"Makeup by Nikki"

Makeup Looks

2012-08-28T21:16:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pics of makeup looks that caught my attention...just thought i would share with you all!!
(Please Note I Did Not Create These Looks)
Have a Great Day!!!

Im back!!!

2012-03-13T10:07:00.001-04:00

Hello...i know i have been MIA for a while...but im back!!!! So much has been going on...my cousin and I opened a multi-cultural salon called "Khloe's.....Where Stars Are Created" We offer services in hair,nails,makeup & fashion accessories. I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and updating you all on whats Hot and whats Not!!!
NikkiD

MAC & Gareth Pugh Collection for Holiday/Winter 2011

2011-11-17T11:51:00.002-05:00

MAC & Gareth Pugh Collection for Winter 2011

availability: November 23rd (North America), December 2011 (International)

Lipstick ($22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

Restrict Creamy grayed nude (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Fervent Glossy blackened berry (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass ($22.00 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

Vacant Sheer light lavender gray with violet pearl(Limited Edition)
Outrage Sheer berry with blue pearl (Limited Edition)

Metal-X Cream Eyeshadow ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

Obscura Frosted gunmetal grey (Limited Edition)
Ardent Frosty blackened burgundy (Limited Edition)

Pigment ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

Guise Frosty grey (Limited Edition)
Deceit Blacked plum with pink pearl (Limited Edition)

Mascara ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

Studio Fix Boldblack Lash Blackest Black

Technakohl Liner ($19.00 U.S. / $23.00 CDN)

Greyprint Rich pewter grey with frost
Graphblack Rich graphic black

Powder Blush ($30.00 U.S. / $36.50 CDN)

Strada Mid-tone nude (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Beauty Powder ($60.00 U.S. / $72.00 CDN)

Elude Translucent neutral beige (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

Inert Creamy mid-tone greyed nude (Creme) (Limited Edition)
Ascension Grey with blue violet reflective pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Hyper Deep blue with violet pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Lashes ($18.00 U.S. / $21.50 CDN)

Flight Lash Dense, geometric triangle-shaped lash (Limited Edition)

Brush ($60.00 U.S. / $72.00 CDN)

Buffer Square handled buffer brush (Limited Edition)

Accessories ($75.00 U.S. / $90.00 CDN)

Square bag with geometric, high gloss and matte geometric design on front and back. Interior pockets and elastic loops. (Limited Edition)

Miss Piggy for MAC & OPI

2011-11-17T11:02:00.000-05:00

To build up buzz for the upcoming Muppets movie releasing on November 23rd, Miss Piggy and MAC Cosmetics has teamed up to create a limited edition makeup collection. The collection is scheduled to release on November 14th. It is a mini-collection that will only have three products; only one of them is new. The collection will be online only.

The MAC collection will include:
Miss Piggy Pink Eyeshadow
Rapid Black Penultimate Liner
Lashes #36

COLLECTION INCLUDES:
Eye Shadow Miss Piggy Pink ($18)
Penultimate Eye Liner True black ($21)
False Lashes Full Lash ($18)
Miss Piggy for M·A·C is available through www.maccosmetics.com November 14, 2011 through December 5, 2011

The entire Muppets gang goes with the limited edition 12 shade set of nail lacquers, but Miss Piggy does have her own shade, Gettin' Miss Piggy With It!.

Bobbi Brown Party Shimmer Brick

2011-11-08T12:41:00.000-05:00

Party Shimmer Brick
What it is:
A high-luster powder for the complexion.

What it does:
For the holiday season, Bobbi Brown adds Party Shimmer Brick to her iconic collection. This shimmering combo of silver and gold will brighten your face for an instant glowing effect.
Size: 0.24 oz

It gives off a luminous glow perfect for day or night. It's not glittery, it's not a disco ball in a palette, it's just simply amazing. Gold is great for warmer looks, or silver for cooler toned looks.

source: Sephora

OPI Spring 2012 Nail Polish Holland Collection

2011-11-08T10:48:00.001-05:00

OPI Spring 2012 Nail Polish Holland Collection. If you're wondering what hues will be hot for spring 2012, looks like OPI is coming out with a collection dedicated to Holland. The collection will feature 12 shades inspired all by Holland with feminine and floral colors. Hits stores this Feb. Look below for more details.

