Carrine Roitfeld for M.A.C Fall 2012

Carine Roitfeld; born September 19, 1954, in Paris, France) Editor in Chief of CR Fashion-Book (as of 2012), was the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris from 2001 to January 31, 2011. A former fashion model and writer, she announced her resignation on December 17, 2010; she was succeeded by Emmanuelle Alt.

Known as much for her sultry smokey eyes and bed head hair as she is for being one of fashions elite.  Former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris Carine Roitfeld, makes her signature look available to the masses in MAC's latest Fall collaboration. This collection makes it easy to recreate Carine's, morning after the after party face with neutral tone eyeshadow compacts, deep black eye kohl, and nude lips. Fool proof, full on, sexy. See below for full 21 piece collection available now.

Jungle Camouflage Full Face Kit ($44.00 U.S. / $52.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Dew Soft creamy beige (Veluxe Pearl)
• Camo Muted grayish taupe (Satin)
• Bad Lieutenant Blackened deep brown (Matte)
• Carbon Intense black (Matte)
• Bootcamp Bronze Soft sheer chestnut

Desert Camouflage Full Face Kit ($44.00 U.S. / $52.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Sahara Dust Light neutral beige (Satin)
• Cactus Thorn Mid-tone brown bronze (Frost)
• Desert Shimmering warm taupe (Satin)
• Carbon Intense black (Matte)
• Sand Storm Soft sheer warm caramel

Lipstick ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Tropical Mist Sheer translucent nude

Kohl Power Eye Pencil ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Feline Black

Eye Brows ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Brunette Grey brown

Fluidline ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• Blacktrack Black

Brow Set ($16.00 U.S. / $19.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• Clear Clear

Mascara ($16.00 U.S. / $19.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• Studio Fix Boldblack Lash Black
• Zoomfast Black Lash Black

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 ($27.00 U.S. / $32.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• NC30 Medium, warm

Mineralize Concealer ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• NC33 Medium, warm

Face & Body Foundation ($27.00 U.S. / $32.00 CDN) (Permanent)

• C4 Medium

Accessories

• Good Luck Star Stencil ($18.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• 49 Lash Lashes ($16.00 U.S. / $19.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)
• Tweezer/Slant Slanted tweezers ($33.00 U.S. / $40.00 CDN) (Permanent)
• Full Lash Curler Eyelash curler ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Permanent)

Nail Lacquer ($17.50 U.S. / $21.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Undercover Nude Sheer clear nude (Cream)
• Underfire Red Deep blood red (Cream)

Brushes

• 266 Small angle ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Permanent)
• 275 Medium angled shading ($25.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN) (Permanent)
• 191 Square/Foundation ($33.00 U.S. / $39.50 CDN) (Permanent)

How to Clean and Reuse False Eyelashes

Holidays are a great time to try out new makeup trends, with that may come the desire to turn up the glamour and really play up the drama. Whether that be, a sexy red lip color or very bold smoked eyes there are numerous tips and tricks to make the transition from just wow, to POW! and easy one.
One of my favorite extras to add, holiday event or any event at all that I would like to really play my eyes up is false eyelashes. The great thing about falsies is that you can get them anywhere, your local drug store to your favorite MAC counter, and you're sure to find a set you love in your price range which can start out as low as $2.99 and upwards from there.
  When first experimenting with false eyelashes I went straight to MAC. I love the way MAC falsies feel in comparison to some other brands I have tried, like real eyelashes because of the delicate fibers used as oppose to others that are made out of plastic material.  Eighteen dollars for false eyelashes can seem like an okay indulgence every now and then however, my dilemma begins when there are three to four events in one week. How do I get the most bang for my buck? After torturous trial and error that's has resulted in everything from melting away the adhesive with makeup remover, an absolute mess. To pulling the glue form lashes, end result- 10 individual lashes left on the strip, ruined. I knew there had to be an easier way to reuse your eyelashes, safely and effectively.
  I came across the answer to my prayers and yours, blogger Sparkly Playground gives a step buy step tutorial on a fool proof way to clean, sanitize, and reuse your lashes. This method seemed so easy, especially after all the fails I'd had, I was a little skeptical, it can't be this easy. I tried it out, it worked and fast! Have a look at her step by step blog post below;

TUTORIAL: How to Clean and Reuse False Eyelashes

 I saved this dirty pair for a while. I wore these for about a week and as you can see. It's disgusting! It's really important that you clean out your lashes because it will accumulate bacteria and can easily go back to infecting your eyes! Your eyes are precious!!!

I tend to like DIYing my lashes to get the look I want.
So I have Velour Lashes in "Are those Real?", cheap china falsies cut in half, and Cheap China falsies short ones. I know it's hard to tell I combined 3 pairs into one, but you will see them at the end of the post once it's all cleaned! 
By the way, I purposely chose these dirty lashes because it has Mink lashes and Synthetic lashes. I wanted to demonstrate how this tutorial works on both types of lashes!

