Showing posts with label Makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Makeup. Show all posts

Monday, November 29, 2010

Beauty Gifts Under $25

Whether you have secret Santa, co-workers, or stocking stuffers for family to shop for, or just want to have some "emergency gifts" on hand, here are some great beauty gifts under $25. Guys with female relatives and friends to buy for, take note as well.

RVCA Love Nail Polish (set of 3), $24 from Revolve Clothing

RVCA Love Nail Polish Set, $24 from Revolve Clothing



Stila Eye for Color Palette, $18 from Skin Store

Stila Eye for Color Palette, $18 from Skin Store



Ultra Gloss Set, $18 from Sephora

Ultra Gloss Set, $18 from Sephora



Paul & Joe Cat Lipstick, $25 from Urban Outfitters

Paul & Joe Cat Lipstick, $25 from Urban Outfitters



Fresh Prime & Glow, $10 from Sephora

Fresh Prime & Glow, $10 from Sephora



Tarte Ring It In Cheek Stain Set, $25 from Sephora

Tarte Ring It In Cheek Stain Set, $25 from Sephora



Kings & Queens Royal Favorites, $8 from Skin Store

Kings & Queens Royal Favorites, $8 from Skin Store



Kneipp Herbal Bath Oil, $22.50 from Beauty Habit

Kneipp Herbal Bath Oil, $22.50 from Beauty Habit



Trish McEvoy Sexy #9 Pocketable Fragrance, $25 from Saks Fifth Ave.

Trish McEvoy Sexy #9 Pocketable Fragrance, $25 from Saks Fifth Ave.



Limited Edition Fragrance Kit, $12 from Lush

Limited Edition Fragrance Kit, $12 from Lush



Flight 001 Red Eye Pak, $18 from Urban Outfitters

Flight 001 Red Eye Pak, $18 from Urban Outfitters

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Sometimes Being Too Faced is OK

Too Faced Shadow Insurance is the best shadow primer. This is a huge statement coming from me, a loyal MAC user for years. I don't have a single other brand in my [quite large] makeup collection, until now.

I have tried samples of other shadow primers, but always went back to MAC's Prep + Prime Eye. I like this primer because it goes on smoothly, neutralizes lid color so the shadow goes on true and helps the shadow last all day and night.

Two Faced Shadow Insurance, $18

Too Faced Shadow Insurance, $18

Just recently, I tried a sample of Too Faced Shadow Insurance. It is stickier than MAC's Prep + Prime Eye and if you get it under your eye or outside of your lid, it can be difficult to blend. But, the stickiness is what grabs that shadow and makes it stay put.

The shadow colors looked true and beautiful, the shadow was easy to blend, yet the shadow was also able to be precisely placed. You only need a small dab for both eyes, so a little does go a long way. I woke up in the middle of the night, having not washed my face (I know, bad!) and my shadow looked as if I just applied it.

This primer is the primer. Shop for this and Too Faced products on their site, Sephora, Ulta, Beauty.com, Amazon, Skincare.com.

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Photo from Shephora

Thursday, August 26, 2010

MAC Fall/Winter Trend Report

REDD VELVET

Red lips are classically chic; this fall the red lip is being tweaked a bit. Try different textures: matte, glossy, satin. Lip liner is a must to keep reds where they belong. Be daring and wear red during the day.

To get this look, pick up:

Lip Pencil in Cherry Vivid bright bluish red

Lip Pencil in Redd Classic red

Cremestick Liner in Velvetella Blacked plum

Lipstick in Russian Red Intense blue-red, matte

Basic Red Pigment Coming soon

Lipstick in Lady Danger Vivid bright coral-red, matte

Lipstick in Charred Red Deep warm burgundy, matte

Lipstick in Media Frosted reddish-purple, satin

SATIN EYES

Dark eyes without being traditionally smoky is the trend for this fall/winter. This is a modern twist on a classic look. Try different shapes with your shadow and liner, even bare lashes work this season.

Grab these for this look:

Eye Kohl in Smolder Black

Fluidline in Blacktrack Black, matte

Eye Shadow in Typographic Asphalt black, matte²

My bonus pick: Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack Black

VOILE VEIL

Blending is the key to attain this look. No harsh lines, everything is soft, glowing, freely moving. What a contrast to SATIN EYES!