L to R: Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, Wooden Shoes Like to Know It, I Don't Give a Rotterdam, A Roll In The Hague, Petal Faster Suzi, Dutch Ya Just Love OPI, Thanks a WindMillion, Red Lights Ahead...Where?, Kiss Me On My Tulips, Vampsterdam, I Have a Herring Problem, & Did You Hear About Van Gogh?

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes - an intriguing rosy tone
Wooden Shoe Like to Know? - a lovely shimmery chocolate-brown tone
I Don’t Give a Rotterdam! - steal-blue shimmery tone
A Roll in The Hague - a fabulous orange hue
Pedal Faster Suzi! - a lust-worthy pink lavender shimmery hue
Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI? - a rich plum hue
Thanks a WindMillion - a breezy sea green color
Red Lights Ahead…Where? - a gorgeous coral red tone
Kiss Me on My Tulips - a girly hot pink tone
Vampsterdam - a seductive deep purple shade
I Have Herring Problem - a shimmery green-blue shade
Did You ’ear About Van Gogh? - a trendy sandy bisque shade

Source: Addicted to Lipstick

MAC Fall Colour Collection for Fall 2011

2011-09-13T11:34:00.000-04:00

MAC Fall Colour Collection for Fall 2011. The MAC Fall Colour Collection features vibrant hues and colors for the fall 2011 season. It was originally named the MAC for Cindy Sherman but has since then been renamed. Collection hits stores Sept 29th , look below for more details.

                                                                           Fluidline

                                        Ash Violet Blackened purple (Limited Edition)
                                                        Blacktrack Solid flat black

                                                                           Lipstick

Fleshpot Pale muted pinky beige (Satin) (Permanent at PRO)
Violetta Bright clean violet purple (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
X-S Dirty red chestnut (Satin) (Permanent)
Plum Bright Purple (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Neon Orange Bright clean orange (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Show Orchid Vivid hot pink (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Fusion Pink Bright coral (Amplified) (Permanent at PRO)
Ruby Woo Vivid bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)

Lip Erase

Dim N37 (Permanent at PRO)

Pigments

Tan Muted pinky brown bronze (Permanent)
Emerald Dusk Deep yellow blue with white pearl (Limited Edition)
Blue Storm Rich metallic blue (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Starless Night Deep black purple with light purple pearl (Limited Edition)
Neo-Orange Intense neon salmon (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Magenta Madness Intense neon blue pink (Matte) (Permanent at PRO)
Violet Vivid bright violet purple (Frost) (Permanent)
Golden Olive High frosted green-gold (Frost) (Permanent)

Lash

36 (Permanent)

Parlor Smoke Eyeshadow Quad
Parlor Smoke Mauve grey (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Cross Cultural Neutral brown (Matte) (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Steel Almost black (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Indigo Navy (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Bronzing Powder

Solar Riche Mid-tone deep orange brown (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Nail Lacquer

Coco Clay Warm chocolate (Limited Edition)
Oyster Shell Light stone grey (Limited Edition)

Kohl Power

Feline Rich black (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Eyeshadow

Three Ring Yellow Yellow green (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Passionate Real mid-tone red (Matte) (Permanent)
Blue Candy Clean blue (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Shock-a-holic Deep purple (Satin) (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Royale Clean violet (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Chromagraphic Pencil

Process Magenta Matte magenta (Permanent at PRO)
Basic Red Primary red (Permanent at PRO)
Hi-Def Cyan Cyan blue (Permanent at PRO)
Rich Purple Dense purple (Permanent at PRO)

Mineralize Skinfinish

Lightscapade Soft candlelit beige with multi-dimensional shimmer (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Porcelain Pink Soft pinky coral with gold veining (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Jumbo Penultimate Eyeliner
Rapidblack True black (Limited Edition, Repromote)

