My New Brush Holder

On my last trip to Michael's, I picked up a few things to make myself a holder for my growing makeup brush collection. What I found was a small glass vase, some colored sand and these cute little butterflies. Butterflies are my favorite, can you tell? :o) What do you think of my creation?

New Coastal Scents Eyeshadow Palettes back in stock!

I just wanted to let everyone know that Coastal Scents now has their eyeshadow palettes back in stock, including a new Ultra Shimmer 88 Eye Shadow Palette for $24.99. I have been anxiously awaiting for these to come back in stock since reading all the different beauty blogs' reviews on them. Apparently, they are highly pigmented and come in all the colors of the rainbow, not to mention the fantastic price. I received the email this morning saying they were back in stock and I immediately placed my order for the new Ultra Shimmer 88 Eye Shadow Palette considering that I absolutely love shimmer and I'm not a huge matte eyeshadow fan. I will do a review as soon as it arrives. I can't wait!!

Here are the products they now have available from my email:

88 Piece Makeup Pallet Highly pigmented shades , all shadows can also be applied wet for a deeper longer lasting effect.The compact case makes it easy for storing and traveling. The case measures 9" x 6.5" closed, Contents: 88 Eye shadows colors Mirrored Inside with 2 foam tip applicatorsONLY $ 21.95

Ultra Shimmer 88 Eye Shadow Palette - Highly pigmented ultra shimmer shades , all shadows can also be applied wet for a deeper longer lasting effect.The compact case makes it easy for storing and traveling. The case measures 9" x 6.5" closed, Contents: 88 Eye shadows colors Mirrored Inside with 2 foam tip applicatorsONLY $ 24.95

78 Piece Makeup Pallet Highly pigmented shades , all shadows can also be applied wet for a deeper longer lasting effect.The compact case makes it easy for storing and traveling. The case measures 9" x 6.5" closed, Contents: 60 Eye shadows 12 highlighting and liner shades 6 blushers Mirrored Inside with 2 foam tip applicatorsONLY $ 21.95

24 Piece Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette 24 - Stunning eye shadows come in this palette, included inside is a mirror and 2 double ended sponge applicators. All of these shadows are pearlescent with slight shimmer effect.The case is a hard shiny black plastic, the shadow pans are 1 1/8" roundONLY $ 21.95

28 Piece Eye Shadow Neutral Palette - This 28 piece eye shadow with defining colors comes with an assortment of neutral tones in shimmer and matte effect. The case is matte black & measures 9" x 6", there is no mirror inside, the shadow pan measures 1" round.Several of the powders will work as a shadow or a blush! This palette is perfect for everyone when applying a natural effect makeup. Upcoming brides to be will especially benefit from the colors this palette has to offer.ONLY $ 21.95

56 Piece Blush & Eye Shadow Palette Highly pigmented shades , all shadows can also be applied wet for a deeper longer lasting effect.ONLY $ 21.95

Temptalia's July Challenge- Pink Eyes

I don't know how many of you read http://www.temptalia.com/ but every month they have a challenge. This month's challenge was Pink Eyes and I decided to give it a try.

Here was my challenge entry:
All MAC products unless otherwise noted-

Eyes:
Beigeing Shadestick for base
Royal Flush pigment in outer lid
Da Bling in inner lid
Expensive Pink in crease
Pink Split (both sides swirled) as highlight
Woodwinked over Colorstay eyeliner in Cocoa to line upper and lower lash line (also a little in corner of inner eye)
Avon Wash-Off Waterproof mascara in Black/Brown

Cheeks:
Mineralize Blush in Gentle

Lips:
Metal X Cream Shadow in Pink Ingot
Very small amount of Viva Glam VI lipglass on top




What do you think???

Colour Forms- MAC Nordstrom's Anniversary Collection

This is the MAC Nordstrom's Anniversary collection. It will be available July 18th at Nordstroms, Nordstrom.com and The Bay. Thank you for the information Specktra.com!

I went to my local Nordstrom's here in Houston and I was able to preorder one of the brush sets. I'm so excited for this collection. I can't wait!! (FYI- Anything could be preordered.)

