MAC Antonio Lopez

MAC Antonio LopezMAC Cosmetics tapped legendary fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez to release a colour collection featuring Eyes x 6 Palettes, Lips x 3 Palettes and Face Palettes perfect for highlighting natural tones and contours. According to the press release, each palette displays the fiercely individual face of one of his muses, “Antonio’s Girls,” while each product’s packaging features a drawing by the artist, ensuring this collection of  objets d’art will be treasured. Antonio’s Girls–Marisa Berenson, Pat Cleveland and Jerry Hall–reunited to commemorate the release of this very special collection and appear front and center as a part of the visual campaign.

The limited edition collection will be available September 12th through October 10th.

MAC Antonio Lopez

MAC Antonio Lopez

Be the talk of the town with three limited-edition accessories showcasing the unmistakable work of Antonio Lopez. The Antonio Lopez Makeup Bag, Mirror and Tote feature the artist’s irresistible watercolour fashion illustrations, capturing the energetic spirit of art, glamour and desire. Makeup Bag, M∙A∙C stores only. Mirror, full distribution. Antonio Lopez Tote, online only.

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ TOTE $55.00 US/$66.00 CDN Available exclusively at http://www.maccosmetics.com

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ MAKEUP BAG $40.00 US/$48.00 CDN Available at M·A·C stores only

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ MIRROR $25.00 US/$30.00 CDN Available at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and http://www.maccosmetics.com

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C Antonio Lopez 129SE $38.50 US /$46.00 CDN Powder/Blush

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: FACE/PINK $46.00 US /$55.00 CDN Belightful light bronze with golden shimmer (iridescent powder) Pure Femininity mid-tone blue pink (satin powder blush) Peaceful mid-tone peach (beauty powder) M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: FACE/CORAL $46.00 US /$55.00 CDN Star! peachy golden with pink and yellow pearl (iridescent powder) Passion for Colour mid-tone coral (satin powder blush) Smooth Harmony medium golden bronze (beauty powder)

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: 6 EYES/BRONZE $43.50 US /$52.00 CDN Dear Cupcake mid-tone coral pink (satin) Artistic License mid-tone frosty pink gold (veluxe pearl) Easy Gesture pale warm beige ( frost) Creative Copper sparkling true gold (lustre) Golden Touch tarnished taupe (veluxe pearl) Carbonized deep warm brown (veluxe pearl) M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: 6 EYES/VIOLET $43.50 US /$52.00 CDN Violet Impact vibrant violet (veluxe pearl) Envisioning Pink mid-tone blue pink (satin) Lithe Spirit cool cream (satin) Showgirl dark blue grey (veluxe pearl) Graphic Style deep silver (veluxe pearl) Carbon intense black (matte) M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: 6 EYES/TEAL $43.50 US /$52.00 CDN Colourful Life dark teal (veluxe pearl) Fashion Legend black with pink pearl (lustre) Nighttrain charcoal grey with crystalline frost (lustre) Sex & Disco sparkling cool silver (lustre) Freshwater mid-tone sparkling blue with blue pearl (veluxe pearl) Sketchbook glittery blackened olive (lustre)

MAC Antonio Lopez

M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: 3 LIPS/NUDE $27.50 US /$33.00 CDN Art Directed glossy sheer champagne (glazed) Antonio’s Girls light peach (satin) Vivid Image light white pink (amplified) M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: 3 LIPS/FUCHSIA $27.50 US /$33.00 CDN Candy Yum-Yum matte neon pink (matte) Moxie mid-tone blue pink (matte) Violetta bright, clean violet purple (amplified) M∙A∙C ANTONIO LOPEZ: 3 LIPS/RED $27.50 US /$33.00 CDN Scarlet Ibis bright orange red (matte) M·A·C Red vivid bright bluish-red (satin) Deeply Adored deep scarlet (matte)

Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15

Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15

Chanel launches a new versatile powder makeup, Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15 this August. With an effortless touch, seven no-fail shades allow each woman to enhance, brighten or bronze the complexion for a custom glow. Les Beiges can be worn on its own to enhance skin’s natural beauty or over foundation for a sheer, luminous finish.

