INTRODUCING: M·A·C Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow

I happen to think that these little palettes will prove to be perfect for the lady on the go who wants variety and loves what the brand has to offer but can't fit a large makeup bag in a cute summer clutch.  Genius!  See below for more info:

It’s eye shadow innovation like you’ve never seen before. A versatile powder that brings out the pigment’s pure and true colour. The result is a glamorous, creamy and lightweight hybrid offering two distinctive effects: applied wet for a super saturation of colour that glistens with metallic brilliance, or dry for sheer coverage with a soft, sparkling finish. Six palettes feature five complementary shades that glide on and blend beautifully for infinite day-to-night looks: Pinkluxe, Bleuluxe, Pastelluxe, Greenluxe, Smokeluxe and Brownluxe.

INTRODUCING:

M·A·C Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow

Available June 20, 2013 in the permanent line

Introducing RiRi ♥ M·A·C SUMMER

RiRi ♥ M·A·C SUMMER

You all should have seen me struggle to acquire the RiRi Woo via my iPhone on the way to work using public transportation; it def was NOT a pretty sight.  My coworkers had a good laugh at my expense but guess what?  I did it!  And it looks like I will have to do it again to beat out not only my fellow MAC fans but also the Rihanna army.  The things we do for beauty.  Read what MAC has to say about the collection:

This is more than summer love. Rihanna and M·A·C strike a chord with an online-exclusive colour collection created by the global superstar. Bronze and cool coral combine for a Powder Blush Duo in the unforgettable Hibiscus Kiss, while Retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and the instant classic RiRi Woo make a statement against sheer, shimmering skin highlighted with rose gold Lustre Drops. Exclusively online.

LIPSTICK
RiRi Woo matte cool red (retro matte)
RiRi Boy matte vivid lavender (retro matte) Heaux matte berry (retro matte)

Suggested Retail Price $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

POWDER BLUSH DUO
Hibiscus Kiss cool coral blush and matte neutral bronze duo Suggested Retail Price $26.00 US/$30.00 CDN

LUSTRE DROP
Barbados Girl rose gold bronzer
Suggested Retail Price $20.00 US/$24.00 CDN 

Available exclusively online June 18, 2013, starting at noon EST in North America, www.maccosmetics.com

#RiRiHeartsMAC

Introducing Naughty Nauticals by Essie

Vidal Sassoon Haircut for $7 or get $1000 in your pocket? Its a Win Win!

 

Ok my NYC readers or those willing to travel have I got awesome news for you!  If you are ready to transform your look for the summer or just need polishing up on your already sleek image then clear your calendar for June 4th!

 

The Sassoon Salon New York Uptown is offering haircuts at the 1963 price of $7!  Can you even believe that you could get a haircut at the iconic Vidal Sassoon salon for only $7???  I wont even tell you how much clients at the spalon pay for a haircut...Anyway, here are the details:

To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Vidal Sassoon’s iconic bob haircut, Vidal Sassoon Pro Series is kicking off our “Show Your Genius” contest by opening the Sassoon Salon New York Uptown and offering haircuts at the 1963 price of just $7 (normally $98-$147). If you’re in New York, get a head start on the competition by crafting the perfect style with the hands-on help of Sassoon professionals! Plus, meet model and actress Jaime King from TV’s hit show “Hart of Dixie” who will be the first to debut her new Sassoon-inspired look at the Sassoon Salon.

WHAT:                  Vidal Sassoon Pro Series “Show Your Genius” Contest

Who could turn down the chance to see actress Jaime King and get a haircut at the 1963 price? We still can’t believe that $7.00 used to get you a salon appointment with the man himself –Vidal Sassoon!

  

WHERE:               Sassoon Salon New York Uptown

7 West 56th Street (between 5^th and 6^th Avenue)

New York, NY 10019

WHEN:                  Tuesday, June 4^th, 2013

                                1 hour appointments available from 10:00am-7:30pm

Reservations required (there are a limited number of appointments, so book your spot at https://www.facebook.com/vidalsassoon/?sk=app_472446206157817 or www.Facebook.com/VidalSassoon starting May 28^th)

If you are reading this and it happens that you are not close to NY, dont worry, we have something for you too!

For the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series “Show Your Genius” contest, we’re asking women to flaunt their hair genius for a chance to win $1,000 among other prizes. All they need to do is upload an existing image or snap a quick photo here for a chance to win: https://www.facebook.com/vidalsassoon/?sk=app_472446206157817

 Ok no time to waste, get on it!

INTRODUCING: M·A·C All About Orange

Available online May 30, 2013

Available in stores June 6, 2013 through July 22, 2013

With its latest collection M·A·C is paying homage to a beautiful and bold color that has influenced fashion trends in Korea, Asia and the world over.  All About Orange will feature products for the face lips and nails.