For this angelic look, you need:

Eye Shadow in Copperplate Muted mid-tone gray, matte²

Eye Shadow in Greensmoke Tarnished olive, lustre

Sculpting Powder in Bone Beige Soft contour shade

Cream Color Base in Air Force Blue Gray blue

Paint Pot in Quite Natural Dirty chocolate brown, cream

Eye Shadow in Quarry Soft muted plum brown, matte

Eye Shadow in Quite Spoiled Coming soon

Lipstick in To Pamper Coming Soon

Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in My Dark Magic Coming Soon

FOURPLAY

Show your natural beauty, but with a little help. When you aren't being bold with red lips, dark eyes or a wash of color, go bare.

For your perfect bare face, this is what you'll need:

Studio Sculpt Foundation SPF 15 My favorite foundation, medium to high buildable coverage, satin finish, water resistant and long wearing

Blot Powder Control shine without adding additional color or texture

Cream Color Base in Mid Tone Sepia Reddish-brown, cream

Studio Finish Skin Corrector in Ochre Mustard yellow

Studio Finish Skin Corrector in Caramel Yellow mid-tone brown

Paint Stick in Deep Brown Rich brown

Lip Erase Neutralizes natural lip color

Be creative, have fun and try every trend!

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Venomous Villains from MAC

A MAC collection hasn't excited me as much as Venomous Villains in quite a while. I loved Art Supplies, but Venomous Villains looks fun, inspired and all around fantastic.

Venomous Villains is for Disney and is broken down into some of our favorite baddies: Cruella de Vil, the Evil Queen, Maleficent and Dr. Facilier.

The collection will be available September 30, 2010. Luckily, makeup guru Temptalia has the scoop. From her site:

Cruella de Vil

  • Innocence, Beware! Lipstick: light yellow pink, cremesheen, limited edition

  • Heartless Lipstick: cherry red, amplified, limited edition

  • Wicked Ways Lipglass: light nude with gold pearl, limited edition

  • Devilishly Stylish Lipglass: deep fuchsia with pink pearl, limited edition

  • Rapidblack Penultimate Eyeliner: true black, permanent

  • Her Own Devices Beauty Powder: cool nude, limited edition

  • Darkly My Dear Blush: mid tone plum brown, limited edition
    Cruella de Vil

Evil Queen
  • Toxic Tale Lipstick: bright coral, satin, limited edition

  • Sinister Lipstick: soft brown plum, lustre, limited edition

  • Strange Potion Lipglass: soft coral pink, limited edition

  • Hot House Deep: raspberry with pink pearl, limited edition

  • Her Alter Image Eyeshadow: light violet, veluxe pearl, limited edition

  • Vainglorious Eyeshadow: bronze burgundy, frost, limited edition

  • Vile Violet Eyeshadow: deep blue purple, matte, limited edition

  • Penultimate Brow Universal: more information to come

  • Oh So Fair Beauty Powder: mid tone pink with gold pearl, limited edition

  • Bite of an Apple Blush: soft coral, matte, limited edition
Evil Queen

Maleficent
  • Violetta Lipstick: violet purple, amplified, MAC Pro permanent

  • Dark Deed Lipstick: burgundy plum, amplified, limited edition

  • Revenge is Sweet Lipglass: light yellow purple, limited edition

  • Wrong Spell Lipglass: deep plum with pink purple, limited edition

  • My Dark Magic Mineralize Eyeshadow: deep pink with pink pearl and deep plum with purple pearl, limited edition

  • She Who Dares Mineralize Eyeshadow: deep navy with blue pearl and deep forest green with lime pearl, limited edition

  • Briar Rose Beauty Powder: soft violet pink, limited edition

  • Bad Fairy Nail Laquer: red with multi-changing pigments, limited edition

  • Formidable Nail Laquer: teal green with pink pigment, limited edition

  • Mean & Green Nail Laquer: purple with teal pigment, limited edition

Maleficent


Dr. Facilier

  • Resort Life Lipgelee: off white with pink pearl, limited edition

  • Slick Black Greasepaint Stick: true black, limited edition

  • French Quarter Greasepaint Stick: black green with multi-color pearl, limited edition

  • Melon Pigment: bright golden peach, permanent

  • Brash & Bold Pigment: magenta, limited edition

  • Push the Edge Pigment: deep bright purple with pearl, limited edition

  • Truth & Light Magically Cool Liquid Powder: sheer shimmer reflects pink and silver, limited edition

  • Cajun Magically Cool Liquid Powder: sheer bronze reflects gold, limited edition

Dr Facilier

Limited edition eyeshadows and blushes only come in the regular plastic containers ("pots") and not in the pro-palette form. Fortunately, I have successfully depotted many eyeshadows, several contour powders, and even a blush or two. If these are as good as they sound, I'll be doing a little depotting come September. Just follow the simple directions from Temptalia and you'll be in good shape. Note: Don't let your flat iron get too hot and don't do this with mineralized products.

