MAC Keepsakes Holiday Collection 2014

Give your look the royal treatment this holiday! 

Hey Dolls!! Like we all know by now the holidays are here which means one more excuse to go shopping, buy make up, and have the Glam look all the time & every time.  And if somebody knows about making Glam happen is M·A·C.  They have introduced a collection of chic, coordinated sets for eyes, lips and face in a variety of color combinations for easy gift-giving options.  Eye and Lip Bags, Face Palettes, Brush kits and a limited-edition Viva Glamorous Lip Palette housed in special-edition cameo adorned cases that give your gifts a look that is positively resplendent.

 The Limited-Edition M·A·C Keepsakes Collection includes:

M·A·C Keepsakes Eye Collection includes 3 palettes ($39.50 each):  Plum Eyes (my favorite!),Beige Eyes and Smoky Eyes. There are 8 coordinated eyeshadow shades in a glittery keepsake box adorned with a cameo.

M·A·C Keepsakes Lip Bags ($39.50 each) feature posh shades of Lipstick, Lipglass and Lip Pencil in three colour palettes: Red, Nude and Coral (online only).

M·A·C Keepsakes Eye Bags ($39.50 each) make the perfect evening accessory. Included are Eye Shadow, In Extreme Dimension Lash and Eye Pencil in three majestic palettes: Smoky, Plum and Brown.

M·A·C Keepsakes Face Palettes ($49.50 each) in Natural and Smoky, feature three Eye Shadows, one Iridescent Pressed Powder, a Cream Colour Base and two Lipsticks, in an elegant range of hues to keep you regally refined both day and night. Sleek, glittering compacts in black and white are accented with a cameo medallion.

There are three M·A·C Brush Kits ($52.50 each):  Mineralize, Studio and In Extra Dimension. I always recommend buying these limited-edition brush sets; they’re an excellent value and I absolutely love them!

Each of the Keepsakes Silver Lip & Eye Bag and Keepsakes Gold Lip & Eye Collection (The Gold one is a Nordstrom exclusive!) sets ($59.50 each) contain a Mineralize Eye Shadow Quad, Mineralize Rich Lipstick, Mineralize Glass packaged in a sleek glitterized grey clutch with a cameo-embossed zipper pull. Love these!

Viva Glamorous Bag ($30) and Lip Palette ($40) – a first edition lip palette with six iconic Viva Glam shades! Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM Rihanna goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

I've seen several items from the Keepsakes Collection and they’re beautiful.  The Studio Brush Kit is definitely one to pick up — for yourself, as well as a gift! The pearlized handles in winter white are so elegant. I also love the ‘Beige Eyes‘ Eyeshadow Palette. This palette is great for the neutral lover (and who isn’t!?!). Also shown is the Objects of Affection Nude + Red Cremesheen Glass & Dazzleglass set ($35), which is seriously gorgeous, even for Matte lipsticks lovers like me.

The Limited-Edition M·A·C Keepsakes Collection is out now in department stores and on  maccosmetics.com. I love buying M·A·C gifts; everyone loves them and they’re always memorable. Most of these sets will sell out, so I wouldn’t wait long. Are you planning on picking any of these collectibles up? Let me know in the comments!

Happy Styling!!

Its Starting to smell a lot like Christmas.....

Hello My Beautiful Fashionistas!!!     I KNOW I've been totally MIA, lost from the blogging world and I apologize for that.  As some of you may know I recently graduated from Law School, and in the past months I had to  hide myself in my house and study for the Bar Exam.  This required all my time and attention which kept me away from all of you for quite some time.  After that I took a little vacation to rest from all the studying, reading and long nights, and to catch up with family and recent changes that were taking place around me.  Anyways, I'M BACK and for the perfect season, The Holidays.  This is by far my favorite season of all.  I love Christmas, family gatherings, and parties.  I just love everything that surrounds the Holiday Season.  This of course includes gifts.
   I don't know about you, but for the past 2 years I have shop for at least 90% of my Christmas gifts online. This requires research and time, but keeps you away from the mall madness and the never ending lines.  Whether you do your shopping online or at the Mall, you must likely have run into a zillion Holiday Limited Edition Beauty Products, I know I have.  Every year, picking out the very best gets harder and harder, but lets not panic, take a look at my picks for the top holiday Limited Edition Beauty Products. 

