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 some eye-candy for your friday afternoon! pretty, pretty, huh?
this is the image for one of MAC's newest collections, dazzleglass. dazzleglass consists of 16 crystalline glosses at $16.50 each. it will be on counters may 1st, but it's up on the MAC site now.
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my spring makeup revelation was to focus on cheeks - rather than eyes or lips - when creating a "focus" for my looks. MAC collections don't always include blush, but happily, the beauty powder blush collection shows that MAC and i remain on the same page.
 at the exact time when i decided that i simply couldn't live without a bevy of glowing blushes to choose from, MAC decides one of their spring launches will be beauty powder blushes. coincidence? i suppose so, but a very happy one.
there are 8 vibrant shades to choose from, each one is $17.50. my current favorite is joyousness, it's name makes me happy and a quality orange-based blush isn't easy to come by. see them all here.
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 what's this? why, it's the beloved marina of makeup loves me with the heatherette boys!
and i think this picture says it all, i belong with heatherette! they are all about the hot pink, the sequins and the outrageous/fabulousity, and so am i! i met these two dreamboats at a release event that MAC graciously hosted to introduce the hotly anticipated collaboration between MAC and heatherette.
 this is a big collection.
which are my favorites? i thought you'd never ask!
there are 4 dual edge eye pencils - which MAC has never done before - i implore you to get them all while you still can! and of course, the heatherette compact for the beauty powder is a signature piece that captures the collection. it's perfect for touch-ups and it will make you the envy of everyone in that restroom. i have yet to try the $$$$$ yes nail polish, but it looks like it will rock my world if it really is the liquid silver that it appears to be.
it's all available online - maccosmetics.com - and it launches on MAC counters today, so get out there and trample those other ladies with your stilettos to get 'em first (i'm a nice girl, except when it comes to limited edition)!
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there hasn't been a crazy MAC-frenzy week at mlm lately, but get ready, because this is going to be one of them. and also if you have any reservations, get over it, because it's gonna be awesome.
why, you ask?
1. because i love MAC like no other
and
2. because right now they are having one of those hot streaks of brilliant collection releases.
 the strobe collection, luckily for all of us, is just the tip of the iceberg. this collection strikes me as a rather odd spring release, but it's also a total dream come true, so i'm not complaining.
it all about looking radiant and uber-hydrated. the collection includes the strobe liquid, an updated, lighter version of the strobe cream (also in this collection) and 5 tinted lip conditioner spf 15 sticks. my favorite is strobe kiss, coral with golden pearl.
see this glowing little collection here.
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 the fafi collection was one of MAC's largest in quite some time. with all these cute products in their fun packaging, which do you choose? after playing with the fafi collection for the last few weeks, it all comes down to the blushes and the brushes.
the two blushes for this collection - hipness (bright coral) and fashion frenzy (bright pink-based blue) are the right colors to brighten up most skintones for spring. i use the collection's iridescent pressed powder in belightful (shimmery peach bronze) underneath to warm up the cheek (plus the compact for the powder is absolutely adorable). both the blushes are sold out on the MAC site, but you can always check with a MAC counter near you for availability, and the belightful powder is still available online!
the collection also contains four brushes - a special edition powder/blush brush, the 210 precise liner brush, 208 small angled brow brush, and the buffer brush. the 210 brush is the eye brush i've been waiting for - gets in a the little around-the-eye angles. finally, though i have several kabuki brushes, the buffer brush is my new favorite - it is divinely soft because it's made from goat hair. and the good news is all four brushes are still available on the MAC site.
if you still haven't done so, see all of the MAC fafi collection here.
