MAC Giambattista Valli Collection

MAC seriously dropped the ball on this launch. The collection went live at about 9am EST but it moved so slow that it was literally impossible to purchase. Now I'm no stranger to any kind of limited edition release so I understand there will be a higher than normal amount of traffic but this was ridiculous!!

After 2 hours (yes TWO!) I didn't know whether my order had gone through because the site kept timing out. I tried the regular check out and paying with paypal. To avoid a double order I called customer service. The wait time wasn't surprisingly long (about 7 min) to speak with a representative. She checked to make sure no order had been placed but since I couldn't order myself I wanted to place an order with her. She then dropped the bomb on me and said they couldn't place orders because their system was down! Whet!!!!?!!!!?

I really wanted this collection because I tried for another hour to place my order. Finally at around noon, it went through!!!

I ordered all of the lipsticks and the gloss. My total with tax and free shipping was around $117. 

I will update my post with swatches when the lipsticks arrive!

Did you purchase anything from this collection?

LA Girl Pro Concealer

All the rave is about the LA Girl Pro Concealer! It is said to be comparable to MAC pro Longwear concealer but at 75% of the price!

L.A GIRL Pro Conceal

HD High Definition!!

Crease-resistant, opaque coverage in a creamy yet lightweight texture. 
The long-wearing formula camouflages darkness under the eyes, redness and skin imperfections. 
Provides complete, natural-looking coverage, evens skin tone, covers dark circles and minimizes fine lines around the eyes.

This concealer comes in 18 shades to match a variety of skin tones. Now you can get all 18 shades for $31.99 or individual shades for $1.99 each from ikatehouse.com. If you use code Egg2014, you can save an additional 10% off. Right now shipping is free with a $39+ order or $3.95 with anything less.

I've ordered a few from cherryculture.com and loved them! Since none of my local beauty supply stores sells it, the ikate deal came just in time!

Such a Boyfriend Stealer

I am definitely loving my neutrals!! I promise I will venture of for the spring/summer but I just find it much easier to pair my outfits with a neutral makeup look. I plan to actually plan my outfits ahead of time so that I can come up with some colorful looks.

With this look I used MACs Boyfriend Stealer on the lips.

But for now.... Enjoy!!

MAC Archie's Girls Collection

Recently the MAC Archie's Girls collection was released online. I thought about getting a ton of stuff but quickly reeled myself in before I could do major damage.

I ended up only getting one item; A Veronica lipstick called "Boyfriend Stealer". I'm so glad that out of all of the lipsticks I made this one mine! The color on my brown skin is perfect! I'm thinking I just may purchase the lip gloss as well. And maybe the Veronica blush. And the other two lipsticks. Lol.

Without further ado.. Here are pictures and swatches.

Face Time

For a while I was in love with MACs Fix+ spray. That was until I found Evian. At first I was like, "Don't they make water?". Lol. Well yes they do but they also make a special version for beauty addicts like myself.

It works just like Fix+ but in my opinion because its made by a "water" company, it's much more refreshing for use in the summer time.

I like to purchase the smaller travel sizes for my purse during summertime. This big size is for use on my vanity.

I use it exactly like Fix+; as a setting spray and when I want to use a product wet. I just spray a little on my brush and viola!

If you've never tried it then you are missing out!!!

Makeup For Sale

My makeup collection has grown!! So much in fact that I don't think I will ever get to some of the things in my collection. My loss is your gain.

Shipping will depend on your location but within the continental USA can expect nothing over $6, but will be cheaper depending on what is purchased. I will give exact shipping once you have made your selection and have submitted a zip code for an estimate.

In order to make this go smoother, if there is anything you would like then send an email to makeupbytnicole@ymail.com along with your zip code. I will then send a return reply with a final total.

I will only accept PayPal and must be paid within 24 hours of request being sent or else the next in line will get the product. This will be an all sales final/no returns or exchanges sale so please ask all questions.

Most items are new but the description will tell you more about the product. Thanks in advance for checking my blog sale out!!!

