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Friday, October 21, 2011

MAC & Miss Piggy Collection for Winter 2011



Maybe it's a little too much to say that is a collection seeing as how MAC is only releasing 1 Limited Edition item which would be an eyeshadow. This "Collection" is set to release Online Only November 14, 2011.

Icon, Actress, Supermodel, Chanteuse, Muse, Frog-o-phile, Cinema & television superstar nonpareil. Generous glamour goddess that she is, Miss Piggy is sharing her beauty with the world via a Limited Edition, online exclusive, MAC collection for the eyes in celebration of her much anticipated return to the silver screen in Disney's The Muppets, in theaters November 23, 2011. Say "oui" to Miss Piggy for MAC today!

The collection will include:

Eyeshadow $15.00 (Limited Edition)
Miss Piggy Pink - Mid-tone blue-pink (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Penultimate Liner $17.50
Rapidblack - black

Lash $15.00
#36 Lash - Full lash, creates a naturally dramatic look




Q&A WITH MISS PIGGY

Tell us about what it was like collaborating with M·A·C on a collection that captures your iconic beauty look.

Oh I adore collaboration—especially when everyone is there to listen to what I have to say and do exactly what I tell them to. And those fabulously talented people at M·A·C did just that. They were more than willing to listen, learn and be inspired by moi, so they could get the pink eye shadow just right, the flutter of the lashes just perfect, the texture of the eye liner just so. Best of all, they did all the work while I did all the talking! Très fantastique!

What was it like working with James Gager, Senior Vice President and Creative Director, and Jennifer Balbier, Senior Vice President for Global Product Development? 
 
Ah yes, James and Jennifer…..Uh, what were those names again? Gager and Balbier? Sorry, not ringing a bell. But if I met them and they were important, I love them and can’t wait to see them again. You see, Jimmy and Jennie as I called them, seemed to understand moi’s very soul. And best of all, they understood moi’s desire to make the collection worthy of comparison with other iconic M·A·C “diva” collections (Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper’s Viva Glam campaigns and Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday) while inevitably surpassing all of them.

Tell us about your typical beauty routine when you’re on set. Does it differ from your every day beauty routine?

At home and on the set, my beauty routine is the same. I sit in a chair while a squadron of stylists, manicurists, cosmetologists, hairologists and so forth hover around and make magic. Then, I open my eyes, look in the mirror and voila…perfection! The advantage of doing this on set is that someone else pays for it. How would you describe your style in your upcoming film, “The Muppets”? I play an editor at Vogue Paris, so naturally I had to wear the most au courant couture and meet all the top designers in the world. (Naturally, we hit it off like gangbusters. Trust moi, you haven’t partied til you’ve ridden in a cab down the Champs-Élysées singing show tunes with a passel of Parisian designers!) So, I would have to say that moi inspired designers who, in turn, designed clothes that captured the essense of moi. It’s a win-win all the around, n’est ce-pas?

Any style advice for your fans? Can anyone wear the products from the Miss Piggy inspired M·A·C collection?

You can’t be moi, but this is the next best thing. This collection is perfect for any skin tone, goes with any wardrobe choices…and will help vous find your personal style. To moi, style is all about having fun! You are you! Go for it! Get glam! Have fun! Laugh in the face of critics! Scoff at cynics! Chortle in front of rude people! You got it sister, so make the most of it! That is what this collection is all about – celebrating the absolute joy of being vous, embellished and enhanced by the magic of moi! (Ooh, that’s good. I should trademark that!) And remember, true beauty comes from loving yourself. So go ahead: love yourself. And if that proves a problem, might I suggest loving moi?





Remember to post your comments & questions below.


Love Always, 

MAC Dazzlesphere Collection Holiday 2011


Dazzlesphere will dazzle us on November 10, 2011

Dazzlesphere consists of mini kits packaged in clear, couture-future ornaments. Mini Gloss Kits are in COral, Pink & Neutral. Mini Eye Kits feature four stackable crushed metallics in Smokey Blue, Plum & Smokey Berry. Mistetoe is mandatory with the Petite Nail lacquer Ornament, housing four little Nail Lacquers.