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today (02/13/08) is the official launch of MAC's collaboration with french graffiti artist, fafi. fafi herself was at henri bendel to introduce the new makeup line. i was super fortunate to get a little time with fafi - she gave me an exclusive interview for makeup loves me readers!
 in this picture - fafi, me and a fafinette come to life at the event.
first of all, fafi is just as coy and minx-y as the characters she creates. she has the those blunt, french-girl bangs, clear skin and doe eyes.
mlm: what made you want to collaborate with MAC?
fafi: they contacted me. here i was this little french girl in their big american meeting, but it seemed like they were the right company for my line.
 mlm: which is your favorite product in the fafi for MAC line?
fafi: the iridescent pressed powders because you can really see the graphic i created on the case.
mlm: who do you envision buying this collection?
fafi: young people and also metro women. people who appreciate the craziness and originality (of the collaboration).
mlm: what's the best thing about being french?
fafi: being natural. the french don't say things that they don't mean. also, i love living in paris because you can people watch and see all kinds of women there.
mlm: which fafinette are you most similar to?
fafi: each of them contains a bit of me.
 mlm: which is your favorite?
fafi: ermine.
mlm: me too! what can we expect to see coming up for fafi?
fafi: i'm working on a comic.
i bought a fafi makeup bag at the event and had fafi "tag" it - it reads "fafi pour marina". i am still in awe of my time with fafi, she truly is effortlessly cool. check out the whole line here.
and, hint, hint to all boyfriends: these whimsical, feminine characters make for a great valentine's day gift.
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the charismatic charlotte tilbury used MAC products to create the look for wednesday evening's temperley london show. i spoke with tilbury amongst the chaotic backstage scene.
her inspiration? the 70s woman.
the look? skin was matte and perfected, with silverish highlights on the tips of cheekbones, chin and nose and a little bronzer on the cheek. eyes were the focus. tilbury created an elongated (but not catty) eye with MAC's shadestick in sharkskin. lips were washed out with MAC pro product lip erase.
image: style.com
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MAC's gordon espinet created the look for this season's THREEAsFOUR runway show, which took place saturday evening. i went backstage and spoke to gordon about the look. he wanted the girls to have a radiant, healthy look - "like they drink milk everyday", but combined with a rock star glam, which he achieved with shocking blue lashes.
their flushed cheeks were achieved with a new rosy mineralized blush. MAC is tweaking the formula based on the runway shows and the finished product should be available to the public in the fall (i will definitely be letting you know when this comes out!).
the amazing blue lashes were painted that color with fluidline in royal wink (a MAC pro color).
the unofficial shoe of fashion week? i saw my friend heather from MAC backstage and we were both wearing seychelle's "with a twist" shoes. i have seriously been wearing them all week because they are so cute and comfortable.
makeup loves me would like to give the biggest thank you ever to total beauty for making me an i-correspondent and helping me obtain backstage access. i could not have brought you this coverage without them!
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i know how much each and every one of you wanted to win the MAC/N colour giveaway for email subscribers, and honestly, i wish you could all win.
however, the contest has come to an end and xoeskie1 is the winner (the name announced is the first half of her email address) - she will receive 10 products from the collection.
lsbms is the runner up and she will receive 5 products from the collection.
thank you all makeup loves me readers. i already have some more giveaways in the works which will be open to rss subscribers, email subscribers and all mlm readers, so stick around, beauties!
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last week's poll on makeup loves me showed that the new collection you are most excited about is mac cosmetics n collection, and with good reason! this collection - actually two collections, n collection/face and n collection/colour - is absolutely divine.
and since you love it so much, i'm giving away assorted pieces from the n collection/colour line, totaling over $100 in products, to one lucky email subscriber. not an email subscriber?! it's not too late! just click here to have makeup loves me come straight to your inbox. and hurry - because the winner will be chosen this coming monday (01/28/07).
the n collection/colour contains 5 lipsticks, 4 lipglasses, 2 cremestick liners, 6 eyeshadows, 3 paintpots, 2 technakohl liners, 3 nail lacquers and plush lash mascara - all in nudes and neutrals! several products from this collection were used backstage for spring 2008 fashion week (see one of the face charts at left). the n collection/face includes 8 mineralized skin finishes, 2 charged waters and 2 face brushes. familiarize yourself with both collections at maccosmetics.com.
