You've just been PUNKED! - a final review of MAC Style Black + FOTD

As requested here is a look I did this past Saturday to showcase some of my MAC Style Black purchases.  No fancy occasions here, just a day out and about with my mom and T&T toddler.  Check it out!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Shadow Duo - Biscotti/Toast

The Eyes
UDPP
MAC Bat Black CCB
MAC Young Punk Mineralize Shadow
MAC Penultimate liner
MAC Zoomlash mascara - Zoomblack

The Face
MAC Prep + Prime Skin
MUFE Mat Velvet Foundation - 70
MAC Petticoat Mineralize Blush
MAC Studio Fix - NW45

The Lips
MAC Lip conditioner
MAC Currant liner
MAC Magenta liner
Lancome Color Fever Gloss - Piha Black

THE LOOK! (a bit of cam hogging took place)

I tried the MAC Style Black Collection and the truth is I must say that I am in LOVE with the shadows.  The CCB although a beautiful item to swatch goes on a bit sheer so I kinda feel like I couldve left that one behind.  I guess I shouldve picked up the grease paint stick if I wanted something thick - although I already own the full coverage foundation in black so I think I will pass on the stick.  Although my title for number one exfoliator still belongs to Origins, the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator from MAC is a close second.  Some may not like how messy it can be when rinsing.  Still love the polish (just swatched, havent done a full mani yet) so I stand firm in that this was a winner of a collection.  Hope you tried it for yourself!

#NYFWMUC- 9/17/09 - The Finale'!

Not the grand finale I hyped myself up to create at all - chalk that up to an awesome slumber that my body did NOT want to break.  I wanted to make a bold statement for the last day of this challenge but opted for a pop of color instead.  Maybe I will do something fun tomorrow since I have a birthday party to attend - stay tuned!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Liner Duo - Creme Brulee/Dutch Chocolate (chocolate was used)

The Eyes
Laura Geller Baked Shadow Duo - Biscotti/Toast
MAC Paint Pot - Mosscape (used as a liner)

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet + - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
NYX G.O.T.N. Lip Gloss - Natural

THE LOOK!

#NYFWMUC - 9/16/09 - Only 1 more day...

So its just one more day left of this challenge and can I just say that it has indeed been a challenge!  Like I said before I have been in a cosmetic rut for myself and was trying everything to dig myself out, I really think that this did the trick.  Granted there were days when I wanted to just throw my hands up cause I didnt wake up feeling like putting makeup on but I am glad I did.  I had a lot of fun!  We are going to stick with the bold lip trend for this installment. 

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Liner Duo - Creme Brulee/Dutch Chocolate (dutch chocolate was used)

The Eyes
MAC Danger Zone (the black was used)
Laura Geller Baked Shadow Duo - Biscotti/Toast (toast was used)
I was rushing and skipped both mascara AND liner today - sheesh!
The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet + - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
NYX Mosaic Powder - Paradise

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
MAC Heatherette Lip Glass - Style Minx

THE LOOK!

in all my infinite wisdom I rubbed off the side of my lipgloss LOL brainiac

#NYFWMUC - 9/15/09 - Black Lips Edition

So today's inspiration came from all of the bold lip looks we are seeing from NYFW this go round'.  I originally wanted to do an orange lip (that MAC Orange lipmix is CALLING me :armscratch) but I knew I had to help facilitate a meeting today and didnt want the attendees to look at me crazy so I opted to go with a darker tone but not too much - in comes Lancome and Afrobella to the rescue!

Back in July the beautiful Afrobella held a giveaway on her site for the Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Piha Black - check it here - so every once in a blue moon I enter a giveaway on a whim and this was one of those times.  You had to create a look around the lipgloss, I was feeling froggy so I jumped!  Check out the post to see what I chose as my look...well lo and behold I actually was one of the three winners! GO ME, GO ME! :cabbagepatch

I was so excited and still am as may already be evident.  So since I wanted to pay an homage to Fall and be a bit bold with the look today, I broke it out.  Check me out below to see how I pulled it together...

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Liner Duo - Creme Brulee/Dutch Chocolate (Dutch Chocolate was used)

The Eyes
NYX Mosaic Powder Blush - Truth
Urban Decay Baked Palette - the darkest color, cant think of the name right now...(used in the crease a little)
Revlon Double Twist Mascara - Blackest Black

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet + - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
NYX Mosaic Powder Blush - Love (and these blushes are LOVE)

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
Lancome Color Fever Gloss - Piha Black

THE LOOK!

do you see how the flash picks up on the sparkle in the gloss?  How bout' yeah?!

Some people see black and get all bent outta shape but from looking at this picture you can see that it isnt too much, its just about right actually. 

#NYFWMUC - 9-12-09 c/o Lorac VIP Starter Set

I finally got my LORAC VIP Starter Set in the mail - wanna see the results?  keep reading - wanna know what I thought about the set? check the vid in my next post.  On to the look:

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Liner Duo -

The Eyes
UDPP
Lorac Shadow - Cappucino
Lorac Shadow - Persuasion
Lorac Shadow - Harmony
Lorac Front of the Line Liquid Liner - Black
Revlon Double Twist Mascara - Blackest Black

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet Foundation - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
Lorac Cheek Stamp - yeah I have no idea the color, I cant find it :(

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
Lorac Lip Polish - Delicious

THE LOOK

the hair is a bit much right?  Thats why I chose it!  LOL

my camera is really just gonna do whatever it wants at this point

Stay tuned for the next post to see what I thought about the Lorac VIP Starter Set!

#NYFWMUC - 9/11/09 c/o Back 2 MAC!

Yesterday I FINALLY got a chance to take my empties up to Georgetowne for some Back 2 MAC action.  I had 28 empties total (yeah I know) so I had to leave 4 behind for the next go round.  I get so excited when I have enough empties to take back like oooh hey look at me, look at all my empties...and then you come home with 4 brand new items but its still like damn 24 down to 4 - no LOL Smileyface here my friends...

Anyway I ended up getting Contrast, Patina and Print shadows and Entice lipglass which my friend promptly stole from me (dont you hate friends sometimes?) so my 3 shadows and I decided to create a look today since they seem to play so nicely together.  Lets get to it!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Foundation - #9
MAC Brown Down

The Eyes
UDPP
MAC Patina (inner half of lid)
MAC Print (outer half of lid)
MAC Contrast (crease and slightly extended to the outer "v" and under the eye)
Milani Minerals liner - Black
MAC Zoomlash-Zoomblack

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
MAC Petticoat

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake)
NYX G.O.T.N. lipgloss - Beige

THE LOOK!

The Nails (Ive been changing these almost every day too!)

NYX Las Vegas

#NYFWMUC-9-10-09

Sorry for the delay - again for those that missed it I was having a scatterbrained kinda day and threw my camera case in my purse minus the camera and then forgot to bring the cord home from work so that I could upload the pics - oy vey.  Well we are back to semi-normal so here we go!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier foundation - #9
MAC Brown Down
*Im trying to determine what I like best for my brows at the moment*

The Eyes

MAC Vanilla Pigment (brushed over the lid with a blending brush just for a wash of color)

Milani Minerals liner - black (used on the waterline only)
MAC Zoomlash - Zoomblack

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet Foundation
MAC StudioFix - NW45
MAC Petticoat

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
NYX Goddess of the Night Lipgloss - Burgundy (I think)

THE LOOK!

T&T Beauty Haul - The Makeup Show LA 2009

All this talk about the makeup show, you didn't think I came home empty handed did you? Of course not! Check out my FIRST EVER YouTube vid to see what I got!