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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna

Every year, MAC releases new lipstick and gloss for charity. 100% of the proceeds to go men, women and children living with the AIDS (HIV Virus).
Image Credit: MAC Cosmetics

I try to support this worthy cause.

This year's launch is exciting.

Rihanna's signature is on the exterior paper box packaging as well as on the lipstick tube and glass lipglass tube.




























The lipstick packaging is BEAUTIFUL!
 I am usually not a sucker for this kind of thing, but I love this frosty tube!


I am not fully pleased with the finish of the lipstick. It is a frost. The wear time is about an hour for me alone.
I opted to add a MAC Lip Pencil as a base to increase the wear time. It helped increase the time to three hours. I was somewhat unhappy with the finish as it bled overtime, despite the use of the lip pencil.

I prefer to use a lip pencil, a matte lipstick and gently dab the frost lipstick on my pout. I achieved the best results doing this.

Did you purchase this?
Do you plan to support the campaign this year?

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Lips Of The Day Featuring MAC Cult of Cherry

I love this lipgloss. I have been obsessed with some form of dark red lip for the past month and a half.
I was thrilled when MAC decided to repromote the Cult of Cherry Gloss!







Do you own this gloss?



MAC HEAUX and RIRI BOY Swatches

This may be my very last lip swatch. Hubby goes back and forth as to whether or not he wants my lips online.
This has also factored in to my lack of posts. UGH!

On a side note, I am eyeing a Lands' End Sweater the same color as the HEAUX lippy. UGH!

Do you ever match your lipstick with your outfit?

Does your significant other object to your posting photos of yourself online?

Soft N Pretty Face Of The Day (FOTD)

This pic is from last winter.
I was asked to take it because I was assigned as a temporary mentor during the holiday season.
Fortunately for me, I go to work with good makeup just about everyday. (smiles)
This was before my "extreme highlight" phase.

I used
MUFE HD foundation
NARS Albatross Highlight
MAC Ripe Peach and NARS Taj Mahal blush.
On my lips I am wearing MUFE #39 and Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds lipgloss in Marquise Peach!

Neutral Everyday eyeshadow. 

Do you wear makeup to work?

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

MAC Prep N Prime Highlighter Bright Forecast

For about 3 months I have been following tredayy on Instagram.
I was awestruck by her highlight.
Finally I delved in and purchased MAC Prep N Prime Highlighter Pen in Bright Forecast.
It cost $25 for .12 fluid ounces. OUCH!
It has a brush tip.
I feel a little bit does go a long way.
I had to click this thing like 14 times in order for any product to finally come out!
I store this on it's side as recommended by the MUA online. 
.
I corrected my dark under eye circles with an orangey studio fix concealer.
I added a concealer 1 shade lighter than my normal skin tone. I added Bright Forecast and blended it with a damp sponge. I set it with Ben Nye Banana Powder. I added NARS Gold Highlighter from the Foreplay palette with a dual fiber small brush.
I set my entire face with Urban Decay All Nighter spray.









On first the day that I wore this outside, men were going out of their way to greet me.
I'm not promising you will get the same results when you wear this. I'm just warning you.

Do you own this product?
Would you consider purchasing it?
I would definitely purchase it again.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Lips Of The Day Featuring MAC Lavender Whip from Baked Beauties Collection

I was a remorseful skipper of MAC's 2008 Limited Edition release of Lavender Whip.
The skipping fuelled a quest for limited edition lippies ever since. I was excited to see this re-promoted in the Baking Beauties Collection. MAC tweaked the color to make it more universally flattering. I think the new color is very wearable. I still want the old one though.

My lips were stained with Make Up For Ever #15.
I'd eaten lunch. The first application also included Lip Liner. However for this pic, I just layered two swipes of Lavender Whip all over my lips.
The only thing about these kinds of shades is they make your teeth look yellow. UGH!

Lavender Whip retails for $15 US.
Cremesheen is not one of my favorite formulations because one needs to layer it several times to get the full on color. It does not last more than an hour and a half on my lips.

Line - La Splash CAFE SUAVE
Fill - MAC LAVENDER WHIP (Cremesheen)




Do you own Lavender Whip?
Do you like Cremesheen Formulation?

