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Beauty, Hauls

Haul :: A Tartan Tale [Part Deux]

Of course I went back for more from the new MAC Holiday line, A Tartan Tale!! Going in the store had me getting even more than planned. That’s how it happens to you.

If you missed the first haul… Watch here.

Here’s a list of the products:

  • Glamora Castle Eyeshadow
  • Follow Your Fantasy Eyeshadow
  • The Family Crest Pigment
  • Black Line Pearl Glide Eyeliner
  • Full Fuchsia (Amplified) Lipstick
  • Goldenrod Eyeshadow
  • Vex Eyeshadow
  • Humid Eyeshadow
  • Rice Paper Eyeshadow

If you want to get the look I’m wearing… Check out the tutorial!

Enjoy and happy hauling!

Tutorial Time

Tutorial :: Smoldering Plum

This is a new requested tutorial featuring products from the MAC’s holiday Line A Tartan Tale, Semi-Precious and Glamora Castle eye shadows.

It’s a great smoldering plum smokey eye that can go from day to night, perfect for Fall.

Here are the products used:

Face

  • MUFE HD Foundation 173
  • MUFE HD Translucent Powder

Eyes

  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  • MAC Glamora Castle e/s (A Tartan Tale)
  • MAC Semi-Precious e/s (A Tartan Tale)
  • MAC The Family Crest pigment (A Tartan Tale)
  • MAC Vex e/s
  • MAC Rice Paper e/s
  • MAC Pearlglide e/l in Black Line (A Tartan Tale)
  • Korres e/l in Black
  • DiorShow Blackout Mascara

Cheeks

  • NARS Deep Throat
  • ELF Sun Kisses Bronzer

Lips

  • NYX lipliner in Prune
  • MAC Courting Lilac lipstick (A Tartan Tale)
  • MAC Lipglass in Oyster Girl
Sweet Deals

FREEBIE FRIDAY :: SEDONA LACE 88 METAL PALETTE! [CLOSED]

What’s better than a hot palette with 88 metallic eye shadows? A free one!

Here’s your chance to win a Sedona Lace 88 Metal Palette.

Congratulations to AnyaKielbik!

About the palette:

This beautiful palette is comprised of 88 stunning shimmer eye shadows. These vibrant colors come in light, neutral and darker colors to satisfy your color combination cravings.

  • Brand new in retail package 100% new in box
  • Wonderful 88 brilliant metal colors
  • Very pigmented
  • High quality ingredients
  • Black matte case, with built in mirror
  • Two sponge applicators
  • Case size: 9″ x 6.5″

Disclaimer: This contest is sponsored by Sedona Lace, I am not being paid. Prize provided by the company.

Beauty, Hauls

Show & Tell :: NARS Blush in Taj Mahal + Exhibit A

I’d been mulling over trying NARS blush for months now. Of course, Drake has drawn attention to the much loved “Orgasm” blush, but the variety of colors are insane. Every time I’m in Sephora I swipe a few swatches of them, trying to decide which I should start with. For $26, I wanted to make sure I got the one I loved the most. That’s pretty pricey for just one blush.

I knew the quality was amazing and there were some very unique colors. So which one do I choose.

After snagging a Beauty.com deal, getting a $30 credit for $15, I thought to myself… This is your shot. Go for it.

I posted a quick twitter poll, and after much mental debate, I decided to go for Taj Mahal and Exhibit A. Why? These were colors I didn’t have and were very unique to NARS. I also couldn’t choose just one LOL.

First Impressions:

Taj Mahal is a burnt orange with shimmer, good pigmentation, and blends well. I think the color can work in all seasons.

Exhibit A is a bright matte red that is very pigmented. I was always a tad intimidated by it when I tested it in store but was always drawn to it. Surprisingly it was easy to work with and I think it will compliment many Fall/Winter looks.

Seeing how great the quality is, I still have some others on my wish list like Torrid, Deep Throat, Dolce Vita, Gina, and Albatross. Hint Hint Santa. 🙂