Lipglass

C-Thru Peachy beige with shimmer (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Pink Fade Pale pink (Limited Edition)
Orange Tempera Pale peach (Limited Edition)
Good Times Pale mauve (Limited Edition)

Angel Flame Quad
Chamomile Creamy pale yellow (Satin) (Limited Edition, Repromote)
Feather Pink Mid-tone pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
Angel Flame Coral that flashes pink/yellow (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Gravel Blue-grey (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Source: Addicted To Lipstick

Maybelline FIT Me Foundation

2011-09-13T11:10:00.000-04:00

I had seen this foundation in the stores months ago and this weekend i was in Walgreens and saw that they had it on sale and i remembered i had a $1 off coupon so i decided to purchase it and give it a try. Well i must i have only being using it since sunday but i have to admit that it is a pretty good foundation. And the fact that its reasonably priced $7.99 makes it even better. The 18-shade foundation and powder collection (with six coordinating concealers) marks the brand's largest color range to date, spanning fair to dark skin tones. These oil-free formulas are numbered by intensity, which makes it easy to coordinate products. The foundation goes on very smooth and absolutely weighless on my skin. It provides a sheer to medium coverage that is buildable and looks very natural. You don't look like you're wearing makeup; instead, it just seems like you have an even complexion. And not that this should matter, but the sleek, minimalistic packaging looks more expensive than it is. If i had to compare it to another liquid foundation i would say its more on the line of MAC's Studio Fix Fluid.

Idris Elba "Private Garden" Offical Video

2011-09-13T10:16:00.000-04:00

Now ladies i know this doesn't have anything to do with makeup....but a sista couldn't resist!!! Here is the offical video of the FINE Idris Elba "Private Garden". He looks so good to my eyes...i thought i would give yall a little treat and let you enjoy his video!!! You can thank me later....Smooches!!!!!!!

MAC Art of Powder Collection For 2011

2011-09-09T21:54:00.001-04:00

MAC Art of Powder Collection. This collection features 3 Limited Edition powders inspired by the Masters & modern art movements. All 3 powders launch on Sept. 29, 2011 at all North American MAC locations, October 2011 at select MAC locations Internationally.

A collection of three M·A·C Artist Powders inspired by the Masters & modern art movements. There’s an op art Optical Bronzer that explores the depth, dimension and sheer illusion of bronze. A Street Art Eye Shadow personalizes the eye with a madcap act of pure graffiti – and for those who love random acts of light and shade, an In The Abstract Highlighter. These palettes empower creation…make some art!

Highlighter ($38.00 U.S. / $46.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

In the Abstract Soft pink base with yellow gold lines and lavender and mid-tone pink dots

Eyeshadow ($38.00 U.S. / $46.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Street Art Graffiti design with light brown, white, light cool blue, warm orange, pastel pink, and pastel blue

Bronzer ($38.00 U.S. / $46.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

Optical Bronze with gold pearl and neon pink with gold pearl

source: MAC cosmetics

Rachel Zoe

2011-09-08T13:19:00.004-04:00

I absolutely love Rachel Zoe!!!! Rachel Zoe is a Designer & Celebrity Stylist. I use to watch her show faithfully "The Rachel Zoe Project". I was browsing one of my favorite websites "Neiman Marcus" ohhh i just love it...lol and Rachel has debut her line in their stores. Just wanted to show you a pair of shoes that i have my eye on by Mz. Rachel. Hope you like!!!!

Crocodile-Embossed-Back Pump

5 1/2 heel w/platform

$295

I think these pumps would look great with some wide leg pants!!!

Watcha think????

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/SC3.jhtml?itemId=cat39500731&parentId=cat000199&masterId=cat000149

Source: Neiman Marcus

Beyonce's New Fragrance "Pulse"

2011-09-07T10:25:00.000-04:00

"Fragrance is such an important accessory! I feel incomplete when I don't have my fragrance on it's like putting on your stilettos. When you feel good, when you look good, when you smell good, when you're fresh it makes you feel so confident. You feel that much more sexy. When you know that you're going to leave a lasting impression." ~Beyonce

A Few Fall Makeup Looks!!