(1) Charlotte Tilbury Genius Talking Gift Box ($265, Nordstrom). Here is what I know about this from the press release: “Gift the ultimate in “makeup made easy” with this exclusive talking video box. Combining the vintage wonder of an old-fashioned Ballerina jewelry box, and the technological ease of an iPad, you can watch, learn and apply makeup just by opening the lid. Charlotte shares her secrets step-by-step, bringing her artistry to your fingertips. For a limited time only, you can get The Supermodel Look – the perfect smoky eye that looks good on every skin tone.” Need I say more?! The set includes The Supermodel (Luxury Palette in The Fallen Angel, K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Confession, Lip Lustre in Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (or L.S.D), Cheek to Chic Blush in Sex on Fire, Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eye Pencil in Bedroom Black, Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk & Full Fat Lashes Mascara). Basically all of your CT must haves but in one set with a newly released quad. 

(2) Charlotte Tilbury Mini Lipstick Charms ($35, Nordstrom).   I you follow me for sometime now you know I LOVE lipsticks.  These are smaller versions of the the Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick and are perfect to keep in a small purse or even your pocket. The shades included are So Marilyn, Penelope Pink and Bitch Perfect.

(3) NARS Kabuki Brush Set ($149, narscosmetics.com). Three of NARS iconic brushes in a gorgeous keepsake box – Mie Kabuki Brush Mizubake Kabuki Brush and the Kabuki Eye Brush. I don’t own any NARS brushes, so I feel like I’m totally justified  in buying this. Definitely.

 (4) NARS Vault ($500, narscosmetics.com). You guys this is so expensive but could you imagine owning it?!  I think I died a little when I saw this amazing set.  It’s got 10 Audacious Lipsticks (Raquel, Anita, Jane, Claudia, Michiyo, Grace, Lana, Carmen, Vivien, Sandra) and 10 Nail Polishes (Ecume, Ithaque, Orgasm, Trouville, Schiap, Hunger, Dovima, Jungle Red, Purple Rain, Back Room) all in a keepsake box with a mirror. Yes, please.... Totally IN LOVE!

(5) LUSH (prices vary, lushusa.com). Anyone you talk to knows I’m obsessed with cute packaging,  and LUSH  and their  holiday offerings are buying their way into my hearth. This year they have even more adorable sets going on… my faves are Rudolph ($37.95), Little Snow Fairy ($13.95) and WOW! ($299.95) because it contains everything! What’s particularly nice about the LUSH sets is you can find one to fit any budget – big or small.

(6) Urban Decay Full Frontal Lipstick Stash Set ($39, Sephora). I’ve got such a thing for lipsticks, I know!! And if their mini and fit into any purse, I mean why not?! This set includes six miniature shades of the Revolution Lipstick (Ladyflower, Crush, Illicit, Gash, Liar and F-Bomb) and a full size 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Ozone.  If you have read previous post you know I love the Revolution Lipstick, their pigmentation, and texture is amazing on the lips. I was going to include the Naked Vault but it’s already sold out! You guys work fast!

(7) Make Up For Ever Makeup Station ($300, Sephora). This is full of all the things you need to beautify your face for holiday festivities and anything in between – 30 iconic bestsellers for eyes, lips, and the complexion. Other sets worth mentioning (because they’re definitely more budget friendly) are the Studio Case ($59.50 – 12 Artist Shadows and 1 Matte Liner) and the Beauty Kit ($39 – the six bestselling makeup artist essentials).

(8) Tarte Bon Voyage Collector’s Set And Travel Bag ($59.00, Sephora). A lot of Tarte’s finest goodies all housed in a portable and gorgeous travel case. A chic, portable travel bag filled with limited-edition, over sized must-have beauty essentials for the eyes, lips, cheeks, and complexion. I love this because the shades are perfect for more than just the holidays and are the types of colors that are flattering and easy to wear.