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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Lush Lashes

Don't you hate mascara commercials? The models' lashes are so long and thick! And, of course, I fall for every commercial.

As a person with an eyelash obsession, I have tried tons of brands, lengthening formulas, thickening formulas, undercoats and even the mascara that becomes tubes around your lashes.

Now, I believe I have finally found the best solution. My hairstylist asked if I had eyelash extensions and my husband (and for a guy to notice lashes, they must stand out) said that my eyelashes looked fake.

To begin, curl your lashes with a Shu Uemura curler ($19). Get the curler as close to the base of your eyelashes as possible; be careful not to pinch your lid! Squeeze and hold for twenty seconds per eye. This is the best curler I have ever used, and it is well worth the money.

Apply a lengthening mascara to your upper lashes. I have found MAC's Zoom Fast Black Lash ($13) does the job best. Start at the base of your outer lashes and wiggle the wand up; continue this until you reach your inner lashes.

MAC Zoom Fash Black Lash

MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash

If needed, comb your lashes to separate them. If you have very straight lashes, you can curl them again. Be sure that the mascara is dry before curling lashes again or you will end up with lots of clumps.

Take a thickening/volumizing mascara and apply a second coat of mascara to your top lashes. My favorite is MAC's Opulash ($14). Comb your lashes if they appear too clumpy.

MAC Opulash

MAC Opulash

inally, use a waterproof mascara on your lower lashes. I use MAC's Splashproof Lash ($13) for my lower lashes, and as my go-to waterproof mascara when I'm at the pool or beach. I like using a waterproof formula on my bottom lashes to combat the black under eye smudges some mascaras leave. When you apply mascara to your lower lashes, take time to only get the lashes and not any on your lash line.

For the thickest and longest looking lashes, use the blackest mascara you can find.

For precise mascara application, a magnified mirror is helpful. A magnified mirror is also great for eye shadow application.

If you use MAC's Fix+ ($18), which I highly recommend, spritz before doing your lashes to avoid any smearing or smudging.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Burberry Beauty

Burberry's cosmetics line is now available through Nordstrom. Their signature plaid is imprinted on the products and their grey packaging. The color palette is neutral with a few pops of color thrown in, though nothing too bright or unexpected is found.

Burberry Beauty includes liquid and powder foundation and pressed powder for the face ($45-52). The liquid foundation is sheer and available in nine shades. This foundation is very light, so if you like the bare face look and feel, this foundation may be right for you. The powder foundation, also available in nine shades, can be applied dry or wet, depending on the level of coverage you prefer. The pressed powder is only available in two shades; it is a light, matte powder designed to use sparingly.

Burberry Liquid Foundation, from Nordstrom

Burberry Liquid Foundation, $52 from Nordstrom

To add come color to your cheeks, you can choose from blush or bronzer ($42-48). The blush comes in five colors, three are neutral and two are more pink. It has silicone in the formula to ensure a smooth finish and is designed to give a the appearance of a fresh flush. The bronzer is available in four shades for a natural sun-kissed look.

Burrberry Beauty offers eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara ($27-29). There is only one mascara, which is volumizing, and it only comes in black. The description does not say that it is waterproof, but does say that their are natural agents in the formula that protect from humidity and extreme heat. Burberry's eyeliner is a silicon based pencil that is formulated to go on smooth and be resistant to humidity and heat. There are only five eyeliner colors to choose from and they are all dark (midnight black, midnight plum, midnight blue, etc).

The color in this collection can be found in the eyeshadow. Still, most of the colors are neutral, but there are pinks, purples and blues in the bunch. Again, this product is formulated with silicon for a smooth, even application. Though the twenty color palette is not as expansive as some other cosmetic lines, there is enough range to create a variety of looks from fresh neutrals to nighttime smoky. Number 14 Lavender is quite lovely.