2011-09-06T15:05:00.000-04:00

Smoky Metallic Look

A little metallic shadow takes eyes from smoky to smoldering. Rim the eyes with black liner (we love CoverGirl LiquilineBlast Eyeliner Pencil in Blackfire), and brush a charcoal shadow over the lids and into the crease. Dust on a copper shade with a hint of shimmer, like Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Bikini Golden, to make eyes pop—and hearts stop.

Wine Red Lips

A dark burgundy lip makes a deep impact, so keep the rest of your makeup simple with pale blush and shadow. Choose a bold wine shade, such as Dolce & Gabbana The Lipstick in Ultra, and sex it up (tastefully) with a dab of clear gloss on the center of the bottom lip.

Monochrome Eyes and Lips

Basics don't have to be boring. For a fresh and flirty look, stick to neutral shades. A light brown eyeliner and shadow emphasize eyes without overpowering them (try Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Busy Signal). Finish with a swipe of peachy lipstick for a pretty, just-bitten flush.

Source: http://www.allure.com/

Urban Decay Holiday 2011 Makeup Collection

2011-09-06T13:53:00.000-04:00

While we might still enjoy a few warm, sunny days, we're certainly plunging into the new season at full speed. With many of the fall 2011 makeup collections already on the shelves or about to be, companies are trying their best to keep us interested in the products yet to be released. If the Urban Decay makeup collection for fall 2011 has left you wanting more, the holiday 2011 collection can certainly fulfill this desire.

Adjusting your makeup as the season changes is definitely a must and, with the multitude of new lust-worthy shades to be released, shortage of options is definitely not an issue anymore. Dark tones and plain neutrals are not your only options for the special days of the cold season, so taking a closer look at the palettes designed by the brand can reveal surprisingly exciting and versatile options you should take into account.

Mariposa Palette ($39)
Mixing together subtle shimmery tones, universally flattering neutrals and carefully selected rich hues, the Mariposa Palette aims to help you highlight your femininity and create fabulous eye makeup styles that will instantly put you in the spotlight. You'll have the option of combining 10 absolutely alluring makeup shades:

Rockstar - deep purple

Gunmetal - gray with silver glitter

Skimp - ivory peach sheen

Infamous -magenta sheen

Wreckage - taupe shimmer

Haight - dark teal with shimmer

Money - pale silvery green shimmer

Mushroom - steel gray shimmer

Spotlight - golden tan shimmer

Limelight - gold shimmer

The palette, as the name suggests, has a butterfly theme that is artistically represented both on the metal case that protects the fabulous shades as well as on the inside where the pattern is displayed creatively on the well known purple background. The eyeshadow brush is completely cruelty-free, which is a definite plus for the brand and a reason to rejoice for animal lovers everywhere.

24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Holiday 2011 Travel Size Set Electric ($32)
This wonderful set can prove a veritable secret beauty weapon for those who want to look spectacular on the go. With three brand new shades, this limited edition set can certainly help you stand out. The shades you'll be able to choose from are:

Perversion - matte black

Ransom - bright iridescent purple

Woodstock - bright fuchsia sparkle

Radium - vibrant blue shimmer

Junkie - bright green sparkle

24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Holiday 2011 Travel Size Set Naked ($32)If you would rather stick to tried and tested tones that have the ability to create a sophisticated makeup style that is guaranteed to flatter you every single time, the creamy waterproof shades included in the 24/7 Glide-On Naked set are certainly worth analyzing:

Zero

Demolition - dark brown

Bourbon -glimmering dark brown

Underground - metallic taupe

Stray Dog - silvery taupe

24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil Stash ($34)The five shadow pencils included in this set will definitely perfect the eye makeup style with ease and continence. The following tones are perfect to put you in the mood for the holiday season:

Delinquent - dark purple with bright purple sparkle

Rehab - taupe

Juju - frosted taupe

Sin - champagne

Clash - bright turquoise with silver sparkle

Photo courtesy of Urban Decay

Source: http://http://www.make-up.becomegorgeous.com/

MAC Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15

2011-08-30T11:00:00.001-04:00

MAC Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15. This fall Mac introduces a new foundation to the team. The Matchmaster Foundation, the foundation is geared towards matching flawlessly into your complexion to give you your best look. Hits stores Sept 22, See more details below.

