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)

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

Break Ups to Make Ups

                                                        
Makeup is one of my favorite things, seriously like in the world. While since first really learning to do my makeup and not looking like a circus clown, I've been a loyal MAC girl. There honestly wasn't a particular reason why I started there and stopped. Im not a label whore in a sense that I use or where things simply because of the brand or trend, I wear what I like and for years MAC has worked for me. Recently I've been branching out and for me the best way to branch out into different lines of makeup is to rummage through my friends makeup bags and ask lots of questions. Though what works for one may not work for another, I find new techniques by watching others apply their makeup. For example one of my very good friends, who is a few shades darker than me, uses a light color powder foundation by bare essentials as an eyeshadow both under and over her eyes, and it looks absolutely beautiful. BUT, when I tried the same trick I looked a raccoon and couldn't figure out why. While watching her actually apply her makeup I saw that after she applied the powder she then went over her entire ace with a press powder blending everything and leaving a hint of the color on and under her eyes. BINGO! Tried it and it was perfect!
 Anyway I digress. My general makeup look is very tanned with highlighting bronzer, nude lips, light eyeliner and tones of mascara. MAC will always be one of my favorite makeup brands but I've come across a new love of NARS and a soft spot for Stila, here are some of the newest products I have been using, which can all be purchased at Sephora allowing you to try before you buy. Most important, think outside the box and have fun!

Here's Nars, Sabrina lip treatment, Belle du Jour, and my current favorite Roman Holiday. I LOVE Roman Holiday, its sheer so I layer it with Illamasqua Lipstick in Fable to give it a more pink nude shade. This brand is only available at Sephora, and I appreciate the color as well as the exclusivity of that.

                                  

Heres Deep throat by Nars, I know Orgasm is a best seller and a favorite of many, but I find Deep Throat to be a warmer color for my skin tone and make my finishing look toasty.

                                      

This is a illuminating finishing powder set by Stila. Its GORGEOUS! Its a limited edition, gift set for a excellent price. I use both colors, the rose gold darker shade for contour and the light gold for highlight all over shimmer dusting. I came across this courtesy of Maury over at www.typepad.com/heightsoffashion. While scattering around her makeup bins I saw and tried this combination and fell in love. This product goes fast, I went to 3 Sephoras before finding it in Soho!

                          

I mentioned above that I load on mascara, one because my eyelashes are short and tangled and two because I like for eyes to be the focus, and well defined. I try a lot of different mascaras, and this has worked the absolute best for my eyelash situation. The brush was a nice size and I am happy with the amount of mascara on the brush as well as the big volumizing effect. Great results minimal effort.