Mini Nail Lacquer Kit $25.00 (Limited Edition)
Dark Angel - Green
Style Tip - Soft pink nude
Much Adored - Sheer white pink with pearl
Mistletoe - Pale gold


Dazzlesphere! Smokey Berry Crushed Metallic Pigment Kit $32.50 
(Limited Edition)
Pearl - Pearl
Rose Light - Rose
Spicy Smoke - Dark strawberry
Roasted Chestnut - Deep chocolate with gold pearl



Dazzlesphere! Smokey Blue Crushed Metallic Pigment Kit $32.50 
(Limited Edition)
White as Snow - Snowy white
Silver Sleet - Medium grey
Wintersky - Purple blue
Dark Moon - Charcoal


Dazzlesphere! Smokey Plum Crushed Metallic Pigment Kit $32.50
(Limited Edition)
Light Violet - Pale violet
Grape - Purple
Seasonally Cool Sparkle - Taupe
Misty - Silver



Dazzlesphere! Neutral Mini Gloss Kit $32.50 (Limited Edition)
Bare Necessity - Caramel spricot with red and gold pearlized pigments Dazzleglass (Permanent)
Get Rich Quick - Warm yellow brown Dazzleglass (Permanent)
Boy Bait - Light neutral beige with pearl Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)
Over Indulgence - Neutral brown Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)



Dazzlesphere! Coral Mini Gloss Kit $32.50 (Limited Edition)
Phiff! - Yellow pink with red and sapphire pearl Dazzleglass (Repromote)
Eurobeat - Peach coral with gold pearl Dazzleglass (Repromote)
On The Scene - Light coral beige Cremesheen glass (Repromote)
Richer, Lusher - Peach coral Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)


Dazzlesphere! Pink Mini Gloss Kit $32.50 (Limited Edition)
Rags to Riches - Plummy pink with red pearlized pigments Dazzleglass (Permanent)
Like Venus - Clean light bubblegum pink with red pearl Dazzleglass (Permanent)
Fashion Scoop - Clear pink Cremesheen Glass (Permanent)



Remember, even though certain collections may feature some permanent items such as the last lip kit I mentioned in this blog where every lip product is in the permanent line, it is the ball decoration it comes in and the white cap as opposed to the black cap that makes it Limited Edition. Keep in mind as well that they may be much smaller than the regular size. I really wish MAC wouldn't feature so many permanent products in Limited Edition packaging. It's honestly not worth the price hike. 


I hope you enjoyed this blog. Remember to leave your comments & questions below.

Love Always,


MAC Ice Parade Collection for Holiday 2011

As usual MAC has gone all out for the Holiday collections. Right along with Glitter & Ice, MAC follows with 2 others featuring the same theme of an icy winter wonderland; Ice Parade & Dazzlesphere. Let's start off with Ice Parade.




These eye shadow palettes are wrapped in abstract, geometric or circular art packages.
This collection comes out on October 27, 2011


Cool Eyeshadow Palette $38.00 (Limited Edition)
Howzat - Pale lavender (Satin) (Repromote)
Snowball - Frost white (Frost)
Warm & Smokey - Medium pruple (Veluze Pearl)
Idol Eyes - Silvered violet with gold (Lustre) (Permanent)
Illegal Cargo - Slate (Frost)
Set to Dance - Dark royal blue (Matte) (Repromote) 


Warm Eyeshadow Palette $38.00 (Limited Edition)
Buckwheat - Dark brown (Frost) (Repromote)
Gaelic Gold - Gold (Veluze Pearl) (Repromote)
Patina - Taupe brown with golden pearl (Frost) (Permanent)
Magical Mist - Sparkle concrete (Lustre) (Repromote)
Winterscape - Bright taupe pearl (Lustre)
Midnight Flurry - Dark warm black (Matte)


Sultry Eyeshadow Palette $38.00 (Limited Edition)
Black Tied - Black with silver sparkle (Velvet) (Permanent)
Trax - Burgundy-plum with shimmer (Velvet) (Permanent)
Shadowy Lady - Blackened plum (Matte) (Permanent)
Fun! - Pink patina (Lustre)
Lightfully - White with pink reflect (Lustre)
Festive Delight - Bordeaux wine (Lustre)


Cool Iced Delights Lip Bag $38.00 (Limited Edition)
*Packaging is what makes this collection 
limited edition since the colors are
permanent*
Fashion Whim - Pink flesh (Cremesheen Glass) (Permanent)
Creme de Nude - Pale muted peach beige (Cremesheen Lipstick) (Permanent)
Stripdown - Creamy brown-beige (Lip Pencil) (Permanent)


Sultry Iced Delights Lip Bag $38.00 (Limited Edition)
Deelight - Mid-tone neutral (Cremesheen Glass) (Permanent)
I Love Winter - Passion fruit (Cremesheen Lipstick)
Boldly Bare - Dirty red brown (Lip Pencil) (Repromote)


Rocking Iced Delights Nail & Lip Bag $36.00 (Limited Edition)
Kanga Rouge - Bright red lipstick (Amplified) (Repromote)
Golden Blanket - Translucent with silver pearl lipglass
Asiatique - Exotically classical red nail polish (Cream) (Repromote)


Pure Drama Iced Delights Nail & Lip Bag $36.00 (Limited Edition)
Hang Up - Deep berry lipstick (Cremesheen) (Permanent)
Frozen Lame - Frosty nude lipglass
Vintage Vamp - Deep black wine nail polish (Cream) (Repromote)


