Rhianna Loves MAC is coming!

Are you ready to get your hands on another songstresses lipstick? Rhianna Loves MAC, the first installment,  is set to hit her concerts and online on MAY 4th. Feels like it's just around the corner doesn't it? This elusive lipstick will feature Rhianna's signature etched on to its side. The packaging is the same as all other MAC lipsticks though. Since MAC is notorious for releasing products before they go live make sure to check back on the site the night before so you do not miss out. Do not fret though! This shade will be released again later on in the year!

There has been speculation that a gloss and a liner will accompany the lipstick but i can not confirm this.

Are you excited??

MAC Fashion Sets Spring 2013

Just in case you missed the online release of MAC Fashion Sets for spring 2013, you're in luck! Nordstrom will be receiving this collection and it should be released on counters and in store on the 4th of April (same day it will be released on MAC counters).

Just a few tips for future collections:

1) collections are usually released online a week before in stores,

2) collections are usually released at 6am, 12pm, 6pm, and 12am est. so those are great times to start searching your desired product if the collection is not officially live yet.

3) keep an eye on blogs and Instagram. Follow the beauty addicts to be notified when the collections go live. A lot will alert you if you ask them to ( follow me at Recycledstardust, leave your comment and ill at you when collections go live)

4) if you happen to miss the item you wanted, wait for it to be released in store, on Macy's, Nordstrom, and even Bloomingdales websites. 

5) if all else fails find a reputable seller on eBay

Happy hunting!

Fashion Sets for 2013 Include lipstick, lip pencils, shadows, and polish in bold and modern shades. 

Eyeshadow:

Heroine- Bright cobalt blue (Matte), Ablaze- Mid-tone coral (Matte), Silly- Clean blue pink (frost), and Embrace Me - soft pink (satin)

 

Lipstick: (all matte)

Heroine- Bright violet purple, Ablaze- Bright apricot cream, Silly- Bright pink cream, and Embrace Me- Bright Fuchsia cream

Lipglass:

Heroine- Bright Purple, Ablaze- Bright orange, Silly- Bright pink, and Embrace Me- Bright Fuchsia. 

 

Nail Lacquer: (all cream finish)

Heroine- Bright Violet, Ablaze - Bright orange, Silly- Bright pink, and Embrace Me- Bright fuchsia.

 

Lip Pencil:

Heroine- Bright purple, Ablaze- Bright apricot, Silly- Bright pink, and Embrace Me - Vivid fuchsia pink. 

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Quad Review and Swatches

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Quad

The first limited edition, special packaging, collection for 2013 has landed! MAC Archie's Girls is finally here after months of waiting! This collection was separated into two sides- Betty and Veronica! Since Betty and Veronica have their own distinct styles MAC gave them two distinct color schemes! Are you the soft, pink, girl next door? Or, are you the ruthless, just a little spoiled, Veronica? Maybe a mix of both!

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Quad

When i first saw pictures for Betty's eyeshadow quad i felt a little underwhelmed. I found the colors to be too mundane and colors I've seen before but were very on point of what an everyday girl next door would wear. Once i got this product my opinion changed very quickly. This palette is anything but ordinary. I had thought some of these shades would be similar to something i could find in my naked palette or even colors i own already own (honestly who loves makeup and does not have shades similar to the last two (Caramel Sundae and Showstopper)?). What i feel sets this palette apart is the first two shades - Cheryl Chic and Dreammaker. These shades are both frosts. Cheryl Chic is described as a like coral pink while Dreammaker is a pale frosy yellow- these soft pastels compliment the neutrals and add just a tiny bit of spring color trend to the lid.

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Quad

The packaging is just as cute as the other items in this collection. The palette has the same design as the Pearlmatte Face Powder and includes both Betty and Veronica adoringly eying Archie. They are surrounded by hearts along with the collection name and the MAC logo. This sturdy, push button to open, palette is strong enough to stay closed while in your purse but pretty enough to display on your dresser. The qaulity of the shadows is just as good, each shade gave about 7 hours wear time with the exception of Dreammaker showing noticeable fading at 5 hours. You can apply these individual or together for a complete look. The frosted shades are a bit softer than the matte shades at the right. I did not find them too powdery and did not experience any fallout. With decent pigmentation, only a little was needed on my brush to get true to palette color. These also blended easily.

Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae, and Showstopper on bare skin without flash

Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae, and Showstopper

Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae, and Showstopper on bare skin with flash

Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae, and Showstoppe

A look i created using MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Quad -  Cheryl Chic was used under the brow on the brow bone and blended into the crease, Dreammaker was applied directly to the lid , Caramel Sundae was applied in the crease, and Showstopper was applied on the outer v blending into the outer crease. I then lined L'Oreal HIP color truth cream eyeliner in black and Rimmel Scandalize mascara. I lined under my eye with Black Swan Pearl Glide Intense Liner by MAC and lined my water line with Lord It Up Pearl Glide Intense Liner by MAC.
 

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae

MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae

Overall MAC Archie's Girls Collection Caramel Sundae Eyeshadow Palette is worth picking up if you like neutral colors with a little pop of pastel or if you are a fan of Archie's Comics. These shadows are on par with other MAC shadows and for 44$- each shadow only comes up to a little over 10$ which is a pretty great bargain. You can pick this palette up here.

MAC Taste Temptation Collection Mattene Lipsticks in Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, and Night Blooming Review and Swatches

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, and Night Blooming.

