MAC Quite Cute Collection for Spring 2011

U.S./Canada Launch Date: April 7th, 2011

International Launch Date: April 2011

“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment and young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and buttergly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable! 

Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer…And due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
Playing Koi Creamy white peach pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Saint Germain Pastel pink (Amplified) (Permanent)
Candy Yum-Yum Neon pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Quite Cute Bright white lavender (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Play Time Intense violet (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Plushglass ($18.50 U.S. / $22.00 CDN)
Fashion Fanatic Creamy pale pink (Limited Edition)
Bubble Tea Creamy pale nude (Limited Edition)
Girl ♥ Boy Bright light blue pink (Limited Edition)
I ♥ U Creamy mid-tone purple (Limited Edition)

Lip Pencil ($13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN)
In Synch Bright yellow pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Naked Light neutral (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
Boldly Bare Mid-tone red brown (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Cutie Eyeshadow Quad ($36.00 U.S. / $43.00 CDN)
Moshi! Moshi! Pale white green gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Goody Goody Gum Drop Light white pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Boycrazy Pale lavender with silver pearl pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Azuki Bean Mid-tone violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Blush ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)
Giggly Light pink with pearly plum heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Sakura Lavender with pearly deep magenta heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Miss Behave Light beige with pearly mint green heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
Ice Cream Cake Creamy blue pink (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Little Girl Type Creamy pale lavender (Cream) (Limited Edition)
Mischievous Creamy pale blue mint (Cream) (Limited Edition)

False Lashes ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
#7 Lash Spiky, slightly separated, high glam lash (Permanent)

Penultimate Eyeliner ($17.50 U.S. / $21.00 CDN)
Rapidblack True black (Permanent)

Zoom Lash ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
Zoomblack Rich black (Permanent)

MAC Wonder Woman Collection for Spring 2011

U.S. Launch Date: February 10th, 2011

International Launch Date: March 2011
(Click pics to enlarge)

Lipstick

• Marquise d’- Sandy cream peach (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Brunette, Blonde, Redhead ’09)
• Russian Red- Intense bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)
• Spitfire- Bright creamy magenta (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Heroine- Brown bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass

• Emancipation- Pale neutral pink (Limited Edition)
• Wonder Woman- Bright red with soft pearl (Limited Edition)
• Athena’s Kiss- Bright blue fuchsia (Limited Edition)
• Secret Identity- Mid-tone copper with soft pearl (Limited Edition)

Opulash Mascara

• Victorious- Purple (Limited Edition)
• Army of Amazons- Green (Limited Edition)
• Themyscira- Blue (Limited Edition)
• Black- Black (Permanent)

Penultimate Eye Liner

• Rapidblack- True black (Permanent)

  

Nail Lacquer

• Obey Me- True red (Limited Edition)
• Spirit of Truth- Navy blue (Limited Edition)

Defiance Eyeshadow Quad

• Defiance- Iridescent white pink (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Paradise Island- Soft warm pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Star Studded- Mid-tone violet pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Real Drama- Dark burgundy with pink pearl (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad

• Lady Justice- Bright silver with white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Insurmountable- Dirty blue grey (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Bold Babe- Deep metal blue with white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) 
• Deep Truth- True dark blue (Frost) (Permanent)

Valiant Eyeshadow Quad

• Valiant- Light lime with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Spinning Transformation- Deep olive bronze with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Diana Undercover- Dark forest green (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Manila Paper- Pale frost white gold (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Spring Colour Forecast ’10)

Reflects Glitter

• Reflects Pearl- White glitter with pearl sheen (Glitter) (Permanent at PRO)
• Reflects Bronze- Sparkling rich gold (Glitter) (Permanent at PRO)

Pigment

• Bright Fuchsia- Bright magenta (Permanent)
• Marine Ultra- Vivid marine blue (Permanent at PRO)

Blush Duo

• Mighty Aphordite- Warm peach coral with gold pearl/Bright coral pink with gold pearl (Satin/Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Amazon Princess- Bright yellow pink/Deep blue pink with gold pearl (Satin/Satin) (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Skinfinish

• Pink Power- Peachy rose with pink shimmer/Soft rosy bronze/Soft shell pink with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)
• Golden Lariat- True coral with fine gold shimmer/Soft suntanned bronze/Soft gold with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)

Wonder Woman Makeup Bag
Wonder Woman Red (Limited Edition)
Bulletproof Blue (Limited Edition)
Utility Belt Eye Brush Set (Limited Edition)
Utility Belt Face Brush Set (Limited Edition)
Invicible Mirror (Limited Edition)

I can't wait to see the swatches of this collection. So far I DO LOVE the packaging, but know alot of people find it too cheap or cartoon-ish.