With our all races credo, we’re redefined what a perfect match should be with new Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 technoloigy, using translucent pigments to create a formula that enables a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin tone. Adding to Matchmaster’s true-to-life appeal is its moisturizing demi-matte finish, medium buildable coverage, and line-reducing soft focus powders. Add the fact that this formula reduces excess shine-creating oil, and who could resist?

Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15

Available in 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10.0

Source: http://addictedtolipstick.blogspot.com/

VMA Makeup Looks!!

2011-08-30T10:33:00.000-04:00

Here a few VMA makeup looks that i liked!!!

I absolutely love Adele...and her makeup was just flawless!!!!!

Adele rocked a soft, natural look.

Kelly Rowland...she rocked a beautiful soft neutral look...i just love how her cheeks popped!!!

Saved the best for last!!!! You know Kim is my gurl!!!!!! Kim's makeup is always flawless!!!

Sam Fine Appointed by Fashion Fair Cosmetics

2011-08-30T10:17:00.000-04:00

Photo By Courtesy Photo

Big News for Women of Color!!!

Fashion Fair Cosmetics has appointed celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine as its creative makeup director. The Chicago-based prestige cosmetics brand for women of color is tapping Fine, a 20-year industry veteran, to bring his experience with the fashion editorial world, global beauty brands and celebrities to Fashion Fair’s consumers. Fine will also advise on the creation of new products and, in 2012, Fashion Fair will unveil Sam Fine for Fashion Fair trend collections. Fine has created covers and pages for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence and Marie Claire. He was chosen as the first African-American spokesperson for Revlon in 1992 and Cover Girl Cosmetics in 1995. His clients have included Jennifer Hudson, Vanessa Williams, Iman, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. Fine has also written a book, “Fine Beauty: Beauty Basics and Beyond for African-American Women,” followed by his instructional DVD, “Fine: The Basics of Beauty.” Fashion Fair Cosmetics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Publishing Company LLC sold in 650 prestige stores across the U.S., London, Paris, Canada and the Caribbean.
Source: http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/people/sam-fine-appointed-by-fashion-fair-cosmetics-5084342

We talked with him about his new gig.

For those who aren’t familiar with Fashion Fair, can you tell us a little more about it?Most women of color are spoken to in the drugstore, but this brand is luxury. Fashion Fair has been around 38 years and it’s a prestige brand that has never really changed its mission—it’s always been there for women of color. It’s a staple for me—my mom used it!—so to team up with them is really like coming home.
Tell us about your collaboration with Fashion Fair.I’ll be looking at color and shade ranges for the company, and also developing a color-based collection that will come out in the spring. Fashion Fair already has a ton of great core products—I’ll be injecting newness and fashion and more makeup-artist-driven products into the line.
You have so many loyal Twitter followers. What’s the biggest makeup question you get from them?The questions I constantly get are, ‘What foundation can I buy?’ What concealer can I buy?’ I always tell women to think about it before you go to the store. It’s like grocery shopping—you don’t go grocery shopping hungry. Think about whether you want something long-lasting. Do you want something with more coverage? Less coverage? Thinking about it beforehand helps you make a better choice—and it helps the advisor in the store to guide you.
Many women with dark complexions tell us that they shy away from powder because it can leave a gray cast. Is it ok to skip it?Powder is to foundation as topcoat is to nail polish. It’s a setting agent. You can build as much coverage as you want, but you have to set it. It might take trial and error, but you can find the right one. The best powders for dark skin are usually in the brands that target women of color. Fashion Fair makes a great loose powder—RuPaul is a fan of it.
Have brands gotten better at all over the years at addressing women of color?It’s still a struggle. You have brands that have never spoken to this woman. I think some of the brands just don’t know how to have the conversation. Because it’s more than just making darker shades—you have to reach out. Many brands try, but their attempts fall short. They launch the colors, but then get rid of them later because they say they didn’t sell—but really, they didn’t sell because of a lack of outreach. With Fashion Fair, I love that I’ll have the ability to train people behind the counter, as well. We’ll make sure we’re really talking to this customer.
Source: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2011/08/big-makeup-news-for-women-of-color.html

