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Summer 2012: MAC Fashion Sets…

Lianne Farbes — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:12:57 +0000

One thing I REALLY love, is when MAC takes cult faves and does something new and innovative. Enter MAC’s latest, Fashion Sets. They took 7 classic colors and made them work across three platforms, lipglass, lipstick and nail lacquer. My favorites are Spice, Russian Red and Chestnut (The Russian Red lipglass is INSANE)!! Take a look at the shades!

Rebel in New York, Saint Germain in Seoul, Morange in Paris, Russian Red in Dubai – the must–have lip shades that M·A·C fans around the world reach for, and fall in love with, over and over again. Colours so globally gorgeous we worked them into 3-piece collections of go- everywhere lipstick, lipglass and nail lacquer trios in 7 classic palettes that are perfectly coordinated and regionally inspired. Wherever you are, tip and lip the scale in your fashion favour.

LIPSTICK SRP $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Myth Light neutral nude (satin)
Snob Light neutral pink (satin)
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude (satin)
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia (amplified)
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red (matte)
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum (satin)
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown (satin)

LIPGLASS SRP $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Myth Light neutral nude
Snob Light neutral pink
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown

NAIL LACQUER SRP $16.00 U.S./$19.00 CDN

Myth Light neutral nude (creme)
Snob Light neutral pink (creme)
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude (creme)
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia (creme)
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red (creme)
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum (creme)
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown (creme)

The MAC Fashion Sets Collection launches on counter today May 3rd, 2012 and is available online at www.maccosmetics.com.

Stay Pretty!!

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TMG Faves: MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash Mascara…

Lianne Farbes — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:00:25 +0000

Looking for a good mascara for summertime wear? MACs Zoom Waterfast Lash Mascara delivers really great volume with superior waterproof skills. I know people complain about MAC’s mascaras but I have never had an issue with them….my lashes always look great and this new version of Zoom Fast is no exception.

Zoom lash is back in a new, waterproof formula that instantly combs and lifts the lashes for incredible volume. our perfectly sculpted, patented brush with unique three-sided fibres embraces, holds and separates each lash, quickly coating from root to tip in a creamy, velvety shade that keeps lashes light and flexible, while adding definition. Leave it to M∙A∙C to take this number one selling mascara and make it better!

The Rundown:

Mascara

Zoom Waterfast Lash Waterfast Black $15.00 u.s./$18.00 cdn

Available now at all M∙A∙C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and maccosmetics.com

Lash Pretty!!

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Spring 2012: MAC Too Supreme – Sheen Supreme Lipstick and Lipglass…

Lianne Farbes — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:42:38 +0000

This is the kind of collection that I just DIE for. Soft color, that is sheer, layerable and not so in your face. I love a soft red lip (or a soft any color lip) and the texture of both the lipstick and the lipglass is AMAZING. I love a good clicky pen lipgloss too so MAC had me at HELLO. This is a collection that you really must see in person to test out the shades but trust me, you won’t be disappointed!!

With fresh shades of Sheen supreme Lipsticks along with the introduction of Sheen Supreme Lipglass delivered in a clickable pen style applicator with super soft cover-your-lips-in-a-stroke brush. Soft, succulent shades with the lightness of a butterfly – and all the superb sheen no other lip color can match our lips? East or West – they can’t get enough.

Sheen Supreme Lipglass ($19.00 U.S. / $22.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Fusing soft succulent shades with smooth, lush, pearl-rich shine, this Lipglass puts a high gloss twist on Sheen Supreme’s signature finish. Slick, clickable pen-style applicator with a super soft brush delivers shine in one stroke.

Jasmine Honey Light cream beige (Frost)
Fuji Pink Pale peach with low level pearl (Frost)
Moon Beach Warm light beige with pearl (Frost)
Cherry Fest Rose with high level pearl (Frost)
Sweet Bean Cool beige with pearl (Frost)
Almond Blossom Pale pink with high level pearl (Frost)
Mango Sheen Bright coral with pearl (Frost)
Asian Butterfly Lilac with pearl (Frost)
Imperial Red Bright rose with pearl (Frost)
Dress Kimono Mid-tone frosted plum (Frost)
Black Tea Deep brown with pearl (Frost)

