winter beauty: MAC introduces Studio Conceal and Correct

available online december 23, 2014 and in stores december 26, 2014, the new Studio Conceal and Correct range, features Studio Finish Concealer Duos, highly-pigmeted, complementary pairs that are highly concentrated, yet lightweight, and promise to conceal everything from dark circles, blemishes, moles, birthmarks and even tattoos. also included in the line are Studio Chromagraphic Pencils that can also be used as eyeliner or aid in sculpting the face and body.

MAC Studio Finish Concealer Duo:

NW10/NC20
NW20/NC25
NW25/NC30
NW30/NC35
NW40/NC45
NW45/NC50

MAC Studio Finish Conceal & Correct Duo
Mid Peach/Mid Yellow
Pale Yellow/Pale Pink
Rich Yellow/Burnt Coral
Pure Orange/Ochre

MAC Studio Chromgraphic Pencil
NC15/NW20
NW25/NC30
NC42/NW35

visit maccosmetics.com for more info


tell me: are you as excited for this new collection as i am?!!

info and images courtesy of MAC Cosmetics PR

nyfw spring '15 {beauty}: backstage at Derek Lam

the look on the Derek Lam spring 2015 runway reflected the designer's love of america in the 70's, but in his fresh, polished, understated way. i loved seeing the shades of violet and jade, that really stood out against neutral tones.

the beauty look was pretty and cool, with makeup that was "a process starting with natural, then mauve, lavender and violet were built on top of nudes."

makeup artist, Tom Pecheux for MAC created the look:

face:
studio finish spf 35 concealer blended over moisturized and primed skin as needed to perfect prep + prime transparent finishing powder swept through the centre of the face to set
and provide a flawless matte finish; go guava and must have melon lipsticks from m·a·c trend forecast spring 15/lip and cheek {limited edition available fall 2014} pressed and tapped into cheeks for a peachy flush lightscapade mineralize skinfinish blended over the upper cheekbones to highlight.

eyes:
haute & naughty black lash applied to the upper lashes to lightly coat
tarot mascara {available spring/summer 2015} applied over haute & naughty black lash
for a purple emphasis to lashes lowlights fluidline {available spring/summer 2015} smudged into the upper lash line to deepen and define m·a·c pro violetta lipstick blended from lash line to crease and outward with the 242 shader brush to elongate the eyes, vibrant in tone, but soft and sheer in payoff fingers were used to press above the crease to further diffuse fascinating eye kohl applied through the waterline to open the eye
lightscapade mineralize skinfinish swept over the browbone and inner corner of the eye to highlight brows were given a bit of depth with eye shadow and then brushed upwards to diffuse and perfect

lips:
seasonally peach and spring sensation from m·a·c trend forecast spring 15/lip and cheek {limited edition available fall 2014} blended into lips with 316 lip brush/covered for a fresh finish

nail guru Jin Soon Choi created a simple and classic manicure to complement the brand’s modern sensibility. here's how:

1. file and clean nails, removing all traces of polish
2. apply JINsoon Power Coat base coat to prep the nails
3. to create warmth apply one coat of JINsoon Nostalgia
4. next, layer one coat of JINsoon Muse for a warm soft look
5. finish by applying a single coat of JINsoon Top Gloss

are you enjoying fashion week, beauties? what have been your favorite shows?

inof and images provided by respected brand PR; first image courtesy of style.com

MAC 'A Novel Romance' eyeshadow quad + fotd

the new A Novel Romance collection from MAC boasts some gorgeous new products, including this quad of the same name. 

the A Novel Romance quad features four coordinating neutral grey, deep brown and green shades that i am more than loving for fall.

My Fantasy pale neutral olive {veluxe pearl}

Fall in Lust mid-tone cool grey mauve {frost}

Dance in the Dark deep blackened brown {matte}

Rising Passions greenish charcoal with gold pearl {velvet}

it's easy to to create many looks with these shadows and as with all MAC shadows, the pigment is fabulous and long-wearing.

for more info, and to see this beauty in person, visit your local MAC store, and of course you can find the entire A Novel Romance collection {while supplies last} until october 2, 2014 at maccosmetics.com.

product featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

3 easy ways i wear green eyeshadow

bonjour, beauties! hope you're enjoying your day…

since posting the Emerald Smoke eye look last week, i've been playing with variations of green and am loving it! while i'm not shy when it comes to playing up my eyes with different shades of makeup, i do, like many, sometimes fall into a routine. my go-to look is typically more suitable for day and neutral, but can easily be done with any color eyeshadows and liners.

the following looks are 3 ways i've been keeping my look fresh, using green shades...

