Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York

Hello Angels!

We are so excited about the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week that hit New York City this week, which go on until February 13th. We can't wait to see what designers have in store for us for Fall / Winter 2014. Here is the scene at Lincoln Center today that we wanted to share with you:

A little snow never gets in the way of Fashion. What are you most excited to see this Fall?

Sequin Sneakers

Hi Angels!!  

I wanted to share these Corse Como sequin covered sneakers I recently purchased from myhabit.com that I absolutely love. Yes, I am gearing up for fall, and being the fashionista that I am, I can't just wear any old sneakers!  These arrived to my door in less than 3 days, and were only $45, with free shipping to boot. I plan on wearing them with shorts for the remainder of the summer, while running errands, and with jeans as the days start to get cooler. They come in a variety of colors, gold, blue, and silver. I went with the Mariner Blue. Can't wait to start wearing them around town!  

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MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection

 

Hi Angels! 

 

I wanted to follow up with you on the MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection I had notified you about, and show some swatches of the new collection.  I have also included some pictures of the play by play of my experience picking up the lastest colors.

This was the display that was setup on both sides of the store. As I got in line, I learned that the lipsticks were almost all sold out. While on line, the lipsticks that were left, Pure Zen and Love Goddess, sold out as well.   I was disappointed to say the least!

A lot of the other items were repromotes such as the lipliners, eyeliners, and the mascara so I didn't bother with swatching them.

 

Here is another pic that we snapped outside of the store at 7:50pm. We were being served different appetizers while waiting.   At this point I decided my game plan was to purchase my desired items and review/swatch the others later.

 

Here are the items I swatched:

Top Row: From left to right: Legendary Blush and The Perfect Cheek

Bottom Row (eyeshadows): How to Marry, Preferred Blond, Showgirl and Silver Screen.

The blushes were a no for me and I was underwhelmed by the eyeshadows. Thank God I called my favorite MAC artist and she set aside Deeply Adored, Love Goddess and Preferred Blond.

The five lipsticks, Scarlet Ibis, Deeply Adored, Love Goddess, Charmed I'm Sure and Pure Zen sold out when they were released at each site. By October 4th Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom's all over were selling out their lipsticks within minutes!!

 

 

I managed to swatch all the lipsticks except Scarlet Ibis.
From left to right: Deeply Adored(dark red matte), Love Goddess(pinky-red satin), Pure Zen(warm pink frost) and Charmed I'm sure(blue-based red matte).

The lipsticks, blushes and Beauty Powder are all in black shiny cases with limited, rarely seen pics of Marilyn Monroe.
Be sure to check out whatever you can especially if you are a pale skinned beauty. This collection is made for you.
Try your local department stores and MAC.

Happy Haulin'

Kitty, Kitty Sally Hansen Nail Strips

Hello Angels!!

After my IMPRESS nails disaster I ducked in to my local Walgreens after church and bought these Sally Hansen Nail Strips.  This is Kitty, Kitty.  Hey, I am from NEW JOISEY so I likes me some animal print. What can I say ladies these saved the day.  I came home found my nail size in the strip stuck them on and filed away the extra.  The result was a manicure that lasted over seven days with very little chipping.   The picture is probably day five.  They are great and I will be buying some more.  You can pick these up at your local drugstore, Target or wherever else Sally Hansen is sold.

Happy Haulin'

MAC Heavenly Creatures

Hello Angels!!

MAC released it's mineralize collection on the 5th of July.  It is called Heavenly Creatures.  It is chock full of beautiful cremesheen glasses, mineralize skin finishes, mineralize blushes and mineralize eyeshadows.  We will be reviewing what I bought, and if I remember any standouts that others were talking about, I will mention them as well.

Let us start with the Cremesheen glasses.  They are absolutely beautiful.  I bought four of the five.  Below from left to right are Celestial Kiss(for obvious reasons LOL) peach nude, Astral (corally red pink), Galaxy Rose (dust rose) and Meteoric (corally pink). This formula is my favorite of MAC's glosses.  It is creamy smooth with lots of color.

From Left to Right:

Meteoric, Galaxy Rose, Astral, and Celestial Kiss

Rainbow in the S-Kylie (Kardashia​n Collection​)

Hello Angels!!

I am back to review a polish that I wore a little while back.  It is called Rainbow in the S-Kylie and it is from the Nicole by OPI Kardashian Collection.  This polish has multi-sized and multi colored glitter in it.  I used it on top of a nude polish I had.  It went on smoothly despite the glitter after two coats and a topcoat.  It is very pretty and quite festive but not as in your face as some other glitter polishes. (Not that there is anything wrong with that).  It did not wear as long as some of my other glitter polishes but it did last 3-4 days without chipping.  If you happen to be in the market for a polish like this it is not a bad buy.  This polish can be purchased at your neighborhood Target, Harmon or anywhere else that sells OPI.