                                                Take a container and fill it with water. Soak your lashes in there and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

You will see the glue residue rubber thing become white. This is totally normal. I avoid using Make Up Remover, Cleansing Oils, and Cleansing Foam to remove the residue at this step because it tends to MELT the glue. It's a hot mess, no joke. It's much easier this way. You will see by the next picture!

So I removed the lashes from the water and gently pat them dry with a tissue or cotton pad.

At this point, you can easily just peel the glue residue off. (You can use tweezers if you dont have long nails). Most times, I get it all off in one long piece! If you used any other substance other than water, the glue tends to dissolve and it becomes all sticky and melted and gross. 

Now, soak a cotton pad (preferably one that is lint-free) with make up remover. Also dip some remover on to a Q-tip so it's like your magic wand to clean the lashes. This step is to clean off the eyeliners, eyeshadows, mascaras that are left on your lashes. 

Look at all the gross make up I removed from this step. Impressive??
It's important to use Q-tip and cotton pad because its more gentle. Our fingers and nails tends to be much bigger in size and it can break the lashes (fall outs).

Finally, I use Alcohol (70% to 99% in strength) to sanitize. You can buy Alcohol in Walmart or any drugstore. I put them in a small spray bottle (you can get those at dollar stores or drugstores). I put about 2-3 sprays on the lashes, and gently use a new Q-tip to wipe dry. It does evaporate so don't worry about having alcohol residue in your eyes ;)

DONE!

Lets Get Dirty!! Daphne Guinness for MAC

With names like Blue Blood Deep, Bruised Sky, and Narcissus Dirty Heiress Daphne Guinness, shows us how to make grunge cutting edge and glamorous. Available December 26th 2011 through February 9th 2012 her limited edition MAC collaboration, consisting of cool berry tones and sexy smokey hues. Daphne is known for embodying her imagination through art and creation and this palette follows suit."This collection is a window into my imagination” says Daphne and for her loyal followers as I am, an open door into her creative soul.

Donna Karan Spring 2012 Makeup

New York Fashion Week: Donna Karan SS2012

How to with MAC makeup…

FACE

Charged Water Face & Body Lotion (available Spring/Summer 2012) — hydrates and prepares skin Face & Body Foundation — applied in tones matching the chest in order to warm up the skin Select Cover-Up — lightly applied only where needed to even skintone MAC Pro Mid-Tone Sepia Cream Colour Base — applied with 168 Large Angled Contour Brush under the cheekbones for a soft contour Luna Cream Colour Base — applied to upper cheekbones for a highlight

EYE

Luna Cream Colour Base — lightly applied to the eyes with fingers above bare lashes Hodgepodge Lip Pencil — used to create freckles just under the eyes

LIP

Bittersweet Pro Longwear Lip Pencil — defines the lip line with a bit of a pointed bow MAC Pro Full Chocolate and Most Mocha Lipsticks — mixed together and applied to the lips with 231 Small Shader Brush

Images and Information courtesy of talkingmakeup.com

Prabal Gurung Spring 2012

PRABAL GURUNG. “THE ART OF ARAKI…THE LIP IS AN ORCHID BURSTING FROM WITHIN.”-CHARLOTTE TILBURY for MAC Cosmetics.

New York Fashion Week: Prabal Gurung Spring 2012

Here’s how with MAC makeup…

FACE

Studio Moisture Cream — hydrates and illuminates skin Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation — lightly buffed into skin to perfect Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder — applied through the middle of the face for a polished effect Luna Cream Colour Base — blended in a “C” shape around the temple and eye area to highlight MAC Pro Sculpt Sculpting Powder Pro Palette — blended through lower planes and temples to contour

EYE

Young Venus In Extra Dimension Eye Shadow (available Spring/Summer 2012) — blended over the eyelids as a base and highlight Warm Thunder In Extra Dimension Eye Shadow (available Spring/Summer 2012) — applied through the crease and pulled outwards to elongate Strobe Cream — a dot applied over the eye shadow for a subtle shine

LIP

MAC Pro Process Magenta Chromagraphic Pencil — slightly overdrawn with a blunted tip to achieve the look of just kissed lips MAC Pro Black, Burgundy, and Fuchsia Lipmix — mixed together and applied through the centre of the lip for more impact

Images courtesy of taklingmakeup.com

MAC Posh Paradise Collection for Fall 2011

Succumb to temptation in a Paradise that invites taboo encounters. Rare and exotic, these delights are divine; fig leaves meet fashion beneath a jungle canopy where Seeds of Desire sprout. Discover Unknown Pleasures with lavishly lush Nail Lacquers and Mattene Lipsticks. Semi-matte lips get ultra-pure colour in a slinky, slither-smooth formula that feels as light on the lips as lust. Trespass tantalizingly with pearlized Paint Pots in shades that create seamless coverage while blending smoothly over lids. Indulge yourself with a plush, posh and provocative collection of hypnotic hues.

