inspired by the planets, by Jimi Hendrix, Marianne Faithfull, flower-power . . . and burning of the bras." See more about how the look was put together, and get your own groove on along the way.

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Beth Ditto Gets Her Own MAC Line

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:04:00 PST

Singer Beth Ditto has long been known for her avant-garde fashion sense and experimental approach to hair color and makeup, but now MAC is giving her the chance to share her creative vision with the rest of us. WWD reports that Beth's limited-edition collection is expected to hit MAC counters come June. The first image from her campaign has just been released, and if the shades on display are any indication, we're in for bold, bright colors and lots of matte textures. We're most excited about the possibility of cool nail polishes, though - Beth's pink, yellow, and black manicure above looks both cutting edge and surprisingly wearable.

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin Are Your New Viva Glam Ambassadors

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:08:00 PST

Do you love camp and catchy hooks? Then the new MAC Viva Glam duo should have you very excited. Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are teaming up to front MAC's charitable campaign for 2012, and the promotional art (shot by master of kitsch David LaChapelle) looks pretty fabulous. And with a self-proclaimed "Barbie" and a man legendary for living La Vida Loca at the helm, their lipsticks are sure to be hot.

All the proceeds from the Viva Glam products go to the MAC AIDS Fund, so if you adore these two and want to help a worthy cause, you'll be able to grab them when they hit your local MAC counter in February.

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin Glam It Up With MAC

Jaime Richards — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:23:32 PDT

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin have more in common than just good pipes and rhyming first names. The duo have just been announced as the newest spokespeople for MAC's Viva Glam campaign. In fact, they're currently in Miami shooting ads with famed photographer David LaChapelle. You might recall that stars such as Lady Gaga, Chloë Sevigny, and Cyndi Lauper have all backed the cause, which has already raised $224 million to help fight HIV/AIDS. Are you glad to see Nicki and Ricky named as the latest backers for Viva Glam?

Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek of MAC's MAC Me Over Contest Video!

BellaSugar — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:51:00 PDT

It's standard practice for brands to use models and celebrities in their campaigns, but last November, MAC Cosmetics gave everyday people an exciting opportunity. Through its MAC Me Over contest, guys and gals across the US were invited to enter to win a chance to be one of the six faces behind the brand's Fall 2011 collection (and to receive a transformational makeover). So before the big reveal at the end of this week, followed by the collection launch on Aug. 25, be sure to check out the teaser video now to see images of some of the entrants.

A Semi-Precious Makeup Look From MAC

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:00:41 PDT

I love MAC's beautiful mineralized shadows and blushes. But because of the way they're packaged, it's nearly impossible to tell what they actually look like on your face. The brand's new Semi Precious collection doesn't hit counters until next week, but I've previewed a pretty look that I think uses the best colors of the collection. See the photo and breakdown after the jump.

MAC Bloggers' Obsessions Collection: See All the Products Now!

Jaime Richards — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:14:29 PDT

Last month we heard word that MAC Cosmetics would be launching a blogger collection, and now we have all the details about the line. The Bloggers' Obsessions collection will feature nine new shades (five Lipglasses and four shadows) custom-created by nine beauty bloggers. The limited-edition products will be available on MAC's website only from June 21 through Aug. 2, but until then, check out the gallery now to peep all the great new makeup colors.

Get in the Glam With MAC and Lady Gaga's New Digital Movement

Brittney Stephens — Sat, 21 May 2011 06:12:00 PDT

As part of her ongoing work with MAC's Viva Glam campaign, Lady Gaga has enlisted her little monsters in a new digital, interactive effort that just launched on the VivaGlam site. The campaign, dubbed "Glam This Way," gives MAC and Lady Gaga fans the chance to raise HIV/AIDS awareness among those in their own social networks.

One of the coolest things about the campaign is how the company plans to celebrate the efforts of those who join; Lady Gaga's friend and stylist Nicola Formichetti will create a couture design composed of fan images, which Gaga will wear in the Fall. Cool, right? You can find out how to become a part of Gaga's movement (and see my "Total Glam") when you read more.