Happy Haulin'

Dolce Vita review NARS FALL 2012 collection

Hello Angels!!

I just received notification that NARS' Fall collection was available on their site now.  As I looked at the products i recognized an oldie but goodie that was being re-promoted.  It is NARS' blush Dolce Vita.  I happen to have that one and a few more in my stash so I decided to review it for you.
NARS is an iconic makeup brand that is known worldwide for their simple clean looks as well as pigmented colors.  Francisco NARS' staple product is a icon in itself.  That item my pretties would be Orgasm blush.  Although it is the most popular blush in the line there are a multitude of other including the one I am reviewing today.

I purchased Dolce Vita when I was just getting into blushes and was running away from another blush I thought was too bright. That blush was Crazed.  Boy do I regret that now!!  Dolce Vita is a pretty warm pink with warm pinky/gold reflects.  It goes on prettier than it swatches and gives the face a beautiful glow.  It is a wonderful color that adds to your makeup without being the primary focus.  Dolce Vita is online at NARScosmetics.com, Sephora.com as well as many department stores.  Stop by your nearest counter and have a look.

Happy Haulin'

Upcoming MAC Collection​s

Attention Angels!

In the next few weeks I will be reviewing a lot of products from different brands.  MAC will be/and has released quite a few collections.  The items I review will be what I liked personally unless otherwise specified.  If time permits I will also try to give you a heads up on what I believe to be the must haves either here or on Facebook.

Here are the tentative dates for the lineup as per by MAC MUA friend, People magazine and Specktra.net:

• Ruffian Collection - June 2012 (online)
• Heavenly Creatures - July 2012
• Illustrated (Nordstrom exclusive) - July 2012
• Pro Palettes -July 2012
• MAC by request - August 5th (according to People magazine) Online only
• Electric Cool Eyeshadows - July/Aug 2012
• Cremesheen+ Pearl - August 2012 - August 23, 2012
• Carine Rotifeld for MAC - September 6, 2012
• Viva Glam Refresh - September 6, 2012
• Office Hours - October 13, 2012
• Face and Body - October 13, 2012
• Marilyn Monroe - October 12, 2012

What I'm Obsessed With This Week....

Hi Angels!!

Another week, another obsession.  This week I came across these "Cregger" pumps from the Faster Line on Gilt.com, and I think they are amazing for the Fall.  They are only $69, on sale from the retail price of $155 and come in a variety of colors, though the black and bone is my pick.  They are from the ALDO Rise Collection designed by Mark Fast who has also collaborated with Christian Louboutin and Swarovski in the past.  I am ordering these today and pairing them with an all black outfit, the shoes steal the show.  Let me know what you think!

Call Me Gwen-ever

Hello Angels,

This polish is part of the Spiderman Collection from OPI.  It is called Call me Gwen-ever. It is a beautiful soft orange that is right on trend for the season.  It applied beautifully with two coats. It is going strong after 4 days.  I daresay I love this polish.  It isn't in your face but it is still a "now" color.
It definitely lives up to the OPI brand  for giving you a good bang for your buck.  This polish can be bought at your local Target and Harmon.

Happy Haulin'

Essie Set In Stones Review

Hello Angels,

I happened to see this Essie polish in Harmon's on one of many visits.  The name is Set in Stones and it is from the luxeeffects line.  It was beautiful in the bottle and I couldn't wait to get it home.  I layered it on top of an Essie nude polish to make it last longer.  Doesn't it look like an ice skater's outfit?  I believe because it had another color to adhere to it went on easier and wore longer.  This combination lasted seven days without a single chip.  DO NOT wear this if you do not want attention.  it is definitely a conversation piece LOL.  This polish is sold at your local Harmon and Target.

What I'm Obsessed With This Week....

Hi Angels!!

I am obsessed with shades of RED right now.  Whether it's a red bag, a pair of shoes with a pop of red, or a red frock, I am currently loving this trend.  Isn't it time to switch things up?  Here are some of my favorites from Zara, Ferragamo, and H&M. 

Zara Shopper $159

 Ferragamo Wedge

H&M Dress $34.95

The Zara shopper is a great way to break up an outfit.  Pair this bag with a black dress for an instant wow factor.  For a more casual look, you can wear this with a pair of distressed denim and a white tee, and still look polished.  I especially love these Ferragamo wedges, what a great way to sneak some color in, while still looking classy.  The red dress is a great transitional look from day to evening.  You can wear the dress to work with a pair of pumps and a blazer.  Pair it with a clutch and some sexy strappy sandals for an evening look.  Enjoy!