I am so happy and so proud for Sam!!!!! Congratulations Sam Fine....Fashion Fair could not have chosen a better person. I can't wait to see the new changes!!!!!

Kim Kardashian Wedding Look!!

2011-08-22T15:18:00.000-04:00

Kim Kardashian Plays It Safe With Wedding Day Makeup Look

While she took a fashion risk by donning a diamond headpiece when she walked down the aisle on August 20, Kim Kardashian stuck to her signature makeup look for her big day.
VIDEO: See Kim Kardashian's wedding video!
The bride, 30, who wore a custom-made ivory Vera Wang gown, kept it simple (for her) with smoky eyes, full brows, pink blush and glossy pink lips. The only over-the-top touch: what appeared to be several sets of false lashes.
FIRST PIC: Kim's wedding dress!
"I plan for her makeup to be clean, radiant, feminine, modern, and classic," the reality superstars' makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic, told Allure days before the wedding.
While some beauty critics were surprised that Kardashian didn't opt for a more glamorous look, others praised the brunette beauty for showing some restraint considering the lavishness of the affair.
PHOTOS: Kim's other white-hot looks!

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/

MAC Posh Paradise Collection

2011-08-21T18:47:00.000-04:00

MAC Posh Paradise Collection. Hitting stores Sept 15th, the Posh Paradise collection features an array of exotic and unique colors in the forms of paint pots, mattene lipsticks, and nail shades. Look below to see what's in the collection.

Succumb to temptation in a Paradise that invites taboo encounters. Rare and exotic, these delights are divine; fig leaves meet fashion beneath a jungle canopy where Seeds of Desire sprout. Discover Unknown Pleasures with lavishly lush Nail Lacquers and Mattene Lipsticks. Semi-matte lips get ultra-pure colour in a slinky, slither-smooth formula that feels as light on the lips as lust. Trespass tantalizingly with pearlized Paint Pots in shades that create seamless coverage while blending smoothly over lids. Indulge yourself with a plush, posh and provocative collection of hypnotic hues.

Mattene Lipstick

* Naked Bliss Neutral light pink
* Rare Exotic Bright mid-tone blue pink
* Legendary Mid-tone brick red
* Unknown Pleasures Deep red blue
* Seeds of Desire Deep brown plum
* Eden Rouge Bright blue-red
* Delectable Orange-beige
* Potent Fig Deep blue grape
* Deliciously Foribbden Mid-tone berry
* Fresh Amour Light lavender

Paint Pot

* Treasure Hunt Light pearled yellow (Frost)
* Half-Wild Mid-tone purple (Frost)
* Hyperviolet Deep violet (Frost)
* Nubile Light peachy nude (Frost)
* Idyllic Mid-tone copper bronze (Frost)
* Genuine Treasure Reflects antique gold (Frost)
* Pure Creation Mid-tone frosty blue (Frost)
* Imaginary Blackened navy (Frost)

Nail Lacquer

* Immortal Gold Pale gold (Frost)
* Rain of Flowers Blackened violet with violet pearlized pigments (Frost)

Source: Addicted to Lipstick

MAC Styledriven Collection

2011-08-21T18:29:00.000-04:00

“Drive,” she said… and there’s no mistaking a woman on a mission to get what she wants! And in this case, that would be the ultimate in future-forward pro-longwear technology: a creamy new eyeshadow, plus lipglass that juices up gloss for six extended hours of lasting shine, lip pencil that won’t skip-and-drag, and they go for 15 hours – that’s about the time it takes to drive from Paris to Monte Carlo… plus five hours of still looking flawless for dinner.