Burberry Eyeshadow, from Nordstrom

Burberry Eyeshadow, $29 from Nordstrom

Burberry's lip line includes lip pencil, lipstick and lipgloss ($27-30). Pick from six colors of lip pencil to define your pucker. This lip pencil contains an amino acid derivative to firm the lips. Pretty neutrals, with some bright colors like brick red and hibiscus, make up the twenty-one color lipstick collection. With a satin finish, and very light formula, this lipstick is made with ceramides for fuller looking lips. The lip gloss is available in twelve colors, including some counter parts to the lipsticks.

Burberry Lipstick, from Nordstrom

Burberry Lipstick, $30 from Nordstrom

Burberry Beauty is a luxe line created for the Brit in us; to purchase products, visit Nordstrom's cosmetics department or shop online. Don't forget to save up for Christopher Bailey's beautiful fall/winter collection for Burberry.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Rodarte for MAC

The Mulleavy sisters have been busy doing things, other than working on their clothing line. Kate and Laura designed fabric to be sold at Knoll Luxe, and now they have their makeup collection for MAC ready to be launched September 15, 2010.

Like their fall/winter Rodarte collection, Kate and Laura said their makeup collection is inspired by Texas border towns. The sisters took a road trip through West Texas and saw how the immigrants live. Many immigrants work in maquiladoras, are very poor and live in towns with high crime rates. The models were pale, with disheveled hair and clothing patched together with many different fabrics and textures. It was sad and beautiful at the same time.

Rodarte for MAC


Now, the makeup collection is catching heat with the names given to the products, namely, a nail lacquer called Juarez. Ciudad Júarez is in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas. The city exemplifies border towns- violent crime, poor, abundant drug use, prostitution and factory work.

When people realized the condition of the city the nail polish is named for, they called for MAC to help the residents. MAC pledged to donate a portion of the money from the sale of the collection. However, just a day later, MAC has announced that some of the items will be renamed before the September 15 launch.

The collection will be available in MAC stores, online and select department store counters. Luckily, our friends at Temptalia got their hands on the collection early.

Lipstick

Ghost Town: Sheer white, with white, green and gold pearl (frost, limited edition)

Rose State: Mid tone blue pink (lustre, limited edition)

Sleepless: Light grey taupe (frost, limited edition)

Lipglass

Rodarte: Pale, creamy pink with layers of sparkling white, green and pink (limited edition)

del Norte: Light, creamy violet with layers of sheer sparkling taupe, pink and grey (limited edition)

Rodarte for MAC Lipglass in Rodarte, Photo from Hint


Lip Erase

Pale: NC27 (matte, permanent Pro)

Mineralize Eyesahdow

Bordertown: Black with red, silver and pale blue veining (frost, limited edition)

Sleepwalker: Beige with copper, pale pink and pale blue veining (frost, limited edition)

Rodarte for MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Sleepwalker, Photo from Hint

Rodarte for MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Sleepwalker, Photo from Hint

Pigment

White Gold: White pearl with gold duochrome (permanent Pro)

Kitchmas: Shimmering pink (permanent)

Mauvement: Cool taupe with gold pearl (limited edition)

Badlands: Shimmering mid tone beige brown (limited edition)

Chromographic Pencil

NW25 & NC30: Flesh tone (matte, permanent Pro)

Beauty Powder

Softly Drifting: Neutral pale white-pink with soft gold peal (limited edition)

Rodarte for MAC Beauty Powder in Softly Drifting, Photo from Hint

Rodarte for MAC Beauty Powder in Softly Drifting, Photo from Hint

Blush

Quinceanera: Shimmering mid tone blue pink (limited edition)

Nail Lacquer

Juarez: Bright opal pink (frost, limited edition)

Factory: Light opal mint (frost, limited edition)

Stay tuned for the product name changes!

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Makeup Eraser Pen

You are putting on your eyeliner and oops! Your perfect liquid eyeliner line goes awry. Don't get frustrated; just grab the Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen ($7.79).

The Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen is the size of lip liner or eyeliner with a small, rounded felt tip. The precise tip of the pen allows you to remove the mistake and correct it without touching the rest of your makeup.

Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen

I know how frustrating it can be when you mess up, try to fix the mistake, make it worse and end up having to take off all your eye makeup, which inevitably removes your concealer, foundation and powder around your eye too. This always seems to happen I'm running late or getting ready for a special event. With the Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen, all I have to do is erase the little mistake and keep on going.

This little tool is a must to add to your makeup collection. Find the Revlon Makeup Eraser Pen online at DrugStore.com or in the makeup section of your local drug store.

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Friday, July 9, 2010

POP!