Sugarpill Burning Heart Palette

Hello Angels,

Today I am reviewing the Sugarpill Burning Heart Palette.  For those of you who are not familiar Sugarpill is an indie brand with some of the boldest colors in the business.  This palette has four colors and is more than reasonably priced at $34.00 considering the size of the shadows.

I purchased this palette because I had trouble finding a yellow that showed its true color on my skin.  As you can see by the photo, it did its job. ( I used Flamepoint, Buttercupcake and Love+)  The quad contains four colors.  Flamepoint(orange), Buttercupcake(yellow) Love+(red), and Poison Plum(purple).  These shadows are on makeup artists's lists all over the net when they are citing some of their favorite colors.  Please check out the swatches below:

On Sugarpillshop.com you will find two other palettes as well as the shadows in singles. There is also an abundance of loose shadows in different vibrant colors on their site.  In my honest opinion you get a big bang for your buck when purchasing these shadows. I would definitely check them out if I were you.  Please leave some for me!

Happy Haulin'

What I'm Obsessed With This Week....

Hi Angels!!

I saw this silver motorcycle jacket for the fall that I am in love with!  It will look great with any color, and can go extremely well with an all black ensemble.  I saw this at Zara from their new Fall 2012 Collection.  I will be back next week with my new must have!

Review of Nails Inc. Baker Street

Hello Angels,

I know I am little late with this color.  Beyonce was said to have worn this color after having Baby Blue.  It is called Baker Street.  It is a beautiful blue that really gives your hands that wow pop of unexpectedness.  This coverage took only two coats and a top coat.  It wore beautifully for a week before I NEEDED to remove it.   Am I willing to buy some more colors? Yes Indeed.  And at $9.50 it is not the most unreasonably priced nail posh.  This color and many others can be found at Sephora.com.

Fashion Sets by MAC

Hi Angels!!

I recently tried out the Fashion Sets Collection by MAC.  Here are my thoughts:

From left to right:
Girl about town lipglass and lipstick, Angel lipglass and lipstick, Rebel lipglass and lipstick, Spice lipglass and lipstick, Impassioned lipglass and lipstick and Pink Nouveau lipglass and lipstick.

Of the ones I purchased  from the collection,they all  swatch beautifully.  I have worn Impassioned which is a beautiful coral/pink as well as spice which a surprise hit.  It is a pinky nude made using the same color as the famous lip pencil.  There is also a shade called  Chestnut.(same as the famous lip pencil as well)  I will be wearing the rest this week if I can tear myself away from Spice.

New MAC Collection Alert!

Hi Angels!!

I just wanted to update you on a new MAC collection.  I just picked up a gold glittery lipstick from the Ruffian Collection by MAC.  It is to be layered over lipsticks.  P.S.  There is free overnight shipping today!  The code online is "speed."  Happy Haulin'

Reviews to follow soon!

Still Loving White

Hey Angels!!

I just spent some time on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, and found myself drawn to yet another white piece.  I fell in love with this blazer, and just had to have it.  It appears crisp and clean from the front, until you turn around.  The back is unexpectedly edgy, in the most tasteful way!  I got this piece at Zara for $89.90 from their Fall 2012 Collection.

Impress - Press-On Manicure Review

Hello Pretties,

Today I am reviewing the IMPRESS manicure.  This was a sample sent with an order that I received. I applied them on a Sunday morning because I was in a bind and had no time for polish.
I would love to say I like this, but honey this is not for me. It was hard to find a nail that fit my nail bed. After a couple of hours and no filing they started to peel and crack. Although the adhesive was strong the nails looked wrong. LOL.  My husband told me to hide my hands in church.
Maybe this will work for someone with smaller nail beds.  The color I had as well as the colors available are very nice.  I say try it for yourself to see it is a good fit.

Happy Haulin'

Hey Sailor - Summer Collection by MAC

The new summer collection from MAC, Hey Sailor! is full of some hidden treasures. The collection launched last Thursday.  Below I have on fleet fast blush (a peach that doesn't go on ashy no matter how much you put on), Salute lipstick (a light peach) with Blessedly Rich lipgloss (a gold multicolor glitter).  I originally passed on the gloss and blush but was easily persuaded when I saw my sister with them. All together they make for a beautiful Spring/Summer face.


Don't be discouraged if it is sold out online.  Hunt them down at your counter!

Happy Hauling!!

P.S.  I will be back with the other lipstick and glosses.