I think of all the collections to come out recently, MAC Taste Temptation, was one of my favorites.
 "A seductive style surfaces after-hours, drawing in an exotic panorama of pleasure-seeking, night-blooming violets. M∙A∙C captures this world in an elegant colour collection of deep purples, plums and amethysts."
What a beautiful color scheme to welcome the cooler weather. This collection included a range of products but this post will focus on the Mattene lipsticks.

MAC Taste Temptation collection included three mattene lipsticks that are semi-mat.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts, Seductive Intent, and Night Blooming.

Nocturnal Instincts- A mid toned greyed lavender-
I found this shade to come off as more pink on my lips rather than lavender. It is very soft but does not wash out light skin. I found this shade to last significantly on my lips (about 6 hours) and i did not find this shade drying. If your lips dry out easily apply lip balm on about before applying this product. Because this shade is light flaky lips will be more apparent. Does not settle into lines and does not bleed or feather.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts without flash

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts with flash

Seductive Intent- Vivid Purple-
This shade had me the most excited. It is so close to the coveted Heroine that it could almost be a dupe. This purple is absolutely beautiful. Lasts for about 6 hours on the lips and is not drying. You can always apply a lip balm shortly before applying this to keep your lips more moisturized. Does not bleed, feather, or exacerbate any lip flaws.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent 

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent without flash

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Seductive Intent with flash

 Night Blooming- Mid Tone Blue Pink-
While described as a pink i found this to be more purple and when placed next to Seductive Intent they look only a few shades off from each other. It is a very flattering color for all skin tones that i have seen it on. This shade lasts about 6 hours on the lips. Since it is darker than Nocturnal Instincts it does not show lip flaws such as flaking lips as easily. There is no bleeding or feathering. This shade isn't drying but if your lips are prone to drying, some lip balm always helps.

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Night Blooming

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Night Blooming without flash

MAC Taste Temptation Mattene Lipstick in Night Blooming with flash

These lipsticks can be found on the MAC website here, along with other pieces from the Taste Temptation collection!

MAC Taste Tempations Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted and Unconventional Review and Swatches

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted and Unconventional

I think of all the collections to come out recently, MAC Taste Temptations, was one of my favorites.
 "A seductive style surfaces after-hours, drawing in an exotic panorama of pleasure-seeking, night-blooming violets. M∙A∙C captures this world in an elegant colour collection of deep purples, plums and amethysts."
What a beautiful color scheme to welcome the cooler weather. This collection included a range of products but this post will focus on the two powdered blushes.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted and Unconventional

I find these blushes to be rather unique in their color scheme. Passionately Tempted is rather pigmented for a blush. It is a mid toned magenta. Really not something you see everyday and i found this shade a little hard to wear. No matter how lightly i apply this it still made me look like i had some sort of rosacea. After some blending with mineral powder foundation it began to suit me perfectly. This shade may work better for those with a darker skin tone but those who are light skinned my have a little bit of an issue with this shade. While not hard to blend i didn't have the easiest time.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted on bare skin.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted

 As for the second blush, Unconventional, is described as a pale, shimmering lavender, while i found it to be not shimmery in the least, it was a nice soft lavender. I don't think this shade could work on everyone. While the above shade may suit those with a darker skin tone better, Unconventional may suit those with lighter skin just a little better. This shade inst too pigmented but can be built up, i don't think you will need to though.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional on bare skin.

MAC Taste Temptation Powder Blush in Unconventional

 These blushes can be found on the MAC website here, along with other pieces from the Taste Temptation collection!

MAC Taste Temptation Collection

MAC Cosmetics Update Candy Yum Yum, Strength, and Apres Chic collection

What an exciting time for makeup lovers! MAC Cosmetics has two amazing collections coming online on Christmas eve along with the return of Candy Yum Yum - the beloved hot pink, matte, shade. This entry will just highlight some of the products that will be available.


Now available online and in stores Candy Yum Yum. Use promo code 2DAY to receive it free shipping in 2 days and click gift wrap for some free gift wrap!

MAC Cosmetics Candy Yum Yum lipstick

Apres Chic- this warm shade themed collection will be available online on Christmas eve and in stores December 26th. This collection includes some warm nude and earthly shade lipsticks and glosses along with mineral shadows, blushes, and skin finishes. Which i am personally most excited for. Mascara and pencil liners are also available.

MAC Cosmetics Apres Chic Collection

MAC Cosmetics Apres Chic Collection

MAC Cosmetics Apres Chic Collection

MAC Cosmetics Apres Chic Collection

 Strength- This collection features a neutral quad of shadows, 5 matte lipsticks in must have colors, and nail polish. This collection will be available online for December 24th and in store December 26th.

MAC Cosmetics Strength collection

MAC Cosmetics Strength collection

MAC Cosmetics Strength collection

Taste Temptations Now On Sale Online

Just a quick update to let you all know Taste Temptations is now live! So if you missed out on Heroine here is your chance to get a highly pigmented purple lipstick (see Seductive Intent mattene finish)! Also available in this collection is a quad of dramatic blue shades for the eyes, bright pink (Night Blooming) and pinky nude (Nocturnal Instincts) mattene lipsticks and beautiful purple blushes in Unconventional a lilac and passionately tempted a berry purple. This is a collection you should not pass up!

If you find your favorite shades sold out on MAC check out Bloomingdales