Eye Palettes $38.00USD
5 Warm Eyes (LE)

-Fertile-blackened brown (S) (not the same as strange hybrid/heatherette)

-Chillproof - Frosty creamy white (F)

-Tancentic - Frosty beige pink (VP)

-Rolled Gold - Frosty golden olive (L)

-Rustic - Frosted copper red (VP)

-213SE Brush - For application of eye shadow to the lid area. This brush has a thick bundle of fibers arranged in a rounded shape.

5 Cool Eyes (LE)

-Radial Pink - Frosty white pink (V)

-Brown Border - Frosty plum(VP)

-Spot Colour - Mid-tone blue purple w/ white pearlized pigments (L)

-Blue Spill - Mid-tone cornflower blue w/ gold pearlized pigments (F)

-Slate-Smoke grey (S)

-213SE Brush - For application of eye shadow to the lid area. This brush has a thick bundle of fibers arranged in a rounded shape.

Lip Palettes $22.50USD
Warm Lips (LE)

-Fresh and Fun (Lipstick)Creamy neutral coral (F)

-Oh Garnet (Lipstick)- Creamy mid-tone red (A) (Repromote from Adorn)

-Flash of Flesh (Lipgloss) - Sheer peach pink w/ multi-dimensional pearlized pigments (Repromote from D'Bohemia. This is also the exact same colour as the Kei lipglass that was released with MAC for Y and Kei.)

316SE Brush - For controlled lipstick or eye liner application and comes with a metal cover. This brush has small, flat, firm fibers and a tapered tip

Cool Lips (LE)

-Miss Rose Lipstick - Creamy mid-tone blue pink (L)

-Cassis Royale Lipstick - Sheer mid-tone plum (L)

-Virginity Lipglass - Sheer mid-tone pink w/ pink pearlized pigments

-316SE Brush - For controlled lipstick or eye liner application and comes with a metal cover. This brush has small, flat, firm fibers and a tapered tip.

Neutral Lips (LE)

-Altered Beige - Creamy yellow beige (L)

-Square Root - Mid-tone burnt bronze (F)

-Lunar - Sheer creamy yellow beige w/ white pearlized pigments

-316SE Brush - For controlled lipstick or eye liner application and comes with a metal cover. This brush has small, flat, firm fibers and a tapered tip.

Brush Sets $49.50USD
5 Advanced Brushes (LE) Black handles & ferrules in a green nylon rectangle bag

-187SE - A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. Use to create soft layers or add textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

-168SE - For expert application of cheek contour. This brush is a large angled contour - the fibers form a buffed edge and are soft and firmly bundled.

-212SE - Lines and define the eye with colour. Firmly bristled, flat of shape; applies colour in a stroke to provide instant definition. Use with powder, liquid or cream products. Synthetic.

-219SE - For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye.

-275SE - For applying and blending eye shadow. This brush has soft, smooth fibers and a full, angled design.

5 Advanced Brushes (LE) Black handles & ferrules in a purple nylon rectangle bag

-187SE - A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. Use to create soft layers or add textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

-168SE - For expert application of cheek contour. This brush is a large angled contour - the fibers form a buffed edge and are soft and firmly bundled.

-212SE - Lines and define the eye with colour. Firmly bristled, flat of shape; applies colour in a stroke to provide instant definition. Use with powder, liquid or cream products. Synthetic. -219SE - For precision shading on lid, in eye crease or along lash line. The soft, smooth fibers of this brush are gathered into a pencil-shaped tip. It is ideal for blending eyeliner into eye shadow to create a smoky looking eye.

-275SE - For applying and blending eye shadow. This brush has soft, smooth fibers and a full, angled design.

5 Basic Brushes (LE) Black handles & ferrules in an orange nylon rectangle bag

-129SE - All-purpose for blush or face powder. This brush is particularly good for blush application. The fibers are soft and form a full, rounded shape.

-190SE -Pro-quality. A foundation brush designed to create even finish, flawless look. Works well with any M·A·C foundation, including Studio Fix and Studio Tech. . A professional-class foundation brush designed to provide a smooth, even finish, flawless look. Use to apply, distribute, and blend foundation into all areas in the face.

-224SE - For controlled eye shadow application. This brush has soft fibers which taper to form a medium size dome shape.