the first green eye makeup look is definitely simple, with just a pop of color just under my eyes.

super simple and adds the perfect a hint of eye-opening drama: the cat eye. this look is a classic and always on trend!

and finally, the smoky eye look. this is always a fave of mine. keeping lips and cheeks neutral, this is a fun way to add color my face. to take it to night, i'd add lashes and punch up the lip color.

products i used for these looks:

Mary Kay eye shadows in Meadow Grass {cream}, Emerald and Lime {mineral eye shadows}
MAC Eyeshadow in Glamour Check!
Maybelline Master Smoky Liner Pencil in Emerald Fury
Wet N Wild eye liner in Green
Physicians Formula Kohl Kajal bronze eyeliner from Nude Eyes trio

tell me: what's your favorite eyeshadow shade to wear these days and what's your favorite way to wear it?

Mary Kay and MAC products sent to me for review consideration; i bought all other products mentioned; pics taken by me :) 

summer beauty {fotd}: bronzed purple look

happy friday, beauties! 

hope you've had a fabulous week. it's been full of highs and lows for me. i won't elaborate, but i'm thankful to have many gorgeous distractions.

fotd inspiration: MAC Blooming Mad eye shadow and Worldly Wealth blush 

and if you guessed makeup to be among those distractions, you'd be right. :)

this overall bronzy look is perfect for the current season, and is definitely happy-making, thanks to the pop of purple on my eyes. i was inspired after receiving some new MAC products, especially Worldly Wealth powder blush and Blooming Mad eye shadow, both from the Moody Blooms collection. it's beyond easy, day-friendly, and can be worn for any occasion. with a bit more liner and some false lashes, it would even be a fabulous night look!

so here are the details…

foundation: 

Revlon ColorStay Makeup in Toast

concealer: 

MAC Studio Finish concealer in NW40; Miracle Skin Treat & Conceal* Eye and Face concealer in Tan {review coming soon}

powder: 

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC42; e.l.f. Mineral Booster in Sheer {review coming soon}

eyes: 

MAC eye shadows in Retrospeck, Artistic License*, Deep Fixation* and Blooming Mad*; dedre beauty Smudge Pencil in Baroque*; Physician's Formula Kohl Kajal Eyeliner *{black from the Nude Eyes Trio}; Mary Kay Lash Love mascara in Black

brows:

Votre Vu Arch de Triumphe* in Warm {used recently on Keri Russell}

cheeks: 

MAC Powder Blush in Worldly Wealth* 

lips:

MAC lip liner in Spice; e.l.f. Moisturizing Lipstick in Party in the Buff; butter LONDON LIPPY lipgloss in Stroppy*

have a gorgeous weekend!

*products sent to me from brand PR; all pics taken by me :)

summer beauty: MAC Moody Blooms

as if summer weren't hot enough, MAC will make it even more so {in a beautiful way, of course} thanks to the release of their newest collection, Moody Blooms.

hello, gorgeous!

this range of exotic-inspired flora exudes a hint of danger and sensuality, boasting a colorful array of beautiful eye shadows, liners, blushes and lippies that look to make the summer simply gorgeous. 

take a look...

Sheen Supreme Lipstick 

{limited edition} 

Moody Bloom ~ bronze plum
Phosphorescent ~ electric pink coral
Pheromonal ~ dark blue pink
Lust Extract ~ electric violet
Quite the Thing! ~ deep blue plum {repromote}
Venomous Violet ~ deep berry {online exclusive}



Sheen Supreme Lipglass Tint 
{limited edition, repromote}

Bubble Gum ~ soft warm pink
Gwi-yo-mi ~ mid-tone raspberry
Blushing Berry ~ mid-tone cool red
Glorious Intent ~ warm plum
Simply Wow ~ mid-tone cool mauve




Eyeshadow 
{limited edition}

Artistic License ~ pinky gold {veluxe pearl}{repromote}
Deep Fixation ~ metallic brown {deluxe pearl} {repromote}
Blooming Mad ~ mid-tone ultra violet {frost}
Hidden Motive ~ deep aubergine {deluxe pearl}
Lucky Green ~ dark yellow green {deluxe pearl} {permanent}
Green Room ~ mid-tone teal {satin}



Fluidline 
{limited edition}

Copperthorn ~ glittery bronze
Nightshade ~ blackened plum
Black Ivy ~ blackened green





Powder Blush
{limited edition}

Bred for Beauty ~ mid-tone blue pink
Worldly Wealth ~ shimmering peachy bronze {repromote}

i think this is a fabulous collection! what do you think? you can find Moody Blooms in store june 26, 2014 through august 21, 2014.

info and images courtesy of MAC