Melz Makeup Manor

Lightfully Bright

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These products are an extension to the Asian exclusive lightening and brightening products that people from Asia are totally lapping up right now. As far as I know these products are Asia exclusive only so if you're travelling in hat direction do try them out and pick them up!

Deep Ultra~moisture creme

Active Softening lotion

Foaming creme cleanser

Charged Essence Serum

Lipglasses $34 (as pictured top-bottom)

Etheral

Astro Cool

Atmospheric

Outer Space

My Picks:

All lipglasses!!!

MAC ~ Cremeblend Blushes

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For every contour control freak, for every persistent perfectionist comes this wondrous way to play with blush that gives you the most magnificent flexibility you’ve ever had…Starts creamy, stays creamy and proves once and for all that powder is NOT your only prerogative. You can get back to a new build for that retro “rouge” look Old Hollywood Glamour made modern or stop at subtle and natural; it’s all in your hands. In three aspects, two shades of each: One matched to skin, one for a brighter glow and one darker for cream contouring, it’s perfect for all skin colours, minus the silicone, particularly adept at preventing ashiness on darker complexions. Make powdery a thing of the past.

Cremeblend Blush $40 (all permanent)

Brit Wit ~ Dusty rosy mauve

Ladyblush ~ Warm neutral coral

Posey ~ Warm peach

So Sweet, So Easy ~ Bright yellow pink

Something Special ~ Light coral

Tea Petal ~ Mid-tone reddish brown

My Thoughts/ Picks:

I have So Sweet, So Easy from the Lilyland collection last year and it's beautiful! It's so easy to blend and creates a natural glow. These have replaced the normal creme blushes. I recommend So Sweet, So Easy and can't wait to try Something Special.

MAC ~ Finally Flawless

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This is a newly formulated version of the Mineralize Skinfinish compact. I loved this stuff before and cannot wait to try out the new version!

Mineralize Foundation SPF 15 has the exclusive formula – micronized and coated pigments improve blendability, maintain colour purity with SPF 15, and our liquid mineral ferment complex adds nutrients. Light diffusing optics minimize the visibility of imperfections – FINALLY Flawless!

Mineralize Foundation SPF 15
Minerals are the foundation for all living things. The human body is

made of approximately 60% water and skin is approximately 70% water. By fusing minerals and water, Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation is the synthesis of earthly essential elements in the form of a rich, luxurious solid cream compact with a liquid mineral infusion. This uniquely textured, medium buildable, foundation delivers immediate hydration while revitalizing the look o

f dull and dry skin. Used backstage during the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion shows of; BCBG, Carolina Herrera and Baby Phat, it is both a makeup artists dream and a real woman’s skin saving grace.

Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation features an innovative gel based system that provides extreme comfort and creaminess in application, making this formula appealing to all skins but especially normal to dry

. The gel fuses the formula’s high water content (30.5%) with the polymers and coated pigments for the ultimate in silky smooth, yet

long wearing (up to 8 hours), colour payoff. Because of the immediate moisturization benefits, Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation also helps to immediately reduce the appearance of pores and provides skin with a non-sticky, cooling break.

Additionally, a blend of lightweight oils creates a creamy, comfortable feeling on the skin. The innovative wax-free structure helps moisturize skin, while light diffusing optics help minimize the visibility of pores and imperfections for a flawless looking complexion.

Shades

NC15 // 20 // 25 // 30 // 35 // 37 // 40 // 42 // 44 // 45 //50 // 55

NW15 // 20 // 25 // 30 // 35 // 40 // 43 // 45 // 47 // 50 // 55

#130 brush (permanent)

MAC ~ Future Face

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MAC forges ahead with a three-in-one force: Powder, Foundation and Tinted Moisturizer altogether.

First, Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder blurs the line between skincare and makeup, with a pressed texture that beautifies as it benefits. Gives a sheer to medium, smooth, even coverage for a flawlessly soft and even tone with caring, comforting properties.
Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 shade extensions fill in
all the gaps.

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

N18 // NW18 // NW22 // NW33 // NW44 // NW46 // NW48 // NW58

Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15
Medium Plus ~ Tan beige

Dark Plus ~ Neutral tan beige

Brushes

190 ~ Foundation Brush (permanent)

150 ~ Large Powder Brush (permanent)

Studio Careblend Pressed Powder

Light ~ Soft pale beige

Light Plus ~ Pale golden beige

Medium ~ Soft creamy beige

Medium Plus ~ Tan beige

Medium Dark ~ Caramel beige

Medium Deep ~ Rich golden tan

Dark ~ Deep caramel

Dark Deep ~ Rich golden bronze

Wonder Woman for MAC

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So MAC have finally done a collection featuring the famous Wonder Woman. I'm an 80's baby and missed out on seeing the original show but I hear all sorts of things about Wonder Woman and from what I hear she was quite the legend. With the collection I'm not really impressed with the packaging. It looks pretty cheap and I'm not quite sure what to think of the jumbo sized products (lipstick and penultimate liner). I feel like this is a bit kiddish and I'm pretty sure even those who loved Wonder Woman in the 70's would find this not so appealing. All products are LE aside from a few that are permanent (not in this packing though, obviously). Prices are to be announced and I know I'm going to be horrified with what they'll be charging, especially with the jumbo products.

Lipstick

Marquise d’ ~ Sandy cream peach (Lustre) (Repromote from Brunette, Blonde, Redhead ’09)
Russian Red ~ Intense bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)
Spitfire ~ Bright creamy magenta (Satin)
Heroine ~ Brown bronze (Frost)

Lipglass

Emancipation ~ Pale neutral pink

Wonder Woman ~ Bright red with soft pearl
Athena’s Kiss ~ Bright blue fuchsia
Secret Identity ~ Mid-tone copper with soft pearl

Lash $18

#48 Lash (permanent)

Defiance Eyeshadow Quad (pictured)
Defiance ~ Iridescent white pink (Veluxe Pearl)
Paradise Island ~ Soft warm pink (Satin)
Star Studded ~ Mid-tone violet pink (Satin)
Real Drama ~ Dark burgundy with pink pearl (Satin)

Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad
Lady Justice ~ Bright silver with white pearl (Frost)
Insurmountable ~ Dirty blue grey (Veluxe Pearl)Bold Babe ~ Deep metal blue with white pearl (Frost)Deep Truth ~ True dark blue (Frost) (Permanent)

Valiant Eyeshadow Quad
Valiant ~ Light lime with yellow pearl (Frost)
Spinning Transformation ~ Deep olive bronze with yellow pearl (Frost)
Diana Undercover ~ Dark forest green (Satin)
Manila Paper ~ Pale frost white gold (Veluxe Pearl) (Repromote from
Spring Colour Forecast ’10)

Penultimate Eye Liner

Rapidblack ~ True black (Permanent)

Opulash Mascara

Victorious ~ Purple

Army of Amazons ~ Green
Themyscira ~ Blue
Black ~ Black (permanent)

Reflects Glitter

Reflects Pearl ~ White glitter with pearl sheen (Glitter) (PRO)
Reflects Bronze ~ Sparkling rich gold (Glitter) (PRO)

Pigment

Bright Fuchsia ~ Bright magenta (Permanent)
Marine Ultra ~ Vivid marine blue (PRO)

Nail Lacquer
Obey Me ~ True red
Spirit of Truth ~ Navy blue

Blush Duo
Mighty Aphordite ~ Warm peach coral with gold pearl/Bright coral pink with gold pearl (Satin/Frost)
Amazon Princess ~ Bright yellow pink/Deep blue pink with gold pearl (Satin/Satin)

Mineralize Skinfinish
Pink Power ~ Peachy rose with pink shimmer/Soft rosy bronze/Soft shell pink with fine shimmer
Golden Lariat ~ True coral with fine gold shimmer/Soft suntanned bronze/Soft gold with fine shimmer

Wonder Woman Makeup Bag

Wonder Woman ~ Red
Bulletproof ~ Blue

Utility Belt Eye Brush Set
Includes 224SE, 213SE, and 194SE

Utility Belt Face Brush Set
Includes 129SE, 109SE, and 190SE

Invincible Mirror

My Picks:

All coloured mascaras

Both msf's

Both blushes

Emancipation & Wonder Woman lipglasses

Reflects Pearl glitter

MAC False Lashes mascara

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"False Lashes Mascara adds dramatic volume, the rich, creamy, volumizing formula magnifies and multiplies the look of each lash, creating dramatically thick, long, curled, exaggerated lashes. The lush brush applies a deluxe dose of heavy pigment to the lashes and works in combination with the product to create incredible volume, length and density. The pigments in the formula are treated to allow for maximum colour payoff that remains true, deep, uniform and wears all day long. It’s flake- and smudge-resistant, ophthalmologist-tested and safe for contact wearers."

This was first seen in the Marcel Wanders for MAC collection late last year as part of the more expensive collection they do each year. The packaging is exactly the same and I'd say the price is as well as most of their mascara's are about $20 cheaper (fibre rich lash, zoomlash etc etc). This mascara comes only in black and is part of the permanent range now.

I haven't tried it but at that price it had better be better than awesome and in the same par as Lancome or Estee Lauder mascara's.

RRP: $42

Available: MAC Counters at Myer and David Jones and MAC PRO stores in Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney International Duty Free (departures) at the Airport.

