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Coming Soon: Alexander McQueen for MAC
I'm about to have a big MAC attack, because the avant-garde fashion designer Alexander McQueen is rumored to be working on a color collection for MAC.
My contacts at MAC are mum about it for now, but word on the street is that it will incorporate many of the colors that MAC artists used in McQueen's fall/winter 07 show (shown here). If that's the case, we can expect an update to Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra look: Egyptian eyes with kohl liner, matte green lids and well-defined brows.
Coming Soon: MAC Novel Twist Collection
Every year, MAC comes out with a really cool limited edition set for the Nordstrom Anniversary Pre-Sale Event. Last year, they made some wicked mini purple makeup brushes, and this time they have created an entire line called MAC Limited Edition Novel Twist Collection. The mini makeup brushes are charcoal gray, and the black boucle cases sport colorful aqua or baby-pink threading.
New Product Alert: MAC Prep and Prime SPF 50
Primers are nothing new, but the SPF 50 sun-protection in this just-released MAC Cosmetics product stopped me in my tracks. Called Prep and Prime ($26.50), this multi-tasking potion acts as a moisturizer, a primer, and a sunscreen, so you can cut out a couple of steps.
All you need is a small amount, and it absorbs very quickly.
Lovely Links, 6/7
- Kiss and Makeup tells us about the official hairspray of Hairspray the movie.
- Blogdorf Goodman introduces me to the new world of "jelly" finish nail polish.
- Beauty Snob tries out a cute insect repellent stick that actually works.
- Beauty and the Blog weighs in on the Revitalash lash plumper.
- Afrobella offers some sweet solutions for frizzy hair in the Summer.
- The Beauty Brains asks: Are you confused about organic products too?
- Off the Rack is also obsessed with MAC Tendertones.
Lovely Links, 5/24
- Product Girl continues her MAC-stravaganza with previews of the Moonbathe and Flashtronic collections.
- Off the Rack finds Keira Knightley's favorite lip liner on the Pirates set.
- Beauty Snob shares her very affordable secret to luminous skin.
- Do hair refreshers really work? The Beauty Brains has the answer.
- Blogdorf Goodman delights in Rimmel's light-up lip gloss.
- YumSugar finds a fragrance based on the scent of Stilton cheese.
- Beautiful Makeup Search rounds up the 10 most expensive skin creams.
- And eBeautyDaily gives us a list of the top 10 flat irons.
If You Could Shop at Only One Makeup Counter, What Would It Be?
I know, I know: Picking a favorite makeup brand is like choosing between your children. But I've narrowed it down to department stores to make it easier: If you could only shop at one counter, what would it be?
If You Could Shop at Only One Makeup Counter, What Would It Be?
Coming Soon: MAC Tendertones Lip Color
On the highly anticipated release date of May 31, MAC Cosmetics is launching a new genre of lip color called Tendertones ($14). (Thanks to Product Girl for the tip.)
These limited-edition color pots sound like just my thing: The moisturizing formula has a lip balm texture with a lip gloss feel, and they're even a bit more sheer than regular gloss. The nine shades come complete with SPF 12 and a refreshing and light strawberry-kiwi flavor that's perfect for summertime.
My Makeup Routine: Atoxicsparkle
Over in the Beauty Product Junkies group on TeamSugar, the members have been posting step-by-step breakdowns of their daily makeup routines, complete with before and after photos. What brave souls!
I absolutely love this idea, so I've asked several users if I can post their routines here.
Users Picks: The Perfect Bridal Blushes!
Thanks to atoxicsparkle and her Beauty Product Junkies Blushing Bride Challenge, where you can see a slough of bellissima blushes in cream, powder and stain forms perfect for all types of brides. You gals have created a really beautiful blog entry, so I decided to share three picks from the post for all to see! Keep up the great work!Luxurious Liquid Luminizers, Part I
Step out and dazzle 'em with a glowing and bright complexion. Welcome to the first installment of liquid luminizers. These are the "secret" products that makeup artists use to make celebs appear like they are glowing from the inside out.
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