Update on Pigments

I had a lot of emails regarding the pigments, so I hope this helps:

- YES I will be shipping INTERNATIONALLY
- YES I will be selling samples of ALL my pigments, this includes MAC PRO pigments and glitters as well
- US residents, it will be $3 each sample this price INCLUDES shipping, international residents it will be a case by case basis
- COMBINED shipping is $5 up to 5 samples, and each sample is lowered to $1.50 EACH. More than 5 samples, shipping is $5.95
- You will be getting 1/4 Teaspoon sample of EACH pigment, this is measured using those measuring spoons, and they will be transferred to a steril 3 or 5 gram jar, to see what it will look like, CLICK HERE and HERE
- I am STILL waiting on more pigments, such as Blue (RARE pigment), and I will be heading to the PRO store hopefully sometime next week to get more, so wait until I can get a complete list ready
- See below post for pigments

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MAC-a-licious Haulage

So the boyfriend gave me some shopping money again...big mistake!

I went to the Glendale Galleria and went ka-ka-krazy! I first went to For Love 21 (weird name btw), the accessory extension of Forever 21 and bought me some more rings and necklaces (mind you NONE of this stuff I NEED), then next stop was Sephora, I am surprised I only left with 2 things! I was eye-ing like 10 things!

I bought a facial exfoliator brush because my cloth one just gave way, and I bought another blending brush. After seeing Karen's new purchase (makeupandbeautyblog.com) on the Smashbox Special Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Fusion Lights WITH brush, I wanted it so bad and kept playing with it to feel out if I really wanted it and because it was PINK made me want it more! But I controlled myself and didn't buy it because I don't think I would use it often, but yet would probably buy it for the brush and the pink handle.



Next stop...MAC! Meet the newest member of the family, "Teal":


I absolutely am in love with MAC's Teal Pigment, it's just such a gorgeous shimmery color that would really bring out anyone's eyes. (Btw, it's also available for sample for you inquiring minds!)

Reunited and it feels so good:




Of course I wouldn't show these without swatches!!!


Another thing I absolutely fell in love with, MAC Shadestick in "Fresh Cement", I really had the intention of purchasing "Sharkskin", but when I swatched it, it looked like something I already have so I didn't bother, but as soon as I swatched "Fresh Cement", I told the MA I had to have it! I also liked "Sea Me" but I just bought a good dupe from Avon.


I also got more refills, I wanted Zonk Bleu! but she gave me Shimmermoss by accident, so I have to exchange it, and I also ran out of my favorite eyeshadow Vex, so I bought the refill again. I also bought the Cumulus eyeshadow from the "Blue Storm" collection, I know I am a little late on getting my hands on it, but I thought I had that color, and turns out I don't! My total was $97 and something cents, hey im doing better, at least it's UNDER $100! haha ;)

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Copperplate, Slate, and Swatches

Here are some swatches from my MMBB samples:


I also bought Covergirl's Gel Eyeliner in "Slate" which I just absolutely love! It's better than black eyeliner to me for a softer smoky look or for lining the eyes without looking so dramatic. Also a good dupe for some of MAC's eyeliners, and it DOES stay on!

The "slate" swatch:


I also played with my Matte2 eyeshadow in "Copperplate", another great eyeshadow to make a softer smoky look or for everyday wear. I used it to outline my crease.






Another item I am selling, BRAND NEW MAC eyeshadow in "Seedy Pearl":

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Stu-stu-studio!

You gals who know the 80's probably know that song...

I made a little mini studio (it's really a clear box), to take pictures of my items and I must say, I am happy with the way it turned out! I used white tissue paper to diffuse the light, and white paper as the background.



Below are some of the items I am selling, MAC Pigments are in the works as I am still waiting for the ones I ordered to arrive and because I want to take detailed photos of each along with swatches to help you gals out, but for now these are the ones I took in my new "studio", if you are planning on purchasing any, please leave a comment along with your email address and I can give you the total, I DO send INTERNATIONALLY, however I want to get the postage totals before I send, so please wait to hear confirmation from me BEFORE you send payment, just let me know the items you would like.

*ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING

ITEM #1:

- BRAND NEW Indelible Gel Eyeliner in Ivy League. It's a hunter green with subtle shimmer, best applied with an eyeliner brush or push brush (not included). $13


ITEM #2:
- BRAND NEW Wedge Sponge Wheel from E.L.F., perfect for the application and blending of makeup, also great for travel or on the go! $2.50


ITEM #3:
- BRAND NEW NAILPOLISH in Yellow, never used, one of those items I wanted at the moment then got stuck in the drawer, also 2 NYX eyeshadows, NEW, tested each only once, sanitary of course. Color on the left is "Chick" and on the right is "Golden Poppy". ENTIRE SET is only $7, if you would like to purchase them separately, $3 each.


ITEM #4:
- BRAND NEW E.L.F. Lip gloss in "Natural Blush", sponge-tipped applicator, dispenses by twisting the bottom. It's a beautiful pink rose color, refer to my SWATCHES label on the right for a swatch. $2


So what do you gals think of my nifty studio? Pics come out awesome??

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Bruised nose.

So my nose has been bruised from the inside for the past week...I don't know what I did for it to get that way, but it hurts if I even remotely try to touch it, even puckering my lips after putting on lipgloss sends a pain up my sinuses, making my eyes water. Ouch, totally NOT fun.

I might be stopping by the MAC store today and pick me up a few "my-nose-hurts-so-I-need-to-buy-me-something-to-make-me-feel-better" items, such as more pigments and perhaps a few refills I need, such as Vex. :)

Lately I have been buying more MAC items, but don't be too quick to dismiss me as a "MAC Addict" or a "MAC Whore", I am not there, yet. I still have love for my drugstore and non-mac brands. (I love you CVS, Target, and Sephora!) I have just been intrigued lately by the collections MAC comes out with, but there are so many great dupes out there, TONS.

But I am telling you, EVERY time I walk into the MAC store, I can never come out with spending LESS than $100. Argh, time to pull out my BF's credit card! Just kidding. He always tells me after I bring home more makeup, "babe that could have been our wedding cake", LOL. I am a girl, a girl who is addicted to makeup. I know, I need help dammit!

Anyway, I thought id add a link in here to make y'all go "no way!", a 10-year old in Belgium gives BIRTH, yes 10 years old, and the father is 13 years old. All I can say is, WHAT THE HECK???! All I know is that my kids are gonna be put on lockdown for a very long time. LOL.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,298757,00.html

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Update: Preliminary Release Dates and Info for MAC Collections (Courtesy of Specktra.net)

The following is from Specktra.net

- The much anticipated Alexander McQueen Collection has been pushed back until next Thursday October 11th.

- MAC Stand-alone stores are having an event on the 14th with the release of the Antiquity collection, invites only.

- The following have release dates of OCTOBER 25TH and later: Antiquitease, Keepsake, Heirloom, Curiositease, The Originals, Metal-X and Stylistics.

First up is.......
Antiquitease: Royal Assets Eyes x 6
Warm

* Sunday Best - Ivory with frost (LE Repromote Lingerie ‘05) (F) <~ OMG YES!
* Nobility - (S)
* Retrospeck - Beached blonde (L)
* Star Violet - Earth-touched pinky-brown plum fusion (VP)
* Club - Muted reddish brown duochrome with green opalescent shimmer (S)
* Showstopper - Soft smoked brown black (Repromote Icon: Diana, Nordies Face Palette, Smoke Signals) (M)

Cool

* Medallion - (VP)
* Silverwear - (F)
* Trophy Pink - (F)
* Modern Heir - (F)
* Shadowy Lady - Darkly veiled plum (M)
* Queen’s Jewel - (VP)

Smokey

* Maid of Honor - (S)
* Rondelle - Light silver with white pearl (LE, Repromote Danse ‘06) (F)
* Palatial - (L)
* Courtly Grey - (M)
* Majestic - (L)
* Knight - (VP)

Metallic

* Cream Royale - (VP)
* Silver Fog - (F)
* Honey Lust - Bronze-dipped peach (L)
* Stately Black - (L)
* Manor - (F)
* Velvet Lady - (V)

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MMBB-My Mineral Bath & Body

I am in love with MMBB! They have such great mineral eyeshadows with finishes from Matte to Shimmer!