Silver Iced Delights Eye Bag $45.00 (Limited Edition)
Silverwear/Blue Sprice - Metallic lilac (Frost) (Repromote) / Celadon with violet sparkles (Velvet)
Graphblack - Black (Technakohl) (Permanent)
Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara (Permanent)
275SE Brush (Limited Edition)
Pearl Iced Delights Eye Bag $45.00 (Limited Edition)
Taupeless/Celestial Black - Lavender pink (Lustree) (Repromote) / Rich blue-black with red pearl (Velvet)
Purple Dash - Purple Technakohl eyeliner (Permanent)
Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara (Permanent)
275SE Brush (Limited Edition)


Gold Pearl Iced Delights Eye Bag $45.00 (Limited Edition)
Baby, It's Cold... / Woodsmoke - Butter yellow (Frost) / Muted emerald green (Frost)
Brown Border - Brown Technakohl (Permanent)
Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara (Permanent)
275SE Brush (Limited Edition)



It Makes Perfect Brush Kit (Mineralize) $49.50 (Limited Edition)
187SE
130SE
286SE
282SE


It Makes Perfect Brush Kit (Essential) $49.50 (Limited Edition)
190SE
129SE
275SE
166SE
226SE



It Makes Perfect Brush Kit (Special Edition) $49.50 (Limited Edition)
167SE
168SE
239SE
217SE
212SE



Warm Fabulously Festive Face Kit $59.50 (Mac Ecclusive) (Limited Edition)
Golden Flurry - Beige with sparkle (Lustre)
Soft Brown - Soft golden peach brown (Mate) (Permanent)
Carbon - Black (Matte) (Permanent)
Omega - Soft muted beige-taupe (Matte) (Permanent)
Join the Party - Pale peach lipglass
Mellowarm - peache lipstick (Frost)
Seasonal Appeal - Orange brown blush
129SE, 275SE, 266SE Brushes (Limited Edition)


Cool Fabulously Festive Face Kit $59.50 (MAC Exclusive) (Limited Edition)
Phloof! - Frosted off white (Frost) (Permanent)
Quarry - Soft muted plum-brown (Matte) (Permanent)
Dance in the Dark (Limited Edition)
Brun - Muted blackish-brown (Satin) (Permanent)
Emancipation - Light pink lipglass
Hot Gossip - Mid-tone pinky plum lipstick (Frost) (Permanent)
Mocha - Soft plum pink (Matte) Permanent)
129SE, 275SE, 266SE Brushes (Limited Edition)


I hope you enjoyed this post. Remember to post comments & ask any questions in the comment section below.

Love Always,

Thursday, October 20, 2011

China Glaze Let It Snow Collection Holiday 2011

This is the first time I am posting about nail polish. Which is weird seeing as how I love nail polish a lot. So here it goes.



Spend the holidays in style with the new Let It Snow collection from China Glaze! Introducing 12 festive shades sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit this season. Specifically created with wintery season in mind, Let It Snow will have even the biggest Grinch feeling jolly all winter long. Not only a must have for a holiday manicure and pedicure, Let It Snow is available in 12 seasonal inspired gift sets perfect for stocking stuffers, Hanukkah gifts, Secret Santa, co-workers, and teacher's gift. China Glaze Let It Snow collection will be available at fine salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide!



~Poinsettia - Ruby red creme inspired by the traditional holiday plant.
~Ring In The Red - No holiday season would be exct without this glittering red polish for holiday gatherings.
~Winter Berry - Creamy, cranberry-red perfect for supping hot cocoa by the fire.
~Velvet Bow - Rich red creme color inspired by your favorite red wine.
~Glittering Garland - A dazzling glittery green to match the holiday greens of pine trees, garland & mistletoe.
~Holly-Day - Looking for a bold color without the glitz? Holly-Day is a rich hunter green without the sparkle.
~Cahmpagne Bubbles - Sophisticated gold metallic with a golden shimmer.
~Twinle Lights - A mix of glittery shades to emblemize twinling tree lights.
~Snow Globe - Frosty white polish with flecks of snowy color.
~Icicle - Smooth silver shimmer with a hint of flash & ice.
~Tinsel Town - Bold silver, metallic glitter & the perfect match for a sparkling night on the town.
~Blue Year's Ever - Ring in the New Year with this lustrous, shimmering blue.


Gift Sets

Carry Me Away For The Holidays includes: Tinsel Town, Poinsettia, Velvet Bow & Icicle.
Belle Of The Ball includes Champagne Bubbles & Tinsel Town with a Festive Ornament.

Holly Bear-y includes Holly-Day &Winter Berry with "Holly Bear" Plush.

Berry Sweet includes Velvey Bow & Ring In The Red with a Holiday Berry Moisturizing Lotion.