FOTD From the 15th...

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MAC Mineralize Skinfinish compact in NW20

YSL Touche Eclat #1

MAC Magically Cool Liquid powder

MAC Marine Life highlight powder (To The Beach 2010)

MAC Get Away Bronze blush (To The Beach 2010)

Stila Kitten eyeshadow as highlight (permanent)

MAC Butternutty shadestick as base (Warm & Cozy 2010)

MAC Assemblage Quad ~ Dark Brown allure lid & gold on inner corner (Colour Craft 2009)

Estee Lauder Pure Colour brown liquid liner

Diorshow mascara (permanent)

MAC Sinnamon lustreglass (permanent)

Last Night!

2011-01-23T12:48:00.004+10:30

Okay so another going out picture... seriously starting to feel like I'm doing this all the time. I honestly don't, just been having a lot of catch-ups with friends I haven't seen in too long lately haha... I tried to curl my hair but it was being a bitch... and I hate my hair, too thick too blahhh! But it managed to come out as best as I think it was going to.

MAC Studio Sculpt foundation in NW20

YSL Touche Eclat #1

MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder

MAC Nuance mineralize blush (permanent)

MAC Shimpagne MSF (permanent)

MAC Vanilla pigment as highlight (permanent)

MAC French Quarter greasepaint stick as base (Venomous Villains 2010)

MAC Blue Flame mineralize eyeshadow all over lid (Style Black 2009)

MAC Penultimate liner on upper lashline (Love Lace 2010)

MAC Fly-by-blu Pearlglide liner on lower lashline (Starflash 2009)

MAC Creme D'Nude lipstick (permanent)

MAC Fashion Whim cremesheen glass (In The Groove 2010)

FOTD From the 12th (just a bit behind!)

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Another set of pics from another night out (promise I don't go out often haha). I feel like this is such a pretty look and I felt pretty wearing it. I usually play up something when I go out but I decided to go pretty neutral tonight. I kinda wanted to go with Faultlessly F/W + So This Season l/g but I though against it…

MAC Studio Sculpt in NW20
YSL Touche Eclat #1
MAC Truth & Light Magically Cool liquid powder (Venomous Villains 2010
MAC Ripe Peach ombre blush (Spring Colour Forecast collection 2010)
MAC Shimpagne MSF (permanent)

MAC Material Gold metal-x creme eyeshadow as base (Metal Urge 2009)
MAC Dazzlelight eyeshadow as highlight (permanent)
MAC Hush eyeshadow in inner corner/ tear duct (permanent)
MAC Blondes Gold pigment all over lid (Overrich 2009)
MAC Cosmic eyeshadow in crease (Moonbathe 2009)
MAC Antique Gold reflects glitter all over lid (Overrich 2009)
MAC Marigold glitter all over lid (PRO discontinued)
MAC Feline kohl power on lashlines (D' Squared 2009/ Love Lace 2010/ Champale 2011)
Diorshow mascara

MAC Creme 'D Nude lipstick
MAC Sugar Overload superglass

Bobbi Brown Mini Brights palette review

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Review:

I tried to swatch these for this post and some of the shades were very, very sheer. Anything that wasn't a shimmer or metallic, with the exception of Ivy, was extremely sheer and I had to really build it up to get much colour payoff at all.If you were to use these, you would most definitely need a base to make them more vibrant and to make the colour "stick". Most brands of matte shades are much better and these are quite a disappointment. Not something you expect from such a highly acclaimed and such an expensive brand, and certainly not at $150 a pop. The lighter metallic shades are beautiful with wonderful colour payoff, and aren't too frosty either. Only looking at them closely can you tell of the differences. I would still use them though, even if they are a bit samey, using each one as a highlight for which ever corresponding shade was the main colour (ie, for a purple look I'd use Lavender as the highlight or inner corner shade etc). The 3 darkest shades (Ivy, Midnight & Black Plum) are fantastic and really are the stand out sh

ades in the palette. Nice and dark but the colour is still very real (not black based). They are highly pigmented and work well.

When I used the shades I did (still yet to test them all), I did find that they lasted all day, getting only natural creasing and wear and tear after a full day's work wearing them (approx. 10 hours), also wearing these with a base (MAC paintpots/ shadesticks). I cannot compare them against other BB individual shades as I don't own any, only palettes (Nude on Nude shimmer & the Chocolate palettes). Compared to the other 2 palettes, this pales in comparison. Both other palettes are much more pigmented and smoother to apply but you also have to remember they are all different finishes too. Still, both other palettes are much better.

The size of each shade is a bit disappointing as they are quite tiny (slightly bigger than my pinkie nail). Bobbi says that with each shade you shouldn't get through them quickly, otherwise

you're not using them effectively, or something to that extent. Maybe not for all of the shades but for the 9 nay shades (see below), you'd go through them very quickly to get colour. I don't see me using this in my kit as a makeup artist as I do fear I'd go through them quickly, or the shades would be unusable. Not enough pigment for print or film work. Not natural enough for bridal work.

Overall, I'd say that this palette is pretty poor overall and I'm glad I didn't buy this at full price. It's a bit of a shame as I did quite enjoy the last one Bobbi made (the full size Brights palette). Maybe that's just because there are less workable shades, percentage wise (20 shades VS. 35).

Yay shades: Pink Pearl,Navajo, Iced Blue, Lavender, Golden Peach, Mint, Copper Penny, Ultra Violet,Ivy, Midnight & Black Plum

Nay Shades: Day Glow, Bubble Gum, Pacific, Blue Iris, Gum Drop, Jade, Blue Denim, Electric Pink & Samba

Fave shades: Golden Peach, Copper Penny, Midnight & Black Plum.

Buy Again: No

You'll Like If: You love a variety of colours and you love Bobbi Brown products.

You'll dislike like if: You have any amount of economic sense… You have any feelings about matte eyeshadows (like or disike).

RRP: $150

Found: At David Jones and some Myer stores that have Bobbi Brown counters.

I Rate This? (outta 5): 2 ~ I like most of the colours however the size is pretty tiny and it isn't good value. $150, seriously? Its too pricy and being completey honest here, if I hadn't been able to get a CP from a wonderful girl on LJ then there's NO WAY I would have bought this.I got it for $80AUD including shipping and the exchange rate…. (retails for $70USD)

Orange Overload FOTD ~ 80's Kick!

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So I was feeling a bit random and felt just a bit 80's tonight which inspired this look plus with all of my talk about my love for orange,I don't think I've posted a fotd using this much orange and I'm sure you guys were probably starting to not believe me haha.

This pic shoes the colour a bit more realistically...

MAC Mineralize foundation (compact)

YSL Touche Eclat concealor #1

MAC Magically Cool Liquid powder in Truth & Light (Venomous Villains)

MAC Ripe Peach ombre blush (Spring Colour Forecast)

MAC Vanilla pigment as highlight (permanent)

MAC Nurture s/s as base (Warm & Cozy)

MAC Aquavert eyeshadow (Lure, Bait, Hooked)

MAC Cosmic eyeshadow all over lid (Moonbathe)

MAC Earthy Delight eyeshadow (Tantress)

MAC Temperature's Rising lip pencil (To The Beach)

MAC Good to Go Pro-Longwear lipstick (pro longwear)

MAC Apex 3D-glass (In 3D)

Underrated Product: MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder

2011-01-03T21:18:00.012+10:30

This product is a MAC (and as far as I know, product) first! It has this weird thing that when you apply it, it feels wet, but is a powder. It's so weird that whenever I see people, especially makeup people, I HAVE to show them it. Everyone is freaked out/ amazed by it. The Magically Cool Liquid powder came out with the Disney Venomous Villains collection last year (2010). Looking through various websites with reviews and maccosmetics.com itself, it proved to not be such a great selling product and I'm puzzled as to why. Okay so admittedly it was very expensive ($50 or there-of IIRC). With Australian prices being so high and having this collection so massive, I CAN see why it wouldn't be on many peoples must have lists. I really do hope that this product makes another appearance sometime this year (I will need more!).

Here's why I love it:

It feels fantastic on the skin (feels great to apply in hot weather, especially in this Australian hot summer!) and isn't too heavy but still noticeable on the face and evens out skintone. It lasts for most of the day (15 hours or so) and find it helps to prolong my foundation and helps it to set when first applied.

It also has a light shimmer that doesn't make your skin too shiny or glittery, but you can still notice it. I personally think it's better than the natural/ natural & shimmer mineralize skinfinishes and the original loose powder. The shade Truth & Light is perfect for me (NW20). I wouldn't use this as a highlighter as some people use it for unless you have substantially darker skin than a NW20. There's not enough shimmer for that. One thing I dislike about this powder is the container. Like most MAC loose powdered products, it comes out of the jar too quickly and I have to use the actual lid to get rid of the excess off my brush (usually a 109 or 129) without creating a cloud of powder. If tis does come out again I HIGHLY recommend getting some, or even just a sample to test out it's awesomeness. This is my 3rd favourite product of 2010!

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!!!

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Welcome to 2011!

So 2011 has begun already and now is the time to create new resolutions and make pacts with ourselves. Always with good intention, some of us make it but realistically not many of us can keep it up past a week haha. I too am in the latter, although I do try to keep the promises that I make, they always are forgotten when faced with whatever it is I'm trying to avoid or change. I have no will strong enough to change. So for a bit of fun these are the *pacts* I'm making myself that I hope survive the next week HA!

