MAC Baking Beauties Collection Review

Hello Angels,

I have a short and sweet review for you all.  MAC released the Baking Beauties Collection just over a month ago.  There were some pretty pearl matte powders and cremesheen lipsticks that were best suited for those with fairer skin.  Since I have been buying online due to my job, I only buy the sure shot.  So let me tell you about what I bought.

If you have been around seasoned MACnistas you might have heard of Lavender Whip.  For women of color like myself, this lippie has been mentioned on a lot of top artists and bloggers/youtuber's list as a must-have pretty purple lip.  I decided a long time ago that given the chance I would buy it.  Well I did.  And you know what?  They were right.
Despite being a cremesheen it is exactly what I would've wanted Viva Glam Nicki II to be in color. It is lavendar and cool but still has a little less blue base then other lipsticks in this color scheme.

I am pleased with my purchase.  You should pick it it up if it is to your liking.  Try your neighborhood counters or maccosmetics.com to track it down.  As usual, feel free to check out my pic and swatches.

Happy Haulin'

MAC Fashion Sets 2013 Review

Hello Angels,

I am here to tell you about about my small haul from the Fashion Sets Collection.  In this collection MAC takes its best selling lipsticks, lipliners or glosses and cranks out and makes a complete set out of it.

Huh?  Let me explain.  Heroine lipstick was and still is a bestseller.  It is a beautiful grapey-purple matte lipstick.  In the Fashion Sets Collection a lip liner, lipgloss, nail polish and eye shadow was created.  I happened to pick up that lipgloss and lip liner.  The Heroine eyeshadow was a blue color so it stayed in the store with the nail polish.

I also purchased  Ablaze lipstick and lipliner.  It is a beautiful matte coral/pink.  And after I saw  a makeup artist layer it over Ruby Woo on Rita Ora's lips, I was sold.
Although I did not pick up the other two colors, Silly and Embrace Me they are not complete passes. The whole collection consisted of beautiful matte lipsticks and these were no exception. These days with the number of pink lipsticks I have collected, you have to be VERY special to join the family....so none for me.

All in all this was a solid small collection.  If you are able to give these items a good home, you should do so. You might be able to track them down at your local counter.  Be sure to check out my pics and swatches to help you decide.

Happy Haulin,

Viva Glam Nicki II Review

Hello Angels,

I know I am LATE with this post but keeping up with MAC is a job in of itself.  Today I am reviewing Viva Glam Nicki II.  It is the artist's third MAC lipstick and second Viva Glam collaboration.  This color is different from the other two.  This a light lavendar color in an amplified finish.

So what's the verdict....?  I like it.  Is it my favorite out of all her lipsticks?  No.  However, it is a springy pop of color that can be worn by a good number of skin tones.  I love it with MAC's currant pencil.  It adds enough warmth to this icy cool tone.

Viva Glam Nicki can be purchased at all MAC stores and maccosmetics.com.
If you haven't already seen it, check out my pics and swatch on NW43 skin.  Maybe it will help you decide to pick it up.

Until next time
Happy Haulin'

MAC Temperature Rising Collection for Summer 2013

The MAC Summer Collection will be available at MAC stores May 30th.  It is currently available online at maccosmetics.com

Happy Haulin,

M•A•C captures the steamy nocturnal scene in a vivid summer colour collection. Powder Blush sets the tone, Eye Shadow Quads smoulder and Powerchrome Eye Pencil illuminates with molten metallic. Lipstick and Lipglass speak volumes as lacquered nails glisten in the night. Take back the night with M•A•C Bronzing Powder as Pro Longwear Bronzer stays stunning all evening long, Bronzing Oil’s botanical blend transforms skin with lush moisture and Strobe Liquid flashes its sexy afterglow in a new shade.

Kardashian Khroma Collection Review

Hello Angels,
I am back with another post. Now if you are like most lipsticknistas,you were hunting along with the rest of us for the lipsticks the Kardashian girls were wearing on the season finale. After looking everywhere for the illusive white tube I stumbled upon the collection at my neighborhood CVS. I then googled the collection and found the color Khloe was wearing. The lipsticks are the Khroma Joystick lip lacquer. The color is Shocking Pink. I picked it up along with two others.

The Kardashian girls are makeupnistas so I was prepared to take no prisoners. I have to say for the eight dollar price they are quite good. It is not a drying formula and the color is true to the tube. I did expect Shocking Pink to be darker but it was nothing MAC Currant lip pencil couldn't fix. I would have loved it if the finish was matte. I would compare them to MAC's amplified finish. It is not the longest lasting lacquer and needed to be reapplied after a few hours.

All in all I have to say these lipsticks are great for beginners especially due to the pencil shape. They are also great for the collectors/ Mommy on the go like myself.
So check them out when you get a chance at your neighborhood CVS and Harmon. Until next time Angels......

Happy Haulin'


From: top to bottom
Retro Red
Rose Parade
Shocking Pink

Rihanna's RiRi Woo Review

Hello Angels,

If you were like most makeup junkies you entered the standing room in the beginning of the month to pick up RiRi Woo.  I have to say this colIabo was music to my ears.  This limited edition color was sold online in the black MAC bullet case with RiRi written on the side.  It was also sold at her recent concert.  Needless to say it sold out quickly.

The color is a pinker,slightly bluer,Red than MAC's own Ruby Woo. It is a retro matte that will look great on many skin tones. Don't worry angels if you missed it, you will have more chances to add this pretty to your stash. You will even be able to pick one up as a Christmas gift for yourself or someone else. It will then be in than pretty little pink casing along with some other goodies Princess RiRi has put together. All in all a welcome addition to my stash.....may even be back up worthy.

Happy Haulin'

Marc Jacobs & Diet Coke Unite!

Hi Angels!

How cute are these Diet Coke bottles designed by Marc Jacobs!  A fashionable coke, amazing!

Enjoy!

Jimmy Choo Look For LESS!!

Hi Angels!!

This season I have been completely enamoured with these pink suede "Anouk" pump by Jimmy Choo.  Well, that quicky subsided when I checked out the price and experienced some massive sticker shock.  I made it my mission to find something similar, yet at a price I could feel good about.  Though the Jimmy Choo pumps are to die for, I just can't handle spending $595 on fuschia.  As luck would have it, on a random walk into Zara, I found pink suede pumps for only $90!!  These pumps have a round toe, as opposed to a pointy toe, and have approximately a 4 inch heel.  I can't to rock these with an all black ensemble, or a mix of black and white.  Just love that big POP of color!

What do you think?

First picture is the Jimmy Choo, Second picture is by Zara.

Enjoy! :) I will be adding more pics of the Zara pumps soon, check back for more!!

June Ambrose for HSN

Hi Angels!

Just an FYI that stylist to the stars, June Ambrose's shoe collection launched on HSN today!  Check it out and let us know what you think!

We think this beige suede sandal is adorable and affordable at $100!  It's versatile enough to dress up or dress down.

Happy Shopping!

Beyonce for H&M

Hi Angels!!

Beyonce is now the new face for H&M!  She will be in their ad campaigns this year.  What do you think?  We are excited to see her rocking H&M.