On my wishlist: both MAC blushes and Marquise d' lipstick and Reflects Bronze pigment.
What's on your wishlist? Or are you skipping this collection?
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Nicki Minaj And MAC Release Pink Friday Lipstick

Rumors had been circulating and finally confirmed that Nicki Minaj has partnered with MAC on special edition Pink Friday Lipsticks (I'm guessing it was named after her newly released debut album).

The $14 limited edition color will be available for the next four Fridays only via MAC. Pink Friday is a nude barbie pink color, which looks even more bright & daring then the Viva Glam Lady Gaga lipstick.

Swatch of Pink Friday:

I think it's a too bubble gum pink for my tasteor skintone. Will you be getting it?

(Image source)

More From MAC A Tartan Tale

US Launch Date: October 28th, 2010

International Launch Date: November 2010

I added some pictures from the preview of the 2010 Holiday collection here.

Now clearer pictures of limited items have been unveiled, so without further a do:

Lipstick $14.00 U.S.

• Cut a Caper –Mid-tone peachy pink (Lustre)
• The Faerie Glen –Pale neutral pink (Lustre)
• Deepest Wish –Deep creamy reddish brown (Amplified)
• Full Fuchsia –Bright blue fuchsia (Amplified)
• Courting Lilac –Sheer lilac mauve with soft gold pearl (Glaze)

Dazzleglass Creme $18.00 U.S.

• Radiant Jewels –Dark sparkly magenta
• Soft Dazzle –Mid-tone peach pink with gold pearl
• Passing Fancy –Bright orange coral with soft pearl
• Lightly Prancing –Light peach with gold pearl
• Gone Romancin’ –Mid-tone lavender with multi-dimensional pearl

Eyeshadow $19.50 U.S.

• Golden Crown –Light gold with bronze tartan striping
• A Wish Come True –Dirty mauve with bubblegum pink tartan striping
• Follow Your Fantasy –Mid-tone peach with chocolate tartan striping
• Enviably Fun –Grass green with dark green tartan striping
• Semi-Precious –Aubergine with chocolate tartan striping
• Glamora Castle –Dark grey with teal tartan striping

Pigments $19.50 U.S.

• Later –Black with transforming purple pearl (Frost)

• Moonlight Night –Blackened teal with teal pearl (Frost)

• The Family Crest -Blackened bronze with bronze pearl (Frost)

Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner $14.50 U.S.

• Petrol Blue –Deep navy with pearl
• Black Line –Black with gold pearl
• Undercurrent –Teal with pearl
• Black Swan –Black with pearl
• Lord It Up –Bronze with pearl

Powder Blush $18.50 U.S.

• Her Blooming Cheek –Very bright iridescent blue pink (Satin)
• My Highland Honey –Bright coral with soft gold pearl (Satin)

Nail Lacquer $13.00 U.S.
• Sly as a Fox –Creamy mid-tone russet/burnt red (Cream)
• Style Clan –Dark taupe with red pearl (Frost)




MAC did a good job with this collection in releasing so many wearable colors for any skintone and/or taste- so this would be a great choice of Christmas gift for any make-up addicts out there. I love every single item in this collection, specially the lipsticks, glosses and nail polishes.


I can't wait to see how the eyeshadows swatch.

Preview of MAC Cham-pale Collection

If you follow blogs like Temptalia and Specktra you're probably already up to speed about upcoming collections. One of them is Cham-Pale which is set to release in the US December 26, 2010.
Here is a sneak peak of some of the products from this Holiday collection (images via Too Much Blush):

Caviar Dreams Eyeshadow Quad

Brule: Soft muted creamy beige (Satin) (Permanent)

Et Tu, Bouquet?: Frosted pale pink gold (Frost) (Repromote from A Rose Romance, ’09)

Caviar Dreams: Mid-tone frosted pewter (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Retrospeck: Beached blonde (Lustre) (Permanent)

Special Reserve Highlight Powder

Chez Chez Lame: Soft gold with silver shimmer (Limited Edition)

Rose Ole: Soft pink with gold shimmer (Limited Edition)


I'm not so wow'ed by the shadows in the quads, maybe because I'm not digging the pink shadow, but the highlighters I like.

