RiRi (Hearts) MAC Summer 2013

The RiRi <3 MAC 2nd collection is slated to be released (online only) on June 6, 2013.  This collection is supposed to feature three lipsticks (RiRi Woo plus 2 new shades), Lustre Drops, and a Blush Duo.  The lipsticks are all retro matte finishes, so they will have great smooth color with no sheen.  The new lipstick shades are: Riri Boy and Heaux. RiRi Boy is described as a "retro matte version of Up the Amp" and Heaux is a "deep berry" color.  They both look absolutely gorgeous! I'm probably more excited about these two lipsticks than RiRi Woo (which, again, will also be re-released in this collection).  If you don't have Up the Amp, it's a great purple shade that looks gorgeous on all skin tones! It's a lighter purple that looks great for the summertime or for a nice date night.  I'm sure the matte version is going to be even better! So excited!

"Hibiscus Kiss", the blush duo, features a cool coral shade blush and a matte bronze shade (which would be great for light contouring).  "Barbados Girl", the lustre drops, are a shimmery bronze color.  They'll look great added to moisturizer or foundation in the summer time.  

For me, the lipsticks are a must have in the collection, as well as the blush duo.  Not sure if I will get the lustre drops or not yet.

Travel Makeup...What to take?

I'm going out of town Friday (YAY!!!) and I'll be gone until Monday...so of course I have to bring some make-up with me.  I've been looking at the TSA site and checking Google to see about what's best for travel make-up.  Below I've posted a picture of what I am currently taking...of course I need to minimize, but would you believe I've been through all of it twice now and have put stuff back already? Lol.  The only thing about going out of town is that you don't want to be without anything, and of course you don't know what "looks" you want to wear.  So I picked some safe choices...but I also am planning on doing my friends' make-up, which is why I wanted more eyeshadow and lip options.  Either way, I'm thinking of putting my make-up (what I can at least) into my carry-on because heaven forbid my luggage gets lost and I lose my make-up.  Uh uh. Ain't nobody got time for that! 

When traveling it's important to pick things that will work for different looks, day and night.  For me the eyeshadow choice was pretty clear. Naked and Naked 2.  They both work great for neutral looks or smokey night looks and you can pair them with any colors.  They are also (of course) universally flattering.  My foundation and primer I'm taking in a little sample container (like the ones they give you at Sephora) because that's all I will need for the weekend.  I think the hardest selection for me to narrow down was lips: liner, lipsticks, and glosses. I've packed at least 5 of each.  I'm going to go through one more time though.  I can't wait to wear MAC's Heroine for a night out on the town in San Francisco!!

Nordstrom-Buy Two Get One Free Mascara, Today ONLY!

WHY, WHY, WHY do I subscribe to emails from all these companies? I am FLAT BROKE lol. I have California this upcoming weekend and I've spent every penny preparing for the trip and everything. UGH. But seriously? Buy two get one free mascara?? ANY BRAND? MIX OR MATCH? Come on now, that's a good idea. And you can never have too many mascaras, ever! And it's a great opportunity to try new ones you've wanted to.  I'm going to resist the urge...but I'm letting you gals know if you're interested.

Okay, I just have to update this to say that if I could pick three mascara IF I WERE GOING TO ORDER THEM WHICH I AM NOT, they would be: 1. Burberry "Effortless Mascara" 2. Guerlain "Le 2 de Guerlain" Mascara 3. any of the Lancome mascaras

New MAC Goodies + Feel My Pulse v Heroine

I got my Ripe for Love blush and Feel My Pulse lipstick in the mail yesterday (from Nordstrom).  These are the final two items I picked out from the Temperature Rising collection. This blush was insanely popular and now I can totally see why.  It is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Gorgeous!   Pics will not do it justice. It's a gorgeous coral peach like color. So pretty and great for summer!  I can't wait to play with it on vacation. 

Also, peep those free samples Nordstrom set.  I've never seen anyone bag the samples separately but it's a great idea especially for super strong fragrances that can overcome the rest of your package.  Again, I'm super excited for these free samples!!! I rarely purchase perfume nowadays because I don't wear it too often, and I'm usually able to find a sample of a scent that I know I like.

This pic is with no flash.

Swatches of the blush and lipstick.

I also compared feel my pulse lipstick to heroine to compare. Honestly in my opinion nothing compares to heroine! It's a gorgeous deep matte purple, true purple. Feel my pulse is a cremesheen finish, so it's got a nice shine to it. It's a pretty color, sort of like a pinky purple. 

Ulta Mini-Haul

I stopped at Ulta yesterday because I had a coupon that expired soon and I needed makeup remover wipes. I picked up a couple other things while I was in there. They had a decent clearance on some Maybelline products so those lip stains I got were only $2.29. NYX was also buy one get one 50 percent off so I picked up an illuminater and matte bronzer that I can't wait to try. I'm not good at highlighting and contouring so hopefully these powders will make it easier for me!  I also got a travel kabuki brush for powder and blush application and NYX's Jumbo Eye Liner pencil in Milk. 

These Maybelline colors were only $2 after my coupon.  I swatched them on my wrist.  The colors were okay, the Fresh Fuschia was definitely prettier than the Plum...which had a lot of brown undertones.  These definitely live up to their title of "Super Stay"...after I washed them off they left behind a nice, dark stain.

MAC's Temperature Rising Mini-Haul

Today I received the lipstick and lipglass I ordered from MAC that were part of the Temperature Rising collection.  I also ordered another lipstick and blush from Nordstrom (that were sold out at MAC) that should be delivered Friday and I will update this post.  

I received the Altered Beige lipstick (a Lustre finish) and the Liquid Passion lipglass.  They are nudeish neutral colors, very pretty and soft.  Lustre finish lipsticks aren't my favorite...for me they don't apply the best.  They look "wet" sometimes, so the good thing is that you don't need a lipgloss if you're one of those people who always likes a shiny/shimmery lip. Sometime the lustre finish lipsticks settle in the lines of my lips, which makes application look uneven.  Either way, the color is pretty and sheer, I'm sure it would flatter many skin tones.  I actually think I'll discuss my skin tone in a separate post.

Below are a couple of pics, I will update once I get the other lipstick and blush! 

Lipglass: liquid passion.  Lipstick: altered beige.

Lipglass on the left , lipstick on the right.

 

On the top is the lipstick with the lipglass on top, the middle is the lipstick, and the bottom is the lipglass.

 

MAC's Temperature Rising Available at Nordstrom and Macy's Online NOW

This collection became available in the wee early hours online at Nordstrom and Macy's.  For some reason, when you search and go to makeup or the MAC section at Nordstrom, it does not appear.  But if you search 'temperature rising' or go through this link here you should be able to pull up the entire collection.  The lipstick and blush in this collection are pretty popular items so they'll be going fast!!!!

**Nordstrom has free shipping and returns, all the time.  Macy's has free shipping (for beauty) at $50 purchase.**