(9) Laura Mercier Into The Wild Book Collection ($125, Sephora). I love Laura Mercier, I have to say every product I have tried I have fallen in love with.  This gift set set contains three complete palettes – Safari Chic, Jungle Chic and Tribal Chic. With a total of 16 eye shadows, highlighters, eyeliners, cheek colors, and more it’s definitely a fantastic collection for beauty lovers that like to switch up their looks.

(10)  I often give philosophy’s gift sets for the holidays; everyone loves these adorable sets. This year, one of my favorites is the philosophy pink marshmallow buttercream trio ($24). This set includes a lightly-fragranced (a cross between frosting and marshmallows!) Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, body cream and lip shine.

(11) The holidays are the best time to buy fragrances; special sizes and extras give you a lot for your money. Daisy Dream is the new fragrance from Marc Jacobs. Think of it as ‘Daisy’s’ more sophisticated older sister! The Daisy Dream Gift Set ($99) includes a large fragrance, Radiant Body Lotion and rollerball packaged in a keepsake box

Yeah… I’m going broke this year for sure. Must buy all the pretty things. 

Tell me which Gift set is your favorite and where can I find more of this pretty things!! 

Happy Styling!!

Makeup Fiction Anyone?? Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Collection

Hello dolls!

Today I feel like Beauty and Fashion Wednesday!! Therefore, I want to talk about one of my current obsessions!!!  Just as the characters in the Pulp Fiction movie, the folks at Urban Decay refuse to do anything half way. The new limited-edition “Pulp Fiction” Collection is ultra-cool and and ultra-glam, just like it’s muse…Mrs. Mia Wallace!  Where you expecting anything less from Urban Decay??

The Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Collection includes several items such as an eyeshadow Palette, Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner, Revolution Lipstick, 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil and Nail Color.

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette

 

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette

 

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette

 

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette

 

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette ($34)

 So I must admit, when I first heard about the Pulp Fiction Eyeshadow Palette, I was afraid the colors might be hard to wear. SHAME ON ME, I should have known better! Inspired by Mrs. Mia Wallaces’ edgy look in the film, this palette contains 5 eyeshadow shades that are beautifully neutral and wearable.  And any eye palette that comes with a good quality makeup bursh is a must for me.
 They’re crazy pigmented and long-lasting.

 

Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($19)

 

I'm not the glitter eyeliner girl.  I like really black and matte eyeliners.  However, I can definitely appreciate the way that it pops an eye look. This Gunmetal eyeliner is a black base with black and silver sparkle. And believe that when I say sparkle, that’s not an understatement!

 

 

Pulp Fiction Revolution Lipstick ($22)

I'm a FAN of Urban Decay Lipsticks.  If you follow me on Instagram you may now I'm addicted and totally in love with my Rush Revolution Lipstick. Also I'm a sucker for Red tone lipsticks.  This new Revolution Lipstick pays homage to Mrs. Mia Wallace with a deep, blood-red shade that can only be described as amazingly stunning. This creamy lipstick has amazing color-payoff in a must-have shade for Fall. Seriously, if you buy one lipstick for Fall, it should be this one. Bold and beautiful!




Pulp Fiction 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil ($20)

With year I have become a lip pencil fanatic.  Lip pencils help your lip color stay longer, preventing from bleeding and make your look have a perfection accent.  This one is an exact match to the Mrs. Mia Wallace Revolution Lipstick. With Vitamin E, Jojoba and Cottonseed Oil, this lip pencil isn’t drying, like so many are. Good way to intensify the look and wear of the lipstick.



The Pulp Fiction Nail Color ($15)

I'm a fan of all thins red!! This nail color is another must-have for Fall. A gorgeous deep red shade with a micro-shimmer, I love the wearability and durability of this nail polish. This is not a shade you’ll regret buying–it’s seriously beautiful. Urban Decay has “dressed up” the bottle for this collection; instead of the silver cap and skull, it’s black. Love!