Advanced technology protects against skin-dulling environmental stressors, while White Rose and Cotton Flower offer absolute comfort for even the most sensitive complexions. A sculpted half-moon brush, contoured to the curves of the face, delivers seamless application of sheer colour for a look of instant vitality year-round. Retails for $57.50, pre-order at Chanel.com.

Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15

Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15

Chanel Le Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15

MAC Hayley Williams

MAC Hayley Williams

MAC Cosmetics is slated to launch a new online exclusive collection with Hayley Williams, lead singer of the platinum-selling band Paramore. The collection features limited-edition shades that range from the orange pops of Riot Gear Nail Lacquer and Sounds Like Noise Lipstick to the shimmering coral frost of Daydreaming Eye Shadow and Lightscapade Mineralize Skinfinish. The collection will be available online exclusively from April 9th.

MAC Hayley Williams

Nail Lacquer $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN Riot Gear Bright true orange

MAC Hayley Williams Lipstick $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN Sounds Like Noise Bright true orange (matte)

MAC Hayley Williams Mineralize Skinfinish $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN Lightscapade Soft candlelit beige with multidimensional

MAC Hayley Williams Eye Shadow $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN Daydreaming Frosted mid-tone coral (veluxe pearl)

Rihanna x MAC Cosmetics

Rihanna x MAC Cosmetics

My favorite bad gal Rihanna is on a roll with collaborations, the latest is with MAC Cosmetics. According to WWD, it will be long-term relationship, there will be four collections, to be known as RiRi [Hearts] MAC. Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have shot the campaign for the fall and holiday collections. I can’t wait to see the campaign and collection!

The first product to launch will be RiRi Woo, a lipstick inspired by her favorite MAC red, Ruby Woo. Its release will coincide with Rihanna’s Diamonds Tour concerts on May 4 and 5 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where MAC will open a pop-up shop on the first night to showcase the line. Her name will appear on the packaging, and her signature will be embossed on the RiRi Woo lipstick case and on the bullets of the summer lipsticks, as well as several of the fall and holiday pieces.

The signature piece of the lineup, RiRi Woo, will be sold with all four collections. The summer collection also includes two additional lipsticks, a Lustre Drops shade and a powder blush duo. Fall’s 16 sku’s include four lipsticks, a deeply pigmented Lipglass version of RiRi Woo, two multishade eye shadow palettes and false lashes. (“She likes to wear two pairs at a time,” said Jennifer Balbier, MAC’s senior vice president of global product development, in an aside.) Holiday will bring another 10 items, including nail polish, a makeup bag and additional lipsticks.

MAC X Marilyn Monroe Collaboration

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After finding quirky make up muses in Daphne Guinness, Beth Ditto, and Iris Apfel, M.A.C. has announced a new collection based on the Ultimate Muse – Marilyn Monroe. (A little late to jump on that bandwagon, but hey, Michelle Williams could still win an Oscar for My Week With Marilyn, right?)

The cosmetic line is partnering with Authentic Brands Group LLC, who acquired the intellectual property of Marilyn Monroe LLC last year, WWD is reporting. The limited edition collection of about 30 pieces will be priced between $15 and $27 and include MAC mainstays like lipstick, eye shadows, nail polish, and eyeliners.The line will launch at MAC stores worldwide this October–will it blow your skirt up?