YOUR THOUGHTS?..



My Quick FOTD

Didn't have much time to get ready, but even when I do, lately, this is pretty much the make-up I use: foundation, concealer, pressed powder, liner and blush (alternating brands and colors of course). I like keeping it simple, because 1. it's quicker to get out the door if I'm late and 2. it's easier not to mess up.

Ha, this picture is kind of unflattering, but rest assured, I don't have a beard.. :/

Foundation: Revlon Colorstay in shade 310

Concealer (under eyes): Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium

Pressed powder by Maybelline

Eyeliner: Rimmel Eyeshadow in Jet Black applied wet

Brows: Estee Lauder liner in black and Anastasia Brow Wax pencil

Highlight: MAC Dream Maker eyeshadow

Blush: Korres Zea Mays in Orange applied lightly

Lips: Korres Mango Butter Lipstick in Coral

  

For the brow highlight I used MAC Dream Maker, then I noticed it's more of a gold frost (but still pretty- specially paired with this orange and gold blush!), so I think next time I'll be switching to MAC Shroom instead for daytime, and use this for evening looks.



MAC Holiday Collection 2010: A Tartan Tale

Here is a glimpse of the MAC Tartan Tale Holiday 2010 Collection. This collection launches in October. I'm always excited about gettng first looks at MAC's collections even though they went a bit crazy with the limited edition releases this year. I'm a bit on the fence about the packaging though. Then again the red and green plaid stripes are very fitting for Christmas season.

What are your first reactions?

More products from A TARTAN TALE here.

MAC Venomous Villains Fall 2010

Well the collection is out for preview, The prices will be slightly higher then normal due to the Disney branding.

MAC Venomous Villains Fall 2010
U.S. Launch Date: September 2010
International Launch Date: October 2010


CRUELLA DE VIL

Lipstick $15.00 U.S.
• Innocence, Beware! -Light yellow pink (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Heartless -Cherry red (Amplified) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass $15.00
• Wicked Ways -Light nude with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
• Devilishly Stylish -Deep fuchsia with pink pearl (Limited Edition)

Eyeshadow $15.50 U.S.
• De-vil -Rich copper (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Sweet Joy -Creamy pale gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Carbon -Intense black (Matte) (Permanent)

Penultimate Eyeliner $16.50 U.S.
• Rapidblack -True black (Permanent)

Beauty Powder $25.00 U.S.
• Her Own Devices -Cool nude (Limited Edition)

Blush $19.50 U.S.
• Darkly My Dear -Mid-tone brown plum (Matte) (Limited Edition)


EVIL QUEEN

Lipstick $15.00 U.S.
• Toxic Tale -Bright coral (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Sinister -Soft brown plum (Lustre) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass $15.00 U.S.
• Strange Potion -Soft coral pink (Limited Edition)
• Hot House -Deep raspberry with pink pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Strange Hybrid)

Eyeshadow $15.50 U.S.
• Her Alter Image -Light violet (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Vainglorious -Bronze burgundy (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Vile Violet -Deep blue purple (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Penultimate Brow Universal

Beauty Powder $25.00 U.S.
• Oh So Fair - Mid-tone pink with gold pearl (Limited Edition)

Blush $19.50 U.S.
• Bite of an Apple -Soft coral pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)


MALEFICENT

Lipstick $15.00 U.S.
• Violetta -Violet purple (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
• Dark Deed -Burgundy plum (Amplified) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass $15.00 U.S.
• Revenge is Sweet -Light yellow purple (Limited Edition)
• Wrong Spell -Deep plum with pink purple (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Eyeshadow Duo $21.00 U.S.
• My Dark Magic -Deep pink with pink pearl / Deep plum with purple pearl (Limited Edition)
• She Who Dares -Deep navy with blue pearl / Deep forest green with lime pearl (Limited Edition)

Beauty Powder $25.00 U.S.
• Briar Rose -Soft violet pink with pearl (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer $12.00 U.S.
• Bad Fairy -Red with multi-changing pigments (Limited Edition)
• Formidable! -Teal green with pink pigment (Limited Edition)
• Mean & Green Purple -with teal pigment (Limited Edition)


DR. FACILIER

Lipgelee $15.00 U.S.
• Resort Life -Off-white with pink pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Lillyland)