Sheen Supreme Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Supremely Confident Pale nude (Cream) (Permanent)
Happy Hibiscus Creamy white pink (Frost) (Permanent)
Fashion City Neutral coral pink (Cream) (Permanent)
Bare Again PInky neutral beige (Cream) (Permanent)
Tea Ceremony Neutral beige pink (Cream) (Permanent)
Sheer Mandarin Mid-tone yellow orange (Cream) (Permanent)
Korean Candy Bright orange-red (Cream) (Permanent)
Supreme Style Light coral-pink with pearl (Frost) (Permanent)
Royal Azalea Bright mid-tone pink (Cream) (Permanent)
Blossom Culture Soft pink with pearl (Frost) (Permanent)
Zen Rose Bright mid-tone fuchsia (Cream) (Permanent)
Insanely It Watermelon pink (Cream) (Permanent)
Asian Flower Creamy lavender (Cream) (Permanent)

This is available tomorrow on MAC counters and stores and it’s already up on the MAC website).

Stay Pretty!!

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NEW! MAC Viva Glam – Ricky Martin & Nicki Minaj for Viva Glam…

Lianne Farbes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:48:59 +0000

Oooh how I ADORE MAC Viva Glam….when the original red shade first came out I was beside myself and I wore it everywhere! Then Viva Glam softened and we got to see her nude, beigy pink and now PINK PINK thanks to international hiphop/pop stars Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin.

The fearless Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj introduce Nicki’s lipstick in a scene-stealing pink and Ricky’s colourless Lip Conditioner in a Tube that goes from day to dance floor! With every cent of the selling price supporting the MAC AIDS Fund, it doesn’t get any hotter. They’ve teamed up to raise HIV/AIDS awareness among young people around the globe. Nicki and Ricky dare you to be bold. Be beautiful. Be safe.

The Rundown:

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Viva Glam Nicki Bright yellow pink (Satin)

Lip Conditioner (Tube) ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

Lip Conditioner Clear

Availability: February 15th, 2012 through February 2013 (North America), March 2012 (International), at all MAC locations and online at maccosmetics.com

Stay Safe and Pretty!!

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Give Pretty: Holiday Auction on BeautyBloggers.org…

Lianne Farbes — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:54:16 +0000

Are you looking for some AWESOME deals on some favorite hard to find limited edition beauty items?? Well good thing you are reading this, because BeautyBloggers.org has over 60 of them!! This is one of my favorite charities to participate in!! From limited edition, makeup and skincare items to one of a kind beauty experiences we have got you covered!!!

Winning bids will be donated directly to Doctors Without Borders. Bidders anywhere in the world are welcome, and shipping is “free.” That is, the full amount of your winning bid will go to charity — the bloggers have agreed to donate the cost of shipping, in addition to the items themselves.

We’re raising money for Doctors Without Borders because women are always disproportionately affected in any disaster. This organization is committed to bringing quality medical care to people in crisis, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. They treat rape victims in Papua New Guinea; they make sure women don’t die in childbirth in Pakistan; they helped flood victims in Mexico and earthquake victims in Haiti. They work in 65 countries around the world, and your donation will make an immediate impact. Click here to learn more about MSF.

We’ll be collecting payment through a secure page set up with Doctors Without Borders.

The 2011 auction begins at 8 am CST on Monday, November 28, and ends at 5 pm CST on Monday, December 12.

I have donated a PHENOMENAL MAC Cosmetics basket of goodies from my personal stash worth $295 – including the hard to find Smoked Ruby Mineralize Shadow, some items from collections over the past year AND some of the current Holiday items. See the complete rundown AND bid here. As stated above, the auction won’t be live until tomorrow at 8AM EST BUT you can register now.

Give Pretty!!

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Black Friday: MAC Black Knight Cremesheen Lipstick Returns….

Lianne Farbes — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:31:52 +0000

Black lipstick is notoriously hard to wear, BUT this version has SO many possibilities. In honor of Black Friday, M∙A∙C is reissuing limited quantities of their coal black cult classic, Dark Knight Lipstick. The lipstick is a cremesheen finish so it is much much lighter weight than its counterparts. There are so many ways to layer this!!

Starting today follow M·A·C Senior Artists Keri Blair (@MAC_Keri_B) and Romero Jennings (@MAC_Romero_J) on twitter for tips on how to rock this elegantly ebony Black Knight shade. Keri has several shots of her wearing it in so many ways. This one is limited edition folks, so shop now before they’re all sold out! Exclusively online for one day only.

Shop Pretty!!