Pro Longwear Lipcreme

* Soft Sell Light yellow-pink (Cream)
* Dress It Up Light blue-pink (Cream)
* So Very Good Mid-tone plum with pearl (Frost)
* Till Tomorrow Mid-tone dirty mauve (Cream)
* To the Future! Dirty neutral pink with pearl (Frost)
* Good to Go Loudmouth orange (Cream)
* Positively Dashing Mid-tone berry blue-red (Cream)
* Extended Play Dirty red, yellow undertone (Cream)
* Prolong Clean red with blue undertone and pearl (Cream)
* Endless Drama Deep berry blue-red (Frost)
* Soulfully Rich Deep dirty purple with red pearl (Frost)

Pro Longwear Lipglass

Ready or Not! Neutral light coral with slight pearlized pigments (Cream)
* Driven by Love Red-blue with slight pearlized pigments
* Dark as Night Deep mid-tone purple with slight pearlized pigments (Cream)
* Lasting Achievement Mid-tone purple with slight pearlized pigments (Cream)
* Infinitely Likeable Light pink (Cream)
* Patience, Please Light pink-blue (Cream)
* Whoops! Bright coral (Cream)
* Full Speed Ahead Bright pink-magenta (Cream)
* Show Me! Mid-tone neutral plum (Cream)

Pro Longwear Lip Pencil

* Nice ‘n’ Spicy Pink cinnamon stick
* Bittersweet Intense brown
* Absolutely It Soft burgundy
* Morning Coffee Mid-tone rose
* What a Blast! Bright orange
* Etcetera Creamy beige
* Kiss Me Quick Yellow red
* Staunchly Stylish Pinky beige
* More to Love Intense bluish pink
* In Anticipation Soft yellow pink

Pro Longwear Eyeshadow

* Carefree Pale white gold (Frost)
* Pink Frontier Soft golden pink (Frost)
* Sunny Outlook Bright golden yellow (Satin)
* Sweet Satisfaction Soft neutral beige (Frost)
* One to Watch Light warm brown (Satin)
* Lie Low Dark frosted golden brown (Frost)
* Plush Vivid purple (Satin)
* Thru the Night Deep navy (Frost)
* Fresh Flare Bright kelly green (Frost)
* Hot Paprika Mid-tone burnt red (Frost)
* Tease with Ease Bright fuchsia (Frost)
* Make Your Mark Dark chocolate (Satin)
* Keep Your Cool Dark grey brown (Satin)
* Legendary Black Warm almost black (Satin)
* Weathered Dirty blue grey (Frost)
* Styledriven Pale white blue (Frost)

Source:Addicted to Lipstick

Nars Larger Than Life New Lipgloss Formula

2011-08-19T11:54:00.000-04:00

Nars Larger Than Life New Lipgloss Formula For the girl who can't get enough Nars lipgloss, they've recently introduced a new formula available now exclusively at Sephora Stores.

Outrageously lustrous color meets serious shine in this NARS gloss. Its stay-in-place dramatic shade glides on smoothly and evenly for lips that are more luminous and voluminous than ever before. Long-lasting, high-shine hues are infused with ingredients that nourish and fight free radicals while natural lip enhancers pump up with volume. A new, shorter bristle brush delivers the most precise application possible. However you want to express yourself, Larger Than Life Lip Gloss says it boldly, brilliantly, and brazenly.

Larger Than Life Lip Gloss
* Place Vendome Strawberry pink
* Norma Cherry red
* Piree Rosy pink
* Como Shimmering berry
* Tiber Cool beige
* Odalisque Cantaloupe
* Spring Break
* Gold Digger Sparkling peach shimmer
* Coeur Sucre Shimmering bright pink

Source: http://addictedtolipstick.blogspot.com/

MAC Cosmetics gives local woman face time!!