-242SE - For powder, concealer or emollient-based product application. This brush has firm fibers carefully shaped to form a rounded edge for a smooth, even finish.

-266SE - For creating sharp, precise lines. This brush has fibers which are carefully arranged to form a perfect angle.

Lipsticks (LE) $14.00USD
Naked to the Core - Creamy soft neutral pink outer w/ sheer beige pearlized core (L)
Pop Circle - Creamy bright blue pink outer w/ sheer pale pink pearlized core (L)
Inner Hue - Creamy mid-tone coral outter w/ sheer golden peach pearlized core (L)
Rose Go Round - Creamy burgundy outer w/ sheer golden pink pearlized core (L)

Richmetal Highlighter (LE) $16.50USD Richmetal Highlighter is a highlighter that can be used to create intense, multi-dimensional, metallic-looking effects on the skin. This product was also released with MACouture, but with different colours.
Female - Frosty pale pink w/ green gold pearlized pigments
Deep Deposit - Frosty deep blackened burgundy
Quick Flash - Frosty warm gold
Rose Bullion - Frosty mid-tone pink w/ gold pearlized pigments
Dark Influence - Frosty purple w/ pink pearlized pigments
Positive Charge - Frosty copper w/ gold pearlized pigments

Pigments (LE) $19.50USD
Royal Flush - Frosty mid-tone red
Gilded Green - Frosty mid-tone green w/ gold pearlized pigments
Tea Time - Bronzed brown w/ multi-dimensional pearlized pigments
Jardin Aires - Tan w/ gold pearlized pigments (Repromote from Strange Hybrid and Heatherette)
Circa Plum - Frosty mid-tone lavender
Steel Blue - Rich deep turquoise greenblue w/ small pearlized pigments (PRO)

Colour Form Powder (LE) $24.50USD Contains 4 shades
Sun Centered-Coral w/ gold pearlized pigments

-Mid-tone bronze-Soft wheat w/ gold & silver pearlized pigments-Soft peach w/ white pearlized pigments
-Play Around Pink-Intense blue mid-tone pink w/pearlized pigments-Plum-Soft pink w/ pink & white pearlized pigments-Light pink

Latest Makeup Haul

Ok, so I’ve been going a little shopping crazy this week and I am officially broke. I went to both the MAC store at my local Macy’s, Sephora and our new CCO (my first visit). I ended up getting 2 of the new mineralized shadows from the Electro Flash collection, fun eyelashes from Sephora and a ton of stuff from the CCO. Here is my haul:

From top to bottom:

Curiousities Collection Cool Pigments and Glitter
Reflects Blue, Helium, Softwash Grey, Naval Blue and Forest Green

Curiousities Collection Plushglass
Pretty Plush, Bountiful, Plus Luxe, Hot Stuff and Wet, Wild and Wonderful

MAC Shadestick in Shimmersand

Sephora White Crayon Eye Pencil

Post Haste e/s
Texture e/s
Da Bling e/s
Cranberry e/s

2 Make Up Forever Lashes (no names on them but they are fun!)

Metal X Cream Shadow in Fusion Gold and Pink Ingot

MAC Odd Couple and Two to Glow from the ElectroFlash Collection (reviews/looks to come with these)

MAC Electro Flash Collection - July 10th

Mineralize Eye Shadow in nine new duos with unblinking courage, and convincing new combinations. Add Lipglass and Lipsticks with quantum physics energy, in companion colours and electro-lustres. Electricity is our most precious resource...everybody, electrified!

In stores tomorrow, July 10th but online now with free shipping. Just enter the code, ELECTRO at checkout. I'm extremely excited about this collection! The eyeshadows look gorgeous! I have to check them out in a store because they all look beautiful in the pictures but my budget just won't allow it. What in this collection is on your shopping list??

