Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds

Hey, gals! I was just about to make dinner (linguine with garlicky clams, om nom…) when I came across some pics for two upcoming MAC collections: Too Fabulous (March 4) and Prep for Colour (April 8).

When it comes to more MAC, the clams can wait, LOL!

MAC Too Fabulous, clockwise from upper left: Mineralize Blush Duos ($23), Lip Pencils ($13), Cremesheen Glases ($18)

MAC Prep For Colour

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Sheesh! Again with the gray skies? I’m so over winter, ladies. I almost lost my sunny disposition this afternoon until I busted into MAC Spring Colour Forecast, bumped some reggae and pretended I was getting ready for a party at the beach.

It’s a pink, purple, gold and blue eye with coral cheeks and shiny violet lips. For the eyes, I mixed the shimmery pinks and purples from Crush Metal Pigment in Stacked 1 with MAC Pigment in Melon (a shimmery, peachy gold) and Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Jinx (a shimmery teal). Then, I upped the drama with black liner using MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack (a matte black) along my upper lashline and MAC Technakohl Liner in Graphblack on the waterline.

I wanted to make sure my cheeks wouldn’t compete with the eyes, so I went with something semi-matte, in this case MAC Ombre Blush in Ripe Peach (a coral).

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The beginning of my relationship with MAC Groundwork Paint Pot ($16.50) was white hot and heavy. Oh, that creamy taupe and gorgeous matte finish… I must have worn it every day for weeks!

But then like most relationships, things cooled, and we started spending more and more time apart (it happens).

When we recently bumped into each other one rainy afternoon, I was rifling through a drawer of makeup at the time.

Hello, good looking.

And the spark was still there.

At first glance, Groundwork doesn’t look like much, but it’s what I like to call a “work horse” shade, the kind of color I’ll wear day after day.

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1. Mood:

Optimistic!

2. Highlight of your weekend?

Watching the Super Bowl. I don’t follow football, but *that* was an exciting game. And how adorable was Drew Brees with his son at the end? My heart went “Awww!”

3. Makeup or beauty confession:

I shaved my big toe last night in the shower, LOL! That toe gets wicked hairy… I’m sure I could braid it.

4. Small piece of advice:

If your lame ex-boyfriend sends you a friend request on Facebook, hit ignore. It’s more satisfying than Snickers.

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

MAC Crush Metal Pigments in Stacked 1/Smashbox Limitless Lipgloss in Boundless/MAC Ombre Blush in Ripe Peach

6. This morning I told myself to _________.

Get out of bed before you fall back to sleep.

7. I’d really like _________.

The new Canon Rebel T2i. Oh, and a yummy chopped salad for lunch .

8. What’s the story behind your pet’s name?

When Tabs and I were getting acquainted a few years back, I was calling him “FT”, for “Fussy Tabby”, on account of how cranky he always looked. The name never stuck, though; it morphed into Tabby, and then Tabs.

9. Outfit:

Skinny jeans, a black tank top and black sweater.

10. Weekly goals:

Finally assemble the two Ikea Alex Drawer Units I picked up a few weeks ago, try to make this Linguine with Garlicky Clams and Peas recipe, and add (no, seriously) some push-ups and sit ups to my workouts.

Have a great week, ladies. Monday kinda snuck up on me this time… I turned around and BAM! — there it was.

Do you have a busy day planned? Any boring meetings, tests or papers due? Let me know how you’re doing if you can. Just copy the empty list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

Le list

1. Mood:
2. Highlight of your weekend?
3. Makeup or beauty confession:
4. Small piece of advice:
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. I told myself this morning to _________.
7. I’d really like _________.
8. What’s the story behind your pet’s name?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

I hope the week ahead’s a good one for us all. I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed (even the hairy ones)!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MY BEST:

Rediscovering MAC’s creamy Groundwork Paint Pot ($16.50) eyeshadow. I’ve had it for years but sorta forgot about it until this week, when I wore it as a base for the purples in the Stacked 1 Crush Metal Pigments. I think the rich taupe and matte finish really contrast well with S1’s vibrant violet. LOVE IT!

MY WORST:

Brushing my hair last night I realized I can no longer get away with going five months between hair colorings. Gone are the days when I could easily hide a few gray roots because the few have turned into a full-on gray invasion!

What were your best and worst beauty experiences of the week? Please share yours in the comments.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen