it's here -venomous villains - the MAC cosmetics + disney collaboration.

the MAC cosmetics + disney collaboration - venomous villains - has already taken over maccosmetics.com and the twitter-verse. and tomorrow (9/30/10) it promises to do the same to mac counters and stores throughout the country when it released on shelves.

following the success of MAC's collaborations with barbie and hello kitty, the collection is an instant must-have both the MAC and disney collector. the chosen villians cruella, evil queen, maleficent, and dr. facilier - each of whom has their own product line with unique packagin. view the entire collection now at maccosmetics.com.

and in the words of MAC:

"A potion to poison, an apple to bite, a spell to cast… Bad never looked so good. A crystal ball of colour created from our favourite Disney Venomous Villains, inspired by the three most infamously frosty, fabulous and formidable of Disney’s dark ladies… and one dastardly Dr. Facilier. Don’t you love it?

A MAC and Disney collaboration to celebrate the dark side in every one of us, in a glamorous sort of way. Who’s the fairest one of all? Four separate mini-collections, in haute animated couture. The incomparable Cruella De Vil and Snow White’s Evil Queen are dazzlingly devilish; Sleeping Beauty’s Maleficent and The Princess and the Frog’s Dr. Facilier, both up to no good on their own. Uniquely designed iconic packaging you will kill for, cunning characters and bedeviled beauties that are so alluring, you can’t help but wonder what it would be like to be one!"

editor's note: in accordance with the ftc regulations, please be advised that MakeupLovesMe.com received samples of this collection.

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eve salon offers pumpkin enzyme facial and pumpkin pedicure this fall.

eve salon, on west 8th street in nyc, has a relaxed, non-stuffy vibe which makes it a comfortable place to get quality treatments, but what i absolutely love about it is there seasonal treatments. you may recall that i visited them over the summer for a rainforest mani/pedi.

now that it's fall, pumpkins are everywhere. from starbuck's pumpkin latte (which i overhead one customer saying tastes like nail polish remover) to pumpkin patches, and now -- thanks to eve salon --there's pumpkin pedicures and pumpkin enzyme facials. having indulged in both a pumpkin treatments -- it would be hard to say which i enjoyed more (both were far better than drinking nail polish remover).

the pumpkin enzyme facial was a deeply exfoliating -- the microderm layer of the treatment has left my skin at it's softest and freshest, and the light pumpkin scent of the mask gave me nostalgic for halloweens past, without making me feel like my face was drowning in a pumpkin pie. 60 minutes, $140.

the pumpkin pedicure had all the relaxing elements of the traditional eve salon pedicure, plus a signature spiked spiced cider (yes! it was delicious) and a pumpkin glow scrub + warming pumpkin masque for legs and feet. again, it was just enough pumpkin to leave you feeling autumnal, not nauseated. 60 minutes, $45.

visit eveswebsite.com, or call them at 212.807.8054. to book your pumpkin treatments.


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swept off my feet sweepstakes.

mara's here, and she's now a married lady, and she has a giveaway for you:


"i'm recently back from my honeymoon and am using suave naturals wild cherry blossom body wash and lotion to help keep those feelings of indulgence and romance alive! if you're pining for a fragrant love affair of your own, email makeuplovesmecontests[at]gmail[dot]com by next monday, october 4th, for a chance to win a FREE bodywash and matching lotion."

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three custom color specialists on urbanoutfitters.com!

my favorite niche makeup brand is going to reaching a broader audience.

three custom color specialists new eye holiday eye shadow, party all the time, is being offered through urbanoutfitters.com ($22.50).

this wet/dry eye shadow is a warm brown that is chalked full of gritted up glitter -- perfect for a brown smoky eye. the color was created by makeup artist, marisa fazzina, who adores a glamorous look. she says of the shade, "i know, and you can ask other makeup artists out there, it's almost impossible to find a brown eye shadow with the right mix of added sparkle...and, of course, i know i had to call it party all the time."


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laura mercier gift card winner!

commenter lucky's luna is the winner of the $50 laura mercier gift card! congrats, girl! not a bad way to start your monday, right?


her "flawless" definition? "Being flawless is feeling beautiful and picture perfect, knowing you are ready to take on the world!"

love it! luna, email me your address and the gift card will be in the mail :) happy monday!

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salon aks: event hair + mani!

pictured: me at cocktails and couture with shannon from a girl's gotta spa, who also had her styled at salon aks. photo courtesy of shannon.

on saturday i visited salon aks for hairstyling + a manicure to prep for the cocktails and couture, a fashion week party hosted at the ted gibson salon by real housewife of d.c. mary amons and celebrity colorist jason backe.

i wanted my hair to look "fun", and my new favorite human, jonn rhamani. i was in a particularly flexible mood and told jonn to just do whatever he wanted - and voila! he chose this gorgeous curly, semi-faux-hawk, rihanna-esque style. bonus: jonn was super funny and easy to talk to for the 1hr + that my hair entailed.

as for my nails, i was in a much less leninent mood with galina --- i insisted on a french manicure with black, rather than white tips. while galina, didn't seem to think much of this idea, she complied. galina, by the way, is the most in-demand manicurist in the joint (3 people asked for her while she working on my nails!), who is also like your eastern european grandmother - clucking her approval and disapproval without censor, but my nails came out exactly as requested.



ps - for those ogling my lashes, their faux (naturally). they were the easiest lashes i've ever put on, and the brand makes dozens of wearable styles - retailing at just $9 a pair! hit reeserobertbeauty.com to stock up.


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extension on $50 laura mercier giveaway!

after hearing from readers that the comments were not working on the laura mercier gift card giveaway, mLm is extending the contest by 1 week (now ending, monday, sept 20th)! that means you still have a chance to win $50 of laura mercier money.

click here for details.

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fashion week: backstage at nicole miller for spring 2011.

backstage at nicole miller's spring/summer 2011 show was filled with dyi tips, thanks to the expert hands of makeup artist james kaliardos (MAC cosmetics) and hair stylist kevin ryan.


kaliardos enigmatically described the makeup as "catherine deneuve from umbrellas of cherbourg, except not 60s." ok. the look was punctuated by a beautiful silvery eye with a rich grey blended into the crease (using MAC's luna cream colour base and forgery eye shadow). kaliardos take-home tip? rather than using liner apply mascara at the roots of the outer corner of each eye for a softer, liner-y look.


hair was in a "effortless updo" - so effortless that kevin ryan was using forceps on the models at one point - marked by tying the hair in a series of knots and setting it with safety pins. as ryan quipped, "a lot of updos are held up by prayer, this one is held by pins and elastics." ryan's other favorite tricks? hairspray on the brush and oribe dry texturizing spray - his new favorite product.


and there's ms. miller herself through the front door - 1.5 hours before the start of the show and still needing to get her makeup done! welcome back, fashion week!

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fashion's night out 2010: marchesa for le metier de beaute.

my personal favorite fashion's night out beauty sighting is the premier of le metier de beaute's collaboration with designer, marchesa. i've been playing with some re-release samples and the colors are easy to use and universally flattering.

the collaboration resulting in marchesa for le metier de beaute is marked by a dedication to design, detail and experience, bringing women back to a time when "craft of the craft" was valued.

“each season,” explains georgina chapman, co-founder and designer of marchesa, “keren craig and i introduce a new collection, but with the classic and consistent signature that is marchesa – we transport our customers back to a time when luxury fashion meant the best in tailoring, design, fabric, etc. when it came to launching a cosmetics collection, we wanted to do the same and we found immediately that le métier de beauté shared these same core values.”


marchesa for le metier de beaute will be available exclusively at bergdorf goodman and neiman marcus beginning this friday, 9/10/10, and mLm predicts it will sell out that night!


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fashion's night out 2010: korres detox bubbles, cupcakes & more!

WHO: Korres Natural Products

WHEN: Friday, September 10, 2010 – 6:00pm – 11:00pm

WHAT: Head to the Korres store in SoHo on Friday, September 10th for an evening of cocktails, cupcakes and makeovers. The event will feature ‘Detox Bubbles, Cupcakes & More’ for guests to enjoy as they help VOGUE magazine celebrate a night of fashion. The stores will include a detox bar serving complimentary antioxidant-infused cocktails based on the Greek skincare brand’s natural ingredients – Wild Rose, Pomegranate, Thyme Honey & Raspberry – along with delicious cupcakes also ‘packed’ with natural ingredients. Attendees can detox on the outside as well with a complimentary Korres makeover or advice on how to wear VOGUE’s hottest color looks of the season using 'green' make-up. All guests will receive a product samples including global bestsellers.