Colour story details are as follows:Mineralized Eye Shadow Duos (LE) $17.50USD

• Play on Plums Mélange/Mono - Peachy gold with pink and bronze veining / Bronzed burgundy mono
• Sea & Sky Mélange/Mono - Silvery pale blue with deep blue and silver veining / Bright blue mono
• Hot Contrast Mélange/Mono - Dirty red with silver and black veining / Black mono
• Love Connection Mélange/Mono - Pale beige with gold and blue veining / Warm gold mono
• Two to Glow Mélange/Mono - Dirty bronze with pink and orange veining / Orange mono
• Odd Couple Mélange/Mono - Warm gold with lavender and bronze veining / Purple mono
• Polar Opposites Mélange/Mono - Dirty purple with silver, indigo and pink veining / True silver mono
• Fresh Green Mix Mélange/Mono - Golden olive with blue, gold and aqua veining / Lime mono
• Pink Split Mélange/Mono - Dirty rose with bronze and pale blue veining / Pink with gold pearl mono

Lipsticks: $14.00USD

• Vanity’s Child - Sheer pale beige with pearl (Lustre) (LE)
• Fast Thrill - Frosty clean mid-tone pink with pearl (Frost) (LE)
• Mellow Mood - Glossy mid-tone dirty pink with pearl (Lustre) (LE)
• Dangerously Hot - Creamy deep brown red (Amplified) (LE)

Lipglass $14.00USD

• Culture Clash - Frosty clear baby pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) (LE)
• Major Minor - Frosty mid-tone beige with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) (LE)
• Sonic Vibe - Frosty mid-tone pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) (LE)
• Lil’ Hot Pepper - Frosty burnt red with multi-dimensional pearl (Frost) (LE)
  

Brush:
#227 Large Fluff Brush -An extra large paddle-shaped brush with fluffed, rounded tip. Of soft natural fibre, this brush is versatile in function and can be used on either the face or eye. Use for applying, blending or highlighting any powder-based products. (Permanent) - $30.00USD

10 Things I Learned in Cancun

1) A little UDPP goes a looooooooong way baby! - I just have to say I truly put UDPP (Urban Decay Primer Potion- for those of you not familiar with it, its eyeshadow base) to the test! At one point, I put UDPP under my mac eyeshadow in the morning, went out and was on the beach all day – sweating in the sun, swimming in the ocean- and my eyeshadow went nowhere! I went to bed without washing it off and it was STILL on when I got up in the morning! That stuff was going nowhere until I took it off with makeup remover. Now THAT is what I call staying power!!

2) SPF 30 is NOT enough in Mexico – Yes ladies, I did get a sunburn but honestly I just don’t know how. If I use any kind of SPF product at home, I get not even a hint of sun color. Well, apparently since Mexico is closer to the equator, SPF 30 still doesn’t do the job. My nose, forehead and back were pretty burned. After that day, I used my cousin’s SPF 60 and that seemed to work. I was really frustrated with the burn especially on my face but I guess it happens. I know next time to get the max SPF I could find.

3) Mac Fix + is helpful for a sunburn on your face – When I left for my trip, I’d only had Mac Fix + for about a week or so. I thought it was cool but didn’t really notice much of a difference or effect on my skin. But once I was there, that was all I used, instead of moisturizer and it was a life saver. I probably sprayed it on my face about 3 times a day. It was cool and refreshing and surprisingly, the skin on my face peeled minimally. I didn’t break out while I was there and I really think that helped tremendously.

4) Salt water does wonders for your skin. – Not only do I think the Mac Fix+ helped me, but I also think the salt water had a lot to do with it. Usually, during the summer months when I sweat a little more, I tend to break out a little. Not in Cancun! My skin remained great the entire time I was there and actually is still doing pretty well and I’ve been back for 2 weeks. Nice.

5) No, I would not like to be 18 again thank you very much. – We just happened to, unbeknownst to us, be in Cancun during Grad Week. I don’t mean graduation from college either… I mean high school. This meant we had teeny boppers running around the hotel and beach at all times. Not only did I feel old (is 32 old??) but I kept thinking, Was I that obnoxious at 18?? I don’t think so but I wouldn’t want to go back to find out.

6) Margaritas on a white sandy beach with a crystal blue ocean somehow taste so much better. – enough said… Deliciouso!!

7) You can’t expect to eat a wonderful buffet breakfast every morning and not expect to gain weight. – Yes, it is a fact that if you eat french toast every single morning, you will get a little on the pudgy side…just in case you didn’t know...