~ To post more on this blogs and in the beauty communities that I lurk eg. livejournal, makeup alley...

~ To build my professional portfolio so I can make a career move into makeup where I ant to belong!

~ To go to the gym more. Yes I know pretty much every woman has something about this but genuinely, I already have a gym membership that I'm paying for but not going and basically wasting my money :(

And the big one that I actually believe in and is on-going and not just a new years thing but a life thing...

~ To continue to grow as a person and learn as much as I can and to enjoy life and fulfil my goals and dreams!!!

Life is too important to waste!

So with that, I hope you all had a great new years and didn't suffer from too big of a hangover and stayed safe and not start the year with regrets! :)

Favourites 2010

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FAVOURITES 2010!

So this is a list of my favourite products over 2010 that I seriously LOVE! I have expanded my collection by a lot so I've managed to narrow my list down to 25. So this is my fave 25 products for 2010!

25. MAC Hypnotizing eyeshadow

24. MAC Float On By eye kohl

23. MAC A Quiet Roar lipglass

22. MAC Two Virtues mineralize blush

21. MAC Birds & Berries lipstick

20. YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick #1 Nude Beige

19. MAC Fashion Whim cremesheen glass

18. Stila Kitten eyeshadow

17. OPI Wing It! nailpolish

16. MAC Jest eyeshadow

15. MAC Style Snob eyeshadow

14. Laura Mercier Peacock Sequin eyeshadow

13. MAC #187 brush

12. Christian Dior Diorshow mascara

11. MAC Baby's on Fire dazzle lipstick

10. OPI Alpine Snow matte nailpolish

9. MAC Creme D' Nude lipstick

8. YSL Touche Eclat concealor #1

7. MAC Bite of an Apple blush

6. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation in #4.5

5. MAC Undercurrent Pearlglide eye liner

4. MAC By Candlelight MSF

3. MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Truth & Light

2. Bobbi Brown Nude shimmerbrick

1. Moroccan Oil hair oil

So there you have it. The products that totally wowed me this year! Cannot wait to see what's coming up in 2011. I'm sure there are going to be some beautiful and innovative products for us all to enjoy! I know I'm looking forward to some things already! Bring on the new year!!!!

*No picture of Baby's on Fire lipstick as some ***** stole it!

December Favourites

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So nothing really wowed me this month. I guess it's because I didn't really buy anything due to Christmas and New Years being just around the corner plus I've been buying more stuff for my professional kit rather than me haha. Some goodies I did buy that I fell in love with however...

MAC Gimme That! lipglass ~ Such a beautiful standout pink! I love the brightest shades! This shade was from Dare To Wear.

MAC Pigments in Moonlight Night and Later ~ Both From a Tartan Tale. Some beautiful shades for creating smokey eyed looks!

Super excited about Cham-pale!

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I am so excited for this collection! This is going to be one of the few collections that I actually want pretty much everything. No joke. Everything is so beautiful and shimmery. I'm most excited about the highlight powders, paintpots and the eye kohl and Fix + LAVENDER! I'll also be picking up a couple of goodies for my professional kit, namely the Fix + and 10 million Feline's! I absolutely loved the Fix + rose and love lavender so this seems like a natural thing to get and Feline... well everyone knows that it's the most perfect black eye kohl, so those 2 I'll be stocking up for personal and professional use. I'm not going to bother with the lipsticks as they're mostly permanent and have wayyyyy too many as it is that get no love! However I do like the look of Gel and at some stage I'll probably get it. The platinum polish is unappealing to me as it's not *quite* the right shade. It tries so hard but doesn't quite hit the spot. I'm still not quite sure what I think of the comforting creme but will probably skip it along with the tinted lip conditioner.

My Picks/ What I'll be getting:

Caviar Dreams Eyeshadow Quad ~ I'm still debating this as I already own Et Tu, Bouquet? and 2 of the other shades are permanent... (brule and retrospeck)

All lipgelee's ~ Since getting them all from Lilyland collection I've been hooked!

Both highlight powders ~ so beautiful! And no overspray on these ones so I'm pretty excited about that haha.

I Get No Kick eye kohl ~ So PRETTY!!! Will be getting 2 of these!

Feline eye kohl ~ I already have this but need a couple for my kit, may get a back up for myself.

NW20 chromagraphic pencil ~ Another goodie for my kit

Soiree nailpolish ~ I wasn't going to get this but I just saw Temptalia's swatch so now I will. It's gorgeous!

Fix + Lavender ~ I'll get a few bottles of this, for myself and my kit. Probably one of the products I'm most excited about!

For full swatches at pictures please check them out at temptalia.com

This video is also pretty awesome!

http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cham-pale-collection-video-overview

Picture used with permission from Christine (owner of temptalia)

Orange Overload!

2010-12-17T11:56:00.004+10:30

So if you follow me on here you may know that I LOVE orange stuff, now granted I don't wear it often, doesn't stop me from loving and obtaining the stuff. I was originally going to do a "top 10" but then discovered well, I love more than that. This isn't all of the peach/ coral/ orange products I have but just a select few haha (with exceptions to the eyeshadows, each product has a difference eg, texture, finish etc), lets take a look...

1. MAC Ripe Peach ombre blush ~ Released with Spring Colour Forecast collection 2010 (Estee Lauder has a great dupe called Peach Nuance)

2. Bobbi Brown Nectar shimmerbrick ~ Released with Cabana Corals 2010

3. MAC Imperial Flower nail polish ~ Released with Jin Soon Nail Trend 2010

4. MAC Apex 3D glass ~ Released with In 3D 2007

5. MAC Kumquat lipglass ~ Released with Spring Colour Forecast collection 2010

6. MAC Euro Beat dazzleglass ~ Released with Euristocrats II 2009

7. MAC So Bad lipglass ~ Released with Dare to Wear 2010

8. MAC Temperature's Rising lip pencil ~ Released with To The Beach 2010

9. MAC Good to Go Pro Longwear lipstick ~ Released with Pro Longwear 2010

10. MAC Jazzed lipstick ~ Released with In The Groove 2010

11. MAC Hot Sass dazzle lipstick ~ Released with Digi Pops 2010

12. MAC Costa Chic lipstick ~ Released with Euristocrats II 2009

13. MAC Flurry Of Fun lipstick ~ Released with To The Beach 2010

14. MAC Off The Radar pigment ~ Released with Rushmetal 2007

15. MAC Acid Orange pigment ~ Pro product $39 (call your pro stores for this shade!)

16. MAC Lovebud eyeshadow ~ Released with Culturebloom 2006

17. MAC Evening Aura eyeshadow ~ Released with Neo Sci Fi 2008

18. MAC Fab & Flashy eyeshadow ~ Released with C-Shock 2007

19. MAC Firecracker eyeshadow ~ Released with To The Beach 2010

20. MAC Coral Crepe paintpot ~ Released with Pret - a -Papier 2010

21. MAC Peaches blush ~ Permanent product; $40; Available from MAC counters and stores

Other mentions:

OPI Flit a Bit nailpolish ~ I'm DYING to own this shade! It's too pretty. Limited Edition but still available now from David Jones and good salons; $19.95

OPI In my Back Pocket ~ Have this shade but forgot to include it in the pic. Permanent product $19.95

Most of these products are still "available" through means of swapping on makeup alley or through some great sales on livejournal. Some items you may also be able to find on ebay. Obviously some products will be hard to obtain, unless you're willing to spend major $$$ (I'm looking at you RIPE PEACH).

Going out FOTD

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I used:

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk 4.5

YSL Touche Eclat #1

MAC Truth & Light magically cool liquid powder

MAC Dainty blush

MAC Petticoat MSF

MAC Pink Opal pigment as highlight

MAC Bare Study as base

NARS Nepal eyeshadow all over lid

Bobbi Brown Pewter chrome eyeshadow

MAC Blacktrack fluidline on upper lashes

MAC Phone Number eye kohl on lower lashline

Givenchy Phenomenon Mascara

MAC Naughty You dazzle lipstick

MAC Gimme That! lipglass

Quick FOTD

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I Used:

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation in 4.5

YSL Touche Eclat #1

MAC Light Over Dark mineralize blush

MAC By Candle light MSF

MAC Vanilla pigment as highlight

MAC French Quarter greasepaint stick as base

MAC Moonlight Night pigment all over lid

MAC Mystery kohl power eyeliner

Diorshow mascara

YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick #1

A funny story....

2010-12-14T21:36:00.005+10:30

...Well not really, but it was amusing, well to me at least...

So I was browsing the net and some of my fave beauty blogs and came across this picture of a stunning girl wearing a BEAUTIFUL shade of lipstick. The lipstick of tale being NYX Narcissus. Now for those of you in Australia know how we can't obtain t

his product or line unless we have super awesome American friends who can buy/ CP us these goods. So here I was in awe of this shade, placing it on my wishlists and frantically searching makeup alley to see if I could swap something with someone somewhere so I can say that "yes, I have this shade Haha Lucky me!" Suddenly I remember that I had been involved in a swap on makeupalley.com and someone had sent me a NYX lipstick. I couldn't remember for the life of me what shade was it, So with a quick check I find that yes, I actually do already OWN this product and it is the only NYX lipstick/ product I actually own. Haha jokes on me! Don't you just hate it when that happens, although it usually happens when you've just purchased something and discover hey, now you're the owner of TWINS!

* I don't usually like to show you guys things that are unavailable in Australia/ New Zealand but I simply adore this shade and it had a story. If you happen to travel overseas you can pick this lippie up (and many more great shades) at drug stores for a minimal price.

Lady Gaga back for more!

2010-12-10T11:14:00.003+10:30

Lady Gaga has returned for her second stint as a MAC Viva Glam AIDS spokesperson for 2011.

"MAC Cosmetics has signed Lady Gaga on for a second year as the spokeswoman for its Viva Glam campaign. Gaga teamed up with Cyndi Lauper for the 2010 campaign, which launched earlier this year. The company said the Gaga-Lauper campaign was the most successful ever for the MAC AIDS Fund, which has raised more than $190 million for the cause since its founding in 1994."

Source: WWD (wwd.com)

Photo taken by Nick Knight

Styled by Nicola Formichetti

My Thoughts: I personally think this is fantastic, not only as I'm a MAC and Lady Gaga fan but I have seen many public speeches that she has attended and very vocally supported the awareness, education and prevention of AIDS. She has used her fame and publicity for the benefit of others, and this is such a worthy thing to be proactive about and to help spread the message about this horrible disease!

Quarterly Faves:

2010-12-01T01:07:00.010+10:30

So you might have been wondering where I've gotten to. Well, lately life has been so crazy for me and I've been pulled every which way in my life, with work and growing up. I've recently had a LOT of unnecessary drama my way and I've needed to clear my head and deal with these problems, now it appears the drama has "died down" so I can now focus on the more fun side of life for me, so here I am with a QUARTERLY faves post! (I didn't realise it had been 3 months since I last posted anything! The time is going so quickly!!!! Arrggghhh!). Anyways, TO THE BAT MOBILE... UHH, I MEAN, REVIEW! HAHA!

The things I've been loving these past 3 months!

* MAC Style Snob eyeshadow ~ I was very late to the game in getting this! (thank you LJ sales!). I absoloutely LOVE this shade! So pretty, can be dressed down or up!

* Estee Lauder Twilight Petal lipgloss $42 ~ Such a pretty shade. A nice shade to make a nude feel a bit more special!

* Laura Mercier Peacock Sequin eyeshadow $44 ~ First ever LM product and I love it! The perfect teal shade I've come across.

* MAC Imperial Flower nailpolish $22 ~ Awesome Orange!

* MAC Bite Of An Apple blush $44 ~ Okay so I bought this on pure hype (as one does lol) and I'm actually stunned as to how beautiful it really, actually is. No Joke. Perfect "I've just come in from the cold" shade. This is one hyped up product I wholeheartly agree with!

* MAC Undercurrent pearlglide liner $34 ~ My fave pencil was Float on By, until I used this. This is more intense and sparkles. To me it's Float on By but better!

* MAC Jest eyeshadow $32 ~ I've wanted this for a long time, finally obtained it and honestly, why didn't I get this sooner. It's gorgeous!!!

BONUS: 2 Lip Combinations I've been Loving!

Creme 'd Nude lipstick + Fashion Whim cremesheen glass = PERFECT NUDE!

Temperature's Rising lip pencil + Beachbound lipstick + Flurry of Fun lipglass = Sexy Bright ORANGE! *I'm going to try out TR lip pencil with Goes & Goes prolong together for some REAL Orange Magic to see how that looks hahaha. I suggest pairing with Imperial Flower nailpolish for orange overload!*

Products I'm NOT Loving:

Now this is hard for me to say coz I'm a hardcore MAC fan but a couple of their products have been over rated for me *sad face*:

*My Dark Magic eyeshadow ~ Now I own Young Punk (style black) and it's basically the same shade, I couldn't get the pink to stay pink, because of the black streaks, it too came out purple. I'd never use up Young Punk and think it is the better of the two.

*Bad Fairy nailpolish (throws hands up to avoid being hit...) ~ Yeah I know, I wanted to love this so bad but not as great as I thought it was going to be. The shimmery red from OPI's burlesque collection is much better, a bit different but just nicer.

Calm, Cool & Collected

2010-08-30T11:23:00.003+09:30

Mineralize Satinfinish pressed foundation in NW20

Studio Touch Up Stick concealor in NW20

Happy Together mineralize blush

Lucky Jade shadestick all over lid as base

Vanilla pigment as highlight

Cool, Calm & Collected mineralize trio:

Light shade on inner corner

Middle Green all over lid

Dark Green in crease

Shade fluidline on upper lashline

Divine Lime glitter liner on upper lashline

Kitty Power glitter liner on upper lashline

Mystery kohl power on lower lashline

Diorshow waterproof mascara

Creme d'nude lipstick

Estee Lauder pure gloss in Twilight Petal

My Perfume collection

2010-08-29T14:40:00.002+09:30

I have far too many perfumes as you can see. Perfumes go off within 2 years (2 1/2 if you keep it in a drawer or something of the like ie. good conditions) so I don't know why I have so many but I do haha... Another addiction maybe? I go for the same notes being vanilla, fruity and floral. My next purchase will be Lola by Marc Jacobs.

1. CKin2U Heat

$75 100ml

~ No great story with this one. I went to a pharmacy, tried it, liked it, bought it. This is the last perfume that I've bought, so it also signalled to me that I shouldn't buy anymore... at least for a while haha.

Top Notes: Apricot, Raspberry, Guava

Mid Notes: Magnolia, Jasmine, Tiare Flower

Bottom Notes: Tonka Bean, Caramel, Cedar

Family: Fruity Floral

2. Marc Jacobs Daisy

$90 50ml

$120 100ml

~ I like to wear this one when I'm feeling pretty. Love this in the spring!

Top Notes: Strawberry, Green Aromas, Grapefruit

Mid Notes: Jasmine, Gardenia, Violet

Bottom Notes: Vanilla, Wood Notes, Musk

Family: Floral

3. Hilary Duff With Love

$75 100ml

~ My mum bought me this one for my birthday a couple of years back. This one I love to wear when I'm going out on the town (clubbing, partying etc), it just feels like it has a lot of energy and excitement, hence why I wear it for the occasion. This makes me feel sexy.

Top Notes: Mangosteen Fruit and Spices.

Mid Notes: Mangosteen Blossom, Cocobolo Wood

Bottom Notes: Wood, Amber Milk, Amber Musk

Family: Woody Oriental

4. L.A.M.B

$80 100ml

~ This is my everyday winter perfume. It's quite strong and warm feeling. I wear this everyday.

Top Notes: Water Hyacinth, Pear, Violet Leaves

Mid Notes: Jasmine, Rose, Sweet Pea, Lily of The Valley

Bottom Notes: Fragapani, Helitrope, Musk

Family: Floral

5. CKin2U

$50 50ml

$75 100ml

~ I tried this on one day and I fell in love. This is my go to, my summer perfume. This is one of my favourites and have gone through 2 bottles already and almost finished this one.

Top Notes: Pink Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamont, Red Currant Leaves

Mid Notes: Sugar Orchid, White Cactus

Bottom Notes: Neon Amber, Vanilla, Red Cedar

Family: Fruity

6. Britney Spears Hidden Fantasy

$79 100ml

~ This was just another random perfume purchase. The day I bought this I tried on sooo many fragrances but this was by far the nicest. Definitely the best one Britney has put out imho.

Top Notes: Wild Cherry, Fresh Citrus

Mid Notes: Tropical Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose

Bottom Notes: Cashmere Musk, Vanilla, Amber

Family: Floral Oriental

7. MAC MVII

$48 40ml

~ I've been after the most perfect vanilla scent for years since I had the Impulse body spray in Vanilla Kisses (nothing will ever beat that, and if you know something that smells exactly the same, I MUST know!!!) and as much as I am into MAC I never even thought of trying their perfumes until this came out with Spring Colour Forecast collection. WOW! What was I missing out on. This baby is as close as I've come to find that perfect vanilla scent.

Top Notes: Vanille, Amalfi Lemon

Mid Notes: Lavender

Bottom Notes: Vanille, Helitrope

Family: Fruity Floral

8. Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise

$85 30ml

$110 50ml

$150 100ml

~ This holds a special place in my heart as this is pretty much the first proper perfume I bought as an adult. Also, its the scent I had when I came over to Australia, so it reminds me of starting anew and of spring. A very beautiful floral.

Top Notes: Edens Mist, Blue Hyacinth, Orange Flower Templar, Jabuticaba Fruit

Mid Notes: Laelia Orchid, Crepe Jasmin, Mahonia Japonica, Pink Honeysuckle

Bottom Notes: Natal Plum Blossoms, Ambrette Seed, Zebrano Wood, Golden Melaleuca Bark

Family: Floral

Excuse Me, I'm about to get dirrty!

2010-08-29T12:00:00.005+09:30

Christina Aguilera

Yeah, if you don't like Christina Aguilera then you better turn away now. I'm about to get into all kinds of kink right here. I don't give a shit what any says or thinks about her, I like her... a LOT haha. I don't get how people can say that she is copying L. G... Ummm she's not... Where were you when she went through she stripped days, or the pre stripped days when she did afros and velvet ripped dresses and the like... she transforms herself with every album and has been around for over a decade (point is she's clearly not a copy, SHE is the original & she is different). Just don't get me started...

The reason I love her & why I'm starting with her for my Inspiration of the Month is simple. She's bold with whatever she does and she does it with grace, style and assertion. How many times have you seen her in the press for shaving her head off doing a DUI or landing in prison for 2 days? NEVER! Even though she doesn't feel the need to get naughty by doing the above you can tell that she still likes to get down and dirty, have fun and knows how to have a good time! She looks damn good all the time and if she doesn't, well freaking points for trying! She's not afraid to push the limits and test the boundaries and knows how to say no. I'm not gonna lie, she IS my biggest girl crush and tbh, I'd go off the track and stray for her. She's everything that I'd want to be. She is stunning and has major talent. Her songs speak to me like no other do and her lyrics have so much feeling in them. Being in creative control sets this woman apart from her peers. I cannot wait to see Burlesque to see how her other talents lie.

Sex Overload!

Feeling Bright!

2010-08-29T11:14:00.006+09:30

I'm seriously loving this look! I was umming and ahhing over which look to do today, this or a neutral with deep purple lips (clearly I'm loving bold lips atm!) but I decided to go with this and I'm really gad I did. This is a new fave look! :)

The products:

Mineralize Foundation compact in NW20

Studio Touch Up stick concealor in NW20

Bobbi Brown Sandstone shimmerbrick

Bobbi Brown Nectar shimmerbrick

Coral Crepe paintpot all over lid as base

Sand & Sun eyeshadow all over lid

Firecracker eyeshadow in crease and outer edge

Feline kohl power on upper lashline

Diorshow waterproof mascara

Temperature's Rising lip pencil all over lips

Beachbound lipstick

Flurry of Fun lipglass on lower lip and upper cupids bow

Nail Trend 2010

2010-08-28T12:18:00.004+09:30

NAIL TREND 2010 JIN SOON FOR MAC

Jin Soon (asian nail expert) was inspired by the “Forbidden City” for this collection. Jin Soon created shades inspired by the sculptures, architecture, fabrics, and decorative papers of Imperial China. Each shade has “pearl essences for subtle dimension.” This is a very beautiful collection that is almost *jeweled* in the colours.

Due to be released in September

Available from MAC counters at Myer, David Jones & PRO stores

RRP: $22

Pictured from l-r:

Concubine

Imperial Flower

Earthly Harmony

Ming Blue

Jade Dragon

Rain of Flowers

*swatches to come*

My Picks:

Imperial Flower

Collection picture borrowed from Christina @ Temptalia.com :)

Trends to Follow

2010-08-23T14:22:00.008+09:30

With Spring upon us it's time that we embraced the things we love about the new season. Lighter clothing, the cold weather disappearing and new colours to sport....

Ombre hair ~ 2 toned hair looks especially good on those with long, hair. Ask your hair salon if they'll make you uber chic this season!

Greige nails (and lips!?) ~ a combination of grey, beige, mushroom kinda colour. The new "it" colour...

Chanel Particuliere ~ $45

Available from Chanel counters in Myer & David Jones

OPI You Don't Know Jaques! ~ $19.95 (comes in normal, matte and suede finish!)

Available from David Jones, selected Myer's and good salons.

Deep Plum/ Wine lips ~ a beautiful deep shade but is totally wearable.

MAC Hang Up ~ $35

Available MAC counters in David Jones, Myer & MAC PRO stores

YSL Rouge Volupte Exquisite Plum 22 ~ $48

Available YSL counters in Myer & David Jones

Estee Lauder Plum Devine ~ $42

Available Estee Lauder counters in Myer, David Jones and some pharmacies.

OPI ~ Burlesque

2010-08-15T15:19:00.005+09:30

BURLESQUE!

This is going to be the 2010 Holiday (or winter for you northern hemisphere-ites) collection from OPI. I'm so excited about this collection due to all of the glitters (glitter whore this way...). The collection is in promotion with the movie Burlesque featuring Christina Aguilera and Cher. I can't wait to see this! (movie due out on 26th December, boxing day).

Available December

David Jones, selected Myer stores and good salons

RRP: $19.95 (individual)

$22.95 (mini set)

My Picks:

Show It & Glow It

Let Me Entertain You

Take The Stage

Bring On The Bling

The Show Must Go On

Teasey Does It

All credits to lipglossiping.com for the most awesome pictures of the individual shades!

Venomous Villians ~ Dr. Facilier

2010-08-15T15:05:00.006+09:30

Pigment $39

Melon *permanent*

Bold & Brash *repromote from makeup art cosmetics*

Push The Edge *repromote from makeup art cosmetics*

Magically Cool liquid powder

Truth & Light

Cajun

Lipgelee $36

Resort Life *repromote from Lilyland*

Greasepaint Sticks $35

Slick Black

French Quarter

My Picks:

Resort Life lipgelee

Magically Cool liquid powder

Melon pigment

French Quarter greasepaint stick

All credits to Christine at temptalia.com where you can see these pics/ swatches and much, much more :)

Venomous Villians ~ Malecifent

2010-08-15T14:43:00.006+09:30

Lipglass $40

Revenge Is Sweet

Wrong Spell

Lipstick $42

Violetta *PRO*

Dark Deed

Mineralize Eyeshadow $43

My Dark Magic

She Who Dares

Beauty Powder $55

Briar Rose

Nail Polish $22

Bad Fairy

Formidable

Mean & Green

My Picks:

Violetta lipstick

Mean & Green nail polish

Formidable nail polish

Bad Fairy nail polish

Briar Rose beauty powder

She Who Dares mineralize eyeshadow

My Dark Magic eyeshadow

Revenge is Sweet lipglass

All credits to Christine at temptalia.com where you can see these pics/ swatches and much, much more :)

Venomous Villians ~ Evil Queen

2010-08-15T14:20:00.006+09:30

Eyeshadow $38

Her Alter Image

Vile Violet

Vainglorious

Blush $45

Bite of an Apple

Beauty Powder blush $55

Oh So Fair

Lipsticks $42

Sinister

Toxic Tale

Lipglass $40

Strange Potion

Hot House *repromote from Strange Hybrid*

My Picks:

Hot House lipglass

Strange Potion lipglass

Bite of an Apple blush

Oh So Fair beauty powder

All credits to Christine at temptalia.com where you can see these pics/ swatches and much, much more :)

Venomous Villans ~ Cruella De Vil

2010-08-15T14:19:00.005+09:30

Eyeshadows $38

Sweet Joy

De-Vil

Carbon *permanent*

Blush $45

Darkly My Dear

Beauty Powder blush $55

Her Own Devices

Lipsticks $42

Innocence, Beware!

Heartless

Lipglass $40

Wicked Ways

Devilishly Stylish

My Picks:

Sweet Joy eyeshadow

Innocence, Beware! lipstick

Devilishly Stylish lipglass

Wicked Ways lipglass

All credits go to Christina at temptalia.com with much, much more to see whilst over there! :)

Dare To Wear!

2010-08-13T16:53:00.010+09:30

Do You... DARE TO WEAR!

Everyone knows that when it comes to dares and makeup, nothing can hold me back. I've done it all, black lips, peacock eyes, blue glitter lips... you name I've done it! Being the *fan* I am of bright colours, this collection is just what I need and love! I'm super excited about this collection, especially the lipglasses!

Available 23rd August

Myer, David Jones and MAC PRO stores

Eyeshadows: $32

(going from l-r, t-b)

~ Louder Please

~ Free To Be permanent/ pro

~ Going Banana's repromote from c-shock

~ Sassy Grass

~ Lime pro

~ Aqua pro

~ Crazy Cool

~ Shock-a-Holic

~ Winkle pro

~ Atlantic Blue permanent/ pro

~ Sky Blue pro

~ Zingy

Lipglasses: $40

(from l-r)

all limited edition

~ Wind Me Up

~ Bold & Brash

~ Gimme That!

~ Dare To Dare

~ Ban This

My picks:

All lipglasses

Sassy Grass eyeshadow

Shock-a-holic eyeshadow

Louder Please eyeshadow

Free To Be eyeshadow

Zingy eyeshadow

Pictures borrowed from temptalia at temptalia.com

In The Groove fotd

2010-08-09T12:30:00.002+09:30

Todays Look:

What I used

Select SPF15 foundation

Studio Touch Up Stick concealor

Hang Loose mineralize blush

Bare Study paintpot as base

Light Purple from Together-ness trio on inner lid

Dark Purple from Together-ness trio on outer lid and crease

Phone Number Eye Kohl on upper and lower lashlines

Dark Grey from Toegther-ness trio smudged on bottom lashline

Vanilla pigment as highlight

Diorshow waterproof mascara

Creme d'Nude lipstick

Fashion Whim cremesheen glass

In The Groove Haulage

2010-08-09T12:06:00.007+09:30

IN THE GROOVE

So I got quite a few goodies with this one although I was sooo good and knocked about 6 items off my list... I boasted this on facebook and had many people ask me if I was feeling okay haha... that's what you get when you're known as "the makeup obsessed" in your group of friends!

Anywhoo, this is my loot! I already had By Candlelight and Petticoat MSF's but decided to picture them all together and I also already had Creme d'Nude lipstick (who doesn't?!) but forgot to include it...

