Beauty Haul: MAC ME OVER

Recently, MAC released its newest collection called MAC ME OVER! This collection is huge! It's so huge that it's divided into 3 parts! I usually get excited whenever MAC comes out with a new collection. Lately, however, I've been feeling a little bit overwhelmed the number of collections released. That and I'm starting to realize that I have so many MAC products that I do need to slow down.

However, I did not slow down that much to not pick up anything from this collection.

The MAC ME OVER was released on August 25th and it is still available on MAC's website as well department stores and MAC stores.

Anyway, when I went to look at the collection, I thought I would be excited enough to buy more than what I planned to get. But I ended up walking away with what I think are the products worth getting from this collection. I didn't get much....just 6 items.

I bought:

• All of the fluidlines (gorgeous!)
• 1 eyeshadow
• 1 lipstick

Here they are! Group shot!

I have to say that the fluidlines are so pretty. All four are very pretty and very pigmented. When I swatch at the counter, the colors are so vivid. I believe that the fluidlines will add a nice pop of color to a neutral eye look.

• Dark Envy can be described as a dark hunter green shade
• Dark Diversion is a dark burgundy plum
• Avenue is a darken black/brown with hints of gold shimmer
• Midnight Blues is a very pigmented blue teal shade

Carbonized is one eyeshadow color that highly recommend to everyone. You can never have too many neutrals. Carbonized is a veluxe pearl finish which means it will lay down the product well on your lids and is blendable!

Last, Is bought 1 lipstick in the shade Runaway Red. I love the red/coral/pink color family when it comes to lipstick. This lipstick is a satin finish so it will apply well on your lips.

Overall, I think even though this collection is huge, you have a wide range of products to choose from. I decided to skip the eyeshadow quads because honestly, it's not all that great...pigmentation -wise. That was disappointing since I was thinking of getting the purple/pink quad called the Evil Eye. I also decided to skip the shadesticks- pretty as they were, I just don't see anything worth grabbing. I skipped all the rest of eyeshadows and stuck to what I bought. I skipped the nail because I have a lot of polish that I think the shades are dupeable. I did not pick up 1 lipgloss! Nope, not at all! Shockers! I have so many that I am really not going to grab more. I like the lipsticks especially the darker one in the Prince Noir shade...very vampy, very fall. Besides the Prince Noir shade, I was also drawn to Rebel but seeing as it is part of the permanent line, I can pick it up anytime.The collection also came out with 2 eye brushes: the highly talked about #226(LE) and eye liner in #211(permanent). I did not get #226 because I picked it up from a collection that was released a while back.

My top picks are definitely the fluidlines (all are limited edition) and I highly recommend that if it's still available that you grab one or two (or all) shades.

Did anyone purchase anything from this collection? Please do share your haul in the comments below.

Nite all,

Lynn

Thank You Bare Escentuals and Happy 35th Birthday!

This year Bare Escentuals is celebrating it's 35th Birthday. To commemorate it's big day, all Bare Escentuals Boutiques were giving a special treat to their customers.

P.S. This post is REALLY late...The boutiques are no longer giving away the free gift to the first 35 customers - it was only valid June 11 - June 12...Sorry..

I purchased the Limited Edition foundation in shade Medium Tan and a Pretty Amazing lipcolor in Fearless

Limited Edition packaging celebrating Bare Escentuals 35th Birthday! Only a few of their popular shades had the limited packaging. The packaging is very elegant and would fit nicely on the vanity. I picked a couple up actually. I'm in shade Medium Tan.

Etched around the base of the foundation are Leslie's signature

and 35 years...

Inside the foundation are different random messages....I got this one...

This eyeshadow was out of order. This is included in the Gift Bag given to customers....see rest of what's inside the gift below...

Pretty Amazing Lipcolor in Fearless (not a gift but a purchase)

i really love the applicator of the lipgloss ...it's flexible and when turned sideways you can use the tip to line your lips and then fill in the rest. The application and pigmentation is great. It's not sticky. However, when taking it out of the packaging, sometimes you end up getting a lot on the applicator. But you can always take some out and just apply a bit. I will purchasing more of these.

The Free Gifts: Just for showing up and being one of the 35 customers that day I got an amazing free gift from Bare Minerals. You get 3 Full size items: Thank You e/s, 2 Buxom gloss one in Full Color Roxanne and in Regular Buxom in Isabella! Plus you get a mini of their new lipcolor called Pretty Amazing in Confidence and mini Flawless Definition Volumizing mascara. Seriously, this is an AWESOME gift! So, Thank You BE for being such an amazing product to all women....Many more birthdays to come!