Several months ago I was doing my normal 11:00 am activity- checking all the sample sale sites to make sure I'm not missing anything that I need.

I usually only buy MAC cosmetics, I couldn't resist the Pop Lippy Hippie lip gloss set on sale at Haute Look. It looked like so much fun, perfect for summer or on the weekends when you want a bit of lip color to run errands, but don't want a whole face of makeup.

Pop Lippy Hippie

Pop Lippy Hippie, $25

The Lippy Hippie set ($25) comes in a medium sized square box with see through top (and cute words printed on top: music, love, peace, freedom, etc), a lip brush that fits nicely inside and 20 lip glosses. The glosses range in color from sheer to red to plum. Colors vary in intensity and some are shimmery, while others are just glossy. Use the gloss over lipstick, lip pencil or own its own.

Pop Minty Goodnight Kiss

Pop Minty Goodnight Kiss, $18

Pop is an affordable line that is fun and girly, but also has a lot of great products to choose from. Pick up a their version of lip plumper, Lip Cushion which adds volume instead of inducing swelling that stings. If you want to try some bright eye shadows, but don't want to spend lots of dough at your regular makeup counter, grab Pop's Lid Neon set. Get 6 fabulous colors (green, yellow, pink, orange, teal, blue) for only $22!

Pop Smoky Eye Class

Pop Smoky Eye Class, $32

Bronzers are great, but when you hit the beach or pool and it washes off, you are left with a streaky face or even a bare face. Tan in a Pan is waterproof! Go ahead and jump in with confidence. Also, a huge selection of nail polish will guarantee you find your favorite color.

If you just don't know what to get, ask Sara Strand, the creator of Pop!

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Friday, June 4, 2010

Makeup for the Pool & Beach

Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated models look perfect as they roll on the beach sand and splash in the water. I wish I could jump out of bed, throw on my bikini and head to the beach and look that good. But, that isn't my reality and it isn't theirs either.

MAC Paint


MAC Paint, $16.50


Hair is simple- a pony tail or loose bun is quick, add a headband for fly-aways or a few bobby pins to keep bangs back, top it all off with a hat to shade your precious face and protect your hair from the sun. The sun is the enemy of colored hair!

MAC Lip

Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15, $14.50


Wearing makeup and protecting your face goes hand in hand; just follow these simple steps:

Just remember to pick colors that aren't too dark or harsh. It is better to use golds, corals, pinks and even teals rather than darker blues, purples or grays.

MAC Foundation

Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation, $29.50


By following these simples steps you will look beautiful and fresh; you will also be protecting your face from the sun. Don't forget sunglasses and to apply sunscreen all over your body- including your neck, ears, hands and tops of your feet!

MAC Blush


Blushcreme, $18.50


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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Alice + Olivia for MAC

MAC's Alice + Olivia collection will be available in stores and online July 8, 2010. The colors are bright and fun, which is perfect for the summer. However, the collection does feature a black pigment with a bit of purple sparkle and a black nail polish that can be used through the fall and winter.

Alice + Olivia for MAC 2010


From left to right:

Dazzleglass

Sparklicious- pale pinkish nude, limited edition

I.Want.Candy- neon yellow, limited edition

If It's Pink- bright pink, limited edition

Pigment

If It Sparkles...- white with a bit of pink sparkles, limited edition

Partylicious- turquoise with silver sparkles, limited edition

Later- black with purple shimmer, limited edition

Nail Laquer

So Rich, So Pretty- bright purple frost, limited edition

Morning After- turquoise, limited edition

Military- black matte with silver pearl, limited edition

Available online and stores/counters July 8.

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Photo from MAC

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tarina Tarantino: Makeup

Tarina Tarantino is a fuchsia haired artist that makes unique jewelry. But, before she was a jewelry designer, she was a makeup artist. Tarina has come back to the beauty world with a line for Sephora.

If you are familiar with her jewelry, you know Tarina loves all things girly, especially pink and sparkles! Her makeup line, exclusive to Sephora, stays true to her loves. This full makeup line ranges from $17-69 and is available at Sephora stores and online.

For the face, Tarina has a primer, pressed powder in eight shades (including color correct and translucent) and a luminzer to highlight.

The eye collection includes a waterproof eye pencil (in twelve colors), mascara, pressed eyeshadow (in twenty-four colors), cream shadow/liner (in three colors), dream hypershadow pressed eyeshadow (in five limited edition colors). You can find your favorite neutrals, plus vibrant teal, pink and purple.