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Reader Poll & Giveaway: The Makeup Girl Gets a Makeover – Win a Limited Edition MAC Hocus Pocus Shadow!!

Lianne Farbes — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:28:32 +0000

Hello all!! You heard right – the site is getting a brand makeover courtesy of Medium!! I absolutely LOVE their work and I am so thrilled to have them makeover the look and feel of the site. TMG has been my little labor of love for 5 years and now it is high time that a professional took over. I want to lighten things up around here as I think it is looking kinda bland. Those that are regular readers know that I am pretty outgoing and approach things with a fun vibe so I want that reflected in the look and feel of the site.

NOW….here is where YOU come in. I want YOU to help me pick the final logo!! I have narrowed it down to two that I am LOVING….I just need your opinion to make it official. I am listing the two logos below so PLEASE vote in the poll! I am ALSO having a little contest, tell me in the comments why you love TMG and I will randomly pick a winner that I will give one of my MAC Hocus Pocus shadows!

How To Enter:

Vote in the Poll Below
Follow @TheMakeupGirl & @MediumDigital on Twitter and retweet (RT) the following message: Follow @TheMakeupGirl & @MediumDigital and RT to Win a MAC Hocus Pocus Shadow http://bit.ly/nVXKNj
If you already follow me then just RT the phrase above ;-)
Comment on this post Leave a comment at the bottom of this post, tell my why you love TMG!

Here are the logo options to choose from – PLEASE vote in the poll below….

Option A

Option B

Once Again….

How To Enter:

Vote in the Poll Below….
Follow @TheMakeupGirl & @MediumDigital on Twitter and retweet (RT) the following message: Follow @TheMakeupGirl & @MediumDigital and RT to Win a MAC Hocus Pocus Shadow http://bit.ly/nVXKNj
If you already follow me then just RT the phrase above ;-)
Comment on this post Leave a comment at the bottom of this post, tell my why you love TMG!

I’m so excited to share these choices with you and have you involved in the final look!! Medium is also changing the look and feel of the site with color changes as well! Wahooo!

RULES:

The contest is open to all residents of the US and Canada and will end THIS Friday September 30th. Please use a Twitter ID, Facebook ID OR an email that you check regularly. Entries with no email address, FB or twitter will be ignored, if winner does not respond to notification within 24 hours prize is forfeited an alternate will be chosen.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Stay Pretty!!

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Fall 2011: MAC GlamGlass [Photos + Info]…

Lianne Farbes — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:50:27 +0000

I am definitely a lip gloss person. I have discussed this before on here, as I realized it just happened recently. I just gradually stopped using lipstick (I know really like the new lipsticks that are like glosses but that’s ANOTHER post LOL). These are a lightweight gloss with poppin color and tons of shine – what’s not to like? MAC’s latest GlamGlass offers just that – high wattage shine, intense color and a lightweight feel. With the addition of the coordinating limited edition lip pencils, I will be all set for fall. The bright pink shade is calling my name!!

Sshhh…Lips speak louder than words. You’re invited to experience glamour that’s strictly word-of-mouth. Newly formulated, this super-silky gloss delivers the perfect amount of Knockout colour with its innovative new brush applicator. Encounter a Lasting Sensation of hypnotically intense, pure colour with a vividly alluring shine that leaves lips looking lush for hours. Mesmerizingly minimal, non-sticky texture feels comfortable… featherlight. Eight tantalizing Lip Pencil shade extensions round out a collection that positively whispers Embrace Me.

Glamglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Casual Air Frosted pale pink
It’s a Wow Mid-tone blue-pink (“rose pink”)
Check This Out Coral with transforming yellow-pink pearl
Rich & Witty Neutral dirty pinked beige
Comfort & Joy Mid-tone frosted dirty mauve
Famously Fab! Purple-lavender, slightly pearled
Tour de Fabulous Clean/bright yellow pink with pearl
Knockout Red with pearl
Style-Packed Bright, vivid fuchsia
Rich Bounty Deep red-brown with pearl
Real Posh Deep berry, slightly pearled

Lip Pencil ($13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

What Comes Naturally Pale peachy beige
Hip ‘n’ Happy Dirty blue pink
Have to Have It Soft warm beige
Just Wonderful Dirty mauve
Entertain Me Clearly orange
Lasting Sensation Bright coral
Embrace Me Vivid pinkish fuchsia
Just My Type Intense warm brown

Available August 2011 at all MAC counters and maccosmetics.com.