8) Houston is hot. Mexico is hot. Houston has WAY more air conditioning, minus the blue ocean view (no, Galveston doesn’t count…no blue water there!). – Ok, I’m used to the humidity and heat. I live in Houston, Texas land of the hot and steamy. But, it was also our unfortunate luck that the air conditioning in our hotel broke and for the majority of the trip, our room was pretty warm. Call me crazy but I can actually say I missed my a/c filled apartment and looked forward to coming home. There is only so much heat I can take. I still miss that ocean view though!

9) I’m not just a gold jewelry person. I’ve officially converted to silver! – I had no idea silver was so cheap in Mexico. Check out my haul…

10) I’m not as much as a party person as I thought. - Lying on the beach with a waitress bringing me an ice cold margarita whenever I wanted it was better than going to any club!

I'm Baaaaacccck! :)

Well, I've kind of fallen off of the blogging horse but I'm ready to get back on! I was in Cancun for a week and then just got over taken by the jaws of relationship/man hell. LOL Get ready for some posts ladies!! :)

Clinique.com- Freebies! Today only!

Clinique.com is giving away 4 of your favorite samples with every purchase that is made today, Thursday, June 12, 2008. Plus, free shipping over $50- that’s not hard to do. You can choose which samples you want. I personally love their mascara and sample sizes are great for travel. Check it out.

Wow, Mac is actually having a sale!!

MAC is now having a Friends and Family 15% off sale today, June 11th thru June 16th. Look for your coupon in your email now. The sale is only for the freestanding Mac stores and not the ones in the department stores. If you can't make it to the store, on June 16th they are having the same sale online for that day only. Check it out!

Father's Day Gift

So, what is everyone getting their fathers, grandfathers or husbands/boyfriends for Father’s Day? As usual, every year I’m at a complete loss as to what to get my father. For one he has everything and two, he’s just not that complex. He’s a business man and a sports lover so what that sometimes comes down to is a tie or a book about some baseball something or other that he may or may not already have. This year I decided to go with a common gift for others but something I never remember giving my dad… cologne. My dad wears cologne and always smells good to me but has been wearing the same thing since I can remember, Lagerfeld or Drakkar. I admit to liking both of these scents at one time but to be honest Drakkar just reminds me of the boys in 8th grade overloading on this already strong scent. I loved it but now I think it can be just a little too overpowering. I still like Lagerfeld and the smell will always remind me of my daddy. It might just be me but I think my dad needs to be brought in the 21st century. :o) After smelling several colognes, I decided on Eternity Summer. Now, I’ve always loved Eternity for Men (and just about all of the Calvin Klein fragrances) but Eternity Summer is much lighter and just plain smells great! I personally love to match my scents to the seasons and I think this is a great idea for men too. This is a limited edition scent and I made my purchase during a one day Macy’s sale and got a free Calvin Klein duffle bag and a cooler with a radio on it. (*sidebar* A cooler with a radio on it? When the saleswoman was handing it to me she said, I guess Macy’s is desperate for sales! LOL)

This is how Sephora’s website describes the scent:

Eternity Summer For Men
ETERNITY summer for men is a new, limited-edition fragrance that captures a peaceful afternoon by the sea, complete with fresh air, romantic waves, and delicate grasses swaying in the breeze. A fruit-inspired scent, ETERNITY summer for men opens with a splash of citrus. Its middle greets you with subtle, aromatic notes. On the dry down, the senses are lured with rich, warm woods, and sensual spices.

Notes:Blue Rush Accord, Herbaceous Complex, Guaiac Wood.Style:Fresh. Uplifting. Bright.

Check it out for your loved one on Father’s Day!

Cool Heat is coming! (and is already here online!)

MAC has a new Limited Edition collection coming out in stores on Thursday, June 11th but is now on sale online. Its is the Cool Heat Collection and has some really great colors! I can't wait to check it out! If you would like to shop for it online, http://www.maccosmetics.com/ is now running free shipping with the offer code COOLHEAT entered at checkout.

What's on your Cool Heat shopping list??

