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*MEET-UP INFO!! Come hang out with me on Saturday, January 5th from 1-3pm at the Sigma Beauty store at the Mall of America! They'll be handing out gift bags and doing a giveaway, I'll be doing makeup demos, and we'll be hanging out! Also, they will be offering 10% off everything in the store and offering food and beverages during the event. If you plan to attend, RSVP to marketing@sigmabeauty.com . Can't wait to see you guys there! 

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
Although with New Year's Eve coming up tomorrow and the 1st falling on Tuesday, it seems more like a 4 day weekend, no? Speaking of, I hope you all have some fabulous plans for tomorrow night! Even if it's spending a fabulous night at home... Which still may be what we're doing. Never can tell. ;)
Don't forget to check out my newest post, New Year's Eve Makeup Tutorial and Outfit Idea, if you missed it!

I'm really into the newest "Instant Beauty" kits by Benefit. They're releasing six new kits all to be available exclusively at Sephora beginning January 2013.
The "All-Star Kits" are three full-face makeup kits. Containing mascara, skin and cheek products, even eye shadow, these have everything you need for a quick, complete look.
This is the one I have been using...










Products provided for consideration by Benefit with no obligations to feature on my blog or in videos. All opinions are 100% genuine and un-biased.

*MEET-UP INFO!! Come hang out with me on Saturday, January 5th from 1-3pm at the Sigma Beauty store at the Mall of America! They'll be handing out gift bags and doing a giveaway, I'll be doing makeup demos, and we'll be hanging out! Also, they will be offering 10% off everything in the store and offering food and beverages during the event. If you plan to attend, RSVP to marketing@sigmabeauty.com . Can't wait to see you guys there!

Hello, Loves!  So today I decided to do a tutorial for an easy New Year's Eve party makeup look. Although the colors are dark, it's quick and simple to do... I promise!
So no matter what you decide to wear that night, this makeup look is versatile enough to go with pretty much anything!  Speaking of what to wear, if you need some inspiration or want to see what I'm planning to wear, don't miss all the outfit details after the makeup tutorial, toward the end of the video.
Because, let's face it... Sequin skirts are always a good choice. ;)


Products Used:
Defining Eyes kit (my palette by Sigma Beauty) gel liner in Blackout
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Lush Liquid Liner in Fantasy
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in El Dorado
Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Magic
MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Supreme Style
not shown in video:
Sigma Beauty Brow Expert kit
Loreal Lumi Foundation
Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser concealer

Holy MAC collections, you guys. Seriously.
So recently, several new collections and items have launched from MAC (basically all at the same time, as usual) that I'm excited to share my thoughts on with you all.  I received them the day after Christmas, when most of them actually launched in-store, so I'm just now getting around to getting them all photographed pretty and swatched for you all on here.
Today, I'll be posting info on two of these collections... Strength (in this post), and Apres Chic (click here to see that post).   The rest will be posted in the next few days, so look out for those!

As these posts usually go, I'll share with you a bit of my personal thoughts on the collection overall and then it's on with the photos and swatch-y goodness.

So lets get it going with the MAC Strength collection.

This collection was honestly a little confusing to me when I first saw the colors individually as I pulled them each out of the bag. Flesh-toned neutrals for nails and cheeks, cool-toned greyed shades for eyes, and super vivid and dramatic lips.  Then, when I saw the collection together as a whole, it all came together and made sense.  The eye shadows, which at first glanced seemed a little drab and boring, make for really bold and dark eye looks. Then paired with lip colors that are more vivid and cheek colors in more tan-flesh tones, makes for a balanced combo.  I will say, the lip colors are what stands out (BY FAR) in this collection. The eye quads, nail polishes, and blush seem a bit repetitive not only from past collections, but from what's already available anyway in the permanent line. Out of the products I have, I think the Embrace Me lip pencil is really unique and something I would recommend. The shade is a beautiful vivid fuchsia that isn't too dark. Perfect for bright pink lips.


















Products provided for consideration by MAC Cosmetics with no agreements or obligations for me to feature on YouTube or on my blog. All opinions are unbiased and 100% genuine.

*MEET-UP INFO!! Come hang out with me on Saturday, January 5th from 1-3pm at the Sigma Beauty store at the Mall of America! They'll be handing out gift bags and doing a giveaway, I'll be doing makeup demos, and we'll be hanging out! Also, they will be offering 10% off everything in the store and offering food and beverages during the event. If you plan to attend, RSVP to marketing@sigmabeauty.com . Can't wait to see you guys there! 

Alright, so let's continue with the MAC collection goodness...
If you missed my previous post all about the MAC Strength collection, click here to see it!

So let's talk about Apres Chic. Warm and cozy are two words I would use to describe this collection. Most of the colors (with the exception of a few eye shadows and eye liners) are warm-toned, which is saying something because the collection is pretty huge.  Overall, I think the concept is precious for winter.
I received few items from this collection, but keep in mind there is SO much more to it you should check out. The blushes look gorgeous!
















I'd love to hear your opinions!



Products provided for consideration by MAC Cosmetics with no agreements or obligations for me to feature on YouTube or on my blog. All opinions are unbiased and 100% genuine.