The limited-edition Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Collection is available now at Sephora, ULTA, select Macy’s stores and urbandecay.com. In my opinion if you have to make a choice, the two can’t-miss products in this collection are the Revolution Lipstick and Nail Color…these are essentials for Fall that you won’t regret buying!

Tell me what you think of this collection!!

Happy Styling!!  

MAC The Simpsons Collection

Hello Fashionistas!!

 

It's celebration time and everyone celebrates a 25th anniversary in their own special way.  This time M·A·C is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Simpsons with a makeup collection. The Simpsons™ Collection pays homage to Marge, blue hair and all. 

I’ve always believed that there is no one better than M·A·C to interpret pop culture through makeup. As they have done in the past with iconic collections like Hello Kitty, the Marilyn Monroe Collection, Archie’s Girls and the latest one Maleficent, M·A·C reigns supreme.

 

The Simpsons Collection brings a touch of whimsy and nostalgia with product names like “Beehive Blue” and “Lisa’s Spikes”.  I received samples of M·A·C The Simpsons Collection to preview and the first thing to hit you is the brilliant colors. The eyeshadow quads are so vibrant!! For me, the quad that is most wearable is Marge’s Extra Ingredients Quad; the violet, navy, bright blue and pink shades can definitely be used to make an eye look that pops without being over the top.  But of course its nice ans super fun to play with all 4 colors and mix it up.  And  if you want to really amp up the look, get the 7 Lash eyelashes and experiment with a new fun and extravagant look. And lets face it, how fun are the bright nail stickers?

 

 

M·A·C The Simpsons Collection is available at all M·A·C locations and online at Nordstrom and maccosmetics.com. Are you planning to pick anything up? 

 

Take a look below at the entire collection and the products it offers you!

 

Enjoy!

M·A·C ‘The Simpsons’ Collection includes:

 

 

 

THAT TRILLION DOLLAR LOOK QUAD, $44

 

Lisa’s Spikes – lime green ( frost)
Apple Squishee – mid-tone Kelly green ( frost)
2 Dozen and One Greyhounds – dirty olive green (veluxe pearl)
Chalkboard Dreams – deep blackened teak (velvet)

 

 

 

 

MARGE’S EXTRA INGREDIENTS QUAD, $44

Harpooned Heart – light baby pink (lustre)
Sexy PB & J – mid-tone bright violet (veluxe pearl)
Beehive Blue – mid-tone bright blue (veluxe pearl)
Vivacious Vacuum Cleaner Bag – deep navy ( frost)

 

 

 

 

 

The Simpsons™ for M·A·C 7 Lash (Limited Edition), $18.50

 

 

Lipglass, $16.50

Nacho Cheese Explosion – bright neon lime yellow
Grand Pumpkin – bright creamy orange
Red Blazer – bright fuchsia
Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy – electric blue violet

 

 

 

 

 

POWDER BLUSH, $24

Pink Sprinkles – cute blue pink (satin)
Sideshow You – light peach coral (satin) (online only)

 

 

 

 

 

M·A·C NAIL STICKERS, $16.50

Marge Simpson’s Cutie-cles

 

 

Happy Styling!!     Disclosure: The opinions on this post are my own and have not been influenced by sponsors.  Samples have been provided by the brand/PR for editorial consideration, product testing and review.

The Looks Collection -- **GIVEAWAY**

Hello Fashionistas!!   Today I bring you a different and fresh blogpost. As you all know we are makeup lovers up in here; different brands are teaming up with artist to create their unique lines of products all the time and this is no different.  The One Direction band has team up with make up experts to create their own makeup collection inspired by their own albums.  “The Looks Collection”  as the line its called, contains three keepsake tins inspired by One Direction’s globe-conquering albums, “Up All Night, “Take Me Home” and the latest one, ‘Midnight Memories.” Each tin comes complete with everything you need to show off your personality.  It doesn't matter if you are a rock n’ roll girl, a fun party girl or the girl next door, they have just the right collection for you.  All of this beauty essentials are housed in a LIMITED EDITION collectable keepsake tin with removable sleeve, complete with One Direction doodle stencils to decorate your keepsake tin and make it uniquely your own!   The line is already available in the U.S. in stores like Macy's, Stage Stores, Dillards, Beauty Brands and Lor Taylor.  International release dates TBD. We'll keep you posted!      Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford.  A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formulae and infused with limited edition collectable packaging.    Take a look below at each piece of the collection and tell us, which tins is the one for you.      The Midnight Memories   This tin holds all the essentials for you to look more rock and roll than Zayn in his leather jacket, with some intense blacks, bold red lips and metallic nail polish.