Eyeshadows in:

Calm, Cool & Collected

Blue My Mind

Together-ness

Blush in:

Hang Loose

Happy Together *right after I took this pic I dropped it and the darker side shattered...*

MSF in:

Petticoat

By Candlelight

Stereo Rose *btw, it looks wayyy off in this pic...*

Lipsticks in:

Jazzed

All Styled Up

Go For It

Cremesheen Glass in:

Fashion Whim

On The Scene

Right Image

Going Casual

My, Look Who's Had A Change!

2010-08-07T16:48:00.002+09:30

Well, look at that now, maccosmetics.com.au has undergone a facelift within the past week and now looks just like the US website. It has all of the same features as the US site including goodbyes etc. HOW EXCITING! The only drawback I can see so far is it takes much longer to load!

Goodbyes featured:

Lipgelees in Saplicious, Shift To Pink & Lush and Bright

Beauty Powder blush in All's Good

Mineralize eyeshadow duo in Heat/ Element

Mineralize Skinfinish in Comfort

Various shades of different foundations and concealors

So get in quick before they're gone!

To The Beach FOTD

2010-07-30T11:52:00.003+09:30

Today's Look!

This look I've worn about 5 times, It's such a pretty combo and so easy to do so meh, I guess I've been pretty boring on the looks scale lately.

Select SPF 15 foundation in NW20 (last little bit before I B2M)

Studio stick concealor in NW20

Marine Life highlight powder

Lucky Green shadestick as base

Humid eyeshadow all over lid

Sweet & Punchy eyeshadow in crease

Float on By eye kohl on upper & lower lashlines

Diorshow black waterproof mascara

Beachbound lipstick

Easy Lounger lipglass

OPI ~ Summer Flutter

2010-07-28T16:18:00.002+09:30

Summer Flutter

I don't know if these are a definite yes to Australian shores but I'm loving the shades anyhoo.

If it is coming, they probably won't be here til Late August/ Early September :)

RRP: $19.95

Available from David Jones and good salons

Wing It!

Flit a Bit

Flower To Flower

Catch Me in Your Net

TBH I can't actually remember where I got these pictures from... If it's from you let me know so I can credit properly :)

Viva Glam lipglass

2010-07-28T15:53:00.004+09:30

Viva Glam has made a comeback with more Cyndi and Lady Gaga, this time it's with lipglasses to match the lipsticks they released in March this year.

Do something good while feeling good and purchase one (or both) to help support those with AIDS.

Due for Release: October 2010

$34 each

100% of purchase goes to the MAC Aids Fund.

Pictures of lipglasses borrowed from Em at toomuchblush.blogspot.com

Digi- Pops ~ ipalette

2010-07-28T15:38:00.003+09:30

Digi-Pops iPalette

23rd August

Eyeshadow pans and palettes so you can *create-your-own*.

$27 each *tbc*

4pan palette with eyeshadows $80 *tbc*

The shades include:

All That Glitters ~ Shimmering golden sand

Atlantic Blue *pro* ~ Mid blue

Carbon ~ Matte Black

Club ~ Green based brown

Contrast ~ Shimmering Dark Blue

Deep Truth ~ Shimmering Mid Blue

Expensive Pink ~ Mid Pink with Golden shimmers

Free To Be *pro* ~ Light Coral

Goldenrod *pro* ~ Bright Dark Yellow

Goldmine ~ Mid Gold

Knight Devine ~ Smokey dark Grey with Shimmers

Lucky Green ~ Bright Yellow Green *repromote from Belle Azure*

Parfait Amour ~ Mid Purple

Red Brick *pro* ~ Coral based Red

Retrospeck ~ Shimmering Beige

Satin Taupe ~ Mid Brown with Shimmer

Shroom ~ Light Beige

Sketch ~ Deep Purple

Steamy ~ Turquoise Sea Green

Sunny Spot *pro* ~ Bright Yellow

Sweet Lust ~ Glittery Baby Pink

Texture ~ Mid Brown

Tilt ~ Light Blue

Trax ~ Mid red based Purple with Gold shimmer

Vibrant Grape *pro* *repromoted from Style Warriors* ~ Bright Mid Purple

Wedge ~ Mid Brown

White Frost ~ Shimmering White

Winkle *pro* ~ Light Blue

My Picks:

Lucky Green

Parfait Amour

Vibrant Grape

Carbon

All That Glitters

Deep Truth

Digi- Pops!

2010-07-28T15:08:00.004+09:30

Digi-Pops:

23rd August 2010

I love glitter so naturally this is one collection I am sooo excited for this! I will be buying ALL OF IT!

Dazzleglass: $43

Boys Go Crazy ~ Bright Amethyst

Fabulous Fun ~ Magenta

Glamour OD ~ Bright Coral Red repromote

Hi-Falutin' ~ Light Yellow Pink

Spanking Rich ~ Raspberry Pink repromote

Utterly Posh ~ Mid Orange repromote

You Got The Look ~ Yellow Nectarine

Dazzle Lipstick: $46

Naughty You ~ Neon Pink

Smash Hit ~ White Beige

Troublemaker ~ Magenta

Hellraiser ~ Light Lavender

Sweet Bits ~ Light Lavender Pink

Wham ~ Plum Brown

Win-Win ~ Light Pink

Baby's On Fire ~ Deep Red

Glaringly Hip ~ Light Peach

Hot Sass ~ Bright Orange

Snazzy ~ Deep Plum

Infused With Glam ~ Copper Brown

Liquid Lurex ~ Tarnished Gold

All Pictures borrowed from Temptalia at temptalia.com

Alice & Olivia

2010-07-28T14:38:00.012+09:30

This is a collection I am SO excited about. To me, makeup should be fun and this is exactly what this whole collection is! Fun, young, vibrant and ready to go! This years collections are driving me wild!!!! (and making me broke!)

Dazzleglass Creme: $43

~ Sparklicious - Pink based white with multi-dimensional pearls

~ I. Want. Candy - Bright Yellow with multi-dimensional pearls

~ If It's Pink - Bright hot pink with multi-dimentional pearls

Pigment: $39
~ Partylicious - Turquoise with silver pearls
~ If It Sparkles - White with pink perals
~ Later - Black with purple pearls

Nail Polish: $22
~ Military - Matte black with silver shimmers (matte)
~ So Rich, So Pretty - Metallic looking bright purple (frost)
~ Morning After - Mid Turquoise (cream)

Pigment and Dazzleglass Creme (swatch) pictures borrowed from Junkie on specktra.net and Nail polish pics borrowed from Kayla Shevonne at
http://www.kaylashevonnebeauty.blogspot.com/ Dazzleglass creme full size picture borrowed from Temptalia at temptalia.com.

July Favourites!

2010-07-28T12:03:00.003+09:30

July Faves...

These are the products that I've been using over and over and over that I love and recommend to anyone that will listen haha...

Moroccan Oil:

Read a few posts down, this is my new HG for hair. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. I'm so crazy about this stuff that I make my friends and partner smell and touch my hair. Nuff said!

Shimmerbricks:

This month it's been all about the Nude and Nectar.

Nude is my go to when I want to be a minimalist but feel beautiful. I just use this, do my brows, mascara and a light cover of gloss and I feel instantly beautiful without covering my face in a zillion products! It doesn't look dirty either. Better than a bronzer.

Nectar is the peachy pink colour I've been dying to find. Makes a subtle peachy glow without being too dramatic. Not too shimmery either!

RRP: $95

Buy from: David Jones and Myer (not all stock BB, you'll need to check!)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish compact in NW20:

Ever since I bought this in January, I haven't wanted to use another foundation. My new HG this is! It gives a medium coverage and a dewy look (what I love about the mineralize range) much better than the liquid version (which is slightly too shiny for my liking). Comes in every shade and it's mother, this is one I would recommend to anyone, no matter what colour you are, what your skin is like, what coverage you're after... THIS IS IT! Now go out and buy yourself some!

RRP: $59

Buy From: MAC PRO stores and counters in Myer & David Jones

MAC Paintpot in Coral Crepe:

I love coral, it's growing on me like something nasty. It's a beautiful sheer coral that won't scare you, especially if you're scared of COLOUR (boo!). You can use it under pinks, corals, oranges, reds and it looks beautiful. Also helps eyeshadow stay on longer and look more vibrant if you use this as a base. Looks utterly amazing with Firecracker eyeshadow!

RRP: $35

Buy From: Not available anymore but you may be able to check makeup alley or livejournal to see if anyone's selling :)

MAC Eye Kohl in Float on By:

OMG THIS IS IT! The most perfect shade of teal EVER. I'm a BIG sucker for teals and must own any product if it resembles this shade. It has beautiful shimmers in it and glides on soooo smoothly. I just wish I had bought another one as I can't stop using it. Can't stop raving and will never share. I recommend you don't either haha.

RRP: $32

Buy From: Nowhere. This baby sold out in stores on the first day or thereof. Website sold out too (actually pretty sure I bagged the last one). This is the pot of gold that you'll never find. If you do manage to score one from here-on out, Congratulations, you've just found the golden ticket to the chocolate factory! You lucky bastard! :)

MAC Eyeshadow in Firecracker:

Beautiful shade of bright coral with gold reflects. It's crazy bright and looks like it could be hard to pull off but it's not. Team it with other sexy corals and you'll look stunning. The pigmentation in this is good and builds up fantastically. Look up the MAC facecharts and recreate a look.