Love the packaging on the Buxom....Which Buxom girls are you? Visit Bare Escentuals and let me know!

The Buxom glosses in Isabella (left) & Roxanne (right)

The Buxom Full Color glosses are more pigmented in color and have a different applicator. Buxom Roxanne has a brush applicator.

Meanwhile, Buxom Isabella has a sponge or doefoot applicator

And to top it off, each guest who was able to get a gift bag also received this...A discount card worth $20 off of your next purchase of $75 or more! Sweet!!!

That's all for now....I absolutely love everything I got.....More BE postings to come!

xoxo, Lynn

bareMinerals Goodies!

I finally received my bare Minerals order! A couple of weeks ago BE's website had a big sale on some of their items and I had to partake. Most of the good stuff was sold out but I managed to end up with a few great things.

Just got these last night so I haven't had a chance to play with them yet. All in all, I bought 3things: Mini Buxom gloss in Winter Escapade (came out I think a christmas or 2 ago), Prime Time Brightening eyelid Primer in Brightening Pearl (pearlescent sheen), Graphite eyeshadow (a deep gray), and best of all, the new Face Fashion Kit in Pure Happiness. I have been waiting to buy the Pure Happiness Kit in a long time since seeing it at Macy's 2 months ago. Anyway, I will definitely review the Kit, Graphite eyeshadow and Brightening Pearl primer. The Buxom I may give to relatives so I'm not sure if I'll get a chance to review that one.

I'm excited for my goodies! Can't wait to play with them!

Have you tried Bare Minerals/Bare Escentuals products before? Makeup, Skincare???

*Which reminds me, gotta review their new Skincare line. Using a new cleanser I'm loving!*

Share your thoughts in the comments if you've used any of bareMinerals/Bare Escentuals products before and currently....

xoxo,

Lynn

MAC Venomous Villains Haul + Pictures + Video!

I was super excited when I first learned of this collection! I was able to purchase the following items because I went to the unveiling party. It was so much fun! That was my first unveiling party- definitely will not be the last!

There are 4 villainous characters in this collection:

Cruella De Vil, Evil Queen, Malificent & Dr. Facilier

Can you guess which Disney movie the following villains belong to?

My favorite Disney villains are Malificent and Evil Queen- my all time fave!

At first I wasn't going to get a lot but when I got there, that self-restraint went out the window! LOL I hope you were all able to do a pre-sale because I think that's the best way to go to secure the products you really want.

I will follow up with an updated post next week when I pick up the rest of the collection -Remember, the collection oficially launches on September 30th.

List of products:

Heartless Lipstick (Cruella De Vil)
French Quarter Greasepaint Stick ( Dr. Facilier)
Hot House Lipglass, Strange Potion Lipglass & Vile Violet Eyeshadow (Evil Queen)
Briar Rose Beauty Powder (Malificent)
Mean & Green Nail Polish (Malificent)

More Products to come next week!

Below are some pictures of the items I picked up!

(Back, L to R): Mean & Green Nail Polish, Hot House & Strange Potion Lipglass and Heartless Lipstick

(Front, L to R): Briar Rose Beauty Powder, Vile Violet Eyeshadow

Briar Rose Beauty Powder Packaging

Briar Rose Beauty Powder

Vile Violet Eyeshadow

Vile Violet

Evil Queen: Strange Potion (L) & Hot House (R)

Strange Potion & Hot House

Cruella De Vil: Lipstick Packaging

Heartless Lipstick

Mean & Green Nail Polish

For more on the collection, please watch my video below!

MAC To the Beach Collection

MAC came out with another great collection to kick start summer. MAC To the Beach launched on May 27th. Within the collection, there was one highly coveted item: Marine Life Hightlight Powder. Incredibly, but to no shock, the powder was sold out within hours after being posted on MAC's website. It was even sold out when I pre-ordered my stuff. I'm not too sad that I missed out on picking up Marine Life because it gave me reason to buy the #130 brush.