This tins includes:

‘Through The Dark’ Liquilights glow gloss: Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red orange under UV light

Eyeshadow palette containing:
Little White Lies - palest warm grey
Don't Forget Where You belong - Soft pink shimmer
Half A Heart - Metal grey
Strong - Charcoal black matte shimmer
Midnight Memories - Silver glitter creme

‘Best Song Ever’ - Crimson red creme lipstick

‘Little Black Dress’ - Volumising black mascara

‘Right Now’ - Metallic steel nail polish

‘Better Than Words’ - Black eye and body crayon

 

 

Take Me Home

 

 

This one’s a little bit more bronzed up, with softer and more golden shades to make the effortlessly gorgeous, girl-next-door beauty look completely foolproof. Peachy shimmers, sheer lippies and sparkles all over the place.

 

This tins includes:

Kiss You’ Liquilights glow gloss: Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light

Eyeshadow palette containing: 
Back For You - Velvet creme
Change My Mind - Peachy shimmer
C’Mon C’Mon - Soft taupe
Little Things - Smokey brown
Take Me Home - Golden glitter creme
‘Last First Kiss’ - Nude pink sheer lipstick

‘Little Black Dress’ - Volumising black mascara

‘Live While We’re Young’ - Multi Dimensional gold glitter nail polish

‘I Wish’ - Chocolate brown eye and body crayon

 

 

Up All Night

 

And last but not least, this one’s for you if you love super cute colours and more of a fun, flirty side to your girly beauty look. It’s packed with bubblegum pinks, summery shades of blue and flattering shimmers. PRETTY.

 

This tins includes:

‘Taken’ Liquilights glow gloss: Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light

 

Eyeshadow palette containing: 
More Than This - Soft blushing pink
Gotta Be You - Silvered taupe shimmer
Save You Tonight - Shimmering turquoise blue
Another World - Royal blue shimmer
Up All Night - Sapphire glitter creme

‘I Should Have Kissed You’ - Bubblegum pink creme lipstick

‘Little Black Dress’ - Volumising black mascara

‘Na Na Na’ - Aqua blue metallic chrome nail polish

‘Stand Up’ - Dark denim eye and body crayon

Well dolls! Whether is for you young fashonista, your daugther, niece, sister or even grandchild, this high quality make-up is aiming to please a lot of people, and of course, empty a lot of pocket off all the money you ever own. For more information and updated on this line go visit One Direction Make Up on Facebook.

 

**GIVEAWAY**

 NOW for the freebies!!!  Follow this link Giveaway to enter an international giveaway sponsor by Markwins International.  You could win a Limited Edition Make-up by ONE DIRECTION autographed by all the members of 1D!  Winners will receive a Make-up by ONE DIRECTION limited-edition collection of beauty essentials, housed in a collectible keepsake tin. Inside is everything you need to rock all your beauty looks on or off the stage. The tin will be autographed by all the members of One Direction. One of the 3 available collections (Midnight Memories, Take Me Home, or Up all Night) will be sent. Check out the official rules to see if you're eligible. Winners will be selected at random. Filling out the form below gives the brand consent to contact you about winning, announcements, and other promotions. No Purchase Necessary.  Enjoy!!

Happy Styling!!
 

     

Disclaimer:   D'Fashionista is not sponsor by any of the above mention brands. The opinions included in this post are my own and where in no way influenced or coerced by Markins International, One Direction or Giveaway sponsors.