Eye Shadow $15.00 Limited Edition
Preferred Blonde (Veluxe Pearl): Pale champagne beige
How to Marry (Veluxe Pearl): Soft white
Showgirl (Veluxe Pearl): Dark blue grey
Silver Screen (Veluxe Pearl): True silver

Lipstick $14.50 Limited Edition
Deeply Adored (Matte): Deep Scarlet
Charmed I’m Sure (Matte): Dark true red
Scarlet Ibis (Matte): Bright orange-red (Repromote)
Love Goddess (Satin): Mid-tone red pink
Pure Zen (Cremesheen): Hot Nude

Dazzleglass $19.50 Limited Edition
Phiff!: Sheer yellow peach (Repromote)
Little Rock: Soft sheer white with pearlized pigments

Eye Kohl $15.00 Permanent
Smolder: Intense black
Fascinating: Intense matte white

Lip Pencil $14.00 Permanent

Beet: Vivid reddish-pink
Reed: Clearly red
Cherry: Vivid bright blue-red

Beauty Powder $23.00 Limited Edition

Forever Marilyn: Sheer pale peach highlighter
Powder Blush $20.00 Limited Edition

Legendary: (Satin) Pale soft coral
The Perfect Cheek: (Matte) Neutral pink beige

Nail Lacquer $16.00 Limited Edition
Rich, Rich, Rich (Pearl): Glittery Gold
Orange Kid (Cream): Coral (Repromote)
Vintage Vamp (Cream): Rich deep retro wine (Permanent)
Stage Red (Cream): Dark red berry
Flaming Rose (Cream): True red

Penultimate Eye Liner Rapid Black $18.50 Permanent

Penultimate Brow Marker Universal $18.50 Permanent

Clear Brow Finisher $15.00 Permanent

False Lashes Extreme Black $19.00 Permanent

Lash $19.00 Limited Edition
35: Dramatic lash with emphasis on the center of the lash

I am so excited about this iconic collection collaboration!

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Beth Ditto x MAC Cosmetics

Beth Ditto x MAC Cosmetics

How freakin’ cute is this Beth Ditto for MAC Cosmetics campaign? WWD reports that the singer created a limited edition collaboration with MAC which will hit counters in June. Can’t wait to see the full collection, stay tuned lovies! 😉

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water

 

Love this new Nars collection! I can’t wait to try the eyeshadows and of course the blush, which is the perfect shade of pink of spring /summer. The Makeup remover is also a definite must have on my list 😉

The Spring 2012 Collection, created by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, stars a mix of bright and playful colors balanced with rich, saturated hues. Nars chose to photograph model Ginta Lapina for the spring campaign, explaining, “Her delicate features and classic beauty made her an ideal fit for a collection that’s at once fresh and fierce.” The collection is a study in contrasts: Bold color underscored by sophisticated shimmer. Eyes glisten in muted tones of lavender and pink, or shimmer in bronze shades accented with rich navy. Cheeks are flushed with candy pink. Lips gleam in topaz or pop with berry. Metallic violet nails add the finishing touch to a collection that’s bright, strong and iconic.

The collection launches on http://www.narscosmetics.com on January 13th.

 

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil $24
The navy blue Soft Touch Shadow Pencil complements any warm-weather look. Use the creamy, long-wearing formula alone, as a base for layering with powder shadow, or to line and sculpt the eye.
Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil $24
Just like its namesake flower, known for its long-lasting pink blooms, this hot-pink Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil leaves lips soft and gorgeously glossy thanks to moisture-rich hyaluronic spheres, which make pouts appear plumper.
Valparaíso Pure Matte Lipstick $25
The Chilean city is becoming increasingly known as the country’s cultural capital. The rich raspberry Pure Matte Lipstick delivers long-wearing color with a comfortable finish.
Bilbao Lipstick $24
A smooth and super-conditioning Lipstick in a shimmering topaz named for the Basque region of Spain, which has been revitalized by the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Gaiety Blush $28
A bright candy-pink Blush that’s as cheerful as the state of joyful exuberance for which it’s named.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Douce France Trio Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) $45
Named for the 1942 song by French singer-songwriter Charles Trenet. The Trio Eyeshadow features three gorgeous pink shade—shimmery icy pink, shimmery rose-petal pink and matte deep rose—that can be mixed to create a range of looks, from delicate and innocent to bold and sophisticated. Wear each alone or use one as a base, another to highlight and the third as a liner or contour.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) $34
The capital and largest city of Surinam, a tropical state in South America, was the inspiration for this Duo Eyeshadow, with its metallic shades of brass and bronze. Wear each solo, or use one as a base and the other as an accent or highlight for a richly burnished effect.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Lhasa Single Eyeshadow $24
One of the highest cities in the world, Lhasa is the home to many significant Tibetan Buddhist palaces. This shimmery lavender-gray Single Eyeshadow lends lids a luminous look worthy of its spiritual namesake.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Diamond Life Nail Polish (Limited Edition) $18
Sade’s 1984 debut album inspired this metallic violet Nail Polish. “Smooth Operator” indeed.