All About Orange will feature 7 lipsticks of varying finish, 3 cremesheen glass, an eyeshadow quad, 3 powder blush and 4 nail laquer.

M·A·C Temperature Rising Available May 23!

Its almost time to bring out your goddess glow for the summer and M·A·C wants to help you be the best bronzed beauty you can be with this collection!  I am excited so lets get into it!

Per M·A·C:

M·A·C captures the steamy nocturnal scene in a vivid summer colour collection.  Powder Blush sets the tone, Eye Shadow Quads smoulder and Powerchrome Eye Pencil illuminates with molten metallic. Lipstick and Lipglass speak volumes as lacquered nails glisten in the night. Take back the night with M·A·C Bronzing Powder as Pro Longwear Bronzer stays stunning all evening long, Bronzing Oil’s botanical blend transforms skin with lush moisture and Strobe Liquid flashes its sexy afterglow in a new shade.

Lipstick
Altered Beige
creamy yellow beige (lustre)

Feel My Pulse
vivid magenta violet (cremesheen)

Sheer Seduction super dazzle
bronze (dazzle)

Caliente super dazzle
violet (dazzle)
SRP $16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Lipglass
Liquid Passion
creamy nude

Soft Serenade
mid-tone neutral pink with pearl

Rhythm
vivid magenta violet with pearl

Underdressed
bronze plum with multidimensional pearls
SRP $16.50 US/$20.00 CDN

Powerchrome Eye Pencil
Rich Glance
light gold

Copper Strip
frosty mid-tone copper

Life’s Luxury
deep bronze brown

Polished Jet
charcoal with pearl
SRP $21.00 US/$25.00 CDN

Eye Shadow x 4
Bare My Soul
Bare My Soul
frosted gold (lustre)
When in Rio
deep green with copper pearl (frost)
Friendly
deep bronze chocolate (veluxe pearl)
Romantico
light taupe bronze (veluxe pearl)
SRP $44.00 US/$52.00 CDN

Temperature Rising
Circus/Performance Art
frosted gold mauve (veluxe pearl)
Swelter
mid-tone grey violet (frost)
Temperature Rising
light warm tanned peach (lustre)
Beauty Marked
Charcoal black with red pearl (velvet)
SRP $44.00 US/$52.00 CDN

Powder Blush
Ripe For Love mid-tone peach (satin)
Hot Nights mid-tone berry pink (frost)
SRP $23.00 US/$27.50 CDN

Nail Lacquer
Scorching Haute super glitter
magenta (frost)
Tropical super glitter bronze (frost)
SRP $18.00 US/$21.00 CDN

Bronzing Powder
Soft Sand (repromote from the Hey Sailor collection)
golden bronze with fine gold pearl

Refined Golden (repromote from the Hey Sailor collection)
finely spun golden with soft pearl finish
SRP $25.00 US/$30.00 CDN

Pro Longwear Bronzer
Nude On Board 
bronzy yellow tone

Sun Dipped
dirty red tone
SRP $30.00 US/$36.00 CDN

Strobe Liquid
Golden Elixir
SRP $31.00 US/$40.00 CDN

Bronzing Oil
Man Rays
glowing tan with multidimensional golden shimmer
SRP $22.50 US/$27.00 CDN

Brush
167SE Face Blender
SRP $35.00 US/$42.00 CDN

Bag
Temperature Rising/Makeup Bag
SRP $34.00 US/$41.00 CDN

My wallet weeps cause I already know.  Aside from Beauty Marked eyeshadow and the 2 bronzers I didnt spot any items currently available from M·A·C or repromoted from another collection.  So yeah time to save those pennies!

Check out these gorgeous images:

EEK!!!!  I cannot wait!!!  See anything you like? 

Available in North America May 23, 2013 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com

M·A·C Art of the Eye Collection Available May 2!

Fresh on the heels of collections that had their fans in a frenzy, M·A·C has released information about their next two collections.  Let's take a closer look as I spot a few familiar items...

With the Art of the Eye collection M·A·C invites us to focus on the windows to the soul.  Neutral beige and brown tones and smoky grey and blue serve as the base for the palettes while pops of color appear in the form of single shadows.  To complete the look M·A·C also brings us complimentary kohl liners and mascara.  For those loyal to the brand a lot of the shadows in the collection are familiar; staples such as Carbon, Shroom, and Soft Brown are some of the holy grail shades popular with longtime fans, and currently available on the site.  

The Palette being called - Masat Al Lail - contains 4 shadows that were first released in 2007 with the Smoke Signals collection. 