MAC's newest fall collection debuting on September 15th is full of deep, cool, lusty, Autumn colors. While I'm not the fondest of the lippy selections as I couldn't bring myself to donning purple lipstick. I am absolutely enamora with the paint pot shades. In the past I have found paint pots to be incredible as a base to building eyeshadow or even worn alone. These latest hues, can really compliment a well beat face. My most favorite are the various deep shades of purple, Genuine Treasure, Imaginary is a sexy twisted dream that i want to have every night and last but certainly not least Nubile, and peachy tan paint pot shade. 

Fresh Amour, Naked Bliss, Delectable, Rare Exotic, Eden Rouge

Fresh Amour, Naked Bliss, Delectable, Rare Exotic, Eden Rouge

Immortal Gold, Rain of Flowers

MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot 

MAC Half Wild Paint Pot

MAC Hyperviolet Paint Pot

MAC Idyllic Paint Pot

MAC Imaginary Paint Pot

MAC Nubile Paint Pot 

MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot

MAC Treasure Hunt Paint Pot

Dear Summer Makeup

"I drop the heat when you bring up the sun"

Though I like many women have tons of makeup but, tend to stick to a signature looks. Something easy to put on, durable during the day and only requiring extra sweeps of mascara and a smokey eye to take me to an unexpected night. Convenience is key for me. Never has the K(Keep) I (It) S (Simple) S (Stupid) rule applied more than my easy Winter look. Comprised of, MAC warm Gingerly blush, a beige or pink lip, full eyebrows, and about one bazillion coats of mascara day or night. Its a low maintenance polished look that gets the job done. 

For summer however, I wanted to switch it up a bit;

Nars debuted its "Portrait of Paradise" palette and gave me everything I had been looking for in a summer look but, didn't know. I wanted a look that was, healthy and fresh with accentuated cheeks and  gorgeous I spend my days at the beach glow and the perfect lip to match my newly found lightly shimmered with sort of an iridescent highlight bronzed situation. This trio was everything I needed to achieve my desired look. Containing Nars best selling Orgasm blush, Laguna bronzer, and Albatross highlighting blush powder, they made it too easy! These products can be applied lightly for day and layered for an evening intense glow. I pair it with Nars South Beach multiple, Belize lipgloss (which is amazing by the way, the texture is perfect, not sticky but still provide just enough coverage) and MAC Refined Golden all over bronzer ( I go completely in with bronzer #trueconfession I don't use it as a highlighter, I put it all over my face for a sun kissed just in from the beach (in the south of France of course). Use this at your desecration and do what works best for your skin tone. Its quite flattering and comes in possibly four different varieties. I like this combination of products, and I haven't found myself switching anything product out this far. Not included in the photo is MAC Zoom Lash. I very much enjoy the freedom of this mascara meaning you can layer and build up intensity. I'm a lash kind of girl but, if I'm just running to the grocery store one or two coats will do, and I appreciate having the option to go bigger or have a more natural look. Last but not least, signature fragrance. I've worn Miss Dior Cherie since maybe summer of 2006, my absolute favorite summer smell. I only wear it in Summer, and though I've been on a fence about switching over the Chloe, maybe just on the weekends because I've shared so many wonderful summers with Miss Dior.  A sensual blend of Italian mandarin, Egyptian jasmine, and patchouli its modern fruity elegance, meaning it doesn't smell like mangoes and lollipops. Its simply divine.

I'm done for now, so one for now

Possibly forever, we had fun together

But like all good things, we must come to an end

Please show the same love to my friends

Dear summer

-Jay Z

MAC Quite Cute Collection

“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!

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

ZOOM LASH MASCARA Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
Zoom Black Rich black
LOUD LASH MASCARA Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
Noisy Black Black
PENULTI MATE EYE LINER Suggested Retail Price $17.50 U.S./$21.00 CDN
Rapidblack True black
LIP PENCIL Suggested Retail Price $13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN
Naked Liner Light neutral
In Synch Bright yellow pink
Boldly Bare Dirty red brown

LIPSTICK Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
Playing Koi Creamy white peach pink (satin)
Quite Cute Creamy bright whitened lavender (cremesheen)
Saint Germain Clean pastel pink (amplified)
Candy Yum-Yum Matte neon pink (matte)
Play Time Creamy intense violet (cremesheen)

MINERALIZE BLUSH Suggested Retail Price $23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
Giggly Light pink with pearly plum heart
Sakura Lavender with pearly magenta heart
Miss Behave Light beige with pearly mint green heart

NAIL LACQUER Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
Little Girl Type Creamy pale lavender
Mischievous Mint Creamy pale blue mint
Ice Cream Cake Creamy blue pink

CUTiE EYE SHADOW X4 Suggested Retail Price $36.00 U.S./$43.00 CDN
Goody Goody Gum Drop Light white pink (satin)
Boycrazy Pale lavender with silver pearl (lustre)
Moshi Moshi! Pale white green gold (frost)
Azuki Bean Mid-tone dirty violet (frost)

PLUSHGLASS Suggested Retail Price $18.50 U.S./$22.00 CDN
Girl ♥ Boy Bright light blue pink
I ♥ U Creamy mid-tone purple
Fashion Fanatic Creamy pale pink
Bubble Tea Creamy pale nude

LASH Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$17.00 CDN
#7 Lash