Here is what is included in the collection:

Slimshines: $14.00USD
Tropic Glow - Blue-pink with silver pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
By Degrees - Neutral brown-pink(Frost) (LE)
Gentle Summer - Light clean yellow-pink with white pearlized pigments (Frost) (New permanent shade)
High 90s - Pink-orange (Frost) (LE)
Swelter - Sheer red (Frost) (LE)

Eye Shadows: $14.00USD
Solar White - Frosted muted white-gold (Frost) (LE)
Warming Trend - Frosty light taupe (Veluxe Pearl) (LE)
Warm Chill - Frosty seafoam green with gold pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
Gulf Stream - Frosty mid-tone blue-green with green pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
Cool Heat - Frosty teal with multi-dimensional pearlized pigments (Frost) (LE)
Climate Blue- Midtone violet-blue with pink pearlized pigments (Velvet) (LE)
Blue Flame - Metallic navy-blue (Veluxe Pearl) (LE)

Perfumes (Creations): $22.50USD
Turquatic - Crisp and energizing! A splash of clear, sparkling mineral water brought to a chill through an infusion of fresh lotus leaves and Corsican cedrat, then finished with a warm blend of anemone, orris and blue cedar. Keynotes: Lotus Leaves, Corsican Cedrat, Anemone, Orris and Blue Cedar (REPROMOTE)

Turquatic Heat - Turquatic heat is a warm, floral, woody fragrance, with a sultry modern sensuality. Inspired by the original turquatic scent, this new edition delivers a unique and strong personality, delivered thru a contrasting heated sweetness. Keynotes: Cedrat saturated with the clear effervescence of Mineral Water, Lotus Flower, Opulent Orris, Jasmine and Tiare Soul.(LE)

Sunday Boredom Fun

Today I was playing around and just for fun, made up one eye differently than the other. See below for the colors I used. No, I wouldn't go out in public like this but it was fun for a Sunday afternoon at home alone. Please excuse my eyebrows! I had no idea how much they needed to be touched up until I saw these close up pictures. The camera doesn't lie! LOL Let me know what you think!








"Purple" eye:
Mac Shadestick Beigeing for base
Mac Pink Pearl pigment
Mac Eyeshadow Trax
Ben Nye Amethyst
Ben Nye Cosmic Violet
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Grifter
Mac Vanilla and Ben Nye Ice for highlight
Loreal HIP Black cream eyeliner
Clinique High Impact Mascara in black

"Blue" eye:
Mac Shadestick Beigeing for base
Ben Nye Cosmic Blue
Mac Pigment Mutiny
Mac Eyeshadow Submarine
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Shattered
Mac Vanilla and Urban Decay Eyeshadow Polyester Bride for highlight
Loreal HIP Black cream eyeliner
Sephora crayon eyes pencil in #509

Lips:
Nars Velvet Lip pencil in Cruella with Mac Pigment Pink Pearl over
Face:
Clinique Airbrush concealer in Fair
Origins Silk Screen Refining Powder in Tender
Clinique Allover Colour- Fresh Bloom in Peony

Are you ready for Sex and the City??

I know I'm not the only one who is completely excited about the Sex and the City movie that starts tomorrow. It also happens to be my mom's birthday so we are going to make Cosmos and smuggle them into the theater to watch the movie. We can't wait! Does anyone else have any special plans??

Plasma Blu

So, I tried out my new Mac polish, Plasma Blu and I love it! Check it out:

With flash:
Without flash:

I actually think it is slightly greener in person but absolutely beautiful! What do you think?

Free Shipping at Beauty.com

I just wanted to let everyone know that Beauty.com is having free shipping on any order for this week only! Ladies, it's time to stock up on your beauty necessities!