 So if you missed out on that palette here is your chance to snatch it up.

The Chromagraphic pencils, Feline Kohl liner and Boot Black liquid liner and Reflects Gold and Antique Gold glitter are all currently on the site as they too are part of the the permanent collection.

Parrot eyeshadow is a cult favorite that has appeared a few times so I know people, including myself, will be burning the midnight oil trying to get their hands on this one.  

Here are the specifics on the collection per M·A·C:

M·A·C unveils a luxurious colour collection where eyes are the fascinating focus. From exotic smoky looks to breathtaking, grand celebration statements that dazzle like ornate multicoloured jewels. Two Eye Shadow X 4 palettes in grey/blue and beige/brown blend beautifully in shades including Gentle Fume, Carbon, Shroom, Soft Brown and Najm el Lail. Small Eye Shadow singles add vibrant highlights in Parrot, Gameela, Farasha, Hajar Karim. Lining is legendary – dramatic black Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline sweeps into a wide wing and Liquid Eye Liner’s gel formula creates an elegant edge. Reflects Glitter gilds with golden shimmer. Opulash lavishes lashes with volume and curl.

EYE SHADOW x 4
Masat Al Lail
Rondelle platinum silver frost (matte)
Waft deep navy with pearl (matte)
Gentle Fume dirty concrete grey with
silver pearl (velvet)
Carbon intense black (matte)
SRP $40.00 US/$47.50 CDN

Rimal Dahabia
Shroom soft beige with shimmer (satin)
Soft Brown soft golden peachy brown
(matte)
Beauty Burst rich reddish brown (satin)
Najm el Lail blackened deep brown (matte)
SRP $40.00 US/$47.50 CDN

CHROMAGRAPHIC PENCIL
Process Magenta magenta
Hi-Def Cyan hi-def cyan
Landscape Green lush bright green
SRP $16.00 US/$19.00 CDN

KOHL POWER EYE PENCIL
Feline rich black
SRP $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

LIQUID EYE LINER
Boot Black black
SRP $18.50 US/$22.00 CDN

OPULASH
Sama blue
Optimum Black Lash intense black
SRP $16.00 US/$19.00 CDN

EYE SHADOW
Farasha bright deep orange (matte)
Gameela deep pink magenta
Parrot deep aqua blue with bright green
and blue pearl (frost)
Hajar Karim clean warm green
Banafsaji deep purple blue (veluxe pearl)
SRP $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

REFLECTS GLITTER
Reflects Gold white glitter that flashes gold
Reflects Antique Gold sparkling taupe
SRP $21.00 US/$25.00 CDN

FLUIDLINE BROW GELCREME
Deep Dark Brunette rich brunette
SRP $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

LASH
4 Lash natural length, wispy
SRP $16.00 US/$19.00 CDN

 

Available North America May 2, 2013 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com

Make Up For Ever launches new products at The Makeup Show NY!

MAKE UP FOR EVER HOSTS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS GINA BROOKE & MATHU ANDERSON, OFFERS INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP AND FEATURES NEW AQUA SHADES AT THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC IN MAY 2013


Leading Professional Make Up Brand Serves as Diamond Sponsor of the Leading Industry Trade Show for the Fifth Consecutive Year

New York, NY (May 2013) – MAKE UP FOR EVER will once again serve as The Makeup Show NYC’s Diamond Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. The brand will be located on the second floor, at Booth #2A12 throughout the two day event on May 5th & 6th, where MAKE UP FOR EVER’s full product assortment of 1,600 skus including iconic professional-only items and special effects products will be on display and all attendees will enjoy 40% off of purchases. The MAKE UP FOR EVER NYC Academy will also have a dedicated space located at Booth #A5, where Pros can learn more about the program and get information on how to apply for upcoming semesters.

MAKE UP FOR EVER is thrilled to be working with Gina Brooke and Mathu Anderson, who will be delivering the following inspirational keynotes:

 “Iconic Artistry” with Gina Brooke: Gina’s diverse experience in the industry and her passion for creating iconic beauty over passing trend has cemented her as the go to artist for incomparable names in the industry like Madonna, Steven Klein, and David LaChapelle, to name a few. In this special session, she will offer her perspective on the makeup industry as well as useful advice to help elevate any artist’s career to the next level. The stories and information Gina has to share will give guests insight and incentive on developing a personal makeup style and paving the path to success.

 “Humanizing Glamour: The Art of Transformation” with Mathu Andersen: This inspirational session will delve deep into the world of transformative make up. Known for his incredible work with celebrities like RuPaul, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, and Christina Aguilera, Mathu will to take you on an exciting journey, explaining and demonstrating what transformation in makeup means to him. He will help push creative boundaries, inspiring guests to look at the human face in new ways and celebrate the power of makeup.