RRP: $37

Buy From: MAC PRO stores, counters at Myer & David Jones may still have a couple left. You'll need to check. maccosmetics.com.au still has some available, so you'd be better off to go there.

MAC superglass in Cherry Electric:

MMMM Glitter! I love glitter so when I discovered this collection i had to have them all. Now this is currently the only one I have (I do plan on getting them ALL!) and it's beautiful. A lot of people have commented on the chunkiness of the glitter, but I don't mind it. The glittery-er the better I say, however, these aren't exactly work friendly, especially if you work at an office. I recommend teaming them with just as bright counterparts, EG, I would team CE with Rebelrose lipstick, or Show Orchid, or something just as crazy bright. Perfect for going out on the weekends with! In fact I dare you to wear it out! They are pretty damn expensive for what they are though but meh, I'm a weka so I don't care...

RRP: $45

Buy From: maccosmetics.com.au. They're a web exclusive!

Swisspers Spa Facial Makeup Removing Wipes in Pomegranate:

These are a great quick fix at night when you can't be bothered to wash your face properly (late nights out anyone?!). They are very moisturing compared to a lot of others that I've tried over the years. They apparently also have antioxidant properties in them too. Everyone (or almost everyone) knows that pomegranates are very good for the skin and body. The size: they're like SHEETS! They're massive! I can do my whole face with one (compared to using at least 3 of other brands). There's only 25 per pack but if you look at a pack of these and a pack of another brand, the pack is almost twice as thick! They come in 3 *flavours*, pomegranate, mango and white tea. They really do work hard to get rid of everything, I use Diorshow waterproof mascara and it takes it right off (mascara and thick black eyeliner be gone!). Anyone who wants a good priced makeup wipe, I HIGHLY recommend these!

RRP: $6

Buy From: Priceline, & supermarkets

Until next month...

Melz xxx :)

Grrrrr Arrrrrggghhhhh!!!!

2010-07-26T19:27:00.006+09:30

Okay so I LOVE The Body Shops Lemongrass goodies for the feet. They smell so divine and make me feel uber special and relaxed when I get the home pedi thing going on. So last week I go in to my local store and see nothing but a wall of peppermint. Not yet deterred from getting my goodies I ask a sales assistant ~ she's never heard of it ~ but she says shes new... Okay, starting to get a little scared. She asks another girl and they don't stock it anymore. WHAT!!!!! I call my mum and see if she can get me some from NZ (they seem to have slightly different stock sometimes), nope NZ don't sell it anymore either. Off to the net to see if I can rope someone into doing a cp. Check out the Body Shop website from a few different countries.

THIS STUFF DOES NOT SELL ANYMORE! I AM MORE THAN UPSET, I AM LIVID!!!!

I never even got a chance to back as much up as I could! Body Shop, I am highly disappointed in you. All I can say is GRRRRRRRRR!

EDIT!!!! All stock is being recalled to their warehouse in Melbourne meaning.... come LATE August we can all enjoy it one last time and buy it at a discounted price. Call The Body Shop on 1800 065 232 to find out more! YAY!!!

Morrocan Oil

2010-07-25T16:03:00.003+09:30

To be perfectly honest, I've never been the type of person to fuss over my hair EVER, hell I know girls that literally CRY when they get it cut, damn, it's just hair and it'll grow back! But my flatmate bought this stuff home one day and I had to give it a go... I'd heard so much about how great Argan/ Moroccan oil is from the likes of Nicole Richie and hey, she seems to be on the know! So I thought, why not, (the flatmate couldn't stop raving about it either) surely they couldn't be wrong! WELL! Let me tell you, this stuff is spicy GOLD! It smells so fricking-fantasticly- yummy! Like you can't stop sniffing your hair yummy. It's wiked! Having recently gone blonde and in the process of going blonder this stuff is perfect as it moisturises the hair without being greasy, in fact I find it makes my hair dry quicker when I use it (must use it with wet hair). It leaves a brilliant shine and makes hair look (and smell) healthy. I bought this and discovered the line also has a shampoo & conditioner, so I had to tell the flatmate and within the next week there were 2 bottles of each in the bathroom. When the trio are used together, hair is impossibly good, so much in fact, I've become a *hair person*. My hair typically grows really slowly and can get quite greasy but dry at the scalp, the trio has helped combat all of these issues and my hair is growing rather steadily. I HIGHLY recommend these products and cannot rave enough!!!!!

It's a bit exxy but a little bit goes a long way! Use a 10c size bit and smooth it onto your hands/ hair and pull through.

The stats on what it supposedly does (that I can attest to!):

- Softens thick and unmanageable hair
- Restores shine and softness to dull, lifeless hair
- Strengthens and conditions brittle hair
- Promotes healing and provides nourishment to hair damaged by colouring and styling
- Protects against UV damage and other environmental factors
- Reduces drying time and speeds up styling time

RRP:

Oil ~ $49.50 100ml/ $24.95 50ml

Shampoo ~ $28.95 250ml

Conditioner ~ $28.95 250ml

Masque ~ $44.50

Visit www.morrocanoil.com for stockists

Rating: 5/5

Would I repurchase: YES! This is my new HG for hair!!!!!!

Ingredients:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Butylphenyl, MethylPropional, Argania Spinoza Kernal Oil (Aragan Oil), Linseed (Linum Usitatissimum) Extract, Fragrance Supplement, D&C Yellow-11, D&C Red-17, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Favourites...

2010-07-25T15:33:00.002+09:30

These are my *current* faves. I'm very much a pink girl.... LOL!

* favorite amplified/amplified creme lipstick? Show Orchid

* favorite frost lipstick? Costa Chic

* favorite glaze lipstick? Phlox

* favorite lustre lipstick? Rebelrose

* favorite matte lipstick? I don't own any :( Didn't realise that till just now!

* favorite satin lipstick? Pink Noveau (the only one I own!)

* favorite cremesheen lipstick? Creme D'Nude

* favorite pro longwear? Pink Air/ White Top

* favorite dazzleglass? Internationalist

* favorite cremesheen? Fashion Scoop

* favorite dazzleglass creme? My Favorite Pink

* favorite lipglass? Electric Fuchsia

* favorite lustreglass? Sinnamon

* favorite plushglass? Nice Buzz

* favorite superglass? Cherry Electric!

* favorite lacquer? Don't own any

* favorite lipgelee? Moonstone

* favorite tendertone? Take A Hint

* favorite lipliner? Life's a Breeze

* favorite red lipstick? Port Red

* favorite brown lipstick? Soft Spot

* favorite pink lipstick? Ahoy There!

* favorite orange/peach/coral lipstick? Costa Chic

* favorite purple/burgundy lipstick? Fashion Mews

* favorite nude lipstick? Creme D'Nude

* favorite dark/deep lipstick? Faultlessly F/W

* favorite new lipstick/lipglass? Can't wait to try out Digi-Pops lipsticks… I really think they'll be my new face!!!! :)

I'm Back!

2010-07-25T15:31:00.001+09:30

After a 8 month hiatus, I'm BACK! I guess there's not much to say really. I've been busy doing my own thing but I miss blogging, so here I am! :) xxx Melz

To The Beach Haul

2010-07-01T11:42:00.003+09:30

TO THE BEACH

Yeah okay, so I'm a bit late on this one but I haven't done a major haul for a loooong time and everyone still seems to be excited even though it's been and gone. Here's what I got!

Weekend Bronze cream bronzer

Get Away Bronze blush

Marine Life highlight powder (plus a backup!)

Sweet & Punchy eyeshadow

Firecracker eyeshadow

Sand & Sun eyeshadow

Sun Rush lustredrops

Life's a Breeze lip pencil

Temperature's Rising lip pencil

Float on By eye pencil

Beach Bound lipstick

Lazy Day lipstick

Splashing lipglass

Easy Lounger lipglass

And I have Flurry of Fun lipglass on it's way and I also bought the bronze oil but forgot to take a pic!!

Already Own:

Hipness blush

Shimmermoss eyeshadow

Humid eyeshadow

Pink Rebel lustredrops

Thoughts:

This was such a fantastic collection and I always love the May/June *summer* (US that is) collections, they've always been my fave, this one is no exception. I saved quite a bit of money as I already had Humid and Shimmermoss eyeshadows (permanent) and I bought Hipness from the Fafi collection and Pink Rebel lustredrops from Style Warriors last year.

My fave items from this collection are definitely Firecracker eyeshadow and Float on By eyeliner (everyone knows I'm a teal freak!) and I wish I got a backup of FOB as I've been using it a lot (can't wait to pair it with Partylicious pigment!!!!). I have to say, out of all of the highlight powders that MAC have created with the overspray, Marine Life is definitely the nicest, even when there's no overspray left. A fantastic collection and there was 6 items that I didn't get out of the whole lot, that I didn't already have (the other cream bronzer, both nail polishes, the olive eyeliner and 2 lipsticks...), so money WELL spent and looking back probably a little crazy hahaha.

Our Lips Are Sealed ~ Viva Glam!

2009-12-11T19:44:00.001+10:30

Something I thought you may enjoy...

