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Better name than last week, huh? ;)

So I kicked off my weekly OOTD series with last week's "dumpy" post (to see all of my OOTD posts in the future, you can always click "OOTD" in the "Labels" section in the right-hand sidebar). :)

This past week I didn't really take too many OOTD photos, but here's what I got!


{This is basically the only outfit I got good quality photos of this week. The rest are Instagram lovelies... ;) }

First of all, I have to say how incredibly thankful I am to each and every one of you who took the time to come to my event at the Mall of America today. I was SO overwhelmed at how many of you were there! I seriously had the best time meeting you all and I'm SO very glad that you guys are LOVING my new Defining Eyes palette for Sigma Beauty.

Those that came today not only were able to purchase it almost a whole month early, but they got a pretty sweet discount too.
Oh, and the best part? They were the FIRST to see the inside! Before I get to all the fun event photos, do you guys want a peek?? ;)



WOOOHOOOO!! Here it is. Here's a better shot.

kit contains double ended brush, 8 eye shadows, 2 gel liners, and a double-ended eye pencil

The palette contains all the essentials for defining your eyes. Everything you need for the best liner and shadow tricks and techniques... All in one kit.  It also comes with a booklet showing 5 of my favorite techniques I use this palette for.
Here's a sneak peek of those below. These were part of the slideshow that played on the huge screen during the event...




Just realized we didn't get a photo of the fifth... Oh well, you'll have to get the palette to see!! haha, I'm terrible, I know. But seriously I'm just so excited about this palette I don't know what to do.
This baby has been in the works for about a year. Getting everything just right takes time!  Can you imagine how hard it was to keep this secret? The waiting almost killed me!

I created this palette especially for you all and seeing your reactions to it today for the first time IN PERSON was SO wonderful.

Right now, the OFFICIAL release date is set for November 26th. It will be available online to everyone at that date. I'm sure I'll have some sort of special offer for you guys during that time so no worries! I'll keep you in-the-know. ;)

Oh, and I'll be posting a detailed swatch post on the palette with all the details closer to the release date, so don't miss that!

Here are some photos Brad took at the event. Oh, speaking of... He had a great time too. ;)

I'll do another post soon when I get the pro photos from the event as well.  I wish I could post photos with everyone from today, but look out for the pro pics post soon. You could be in those too!

These girls were FIRST in line at the event :)

Cute hair bow, girl.

OH and how exciting is it that soon, you'll be able to get my Defining Eyes palette IN STORE at the Mall of America in the FIRST Sigma Beauty retail location? I'll share all the store details as soon as I can!

Usually for a tutorial that contains ALL of a certain type of product (drugstore in this case), it can be a little difficult. You tend to reach for things you normally wouldn't and the results may not be as great as if you would have used your "normal" things.
Funny enough, for this tutorial, it wasn't hard AT ALL to use all drugstore products. Most of these products I use all the time and love anyway. The only thing I was worried about was the foundation/concealer combo which worked beautifully and is now my preferred combo over anything else.
Gotta love affordable makeup tutorials that deliver glam and gorgeous results. ;)



Products Used:
Skin MD Naturals moisturizer
Loreal Lumi Illuminating Liquid Foundation
Revlon Photo Ready stick concealer
Cover Girl TruBlend pressed powder
Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser under eye concealer
Physicians Formula Mood Boosting Bronzer/Blush in Bronze Rose
Revlon Smoky Shadow Stick in Torch
Maybelline eye shadow quad in Olive Martini
Revlon Colorstay Pen liquid liner in blackened brown
Loreal Voluminous Full Definition mascara
Revlon Brow Fantasy
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in creme brulee

What an inspiration.

Hopefully you guys have already checked out the accompanying MAC Holiday 2012 post all about the fab Glamour Daze collection.
Like I said in that post, I am SO excited about the holiday collection this year. Probably most excited about the "Fabulousness" and "Guilty Passions" collections containing all the GIFT SETS!  Fabulous tufted and super girly compacts, beautiful brushes and bags... SO fun.

I could gush and gush, but I'll just go ahead and jump to the eye candy...












*Products sent for consideration by MAC with no obligations or agreements to feature on my blog or videos.

Ok, so before we get started let me explain a few things about the MAC Holiday 2012 collection.  I decided to separate the Holiday 2012 collection into 2 posts. THIS POST is just the "Glamour Daze" collection.  Basically, this is a collection of separate products not in gift sets or compact palette sets.
Next, you can check out the HOLIDAY GIFT SETS post for all the new holiday sets in the collection from MAC.

Sound good? K, here we go!

Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, but I've never been this excited about a MAC holiday collection ever.  The last few have been kind of underwhelming. This one is luxe, pink, fun, and fabulous.  Awesome formulas, awesome colors...awesome-ness....

















*Products sent for consideration by MAC with no obligations or agreements to feature on my blog or videos.