Holiday Spirits includes Icicle, Champagne Bubbles & Glittering Garland with a Pewter Bottle Stopper.

Let It Snow includes Blue Year's Eve & Snow Globe with a mini Snow Globe.

Seasonal Sparkles includes Poinsettia, Twinkle Lights & Holly-Day.

Deck The Halls includes Glittering Garland & Champagne Bubbles with Limited Edition Holiday Berry Cuticle Oil.

Baby, It's Cold Outside include Icicle, Blue Year's Eve & Poinsettia with fingerless Gloves.

Meet Me Under The Mistletoe includes Ring In The Red, Velvet Bow & Glittering Garland with lip lacquer.

Winter Ice includes Blue Year's Eve, Tinsel Town, Icicle & Snow Globe with a Snowflake charm necklace.

Santa's Little Helpers includes Ring In The Red, Holly-Day, Twinkle Lights & Velvet Bow.


I love these colors & especially the gift sets. I am looking forward to getting some of these colors. These are scheduled to release sometime in October/November. 


Love Always,

MAC Glitter & Ice

 Mac Glitter & Ice Collection will be released on October 27, 2011



Mineralize Eyeshadow: $21.00
There will be a total of 6 Limited Edition shades
~Fresh Ice - White silver melange. Cool-toned, icy pink with a strong, white frost. When applied dry, it's powdery & semi-opaque and when applied damp, it's smoother & opaque. 
~Frozen Blue - Blue silver melange. Bluish-gray with frosted finish.
~Hold That Pose! - Pale mauve melange. Grayish mauve with a frosted finish, almost metallic when applied damp.
~Shimmermint - Pale green melange. Minty blue with silver sparkle, a cool-toned aqua blue with a touch of gray & very sparkly and frosty.
~Snow Season - Soft taupe melange. Rosy champagne with golden shimmer & sheen, almost frosted, metallic like finished.
~Winterized - Dirty purple with silver, indigo & pink melange. Muted plum with brown edges, has a soft, frosted finish, like a pearl reflection than shimmer.



Lipsticks: $15.50
Again, there are 6 Limited Edition shades.

~Double Spin - Pale mauve pink. Pale, milky pink with a very subtle pearl finish
~Eloquent Air - Sheer white silver. Bright silver shimmered shade
*~Soft Sable - Cool frosted taupe. Muted, rosy taupe with a silver & brown shimmer.
*~Such Flare! - True red. Medium to dark red
*~What Joy! - Deep Berry. A berry red with subtle micro-shimmer & shine.
*~Whirls & Twirls - Sheer pink with gold pearl. Pale rose gold shimmer sheen.


Dazzleglass: $18.00
6 Limited Edition shades

~She-zam - Silver sparkle
~Pleasure Principle - Silver with white pearl.
*~Dressed to Dazzle - Pink with gold pearl
*~Glitter & Ice - Nude with gold pearl.
~Love Alert - Jewel toned red. (Permanent) 
*~Spanking Rich - Red with gold pearl.


Technakohl Liners: $16.00
6 Limited Edition shades
~Fancy Moves - Purple with pearl. Eggplant purple with silver sparkle.
*~Going for Gold - Gold with pearl. Darkened yellow based gold with gold sparkle.
*~Practice Makes Perfect - Blue with pearl. Medium dark blue with a hint of teal.
*~Seasonally Spicy - Brown with pearl. Warm, medium dark chocolate brown with a subtle burgundy brown shimmer.
~Silver Skates - Silver with pearl.  Light silver with a metallic finish.
*~Smooth Manoeuvre - Black with pearl. Dark black with silver sparkle.



Beauty Powders: $24.00
2 Limited Edition shades.

~How Beautiful! - Pale shimmering beige. Light-medium beige-bronze with a satin shimmer sheen.
*~Snowglobe - Frosty pink beige. Pale pink white with a satin shimmer sheen.



Paint Pots: $18.50
3 Limited Edition shades

*~For Effect - Black with pearl. Dark charcoal black with silver sparkle.
*~Let's Skate - Pale pink with pearl. Light-medium pink with yellow undertones and gold shimmer.
*~Morning Frost - Shimmering chapagne taupe. Smoky brown, taupe.
Nail Lacquer: $16.00
3 Limited Edition shades

*~Unconditionally Fabulous - Super sparkle white. Multi-colored glitter with circular & hexagonal shapes suspended in a clear base.
~Festive Finery - Dirty mid-tone grey violet. Grey purple with a cream finish.
*~Get Noticed - True bright red. Darkened medium red with blue undertones and a cream finish.




So tell me in the comments below what you think so far about this collection. Are you excited about anything in particular?
The items marked with an asterisk are what I am definitely purchasing. 

Love Always,