Every girl needs luscious lips, and Tarina's collection includes lipstick (in twelve colors) and lipgloss (in thirteen colors, and five limited edition colors), plus five lipgloss cameo rings.

To get that perfect glow, try Tarina's pressed blush in five shades. In order to get that perfect blend of blush and powder, be sure to pick up either the Kapinki brush (her version of the Kabuki) or the five brush set.

Remember, Tarina loves sparkle, so she was sure to include body and hair glitter. The sparklicity shimmer dust is a spray on glitter than you can wear from head to toe. This is perfect for the pool, beach and summer nights.

Shop Tarin's makeup line at Sephora stores or online. Compliment your flawless face with funky jewelry from Tarina. Browse and buy her jewelry online as well.

Tarina Tarantino: Jewelry

Tarina Tarantino is a makeup artist turned jewelry designer. Tarina is a self proclaimed lover of sparkle and incorporates lots of sparkle into her work. She currently has several lines that include bracelets, rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings and headbands.

Acid Alice: Just as it sounds, Alice in Wonderland on Acid! Neon orange, green and pink are fun, and the pale blue, pink and brown are more subtle. Flowers, feathers and hearts are everywhere, along with Alice and the Mad Hatter.
Small Pendant, $70

Black Cameo: Old fashioned cameos in black make them modern. Any of these pieces will add an unique twist to an outfit without being too bold.
Beautiful Wickedness Earrings, $75

My Pretty: Inspired by "The Wizard of Oz," this line is all about rainbows, good witches (and evil) and Dorothy's trip through Oz to reach the Emerald City. Pick up a piece to pump up your spring wardrobe.
Emerald City Necklace, $75

Barbie: She always has the best clothes and her hair and makeup are always perfect. Plus, she has a mansion, a Corvette, a multitude of jobs and a boyfriend she can boss around. This girly line is fun for all ages.
Supersize Mod Ring, $45

Pink Head: Tarina has fuchsia hair, so this line is appropriately named. Hello Kitty with fuchsia hair is the pink head on this jewelry. Feeling a nostalgic for childhood? Here is your solution.
Bride Bobby Pin, $55

Liberty Loves Company: This patriotic line can be worn year around to show your pride for the USA or grab some pieces for the Fourth of July. Dressing for the occasion has never been so much fun!

Uncle Sam Drop Earrings, $80

Visit www.tarinatarantino.com to view all the pieces and to order.

Tarina's makeup line for Sephora is now available.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Liberty of London for MAC

MAC regularly teams with luxe brands to inspire limited edition collections such as DSquared, Heatherette, Fafi, Alexander McQueen, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Luella Bartley, Temperly and now Liberty of London.

The Liberty of London line includes women's clothing and menswear, accessories such as jewelry and scarves, gift items such as stationary and bath products, and leather goods. Liberty, the department store which Liberty of London is based out of, carries high end makeup and clothing.

MAC's Give Me Liberty of London lets you have a English Spring palette. The limited edition collection includes five eye shadows, four lipsticks (one is permanent), four lipglasses, two blushes, two beauty powders, two nail polishes (one is permanent)and three makeup bags. The packaging is glossy white with stylized floral patterns.

Eyeshadow:
Give Me Liberty of London: flat creamy pink, matte
Dame's Desire: frosty mid-tone reddish purple, frost
Bough Gray: mid-tone blueish gray, satin
Free to Be: creamy true coral, matte
Birds and Berries: frosted dark green blue, veluxe pearl

Lipstick:
Blooming Lovely (permanent): creamy grayed lilac mauve, amplified
Peachstock: neutral peach, satin
Ever Hip: creamy light coral, cremesheen
Petals and Peacock: creamy bright magenta pink, amplified

Lipglass:
English Accents: creamy mid-tone blue pink
Frankly Fresh: neutral pink beige with soft pearl
Perennial High Style: creamy bright pink coral
A Different Groove: deep purple brown with pearl

Blush:
Prim and Proper: neutral nude
Dirty Plum: sheer dark plum

Beauty Powder:
Shell Pearl: pale peach with gold pearl
Summer Rose: soft violet pink with pearl

Nail Polish:
Vestral White: creamy white
Blue India (permanent): dark green blue with pearl

Order at www.maccosmetics.com or shop at your favorite MAC counter or store.

Photos from www.macpro.com.