 

Brand New: Tarte "Puttin' On the Glitz" Palettes

Comes with 2 palettes (shown), lip gloss (shown in a pinky nude color), and travel clutch (shown)

$14

 SOLD

Brand New: Urban Decay Preen Shadow Palette

Snatch, Mildew, Flash, Painkiller, Smog, Toasted

Pencil in Zero and mini original eyeshadow primer

Price: $14

SOLD

Used Once: Cover Girl Queen Bronzer in Q110

Price: $3

Swatched: Tokidoki Devil Girl Cromatico Palette

Thirsty: golden champagne

Bulleto: Chocolate Black Brown

Riposino: Taupe

Nancy Rocks: Purple

Brultino: Blue

Carina: White

Keychain Charm

Price: $10

Brand New: Roller Girl Nail Kit

Fame: Shimmering Champagne

Miss T: Bright Shimmering Orchid

Xanadu: Purple with purple glitter

Love Train: Pearl

Woodstock: hot pink

Superfreak: Shimmering Gold with glitter

$12

Brand New: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Stash

L to R: Delinquent, Rehab, Juju, Sin, Clash

Price: $12

SOLD

 

Brand New MAC Cook, Shop, Drop Collection

Color Added

Price: $26

PENDING

Brand New MAC Cook, Shop, Drop Collection

Call Me Bubbles

Price: $26

SOLD

Brand New MAC Cook, Shop, Drop Collection

Shop & Drop

Price: $26

 

Brand New MAC Cook, Shop, Drop Collection

Strawberry Patch Crushed Metallic Pigments

Price: $23

SOLD

Brand New MAC Cook, Shop, Drop Collection

Butterfly Party Crushed Metallic Piments

Price:$23

SOLD

It's my birthday!!!

No really it is!!! Another year older and wiser.

Anyhoo... I decided to go with a smokey sultry eye for my bday and keep everything else simple so my eyes would be the focus.

I used ELF cosmetics malificent palette. I went with the night time villain look and added a little bit of the champagne color from the day time villain to my brow bone.

For the face I used revlon color whipped foundation. Although I love the packaging, the makeup is not as full coverage as I would like. I'm trying different techniques to see if I get a different outcome but so far nope.

I used Mac mineralized skin finish in dark as a blush. I used MUFE eyebrow corrector in color 4 for my brows.

For lips I used an urban decay gloss. I can't quite seem to remember the name but if anyone wants to know I will find it for you.

Enjoy the pics!

Face of The Day

I tend to stick to neutrals for my go to look. This look actual has blue in it but it got toned down by my blending color.

I used MAC melon pigment as my lid color. I then used the blue from my NYX St Lucia palette. I want the blue to show but I wanted to blend it into my brown color but the blue wasn't very pigmented do it didn't hold up. I used Darkhorse and creep to darken my crease up. My blending color was buck. I then used naked as my highlight and a little bit of sidecar to liven things up up on the highest point of my brow bone. Hope you like!!!

MAC Marilyn Monroe Swatches

As promised I ordered two lipsticks from the collection and wanted to show swatches. In addition to swatches I took pictures of the packaging as well. I purchased Scarlet Ibis which is a bright red/orange and pure zen which is a rosy nude.

So without further ado here it is.....

MAC Marilyn Monroe Collection

Recently MAC released its Marilyn Monroe collection to MAC Pro members. I was so excited for this line to be released but I am honestly let down. Most of the colors look as it it just won't work with my coloring. I will be so glad when MAC decides o make a collection with dark bold colors. A Halloween collection would be nice. But I digress.

Here is what MAC says about the collection:

The fascination goes far beyond her beauty. With a persona as enigmatic as it is warm, Marilyn Monroe has forever captivated the collective consciousness as a brilliant and charming comedienne (Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) or femme fatale with a secret in her heart (Niagara). She is her own work of art, forever the obsession of artists, photographers and filmmakers.

M A C Marilyn Monroe, a colour collection in shades and formulas distinctively Marilyn: Lipsticks in rapturous reds and gleaming Dazzleglass, a dramatic 35 Lash,False Lashes in Extreme Black and Large Eye Shadows in shimmering metallics and diamond tones. Along with Nail Lacquers destined to be a girl’s best friend and Beauty Powder to evoke that flawless MM skin.

The packaging features images from The Black Sitting,the famous series taken by photographer Milton Greene. These black and white photographs reveal Marilyn with an intimacy seldom seen.

Now I can honestly say I like the packaging. MAC kept it simple, classy and timeless! What I do not like in addition to the colors offered is that the collection contains so many permanent/repromotes. Now I for one like repromotes sometimes because it allows people to either restock up on an item or purchased a missed out on item. What I don't like is that almost the entire collection is permanent. I was thinking new colors or more Marilyn inspired names or something.

Needless to say I almost purchased nothing....and the only reason I did was 50% packaging and 50% because I like the colors of the lipsticks. I purchased Pure Zen and Scarlet Ibis lipsticks. A nude and a red/orange color. I will be sure to put swatches up just as soon as I receive my order this Friday.