Monday, April 22, 2013

Look Of The Day Featuring MAC Ablaze Lipstick

I was excited to buy this limited edition MAC Matte Lipstick from the Fashion Sets Collection.
I needed just a pop of brighter color in the center, so I added a Wet N Wild MegaLast Lipstick for the effect I wanted.



Line - NYX BURGUNDY
Fill - MAC ABLAZE (Matte) with
Wet N Wild Megalast 24 CARROT
in the center

On my cheeks I'm wearing
Milani Mineral Powder Blush in MAI TAI
















Do you own MAC Ablaze or
Wet N Wild 24 Carrot?

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Lips of the Day (LOTD) Heroine AGAIN

I love this lipstick. I am obsessed. Rumor has it the liner will be re-promoted in another collection this May.
I may have to get set to buy that one!
I forgot to add the gloss this day.
But I rather like the matte finish.
I was all dewy! It was the end of the day.
The twistout was still going strong.

CHEEKS
La Femme Powder Blush On Rouge -

LIPS
Line - NYX PRUNE
Fill - MAC HEROINE (Matte) Lipstick

Did you buy Heroine
lipstick, lipglass or lip pencil?

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lips Of The Day (LOTD) Snob on Snob

I popped into CVS to grab a pack of gum before work and noticed that the flowers on a tree outside of the store matched my lipstick. I was compelled to snap a pic.



Line - LA Splash Cafe Suave
Fill - MAC SNOB (Amplified)
Gloss - MAC SNOB Lipglass

Do you own SNOB?
Did you know that
Revlon (Matte) PINK POUT is a dupe for SNOB?

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Face Of The Day (FOTD)

My bangs are a result of a twist out. I wore my hair in a french twist on this day.

Highlight much? (LOL)





































I was inspired by a beautiful scarf I bought from JcPenney's for $4 to create this look


I love paisley!
This scarf is light weight.
It is HUGE! I can wrap my entire body in it.
It could be used as a wrap, or a sarong, a headwrap or a neck scarf.






























FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - MAC MatchMaster 7.0 for interior portions of face, 7.5 for exterior portions
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Highlight - e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder LUMINOUS
Setting Powder - MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural DARK
Setting Spray - Urban Decay the ALL NIGHTER

EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof
Base - MAC Paint Pot MOSS SCAPE
Mobile Lid - NYX OLIVE GREEN
Transition - MAC SADDLE
Outer V -  NYX NAVY
Crease - NARS CHINA BLUE
Highlight - Urban Decay FOXY
Top Lashline - Maybelline ULTRA Liquid Liner BLACK
Under Bottom Lashline - MAC Paint Pot ROLLIKIN set with NK HD e/s 3024
I should have tightlined with Revlon Color Stay Auto Pencil in BLACK but I was rushing to get out of the door for work.
Mascara - Maybelline the COLOSSAL BLACK


Whoa too close!
I'm still getting the hang
of the camera on my phone.

CHEEKS
Milani
Mineral Blush SUNSET BEACH

LIPS
Line - NK BROWN
Fill - MAC MOCHA (Satin)
 with Revlon (Matte) SMOKED PEACH in the center
Gloss - Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds MARQUISE PEACH




















While some consider it a faux pas, others consider it a rule they break.
Do you ever match your makeup to your clothing?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

FOTD Featuring MAC Heroine and Natural Hairstyle Side Swept Twistout

I missed out on Heroine during the first two times that MAC released it. I skipped it because I already own Violetta and it appears to be the same color, but with a different finish. I love mattes, so of course, I was a remorseful skipper.

I was delighted to know that MAC was going to re promote this color. However, I did have a bit of anxiety because more often than not, MAC releases collections earlier than they say they are going to. It has been my experience that much sought after colors are often sold out within seconds.













MAC - Heroine (Matte)

I decided to check my local Macy's department store.
I was glad I did.

















MAC - Heroine Lip Glass
 The MUA tried to upsell the lip pencil to me, but I was on a BUDGET! All three items are $15 each.
I broke down and purchased the lipstick and the lip glass. While I enjoy Matte lipsticks, I often play around with the finish. I wanted to buy the lip glass to intensify the color.
