The Makeup Show NYC will also be offering an interactive seminar sponsored by MAKE UP FOR EVER entitled “Understanding Color Theory and Color Correction” with Lijha Stewart, where she will demonstrate the importance of color theory applied in beauty, customizing colors for clients, and developing the eye to see how color theory applies to all aspects of your work. Additional Main Floor Seminars sponsored by MAKE UP FOR EVER include Sunday’s “The Art of Contour” with Lijha Stewart and Monday’s “Creating Beauty: Color Impact” with Jenn Karsten.

Additionally, MAKE UP FOR EVER will be debuting 12 new shades to the Aqua Range including new Aqua Rouge, Aqua Lip, Aqua Cream, and Aqua Eyes. Attendees will be treated to a 50% discount on two Spring Color Trend Kits featuring the Aqua range, plus additional 50% discount specials featuring existing products.

For more information on MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro, please visit www.makeupforeverpro.com.

M·A·C Fashion Sets, In Extra Dimension, Baking Beauties and Nudes and Metallics

Oh yeah, its that time again!  M·A·C has set out to keep our interest piqued with their latest product offerings.  Some of their most loved products are back with a new look and I cant wait to check them out.  Keep reading to see whats coming up...


M·A·C Baking Beauties

The Baking Beauties collection takes its inspiration from some of our favorite desserts: cupcakes, french macarons, Devil's food cake.  Here's what M·A·C has to say about the collection:

M·A·C loves everything about a cupcake. Face Powder arrives in exclusively designed cupcake patterns, and Lustre Drops create a luminous finish. Pro Longwear Paint Pots add a touch of dazzle. Haute & Naughty Lash delivers two in-

one coverage. Lipstick lays it on soft and tempting in tones including Devil’s Food and Raspberry Swirl. Mineralize Tinted Lip Balm provides nutrient-rich moisture. Nail Lacquer decorates in glittering Bleu Velvet and Pistachio Crème. And for professional results, two limited-edition brushes with pastel accents. Hello, cupcake!

I dont know about you but I am ready to give into temptation without having to watch my figure!

Available online April 11, 2013

Available in stores April 18, 2013 through May 26, 2013

M·A·C Fashion Sets

Bold, bright and in your face!  The M·A·C Fashion Sets wants you to go bold or go home!  These sets give you the products needed to stand out in a crowd.

M·A·C Fashion Sets flash forward with bold and beautiful brights – shades that pop with a vivid edge and modern vibe. Four distinctive sets feature five impactful ways to wear Lipstick, Lipglass, Lip Pencil,

Eye Shadow and Nail Lacquer. Brilliant colour ways set the tone for a season of sophisticated looks that stand out in their allure. From the bright orange apricot of Ablaze to the fuchsia flash of Embrace Me –

the overall effect is stunning in its deep, rich infusion of powerful pigments.

Available online March 28, 2013

Available in stores April 4, 2013 through May 23, 2013

M·A·C In Extra Dimension

Ladies love jewels and we also love makeup, so why not combine the two with jeweltone makeup?  GENIUS!!!

In Extra Dimension Eye Shadow’s creamy, silky, near-fluid formula creates luminous, well-defined eyes in finishes from sheer crystallized light to stunning metallic. In Extra Dimension Blush delivers polished textures that reflect light and leave a smooth second-skin finish. In Extra Dimension Skinfinish, now in a split pan, brings together two shimmering shades for highlighting and sculpting, together or separately. The 128 Split Fibre Cheek Brush and the 235 Split Fibre All Over Eye Brush deliver professional results. 

Available online April 4, 2013

Available in stores April 11, 2013 through May 23, 2013

 

M·A·C NUDES & METALLICS 

 

Metallics

 

Nudes

 

 

Now this is a pro only collection so there is limited availability however I know some of you have this access so I am willing to share it with you.  Though we all gravitate to the pretty colors and various finishes that our favorite brands offer, every pro artist or those looking to get into the industry, needs the basic staples in their kit.  This collection sets out to deliver just that.

 

This collection invites the pro artist to explore the lush potential of the monochromatic while offering chic contrasts. The Nude palette is defined by the cool, rich and warm tones of creamy Amplified Lipstick, while the Metallic palette satisfies the fashionable demand for decadently frosted plums. For lip, eye and cheek, both collections offer a selection of four Lipsticks with matching shades of Veluxe Pearl or Satin Eye Shadow and a Powder Blush. Available at M·A·C Pro stores and Pro online only.

Available North America April 18, 2013 at M·A·C Pro stores and Pro online only

Any of these collections catching your eye?  I will share my picks in the next post!