WHERE: KORRES / 110 Wooster Str. [btw Prince & Spring, SoHo, NY] RSVP: To book a complimentary makeover, call: Korres Store 212-219-0683

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fashion's night out 2010: clinique and milly show.

fashion's night out is also shaping up to be beauty's night out.


in addition to all the amazing fashion deals (click here for full listing) to be had this friday - 9/10/10 - many of my favorite beauty brands are offering shoppers and fans unique deals and experiences. mLm is your guide for the ultimate fashion's night out beauty experiences happening in NYC.

WHO: Clinique and Milly designer Michelle Smith

WHEN: Friday, September 10, 2010; 5:30pm – 7:00pm

WHERE: The Clinique counter on the main cosmetics floor at Bloomingdale’s 59^th Street in New York City.

WHAT: Clinique and Milly team up to develop the perfect fall accessory – a beautiful, limited-edition clutch. In celebration of the second annual Fashion’s Night Out, Milly designer, Michelle Smith, will make a special appearance at Bloomingdale's 59th Street to discuss her new design, her inspiration and her favourite colours.

Come join Clinique and Milly for a celebration of fashion and beauty and enter to win a pair of tickets to the Milly fashion show during New York Fashion Week! Anyone who attends the event has a chance to win. No purchase is necessary. Attendees can also sip champagne while Clinique Consultants pamper them with makeup looks that match their favourite Milly design, chat one-on-one with Michelle Smith and have the designer autograph their limited-edition Milly for Clinique bag.

The one-of-a-kind Milly for Clinique cosmetics clutch is filled with Clinique’s best of fall beauty and is available exclusively at Bloomingdale’s counters nationwide and at Bloomingdales.com with any purchase of $25 or more beginning September 1^st through September 19^th.

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chance to win a $50 laura mercier gift card!

mLm has teamed up with the laura mercier "what is flawless?" campaign to offer one lucky reader a $50 lauramercier.com gift card.


the laura mercier "what is flawless?" campaign aims to get at the many definitions of flawless. you can submit your definition of flawless - with no right or wrong answers - on the laura mercier site, and for every entry laura mercier will donate $1 to cleaning up the oil spill in the gulf.

and to win the $50 gift card from this site? after you've entered your flawless definition on lauramericer.com comment on this post. one poster will be announced the winner on monday, september 20th 2010. be sure to check back on makeuplovesme.com to see if it's you!


editor's notes: to help execute this giveaway, christine robles, from laura mercier, will need to contact your winner via email with the e-gift certificate. this gift certificate is was provided by gratis for giveaway on this site.

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new from bobbi brown: black velvet collection for fall 2010.

“yes, sooty lids and goth lips look great on the runway—but how do you make them work for real life? by infusing plum, cherry and maple tones with black and giving them a translucent texture, i created shades that are strong, powerful and a little shocking—but also wearable and sophisticated.” - bobbi brown


i can't say it better than bobbi said it herself, bobbi brown's black velvet collection makes dark and dramatic wearable. i'm all over the signature piece, black velvet sparkle eyeshadow - an inky shadow filled with fine glitter. it even has me wishing for cooler weather. something, dear reader, i do not take lightly.


the collection:

Metallic Eye Shadow ($20)
Now in three new almost-black shades: Black Berry, Black Cocoa, and Black Charcoal.

Eye Shadow ($20)
Bobbi’s original silky-matte formula, now available in two new powerful, almost-black shades: Black Charcoal and Black Chocolate.

Limited-Edition Sparkle Eye Shadow ($24)
Bobbi’s grown-up take on glitter. Now available in Black and Black Velvet.

New Limited-Edition Kohl Eyeliner ($20)
Available in Black, Black Chocolate, and Black Plum.

Lip Color ($22)
Bobbi’s original formula treats lips to rich color with a soft-matte finish. Now available in Black Maple and Black Raspberry.

Metallic Lip Color ($22)
Metallic Lip Color combines high-shine emollients and light-reflective pearls for multi-dimensional shimmer that has a soft and creamy feel with medium coverage. Now available in Black Garnet.

Limited Edition Lip Gloss ($20)
Now available in Black Chocolate.

Creamy Lip Color ($22)
Now in two dramatic new shades: Black Mahogany and Black Cherry.

collection now available at bobbi counters and bobbibrowncosmetics.com.



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