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!