Greasepaint Stick $17.50 U.S.
• Slick Black -True carbon black (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• French Quarter -Black green with multi-colour pearl (Limited Edition)

Pigment $19.50 U.S.
• Melon -Bright golden peach (Permanent)
• Brash & Bold -Bright magenta (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Makeup Art Cosmetics)
• Push the Edge -Deep bright purple with pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Makeup Art Cosmetics)

Magically Cool Liquid Powder $29.50 U.S.
• Truth and Light -Sheer shimmer reflects silver and pink (Limited Edition)
• Cajun -Sheer bronze reflects gold (Limited Edition)

Mirror $12.00 U.S.
• I’m So Vain -Round special decoration compact mirror (Limited Edition)


The ones marked GREEN are the ones I'm digging from this whole collection- most of the nudes. Maybe it's just me but I'm still in Summer vacation mode and into the light breeze colors.
I'm most intrigued by the liquid powders, specially Cajun...

Will you be getting anything from the collection? Or passing?





(Source: Temptalia)

Eyeliner Face Off: MAC vs Stila

It's funny: in my teens I was always the victim of raccoon eyes, because my liner would always end up under my peepers.

Who'd have imagined there where "higher end" brands that could solve that problem. And longer lasting too? I'd have shrugged it off as a myth. In my eyes all liners where all the same (pun intended).

Over the years I've experimented with a few black ones. Most where drugstore brands (Maybelline, L'oreal, Revlon, you name it) but I don't really recall having had results worth mentioning. That, and the fact that they usually tugged at my delicate eye area.

Imagine the joy when I unexpectedly picked up a MAC liner 3 years back. Looking back that was the first time I even stepped into a MAC store- I was on holiday visiting family in London.

Newho, long story short, I've been hooked on that liner - FYI Technakohl in Graphblack (a matte black kajal) - ever since. A few months back I saw a Youtuber explaining the color Buried Treasure (black/dark brown/grey with gold shimmer which makes it almost look khaki green) and I immediatly wanted it.

Then Kim Kardashian was everywhere spreading her make up advice, and after hearing she used Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Onyx, I caved in and got that too.


A comparisson of the 3 eyeliners:

Top to Bottom: MAC Burried Treasure, Stila Eye Kajal in Onyx, MAC Graphblack

Swatched: (one light pencil stroke)

I did a smear test using one light swipe with my fingers. This was after waiting 5 minutes for them to dry. As you can see the Stila liner smudges immensely. I've seen a few people raving about it, not to mention Kim K. and really don't understand why I can't get it to work or if she's getting paid to advertise. Maybe it needs to be applied with a brush like one would a gel liner, seeing as it's SOoOooo pigmented and just -literally- goes all over the place as soon as I blink. Needless to say my Stila liner gets no luv from me.

My Burried Treasure and Graphblack are a whole other story now. I love both but prefer my technakohl liner.
Burried Treasure is a perfect color if you find BLACK too dark for daytime (e.g. the gym, class, work, etc.)

CON'S of Burried Treasure:

• Melts a bit as you apply it and the tip loses it's shape rather easy. So I wouldn't recommend for lining the upper lashline.
• Holds up for a few hours on the waterline, but not all day like Graphblack.
• I'm picky and like a fine tip on my eyeliners so that irritates me about powerpoint pencils and the frequent sharpening that's needed.

MAC Lipstick Review + Swatch: Fanfare

This is a lipstick I hardly ever hear mentioned by beauty bloggers. Fanfare is a permanent Creamsheen lipstick I bought back in December and never got around to swatching. During the same period I bought this, I also picked up NYX Tea Rose and to my surprise these are great dupes for each other.

I prefer the consistency of Mac's lipsticks 10 times over those of NYX lipsticks which feel more "greasy" on my lips and bleed easily.


 

In the tube it may look a bit boring, but by no means is this a nude, but it's more of a dusty rose color.

The consistency is moisturizing, creamy and highly pigmented without being matte.

MAC FANFARE SWATCH (No Flash):

(very true to color)

It's a great medium salmon pink color. However I don't find myself reaching for it all too often, since it's a bit too bright for my liking. It looks amazing just lightly dabbed on though.
I prefer this lipstick with light eye make-up and little to no blush, but I've seen other bloggers pair it with a dark glittery blue shadow, so it really depends on your preference.

LIP SWATCH (with flash):

(looks less coral in person and more pink)