I love the lip glass! It's so opaque!

















Note the different finishes on the comparative swatches. Which is your favorite?











FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow CADIZ
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer - EBONY
Highlight - NARS Foreplay Palette (GOLD ONLY)
Set - MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural DARK
Setting Spray - Urban Decay the ALL NIGHTER


EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof
Base - MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - NK HD
Outer V - NK HD
Crease - NK HD
Transition - L'Oreal Matte FAWN BROWN
Top Lashline - Maybelline ULTRA Liquid Liner BLACK
Under Bottom Lashline -
Waterline - Revlon Color Stay Auto Pencil BLACK
Mascara - Maybelline the COLOSSAL BLACK



CHEEKS
La Femme Powder Blush On Rouge  - PURPLE PASSION

LIPS
Line - La Splash Cafe Latte
Fill - MAC HEROINE (Matte)
Gloss - MAC Lip Glass HEROINE

Were you able to pick up anything from the Fashion Sets Collection?
Do you already own Heroine?
Have you ever worn your hair in a twistout?




Monday, April 8, 2013

Springtime Orange (FOTD) Face Of The Day and Natural Hairstyle TOP KNOT

I welcomed warmer temperatures today and celebrated by wearing a sunny Orange lipstick & warm Orange cheeks. I elected to gather up my hair into a fashionable top knot. It's wash day and I had to run an errand.

FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow CADIZ for interior portion of face, MACAO for exterior portion.
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Highlight - e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder WARM TAN
Set - Under eye concealer set with Ben Nye BANANA Powder, Rest of face set with MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural DARK
Setting Spray - Urban Decay the ALL NIGHTER

EYES
Base - e.l.f. Studio Eye Primer
Mobile Lid - NK HD e/s 3008 (nude)
Crease - NYX EUTOPIA
Transition -  e.l.f. 32 e/s palette WARM BROWN
Tearduct - NK HD e/s 3028 (yellow gold)
Highlight - Coastal Scents 88 palette A8
Top Lashline - Maybelline ULTRA Liquid Liner BLACK
Under Bottom Lashline - Urban Decay WHISKEY set with NYX EUTOPIA
Mascara - Maybelline the COLOSSAL BLACK
Under Eye Concealer - MAC ProLongWear NW40, with MAC Select Moisture Concealer NC45




CHEEKS
NARS Powder Blush TAJ MAHAL

LIPS
Line - NK BROWN
Fill - Make Up For Ever Rouge Artiste Intense #40
Gloss - Mona Lisa #9 COPPER

I was eager to rock my new gauzy scarf. The earrings are from a local beauty supply store.

Do you wear Orange Lipstick?
What is your favorite shade?
Have you ever worn your hair in a TOP KNOT?

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Natural Hair Style and (FOTD) Face of The Day

My hair was stretched & I used a diffuser with my blow dryer on warm to achieve this FRO.
Warning Shiny Nose. (smile)

FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow CADIZ in the center and NARS Sheer Glow MACAO on the outer portions
Highlight - NARS GOLD from the Foreplay Palette
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Set - Ben Nye Banana Powder under eyes only
Mascara - Maybelline the COLOSSAL BLACK

EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof
Base - MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - MAC BAMBOO
Crease/Transition - MAC SADDLE
Deepen Crease - MAC BROWN SCRIPT
Outer V - MAC FOLIE
Highlight - Urban Decay FOXY
Top Lashline - Revlon Color Stay Pencil BLACK
Bottom Waterline - Rimmel Eye Khol Pencil 024 COOL BLUE set with NARS OUTREMER eyeshadow

CHEEKS
Milani - SUNSET BEACH




LIPS
Line - NK Auto Pencil
Fill - MAC DEEPLY ADORED on the outer portions and MAC RUBY WOO in the center

I love a Red Lip! What's your favorite Red Lip Combo?

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Natural Hair Updo - Curly Ponytail & Face Of The Day




We went out for a quick bite after work. I had only a half an hour to freshen up my makeup and hair and change my clothes. This was a quick style. My hair was in a twist out. I wanted to pull it up since the curls weren't laying the way I wanted.


FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - Make Up For Ever HD 177
Contour - Cover Girl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Set - MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural  DARK, Urban Decay Setting Spray the ALL NIGHTER

EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
Base - MAC Paint Pot - SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - MAC BAMBOO
Transition MAC SADDLE
Crease -  MAC BROWN SCRIPT
Outer V - MAC FOLIE
Highlight - Urban Decay FOXY
Top Line - Maybelline Ultra Liner BLACK
Bottom Waterline - Revlon Color Stay BLACK

CHEEKS
NARS - Exhibit A

LIPS
Kat Von D Everlasting Love Lip Stain OUTLAW

I chose Kat Von D Everlasting Love Lip Stain in OUTLAW because I knew we would be eating and I wanted minimal touch ups. I had blackened Tilapia with a side of veggies and roasted red potatoes. YUM!

Do you have a go to lip product for dinner dates?

Monday, April 1, 2013

Face of the Day (FOTD) - Featuring Coral Lips and Natural Hairstyle -Twist Out


FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - Lancome Teint de Miracle 450 SUEDE
Contour - CoverGirl Queen Bronzer EBONY
Highlight - NARS GOLD from FOREPLAY Palette

EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
Base - MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - MAC BAMBOO
Crease - MAC SADDLE
Deepen Outer V - MAC FOLIE
Highlight - Urban Decay - FOXY
Inner Tearduct - MAC GOLDMINE
Top Line - Maybelline Liquid Liner Ultra Liner BLACK
Under Lashline - Urban Decay WHISKEY set with MAC FOLIE
Mascara - Maybelline the COLOSSAL BLACK


CHEEKS
Base - L'Oreal HIP Blendable Blushing Cream ENAMOURED
Set - Milani Mineral Blush SUNSET BEACH and MAC Ombre RIPE PEACH

LIPS
Line - NK Pencil BROWN
Fill - MAC Creamsheen EVERHIP
Gloss - MAC lipglass MORANGE



This was my first twistout at work. I snapped a quick photo.
I received many compliments. I even surprised a few people who didin't recognize me.
It felt great to finally let my scalp BREATHE.

Are you looking forward to rocking any CORALs this Spring?
How are you wearing your hair today?

Thursday, February 21, 2013

EYES OF THE DAY

I was so bored when I snapped this pic from my Android on my way to work. I was glad I did though because it allowed me to capture the eyeshadow look.
Prime: NARS Smudgeproof
Base: L'Oreal HiP Crayon 812 ATTENTIVE
Mobile Lid: Urban Decay HALF BAKED
Outer V: LORAC GARNET
Deepen Outer V: MAC FOLIE
Crease: MAC BROWN SCRIPT
Transition: SADDLE
Highlight: Urban Decay FOXY

Side note..I'm wearing my HOLY GRAIL foundation in this pic. Estee Lauder Double Wear Light INTENSITY 5. You can get a 10 day sample at Estee Lauder Counters now. Try it, I don't think you will be disappointed!

Thanks for visiting & viewing...

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Lips of the Day Featuring Viva Glam Nicki 2 Lipstick

This beautiful light lavender is an Amplified. This is my favorite formula of lipstick from MAC Cosmetics.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of this lipstick goes to help men women and children living with AIDS.
I do not plan to purchase the gloss because it looks too milky to me. I prefer to top mine with Revlon Lilac Pastelle Lipgloss.

I am wearing this over Make Up For Ever #15.
It is topped with MAC Cosmetics GOLDYROCKS Dazzleglass.




















Photo Credit: MAC Cosmetics
























Photo Credit:
MAC Cosmetics
Have you purchased this yet?
With what liner would you pair it?

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Face Of The Day (FOTD) - Day 3 Pigment Challenge -

So far, so good I have been on a roll with my Pigment Challenge. I hope I can continue and see this thing through to the finish.