My favorites from this collection are definitely the Cream Bronzer (creamy when applied but it has a dry finish) and both brushes #130 & #131. I would recommend getting either of the brushes especially #130. It is now part of the permanent line so there is no rush to get it. The #131 is a limited edition brush. Both serve the same purpose- it's just your personal preference. If you're a collector of brushes, by all means get both. If you're on a budget but would really like to try either brushes, I say go for the #130 brush. Happy Shopping! To see the items I bought, check out my video below:

Group Shot: MAC To the Beach Collection

Brushes #130 & # 131

Lipstick Packaging








Lipstick Packaging

Thrills (top) & Funbathing (bottom)

Cream Bronzer Packaging

Cream Bronzer in Weekend

Nail Lacquer in Scorcher

MAC Style Session Event

The Grammy Look: on lips- Girl About Town lipstick topped with Funtabulous Dazzleglass
The Grammy Look: on eyes- Soft Ochre Paint Pot, Soft Brown e/s, Carbon e/s on outer lid, Smolder Eye Kohl on bottom waterline, Fresh Green Mix on center lid, Zoom Fast Black Lash

Hey, long time no see...

As promised, I have uploaded a new video as well as writing on this blog.

The Style Session Event I went to last Friday was so fun!!! Basically, the format for the class was to divide into groups of 3. There were about 6 to 8 people per group. There were 3 looks that were featured: The Hollywood Look, The Everyday Look and The Grammy Look. In this non-classroom format, each of us were allowed to view each look up close. In the classroom style setting those who sat in the back might not see the full detail of the look. Each of the makeup artist encourage us to ask questions. I didn't take any pictures (not sure if you can anyway) so I'll describe the best I can about each.

The Hollywood Look consist more of the simple glamorous look. The false lashes to accentuate the eye and nude lips (made famous by JLo). In this look, the makeup artist ask one member of the group to volunteer being our model for the look. The makeup artist (I'm sorry I forgot her name- although she looked a lot- a whole lot like Eva Mendes) applied false lashes using MAC #7 with the DUO glue. She snipped a bit at the end and bend the lashes a bit to loosen it up. She applied and let dry for 20 seconds and then worked on the other lash. She applied the lash layng the inner portion and middle first then the outer end. For the lips, she used Prep & Prime lip so that color will adhere longer. She then applied Creme D'Nude using the MAC 316 lipbrush. She applied the lipstick starting from the upper lip from the outer edge then towards the middle. To make the lips pop, she applied Bare Necessity Dazzleglass.

The Everyday Look consist of a more natural no-makeup look. It's effortless but gorgeous at the same time. I don't remember everything in detail or in the right order but I'll do the best I can on what makeup artist Louise Zisson (I think that's how you spell her last name). Anyway,she's awesome and did an excellent natural look on another model in the group. She used Strobe Cream with the #130 brush all over. The she spritz Fix+ lightly. She then applied Mineralize Satin Foundation. For the eyes she used Fast Response Eye Cream around the eyes to diminish any fine lines and to de-puff as well. The for the eye lid, the used Shroom eyeshadow all over with the #224 brush. The she applied Gorgeous Gold just at the center of the lid. To highlight, she applied Hush Cream Colour Base around the outer part of the eye- forming a C motion. For face powder, she used 2 MSF in Medium Dark and a lighter shade (don't remember). For lips, she applied Bare Necessity. I really like the look- it's simple and pretty without looking so bare.

The Grammy Look consist of a more rock and roll type look. Dark eyes with a pop of color and bright bold lips. Kim, the regional makeup artist, pulled me to model the look. She first toned down my oily face! LOL She then applied Fling eyebrow pencil on the brows. She used Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid. Followed by Soft Brown eyeshadow all over the crease. Then added carbon on the outer lid to accentuate. For color, she added Fresh Greem Mix Mineralize eyeshadow on the center of the lid only. To define the eyes even more, she applied Smolder Eye Kohl on the waterline and lined with Fresh Green Mix. For mascara, she used Zoom Fast Black lash to thicken and lengthen the lash (I was already wearing Opulash earlier in the day). The awesome part was the lips: primed lips with Prep & Prime lip. Followed by Girl About Town lipstick. To top it off make it an intense bold lip, she used Funtabulous Dazzleglass. Oh boy, did I not glow! Something I would not have considered to put together at all. Thank you Kim for the look!

(See pics above of the Grammy inspired look)

See what I bought from the Style Session class below.......

I hope you enjoy! If you have any questions or comments, please let me know:)

Have a great day!

My mini MAC Haul

I went to MAC again...Really on the hunt for MAC Lillyland's Lipgelee's in Shift to Pink and Preppy! I already have Resort Life and just recently was able to get Lush & Bright. I'm happy I found all 3! The products I'm excited about in this haul is the new Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone Treatment that I picked up! I can't wait to try it! For the price I paid ($19), I hope it works well because I will definitely do a review on it. Definitely excited for Lavender Wind lipglass. Still bummed that Ripe Peach Blush Ombre is completely sold out:( Oh Well!!!!