My Latest Mac Haul

On Memorial Day, my mother and I stopped by the Mac section in our Nordstrom’s Department store here in Houston. I checked out the new Neo Sci-Fi and Solar Field lines and picked up a couple of things from the last few lines Mac has come out with. The first thing I noticed was the fabulously bright nail polish in the Neo Sci-fi line. Beautiful! My nails badly need some attention and I’ve been dying to try a new bright color for the summer. So, I picked up the nail lacquer color, Plasma Blu. It’s best described as a frosty, blue, turquoise-esk color. I’m getting my nails done and I will post the color soon. I can’t wait! The Neo Sci-fi line is not all as bold as this nail color and I was actually surprised that most of the colors are actually muted considering the extremely bright neon orange packaging. My favorite of the eyeshadows (my favorite splurge of all of Mac’s products) is actually Expensive Pink which is already in my daily collection. My next stop was the new Solar Field display. What the Solar Field line consists of are these pigment-like pots filled with something called Solar Bits. The Mac website describes it as: Highly condensed clusters of pigment and pearl uniquely formulated to give a special hit of frost and colour on eyes and cheeks. Basically, it looks like creamy clumps or bits of pigment that you spread across to make a nice smooth finish. I picked up Bronzescape, which was a really intense bronze/gold color that I can even imagine mixing with some of my color shadows. I will post swatches to try to show you the intensity of this mixture. I just love new products! I’ve never seen anything like this before. The next thing I picked up was the pigment, Mutiny from the new Naughty Nautical line and another pigment from the Heatherette line that I’ve been dying to try, Pink Pearl. When I was checking out, the salesperson told us that there is a special edition brush set event coming up and she will call me before to set up an appointment. I will keep you posted!

My New Favorite Accessory

On my last trip to the mall, I picked up what is now my new favorite accessory. I found these really cute chunky bangle bracelets:



The black one says, Be Positive. Believe in yourself and the cream one says, L’amour toujours l’amour which according to iGoogle translate means, Love always love. Love it!

Doctor Burt's (Burt's Bees) Herbal Blemish Stick aka Miracle Worker!

Ok, as I said earlier, my skin isn’t perfect. I’m now at an age where I thought my hormones would stop reeking havoc on my face but Noooooo!!! So, unfortunately I have the occasional red, beneath the skin, make you want to slap your mama because it hurts so bad, swollen bump. Since I actually started following a real skin care regimen, these bumps have been less often. Never the less, I still get them from time to time. I actually came across this wonderful- should I say miracle?- product when I was having a bad back break out. I was at my local Ulta cosmetics store on my lunch hour and I came across this Doctor Burt's Herbal Blemish Stick (from Burt's Bees line). I noticed it had tea tree oil in it and I’ve always heard that was good for the healing process. It also has something called Willow Bark that apparently works similarly to Salicylic Acid. I applied this to my skin the minute I got in the car. I have to say that I started noticing the redness and the soreness of the bump go away almost instantly. It was incredible! I know that doesn’t sound very exciting but when you are as frustrated as I was, you might have been shouting from the rooftops! lol The stick itself resembles one of those little roll on lip glosses I had as a pre-teen. However, the smell isn’t the greatest. It smells like really strong licorice but it dissipates so don’t think you will walk around smelling like that. All you do is apply the roll on to the actual bump. It goes on slightly wet but dries almost instantly. I carry this around in my purse and if I have a bump, I apply it throughout the day. It doesn’t dry my skin or have any sort of color to it. So, if you are like me and get these dreadful bumps/pimples that just won’t go away, try this. I promise, you won’t be sorry.

Doctor Burt’s Herbal Blemish Stick
$7.99

Origins- Silk Screen Refining Powder Makeup Review- My Face Buttah

I just love this stuff! It makes my face feel like buttah!! lol This is my daily powder/foundation. It can be worn over liquid foundation or alone. In the winter I did wear it over my foundation but in the hotter, more humid spring/summer months I’m wearing it alone (after my skin care regimen, of course). For me, it has just the right amount of coverage without giving me the cakey look or feel. Previously, I was wearing Studio Fix by Mac (which I still like and is always my back up plan) but I feel that this gives me just as much coverage without caking up or feeling too thick. I’m pretty fair skinned so I wear the color, Tender and it seems to match perfectly. This is definitely one to try for us women who also tend to break out or get clogged pores. My skin is okay but has a tendency to have the occasional break out. My break outs have significantly decreased since using this powder and I don’t think it is a coincidence!

Origins
Silk Screen Refining Powder Makeup
$23.50

Howdy Zazazu-ers!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to my new blog, Beauty Zazazu! Where I will talk about my various beauty finds, from make up to fashion-- in addition to whatever else is going on in my life or just what I feel like talking about that day. LOL! :) This is my first shot at a blog so please feel free to leave your feedback or thoughts (be kind!). I hope you will enjoy my first blogging attempt!

Much love and lots of Zazazu,

Pretty N Pink - aka Jenny