NARS Spring 2012 Collection + Makeup Removing Water
Makeup Removing Water $28
Soap-free, oil-free, and alcohol-free, our Makeup Removing Water is the gentle, yet effective way to kick off your skincare routine. The water formula easily sweeps away makeup and tones the skin, without having to rub. Infused with cucumber, chamomile and hyaluronic acid, Makeup Removing Water leaves skin feeling soft, soothed and refreshed. Saturate a cotton pad with product, gently smooth over entire face and follow with your recommended NARS cleanser. The result: purified, toned, glowing skin. Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and dermatologist and ophtamologist tested.

Bright Eyes — 6 Perfect Summer Eyeshadow Looks

Six super-chic eyeshadow trends, scooped straight from the Spring 2011 runways. Summer beauty is all about a carefree, playful mood, so why not experiment a bit? From golden shimmers to super-saturated blues, here are our favorite shadow looks to try.

Green Gleam

 Super-saturated, shimmery green tones were all the rage at the Jason Wu Spring 2011 show. Models sported two-tone washes — colorblock for the eyes, if you will. Use a lighter shade in the inside corner to make eyes appear extra-wide.

 From top to bottom: Palladio Baked Eyeshadow in Green Apple, $7; Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in Montage, $17; Sue Devitt Hydrating Marine Minerals Destination Eye Palette in Green Isle, $38

Electric Avenue

A fresh take on classic blue, spotted backstage at Rochas Spring 2011. This vivid hue looks especially charming with a tan — sweep bronzer across cheeks to accentuate cheekbones and balance the intensity of the shadow.

 From top to bottom: By Terry Powder Eyeshadow in Midnight, $40; Sephora Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in My Favorite Jeans $12, MAC Eyeshadow in Electric Eel, $15

Pink Eyes

Golden Goddesses: Killer Summer Bronzer Guide

Bronzer is key in my daily morning makeup routine. So below I talk about the different kinds and which one can work for you, since there are sooooo many. 😉

Bronzer definitely has a lock on summer. With its universally appealing sun-kissed finish, a touch of bronzer adds an instant glow that evokes a breezy, beachy, weekend look. But it’s not foolproof, or, unlike the bright makeup we’re also loving this summer, something to take creative license with. Read: Over-applying or picking the wrong shade can result in that cringe-inducing, beyond bronzed look. In the hopes of demystify the world of bronzer, we turned to celebrity makeup artist Carmindy for some expert tips, and also rounded up a bevy of new bronzers, including options that go beyond the basics—think shimmer, cream, and liquid formulas. Because, as Carmindy affirms, “everyone can wear a bronzer, it’s just about knowing which shade works best for you.” 1. Pick Your Shade and Go Easy With Application—”Go about two shades deeper than your natural coloring, and don’t dust bronzer all over the face, which can make you look dirty,” says Carmindy. “Instead, strategically brush it on in a C formation. Start at the temples and sweep along the sides of the face and under cheeks for a more natural glow. You can add a slight sweep across forehead, nose, and chin at the end, but very lightly.”