Thanks Lisa for also sending me the clay mask to try out!



Black Emeralds:


This is a picture I have posted before, but I used MMBB eyeshadows in "Black Emeralds" on the outer part of the lid (outer V), and "Caribbean Teal" on the rest of the lid:


MMBB "Highlights":


MMBB "Woodrose Glow":


This is how my MAC Samples will look like:




Some Mineral Samples:

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Snob Swatch and Hair Dilemma

Thanks Stephie for reminding me about the SNOB swatch! I completely forgot, I had it and forgot to post!

I will do a tut with this lipstick, FULL FACE so you can get an idea of what it looks like since it's probably hard to tell from these swatches.

So here it is, MAC Lipstick in "Snob":


I am thinking about dyeing my hair, but I don't know if I should go darker like black, or keep my medium brown hair with caramel highlights and just get a touch up on the roots...usually in the winter I like going darker (also because it just looks healthier), but I think black hair makes me too pale...yet the BF likes it...what do you gals think I should do? (And no blonde, as I cannot pull that off LOL!)

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MAC Holiday Collection Information

Prepare to drool ladies! Specktra has release more information on MAC's Holiday Collection, including pictures and details of colors in the quads, Limited Edition colors, pigments, lipglasses, and more!!!

Check it out: Specktra

For you ladies interested in purchasing sample MAC Pigments, I am still in the process of receiving them, so once I have them, I will have a list of what is available and just let me know which ones you want. I am trying to get some pigments that are hard to find! :)

Also, I will also be selling 15 pan MAC eyeshadow palettes and 6 pan BLUSH palettes, they raised their prices on them, they used to be about $10, and now they are close to $13 not including tax, so my prices on these WILL vary (depending on how many you order as postage is by WEIGHT) AND because I also have to purchase the bubble mailers I mail them in to protect the precious cargo! So it might be close to $20 for each one.

And for you gals who live in states or areas that DO NOT, or have trouble finding NYX Cosmetics, let me know if you are looking for certain items (eyeshadows, trios, etc) because I have a NYX store downstairs at work and I can get them for you. They have TONS of NYX stuff, but no Chrome Eyeshadows! :(

So that's just an update for y'all! I have so much stuff to get rid of!

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MAC Haul # 21,453,649

LOL. Well it's really not that much, but damn it sure feels like it!


I ended up buying another MAC Pigment, Pink Mauved, Blush in Coygirl, Eyeshadows in Shale and Seedy Pearl, and my new favorite lipstick...Snob!

Here are also some MAC BLUSH swatches for you ladies who are inquiring:

Strata is my favorite because it goes with every outfit, very neutral and I think it fits my skintone nicely, Coygirl is a nice soft pinkish plum, and Dollymix is a shimmery sheertone bright pink. Gotta be careful not to go crazy with Dollymix because it is a bit bright...

I went to Wal-Mart with the BF and I ended up buying the Aquafina Facial Hydrator, I spray this on before I exfoliate and use my toner. It contains Vitamins A & C, Jojoba Oil, and Aloe.



Also, gals who send in questions or tutorial requests, etc., I will now be responding after your comments to make it easier for you and me, as some of you ask me questions and forget to leave your email or contact info, so I just don't answer it since there is nothing to reply to. So if you have asked a question in the past and don't see it here- answered, then please ask again with either your contact info or the blog entry your question or request pertains to. Then check back within 24 hours of that same blog entry for a response. Got it? I just think it makes things easier....

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