2011-08-18T14:12:00.000-04:00

By Jamesetta Walker
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 16, 2011

Shirley Daley has on her sweet face during a recent lunch.
It's undoubtedly the same bright smile that helped sway MAC judges to select the Newport News resident as one of the faces of its fall cosmetics campaign.
Daley, 30, has been basking in the attention since the announcement three weeks ago.
"A global cosmetics company chose me to be one of its faces," she says. "That still blows me away."
She, along with four other ladies and one guy, bested thousands of entrants to represent the brand whose ambassadors have included superstars Mary J. Blige and Lady Gaga.
Winners were chosen because of their "inimitable style, heart and soul," says a release from MAC, which stands for Make-up Art Cosmetics.
"I felt important for a whole day," says Daley.
She dons dramatic eye color and strikes a quietly sexy, commanding gaze in a photo of her makeover. In person, her laid-back beauty is equally arresting.
Her makeup is simple, and her curly black hair, which she cut last fall and donated in honor of a friend who died of cancer, is fuss-free and chic. She's trend-savvy in her black T-shirt with a lace-inset neckline and beading along the front side, black shrug, black jeans and flat sandals.
A stranger can't help but notice, and he interrupts her lunch.
"Excuse me, didn't you win a contest?" he asks.
Daley blushes and humbly affirms. But after he passes, she gushes.
"That's so cool."
Her bubbly personality bears no trace of the low self-esteem she says she wrestled with while growing up in Cleveland.
"I thought I was the ugliest, blackest thing," Daley says.
She was placed in foster care at age 4, and at age 6, "I was this scraggly little thing," she says. "Then I started getting fluffy when I was 8 or 9."
Her foster mother recognized Daley had a gift and encouraged her to sing in church. By fourth grade Daley was attending the Cleveland School of the Arts, from which she graduated.
She joined Morgan State University's choir and got to travel the world. Since 2001, she has been a member of the gospel-tinged Group Therapy, which has appeared on BET and is based in D.C.
"I can't imagine not singing, not performing," Daley says. About three years ago, she moved to Hampton Roads after marrying a Navy man who's also a meteorologist.
She says her ultimate goal is simply to be an inspiration.
"That's important to me, empowering women like me," she says. "I'm representing two demographics: plus-size and African American."
James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC, said in a release that the company wanted to go beyond just making up a pretty face and focusing on one part of the makeover. He also was interested in the narrative of why the MAC loyalists wanted to be a part of the campaign. As a result, the six new faces represent diversity in age, race and sex.
Daley's winning entry touts, "I am going to change the world, one smile at a time."
Jamesetta Walker, (757) 446-2211, jamesetta.walker@pilotonline.com

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/mac-cosmetics-gives-local-woman-face-time

Too Faced Fall 2011 Midnight in the Garden of Glamour Collection

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Too Faced Fall 2011 Midnight in the Garden of Glamour Collection. If you're the type of girl who loves an intense eye look, you'll love this collection. It's already available in most stores, and it features a variety of smokey eye palettes and intense eyeshadow hues, and even a new shadow insurance eyeshadow primer. Look below to see what else is in the collection.

New Smokey Eye Shadow Collection

Color: Firefly (silvery taupe), White Lie (sugar white), In A Flash (silver shimmer), Cloves (bronzey brown), Nice Ash (charcoal), Smoking Jacket (black plum), Up In Smoke (black brown), Smokin Hot (matte black), Smolder (matte navy)

Exotic Color Intense Eye Shadow Single

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My Pic of the Week!!

2011-08-16T09:35:00.001-04:00

This pic is so HOT!!!!!!

I found this pic online and thought it was a great pic. The model and makeup artist is unknown!!

I Am Now An Agency Represented Makeup Artist!!!

2011-08-15T23:39:00.000-04:00

I am offically signed with Zsade Agency in Atlanta/Los Angeles!!!

"I Am Destined For Greatness"......I thank God for his many blessings!!