Above, from left: Chloe spring '11 images courtesy of MAC; MAC Bronzing Powder in Matte Bronze, $23, available at MAC

2. Matte vs. Shimmer—A common mistake Carmindy sees often is applying a too-dark metallic bronzer all over the face. Instead, for day, try a matte bronzer: “Matte looks good if it’s very sheer and applied lightly,” she says. “It’s more natural than shimmer bronzer, so it wears best during the day and on lighter skin tones. If you’re really porcelain, make sure you use a very light shade of bronzer, and if your skin is really dark, use a deep shade with a bit of shimmer.”

Above, from left: Maybelline Fit Me! Bronzer in Light Bronze, $4.99, available at Ulta; Sephora Oversized Sun Disk in Aruba, $22, and Body Buki Brush, $25, available at Sephora.

3. Rules Of Sparkle—”Make sure to only use heavily metallic bronzer at night and stick to shimmer bronzers that have a slight pearlescent glow for day.”

Above, from left: Urban Decay Baked Bronzer in Gilded, $26, available at Urban Decay; Bronze Goddess images courtesy of Estée Lauder.

4. Try A Bronzer-Blush Combo—Carmindy recommends using bronzer and blush separately, with the blush applied on the apples of the cheeks and bronzer in the C formation. But some duos are made for blending and these duos can give you a brightened up tan if you start off light and build from there.

Above, from left: Chanel Soilel Tan de Chanel in Bronze Corail, $50, available at Chanel; Topshop Cheek Duo in Desert Sun, $24, available at Topshop; Too Faced Peach Leopard Brightening & Perfecting Bronzer, $28, available at Sephora; Dior Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora, $46, available at Saks; Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Sunglow Powder Bronzer, $12.99, available at drugstores nationwide or visit Sally Hansen Natural Beauty.

5. Step Into Liquid—”Liquids can be messy and tricky,” says Carmindy. “So, it’s easier to stick to creams or powders. But if you must use liquids, try mixing them in with your moisturizer.” Plus, some of the new products with a foundation-like texture (like Guerlain’s Terracotta foundation and Stila’s One Step), help illuminate and can be applied all over the face or just in the T-zone.

Above, from left: Chloe spring '11 images courtesy of MAC; Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Luminous Liquid Bronzer, $28.50, available at Estée Lauder; Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Bronze Shimmer Dust, $39, available at Sephora; Stila One Step Bronze, $29.95, available at Stila ; Guerlain Terracotta Skin Healthy Glow Foundation, $49, available at Sephora.

NARS LAGUNA: Portrait of Paradise Collection

NARS Laguna Bronzer is my go-to bronzer in my make up bag- I simply don’t leave the house without it. With that being said, I was extremely excited to hear about their new launch.

NARS introduces a limited-edition collection of products this summer inspired by the cult classic Laguna Bronzing Powder. Taking a cue from Founder & Creative Director François Nars’ island, Motu Tane, the collection evokes vivid images of the exotic French Polynesia. The campaign image, photographed by François Nars, boasts a stunning black and white image of a Tahitian woman. The collection is available now on www.narscosmetics.com.

Products include:
· Laguna Body Illuminator ($45) – After the high demand of light-reflecting golden bronze face Illuminator comes an Illuminator designed for body application that won’t transfer onto clothing. Perfect for legs, neck and décolleté, the Body Illuminator is a limited-edition product.
· Laguna Multiple ($39) – Fusing an iconic shade with a cult classic formula, the brown with golden shimmer shade will debut for the first time as a limited-edition Multiple – perfect for highlighting, lightly contouring, or all-over bronzing.
· Orgasm, Albatross, Laguna ‘Blush/Bronzer Trio’ ($55) – Three iconic NARS products, one portable zip-around compact. With Orgasm Blush, Albatross Highlighting Blush Powder, and Laguna Bronzing Powder, this limited-edition trio makes a flawless complexion more attainable than ever.