Fotd 31: 9.12.09

2009-12-09T09:40:00.003+10:30

Todays Look:

Select SPF15 foundation in NW20

Studio Touch up Stick in NW20

Golden bronzer

Bobbi Brown Sandstone shimmer brick

Material Gold creme eyeshadow as base

By Jupiter mineralize eyeshadow all over lid

Your Ladyship pigment as highlight

Glamourgold glitter eye liner on lower lashline

Lustdust glitter over Glamourgold

Smolder eye kohl for all black liner

Cute-ster lipstick

Prize Petal lipglass

Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie!

2009-12-07T10:06:00.004+10:30

Clinique have come up with a brilliant idea that combines a lip glaze with stunning colours, an spf, and antioxidants. In time for summer! What a PERFECT combination of ideas! These new babies are moisturising and feature tons of important antioxidants like vitamin c, acai berry, and pomegranate. These smell delicious and come in 10 summery sheer shades.

RRP: $37

Available from Clinique counters

My Picks:

Pink Me Up

Nude-tricious

Bobbi Brown: Cabana Corals

2009-12-07T09:31:00.002+10:30

This is Bobbi Browns summer collection named "Cabana Corals". With coral being one of spring/ summers hot trend shade this collection is perfect!

Shimmerbricks: $90

Nectar (repromote from currently released "mini" shimmerbrick collection)

Pink Quartz (repromote from Pink Quartz collection with silver metallic casing)

Lipsticks: $42

Guava

Cape Coral

Coral Reef (metallic)

Coral Glze (metallic)

Calypso Glaze (metallic)

Lipgloss: $42

Coral Sand

Golden Nectar

Sunset Beach

Rouge Pot: $45

Cape Coral

Credits to Temptalia for pictures.

Bobbi Brown: The "mini"collection cont... mini review

2009-12-07T09:17:00.003+10:30

Nectar:

Plum:

Sandstone:

So these are the pricy litttle gems that Bobbi Brown have come up with as the new mini shimmerbricks that I talked about previously. These are so beautiful but tiny. 3g to be precise compared to 10.3g of the original shimmerbricks. They are also very heavy. Like, twice the weight of the original, if not more... The packaging is very beautiful and "luxe" if you will, in a shiny, darker platinum shade. I honestly don't think these will be purse/ bag friendly due to the weight even though they are fun "purse" sized. They are very rich in pigmentation though which makes them totally worth the price tag. I swiped the plum on my hand and you wouldn't expect them to be as pigmented as they are. They may be small but believe me, a small amount of product is going to go a looong way!. If you're interested in these and could only pick one, I would say go for the plum. The plum is a unique shade as I don't believe BB has released a plum shade before. Sandstone is actually a repromote, (which I already have hence me saying/ thinking there's no need to get this one...) and Nectar is actually going to be re-released in an upcoming collection, but full sized.

Shades: Sandstone

Plum

Nectar

RRP: $120 each

Available from Bobbi Brown counters.

Fotd 30: 17.11.09

2009-11-18T11:55:00.002+10:30

Todays Look:

Select SPF15 foundation in NW20

Studio Touch up stick in NW20

Shy Beauty blush

Sea Me shadestick as base and lower lashline

Vanilla pigment as highlight

Strike a Pose eyeshadow all over lid

Plumage eyeshadow in crease

Blue Herizon liquidlast liner on upper lashline

Light Blue glitter over Blue Herizon

Rebelrock Blue pigment on lower lashline over Sea Me

Lancome Flextencils mascara

90 Degrees slimshine

Cresent lipglass

Fotd 29: 16.11.09

2009-11-17T11:28:00.003+10:30

Todays Look!

Select SPF 15 foundation in NW20

Studio Touch Up Stick in NW20

Love Rock Mineralize blush

Girly Pink CCB as base

Satin Taupe eyeshadow all over lids

Dark Devotion eyeshadow in crease

Vanilla pigment as highlight

Rapidblack Penultimate liner for upper lashline

Hyacinth eye kohl on lower waterline

Teal pigment on lower lashline

Deverish lip pencil

Classical lipstick

Moonstone lipgelee

October Favourites

2009-11-16T13:40:00.002+10:30

Body
Wash: Cherry Blossom and Vanilla body wash by Cussons Pure Effects (this is sooooooo good and beats most other CB scents!)
Moisturizer: The Body Shop Cherry Body Butter (yes I'm LOVING Cherry scentedness right now!)
Tanner: Johnsons Holiday Glow moisturising tanner
Scent: CK In2U and Marc Jacobs Daisy

Hair
Shampoo: Garnier Fructis for coloured treated hair
Conditioner: Garnier Fructis sleek and shine
Styling: Tresemme products

Face
Makeup remover: Johnson's makeup wipes
Wash: Dove foaming cleanser (yes! I know its bad ethics!!!)
Exfoliator: MAC Volcanic ash exfoliator
Day moisturiser: La Mer moisturising cream
Night moisturiser: La Mer moisturising cream

Make up
Concealer: MAC touch-up stick NW20 and select cover up in NW15
Foundation: MAC Select SPF15
Blush: MAC Shy Angel (thought somebody stole this baby!
Bronzer: MAC refined golden bronzer.
Highlight: Bobbi Brown shimmerbrick in Pink Platinum
Eyeshadow base: MAC shadestick in Shimmersand
Eyeshadow: MAC One Off, Strike A Pose and Smokey eyes palette from Magic, Mirth and Mischief
Eye pencil: MAC Smolder kohl (always a fave!) and Rave pearlglide
Mascara: Lancome Flextencils in black
Lipstick: MAC Up The Amp and A Rose Romance
Lipgloss: MAC Jingle Jangle dazzleglass and Moonstone lipgelee
Finishing Mist: MAC Fix+ Rose and Charged Waters.
Nailpolish on my toenails: OPI Merry Midnight
Nailpolish on my fingernails: OPI Alpine Snow matte

OPI Holiday Wishes

2009-11-12T13:08:00.005+10:30

Meet & Jingle ~ A rich crimson that loves to mingle

Crimson Carol ~ You'll want to sing about this rosy-red shimmer

Comet Loves Cupid ~ Classic Red

Dear Santa ~ Please bring me this glittering holiday red!

Glove You So Much ~ Almost as much as this burgundy

Smitten with Mittens ~ A burgundy glitter to warm your fingertips

Ginger Bells ~ A Yummy shade of gingerbread

Shim-mery Chic ~ A gorgeous glimmer of bronzed glow

Sapphire in The Snow ~ A deep jewel toned violet-blue

Merry Midnight ~ Blue Violet, with a starry, multi-hued shimmer

All A-Bordeaux The Sled! ~ Dash in for this luscious shade of wine

Holiday Glow ~ Charcoal grey glowing with a touch of silver

Xmas at Clinique

2009-11-12T12:39:00.002+10:30

Xmas time at Clinique... So many awesome gift packs each year and this xmas there are no exceptions. These are my top picks for xmas gifts to give to good friends and the mums! Can't forget the mums!!!

High Shine-to-go

Simply irresistible: a candy box brimming with 12 glistening shades of Long Last Glosswear SPF 15. Juices lips with 8 hours of lasting shine. Moisture makes each one more mouthwatering. Protects lips, too, with SPF 15.

All 1.3ml

RRP $59

Lash Impact

In this mascara giftpack you'll get 4 cute sized mascaras of Cliniques best mascaras in a beautiful purple bag...

~ High Impact Mascara Volumises, Lengthens.

~ High Impact curling mascara coaxes lashes to their most upturned look.

~ Lash Power mascara vows to look pretty 24 hours.

~ High Definition lashes deliver extreme length, definition.

RRP: $60

Long Last Shine

Long Last glosswear SPF 15 juices lips with 8 hours of lasting shine. Moisture makes each one more mouthwatering. Protects lips too, with SPF 15. Here, 4 glistening shades to match your every mood, all in a pretty pink bag.

~ Cabana Crush

~ Kissyfit

~ Airkiss

~ Fireberry

All 2.3ml

RRP: $50

Precious GHD ~ Xmas!

2009-11-12T12:17:00.005+10:30

GHD ~ Precious
Black and silver baroque ghd Precious IV styler – complete with 2 year manufacturers warranty

ghd Travel hair dryer – Get real heat on-the-go with the 1000W travel hair dryer that packs the power

ghd Heat resistant roll bag – Keep your ghd hair straighteners and styling accessories safe with this cool looking bag

RRP: $339

Available at all good hair salons

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper MAC AIDS spokespersons!

2009-11-05T18:11:00.005+10:30

Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga have been named the latest faces of the MAC AIDS Fund. The newest campaign, dubbed “From Our Lips,” will break on Feb. 25. MAC Viva Glam "Gaga" Lipstick and Viva Glam "Cyndi" Lipstick, $14** each, will launch in North America on March 18 and globally throughout the month, with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to the MAC AIDS Fund. The MAC AIDS Fund has invested more than $150 million to organizations in more than 67 countries since its founding in 1994.

Sourced from www.wwd.com

**Lipsticks will be $35AUD

World Aids Day is December 1st.

So everybody buy a shade to support this worthy cause.

As always, MAC donates 100% of all sales towards the MAC AIDS foundation.

Visit http://www.macaidsfund.org/ for more information.