BROWS
Fill - Maybelline Define A Brow - DARKEST BROWN
Above Brow Concealer - MAC Studio Finish NC50
Below Brow Concealer - MAC Studio Finish NC45








EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
Base - Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow BAD TO THE BRONZE
Mobile Lid - MAC TAN PIGMENT
Transition - MAC SADDLE
Crease - MAC BROWN SCRIPT
Deepen Outer V - MAC FOLIE
Highlight - L'Oreal HiP Loose Eyeshadow Pigment RESTLESS
Top Lashline - Maybelline Ultra Liner BLACK
Waterline - Revlon Color Stay Auto Pencil BLACK
Mascara - Maybelline the COLOSSAL GLAM BLACK

FACE
Prime Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear Light  INTENSITY 3
Highlight -
Setting Powder - MAC Transparent Loose Powder, Home made Yellow Under Eye Circles Only
Setting Spray - Urban Decay the all NIGHTER

CHEEKS
Powder Blush - Red From Sassi
Highlight - elf WARM TAN
Contour - Cover Girl Bronzer EBONY

LIPS
Line - NK BROWN
Fill - Wet N Wild 910D Red Velvet
Gloss - MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

Do You Use Loose Eyeshadow Pigments?

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

COBALT BLUE Eyeshadow Look

I love COBALT BLUE!
I decided to rock a blue eyeshadow look for work.

EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof
Base - Maybelline 24 Hr Color Tattoo Eyeshadow BLUE ON BY
Highlight - L'Oreal HiP Loose Eyeshadow Pigment RESTLEES
Transition - MAC SADDLE
Mobile Lid - NARS OUTREMER covered with MAC SEA AND SKY
Crease - MAC BROWN SCRIPT and MAC FOLIE
Tearduct - L'Oreal Hip Loose Eyeshadow RESTLESS and the light seafoam green from MAC SEA and SKY
Top Lashline - Maybelline Ultra Liner BLACK
Waterline - Revlon Color Stay Auto Pencil BLACK
Lashes - Salon Perfect Demi Whispies
FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine
Foundation - NARS Sheer Glow MACAO
Setting Powder - elf Clarifying Pressed Powder TOFFEE
Setting Spray - Urban Decay the all NIGHTER






CHEEKS
Blush -NARS Powder Blush  LOVE JOY
Highlight - NARS ALBATROSS

LIPS
Line - NK BROWN
Fill - Wet N Wild Mega Last Lipstick SPICE RUM outer, BARE IT ALL center
Gloss - L'Oreal HiP RESERVED outer NK TAUPE inner

Do you like Cobalt Blue eyeshadow?
Are you bold enough to wear it?
Are you able to wear bold colors at your place of employment?

Sunday, January 20, 2013

GOLD RUSH Eyeshadow Look

Pigments! I rarely use them because they are ever so messy! I decided to challenge myself to use theme everyday for a week. This will allow me the opportunity to put a small dent in my pigment collection. It is a neglected portion of my stash.










BROWS
Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil DARKEST BROWN* gift

EYES
Prime - NARS Smudgeproof
Base - Maybelline 24 Hour Metal Color Tattoo Eyeshadow GOLD RUSH
Mobile Lid - NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadow YELLOW GOLD
Transition - MAC SADDLE
Crease - MAC BROWN SCRIPT
Deepen Outer V - MAC FOLIE
Tightline - Maybelline Ultra Liner BLACK
Water Line - Revlon Color Stay Auto Pencil BLACK

FACE
Prime - Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Anti Shine, Phillips Milk of Magnesia NOSE ONLY
Foundation - Make Up For Ever HD #177
Contour - Cover Girl Bronzer EBONY, Milani Baked Bronzer GOLDEN* sent to me for review
Highlight - MAC Select Moisture Concealer NC45, Set with Home made YELLOW Powder
Setting Powder - MAC Transparent Loose Powder
Setting Spray - Urban Decay the all NIGHTER


CHEEKS
Blush NARS Powder Blush Exhibit A
Highlight - NARS GOLD from FOREPLAY Palette





LIPS
Line - NK BROWN
Fill - MAC RUSSIAN RED outer, MAC RUBY WOO center
Gloss - Miliani BEST DRESSED



Do you use loose eyeshadow pigments?
Why or why not?
Would you be willing to join me in the one week challenge?

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