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i am so into skincare right now (i think its the new year's thing) and it looks like the beauty industry is with me. all sorts of new exfoliators, masks, and especially moisturizers are hitting shelves to help you put your right face forward in 2008.
since my skin can be oily and i'm in my mid-20s, i haven't always moisturized religiously, but for the past month i have taken to doing so nightly. like me, MAC hasn't always made skincare a priority, usually opting to focus on their high pigment and imaginative cosmetics lines. but, it seems we have both changed our tunes. MAC's moisturelush collection contains moisturelush cream ($32) and moisturelush eye cream ($30). both are rich and hydrating, though i'm not crazy about the scent. hopefully both MAC and i will continue expand our relationships with skincare in the months to come! check out the moisturelush line here.
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every day i get better at using the internet. i've added a quiz (!) so you can vote for your favorite new makeup collection.
take a minute to adjust your gaze to the right side of the screen and cast your vote. who needs hillary, barrack, mike and rudy, when we have prescriptives, nars, lancome, and mac?!
image: yawp.com
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yesterday (1/2/08) mac cosmetics launched their "are you a mac original?" contest to accompany the fabulous originals collection. to enter the national contest visit www.maccosmetics.com/originals/. you can also use this link to vote for your favorite mac original - i'm currently favoring this participant, as she reminds me of the queen of hearts.
also, don't forget the regional portion of the contest is this weekend (1/4/07-1/6/07), so be sure to check if any mac stores near you are participating. to see my original post on the originals collection and to get further contest details click here.
participate, vote, and be original, beauties. i hope you win!
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makeup loves me's fourth, and final, new year's eve 2008 look: winter white.
the look: white and iridescent colors are layered on top of each other to create this look that positively glows when snow is in the backdrop.
what it says about you: this look is chic and is a nod towards all the luminescent products that will be huge in the spring. this look is fun and shows you know what's in style.
how i created it:
skin:
prescriptives custom blend foundation
cheeks:
precriptives cheek color in rose
eyes:
on lids: hard candy eye shadow palette in delusional - i used the iridescent pink from the quad.
across lashline - urban decay heavy metal glitter liner in glam rock
lower rim - the body shop eye definer in white
lashes - lancome courbe virtuose
lips:
MAC lipstick in her fancy
MAC lip glass in trifle
previously:
the VS angel
glossy red lipped queen
smoky eyed vixen
happy new year 2008 from makeup loves me!
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makeup loves me's third new year's eve 2008 look - the smoky eyed vixen.
the look: involves detailed eye makeup application with a flush to the cheeks and a shimmery beige to the lips.
what it says about you: absolute sexpot.
 how i created it:
skin:
prescriptives custom blend foundation
prescriptives custom blend bronzer
cheeks:
MAC powder blush in ablaze
eyes:
lancome's color design artist palette in stylish neutrals. this palette has a range of pinks, plums, and blacks. my lid, liner, and crease color are all from it.
lips:
prescriptives deluxe lip pencil in ginger
MAC lipstick in sparks can fly
MAC tinted lipglass in illicit
previously:
the VS angel
the glossy red lipped queen
still to come:
winter white
and a bonus feature on how to cure hung-over skin.
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makeup loves me's second new year's eve 2008 look - glossy red lipped queen.
the look: the focus of this looks is a fire-engine red lip. this lip makes you look polished and well put-together, but it is actually a very quick look to create.
what it says about you: having shiny red lips is classic and pretty.
how i created it:
skin:
prescriptives custom blend foundation
prescriptives custom blend bronzer
cheeks:
CARGO blush in coral beach
eyes:
on lids: MAC fluidline in uppity (tip: gold or white on the eyes is a perfect compliment to such an orangey red)
on lashes (top and bottom): lancome courbe virtuose
lips:
nars cosmetics lip lacquer in flare up
previously:
the VS angel
still to come:
smoky eyed vixen
winter white
and a bonus feature on how to cure hung-over skin.
the new year is almost here, beauties!
