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

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

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!

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

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?