I'm just super excited to try these new products! The MUA at Bloomingdales who did my eye makeup is awesome!!!! I'll go back to her so she can teach me the smoky eye look!

Btw, excuse the TV background noise! At least my voice is kinda covering it! Must remember to turn down the volume next time.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and watch my video.

Upcoming video and blog include: February Favorites, Lush Event Haul (lots of retro goodies there) and OPI HongKong Collection Haul!

Anyone getting anything from upcoming MAC Collections: Too Fabulous and Give Me Liberty of London? (I think that's the name?

What's on your wishlist?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1gzcscSJE

Magic, Mirth & Mischief- Eye Kits & Lip Kit

I am loving the Magic, Mirth & Mischief Collection. I had gotten a lot from this collection- that's how much I am loving it. They have many selections to choose from. I bought items from each one. There's many parts to this collection. There's the Lip, Eye and Face Kits, Lip and Eye Bags, Brush Bags, there's the Exclusive sets, the Mineralized collection (namesake of the collection), and the latest release, Mischief Makers (mini pigments and mini lipglasses).

So, of the Lip, Eye and Face Kits I purchased: 2 Eye kits and 1 Lip kit. I didn't get the Face kits because I have some of the colors already- so I skipped out on that one. I basically bought one neutral eye shadow pallete and one with color. I think that the eye shadow kits/palletes are good to start with if you're just venturing into makeup. It gives you an idea of what you like and don't like and what you should get to add to your collection. The collection is a holiday collection but you can build your own collection around that. This is like a platform to start with.

Such cute packaging in circular patterns! Very Festive!

ABOVE and BELOW: Left to Right: Sorceress Eyeshadow, Smoke & Mirrors and Heavenly Dish Neutral Lip Kit

Above, L to R: Sorceress Eyeshadow, Smoke & Mirros Eyeshadow and Heavenly Dish Neutral Lip Kit

Sorceress Eyeshadow
Top, L to R: White Rabbit (Frost), Hold My Gaze (Satin), Edge of Dark (Lustre)

Bottom, L to R: Magnetized (Veluxe Pearl), Hypnotizing (Frost), Altered State (Veluxe Pearl)

Mini Brush in 213SE

Smoke and Mirrors

Top, L to R: Fire in Her Eyes (Frost), Wide-Eyed Wonder (Frost), Black Magique (Veluxe)

Bottom, L to R: Spell No. 9 (Satin), Deception (Frost), Smoke & Mirrors (Satin)

Mini Brush in 213SE

Heavenly Dish Neutral Lip Kit

Left: Lipgloss in Barely Visible

Middle: Lipstick in Floating Lightly (Lustre)

Right: Lipstick in Heavenly Dish (Lustre)

Mini Lip Brush in 316

A Review of the items are coming soon!

What did you all get from the Holiday Collection?

2 Pigments + 1 Lipglass = FUN!

This past weekend I thought I would visit a MAC Store, not a counter but a free standing one. I headed to one just to "browse". Needless to say, "browsing" led to "buying"! Shockers!!! What I really wanted was to re-stock on my Volcanic Thermal Mask which was sold out in every store counter and online. Yes, that's how I justify my being there. Not a loss though because my eye caught the Pigments lurking behind the DSquared collection stand. Not totally obscured from sight but could be easily missed by some. But not me. I made my way around the counter and happily played with all of them. Some names I recognize and others I don't. I picked up 2 pigments: Naked and Heritage Rouge. Naked is a permanent item. Heritage Rouge is from the Make Up Art Cosmetics Collection that came out a couple of months ago. I also bought Steal My Heart lipglass. I don't remember which collection this one came from. I will do a full review of these as soon as I can. Naked pigment is available online at MAC's website: www.maccosmetics.com. I believe you can find Heritage Rouge there as well. The full line up of the pigments are sold at MAC free standing stores. The counter does not carry the full range. I think Heritage Rouge you can still ask at some counters if it's available. The last time I went, they were not on display anymore.
Below are some pictures! Check back soon for the reviews. Enjoy!

Steal My Heart

Naked Pigment up close

A closer look (sorry for the blur image)

Such a pretty color!

Heritage Rouge Pigment

Small, yet modest haul