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the originals collection hit counters on december 19th. filled with discontinued and current M·A·C favorites, the originals includes lipsticks, tinted lipglasses, eyeshadows, pigments, glitters, eye pencils, and mascara X. the most anticipated piece in the collection is parrot eyeshadow. however, my absolute favorite has to be the kitschmas pigment. see the entire collection here.
to go along with this very special M·A·C collection, M·A·C is running the "are you a M·A·C original?" contest. the contest has both a national and regional level. to participate in the national contest submit a picture of yourself and a 50 word essay on why you are a MAC original on the MAC site. the prize is a $1000(!) M·A·C gift card and the complete originals collection. the regional contest will be new york, los angeles, miami, las vegas, san francisco and houston in designated M·A·C stores on the weekend of january 4th-6th, 2008. customers can visit designated M·A·C locations for a complimentary makeup application and for a professional photograph taken. they will then be entered in the regional contest. regional winner will receive a $250 M·A·C gift card, the complete originals collection and their story in a local publication.
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makeup loves me's first new year's eve 2008 look - the VS angel.
the look: victoria's secret angels aren't afraid of playing with color - no simple black liner for these girls. plus, they get to have bedroom eyes and kissable lips without looking like dragqueens.
what this look says about you: angels are fun and carefree. every boy wants an angel and every girl loves to be seen with one.
 how i created it:
skin:
prescriptives custom blend foundation
prescriptives custom blend bronzer
cheeks:
CARGO blush in coral beach
eyes:
on lids: MAC pigment in kitschmas from the originals collection
on lower rims: MAC eye pencil in indigo from the originals collection (tip:always flick your liner up a bit for this look to do mini-cat eyes. )
top lashes: MAC false lash #32 (tip: hese false lashes are incredible! they are already cut to the right size and it makes all the difference in the world. if you are thinking of wearing false lashes this nye, please save yourself some grief and consider heading to the MAC counter.)
bottom lashes: lancome courbe virtuose mascara
lips:
MAC tinted lipglass in soft & slow
still to come:
the perfect glossy red-lipped queen
smoky eyed vixen
winter white
and a bonus feature on how to cure hung-over skin.
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we all knew it would come to this. no matter how hard you try to make your list and check it twice, you end up with some last minute shopping needs.
which is why i now present to you the makeup loves me top 5 last minute gifts (for a beauty junkie, not for, say, your dad, unless he's a beauty junkie...), all under $40:
1. tarte we wish you health skinvigorating 4 piece discovery set - first of all, wishing someone health is a nice sentiment. but beyond that, this set is handy for the beauty junkie who has it all. it contains face primer, eyeshadow duo, mascara, and a borba lipgloss - $30 .
2. mac cosmetics viva glamorous lip palettes - all proceeds from this gorgeous lip palettes go to the MAC AIDS fund. these palettes are already sold out on the MAC site, but if are still heading to the mall for more shopping (bless you!) you may be able to pick one up from your mac counter - $22.50.
3. starlet cosmetics 7 piece pink folder brush set - the perfect brush set for a young lady or someone just starting to use makeup. this set includes all the basic brushes and though the brushes aren't all made from fine hair, they are well-cut and designed - $38.
4. best of korres - all of korres best selling skin care products are miniaturized and made into a glorious travel set. great for the travelling spa queen - $25 (pictured at bottom right).
5. egift cards are all the rage and are perfect for anyone who you aren't sure what they may fancy. egift cards are available online at mac cosmetics, urban decay and sephora.
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just remembered you are supposed to bring your office assistant/boyfriend's niece/secret santa a gift?
enter mac's finery holiday collection and makeup loves me accompanying gift-giving guide.
each finery set includes a woven coin purse-sized bag with two lipsticks and a lipgloss. however, for any mac cosmetics fan, the unique touch of the finery collection is that the products are not in their usual "mac black" packaging, instead they are encased in limited-edition white and gold tubes.
finery is offered in four colors, each $32.
for your fair sister?
pink lips
for your olive-toned goddaughter?
plum lips (pictured at right)
for your brown-toned besty?
tan lips
for the trend-setter of any hue?
coral lips
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