Gloss Pretty!!!

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Must Have: MAC Cosmetics Bloggers’ Obsessions is Back in Stock!!

Lianne Farbes — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:14:49 +0000

If you missed it the first time around – they have re-stocked the MAC Bloggers’ Obsessions collection and it is back online as of yesterday!! Just in case, I have a recap of the rundown below along with links to previous posts with swatches…

The Rundown:

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Hocus Pocus Dark sooty grey with silver pearl (Satin) (The Makeup Girl) This is the shade that I created, if you want to learn more about it and see behind the scenes photos click here or here.
Jealousy Wakes Seething emerald green with teal and gold pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Temptalia)
Parisian Skies Muted grey-blue (Satin) (Lipstick Powder N Paint)
Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle! Deep rusty brown with champagne-colored sparkle (Velvet) (Beauty Blogging Junkie)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

All of My Purple Life Deep purple/grape with subtle sparkle (semi-opaque) (Afrobella)
Caqui Persimmon orange (semi-opaque) (Beauty Maverick)
Evolution Revolution Warm peachy pink with subtle purple, green, blue micro glitter (sheer) (Makeup and Beauty Blog)
Nitro:licious 2046 Intense shiny red (semi opaque) (Nitrolicious)
Sonoran Rain Deep coral-red with gold and silver pearl (semi-opaque) (The Shades of U)

More Info on the collection:

Official Color Story
The Making of Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus Behind the Scenes & Swatches
Bloggers’ Obsessions Swatches and Photos
Video Interview about the making of Hocus Pocus

Thank you guys SO MUCH for helping the collection sell out!! If you haven’t seen the new snazzy interactive pages on the MAC website yet go check them out! Below is a compliation of all the videos we did from MAC’s YouTube channel.

Stay Pretty!! :-)

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WINNERS: MAC Hocus Pocus Bloggers Obsessions Eyeshadow Giveaway…

Lianne Farbes — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:43:30 +0000

Hey all!!!! If your name or twitter handle is listed below then you have WON one of my sold out MAC Hocus Pocus eye shadows from the Bloggers’ Obsessions Collection!! I’m super excited to have been able to offer this to you after the shade did so well and SOLD OUT in North America! If you didn’t win – I just heard yesterday that MAC is doing a second production run of the collection! In a few weeks, there will be a wait list on the MacCosmetics.com website where you can sign up. Now…onto the winners!!

Jade Mulroney
@KittyKat305
@NinaTheDiva
ThePlasticDiaries
Ada Wang

Winners, you have 24 hours to contact me at Lianne(at)TheMakeupGirl(dot)net or your prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be chosen. Make sure you place “HOCUS POCUS WINNER” in the subject line of your email. Thanks to EVERYONE for entering and supporting The Makeup Girl AND Hocus Pocus eyeshadow!! Stay tuned for some videos and possibly another giveaway in the near future

Stay Pretty!!!

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Summer 2012: MAC Fashion Sets…

TMG Faves: MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash Mascara…

Spring 2012: MAC Too Supreme – Sheen Supreme Lipstick and Lipglass…

Sheen Supreme Lipglass ($19.00 U.S. / $22.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Sheen Supreme Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

NEW! MAC Viva Glam – Ricky Martin & Nicki Minaj for Viva Glam…

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

Lip Conditioner (Tube) ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

Give Pretty: Holiday Auction on BeautyBloggers.org…

Black Friday: MAC Black Knight Cremesheen Lipstick Returns….

Reader Poll & Giveaway: The Makeup Girl Gets a Makeover – Win a Limited Edition MAC Hocus Pocus Shadow!!

How To Enter:

Once Again….

RULES:

Fall 2011: MAC GlamGlass [Photos + Info]…

Glamglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Lip Pencil ($13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Must Have: MAC Cosmetics Bloggers’ Obsessions is Back in Stock!!

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

More Info on the collection:

Official Color Story The Making of Hocus Pocus Hocus Pocus Behind the Scenes & Swatches Bloggers’ Obsessions Swatches and Photos Video Interview about the making of Hocus Pocus

WINNERS: MAC Hocus Pocus Bloggers Obsessions Eyeshadow Giveaway…

Official Color Story
The Making of Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus Behind the Scenes & Swatches
Bloggers’ Obsessions Swatches and Photos
Video Interview about the making of Hocus Pocus