Lip Look: Plum Diggity with MAC Make-Up Art Cosmetics
Wed, 08/26/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup

With flash
G’morning, ladies!
I was in a plummy mood last night, so while I sat on the couch watching The Closer season finale on Tivo (sidenote: ’twas sooo good!), I played with some of the plum-diggity lip colors from the MAC Make-Up Art Cosmetics collection.
This shiny golden plum lip look comes courtesy of Hold The Pose Lustre Lipstick and On Display Lipglass layered on top of Beurre Cremestick Liner.

Without flash
I think she’ll look really pretty with a wash of shimmery taupe over the eyelid (Satin Taupe, maybe?) and some thick black cat eyeliner from Lorac!
What would you pair with this lip look?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. I saw that that Benefit now has a new loose matte powder called Matterial Girl ($24, online only for now).

I’m a total loose powder fiend!



1. Blovet Beauty said, on August 26th, 2009:
ooohh the loose powder by benefit looks so cute and girly.. i really like it! btw, ur lips look great !
Blovet Beauty’s last blog post… KERLI – GOTHIC PRINCESS
2. Michelle said, on August 26th, 2009:
Love that lipcolour on you! I need to check out that Benefit powder. I get shine-o-rific pretty quickly, and I always need some matte powder!
3. Kajal Couture said, on August 26th, 2009:
That lip color looks amazing on you! I thought On Display was a bit too dark for me so I passed….but now you are making me rethink it. =)
Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II
4. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Kajal Couture,
I originally thought the same thing, but layering it beneath a less dramatic plum seems to tone it down and make it wearable!
5. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Michelle,
I’m dying to try that powder too. Isn’t the packaging super cute?
BTW, I have an oily forehead and MAC Blot works wonders.
6. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Blovet Beauty,
Totally. They have some of the best packaging out there.
7. jojoba said, on August 26th, 2009:
it’s interesting to see how a colour works under flash light and without. this is a very nice colour for your lips.
jojoba’s last blog post… Review/Swatch/FOTD/Comparison: Laura Mercier Mineral Cheek Powder Amberstone
8. Nicole15 said, on August 26th, 2009:
Ok, Benefit just does it to me every time. I am lovin this packaging & the idea of a matte loose setting powder. Bring it on….
Btw – lip combo is gorge!!
9. Glosslizard said, on August 26th, 2009:
Stellar lip color, and I’m keen to hear about the matte powder!
Urgh. Just got the impies off to the first day of school aka first day I have to wake up at the new time… I’m sooo tired!
10. gio said, on August 26th, 2009:
Love that lip combo, it looks gorgeous on you!
gio’s last blog post… QOTW: Do you keep a lemming list/wish list?
11. Tekoa said, on August 26th, 2009:
Love the plum! I think black liner would look prime with it. Speaking of that, is Lorac’s Front of the Line Pro better than Mac’s Penultimate liner? I thought that one was average.
12. Marce said, on August 26th, 2009:
Tht lip combo is lovely! And the overall makeup look that came to your mind sounds delicious, makeup-wize. Another cute way to wear it would be with a neutral cat eye, whatdya think?
Marce’s last blog post… Looks – Sephora Extreme Smoky Eye
13. Elle said, on August 26th, 2009:
Sheesh, Karen. Leave it to you to make me want something from their fall collection.
I was contemplating just the lipglass, but I love that combo on you. Gotta get that LORAC liner, too–I have MAC’s Penultimate, which I do like, but I’m interested to see how it is when compared with the LORAC one.
14. CC said, on August 26th, 2009:
I love plum lip colors – it’s part of the reason why I love fall so much!
15. Kristen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Karen, I was totally unimpressed with these colors from the fall collection, but they look amazing on you! Now I want, even though we have totally different skintones.
Kristen’s last blog post… Vampire Beauty: Twilight Lip Venom
16. All Women Stalker said, on August 26th, 2009:
Looks great with flash. That is a photoshoot kind of lip color.
-meream
All Women Stalker’s last blog post… 6 Cute Kate Bosworth Looks
17. Vonvon said, on August 26th, 2009:
Wow!! I like this plummy lip color. Looks very nice on you.
Vonvon’s last blog post… My Retail Therapy
18. ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties) said, on August 26th, 2009:
hey karen! that plum looks totally fierce on you. can’t pull of plums.
happy hump day, btw. here’s a link to brighten up your day http://craftastrophe.net/2009/01/snail-cozy/ it’s pretty funny, and gave a cute overload/wtf moment.
ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties)’s last blog post… Cute Overload – Random Picture of the Day
19. Amanda said, on August 26th, 2009:
OMGoodness Karen! I *lurve* this look. I’m so itching for fall and can’t wait to break out my plum lippies. This is so pretty.
20. Stef said, on August 26th, 2009:
Golden Plum, that sounds as good as it looks! Very, very pretty Karen.
Stef’s last blog post… Jo Malone Kohdo Wood Collection review
21. shontay said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hey Karen,
I wouldn’t have thought about putting those 2 together. Very pretty. Sometimes, I just do a really pretty lip and some eyeliner and mascara, no shadow. I have a cream liner by mufe that stays on w/o any primer and that’s really awesome.
Thanks for your well wishes. My eyes are still sore, but the pain has lessened. If it’s not gone by the end of the week I will see a doctor. BTW, I wore my photo realism quad today and it’s so incredible I want to scoop up the other 2 that I had no interest in! I haven’t tackled the orange liner yet, though.
22. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Shontay,
Sometimes, when I REALLY LOVE most of a collection (there’s usually at least a few things that are just okay, right?), I’ll still buy stuff that I feel so-so about just so that it feels complete. If you get those other two quads you’ll totally be set in the quad department from this release.
I love the look of a simple eye and a strong lip, too. There’s so many possibilities with liner — cat eye, smudged pencil, tightlining…
Anyway, glad to hear the eyes are feeling a little better. Got any exciting plans for this evening?
23. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Stef,
It sounds like a yummy dessert.
I want to top it off with ice cream.
24. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Amanda,
Normally I can’t let go of summer, but this year I want fall to just hurry up and come already! I’m ready for the boots, the sweaters and the deep, rich lip colors.
25. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Ines,
Wow! I’m kinda grossed out and fascinated at the same time.
Poor snail!
26. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Tekoa,
I tried it once a long time ago, and I remember it being just okay. This is loads better; I think the tip is much easier to manipulate.
27. Karen said, on August 26th, 2009:
Hi Glosslizard,
Is it that time already? Where did the summer go?
28. Kelly said, on August 26th, 2009:
I am loving the way those look on you, but I don’t think they would work as well on me, sigh. Just got my new eye shadows from that collection today though yay!
Kelly’s last blog post… Change is Good
29. Eru said, on August 27th, 2009:
That plum combo looks fierce on you
I would pair it with Dior’s new Smoky Jazz palette on the eyes and your new Dior Liquorice nail polish. What do you think?
Benefit’s packaging is always great!
30. Tavia said, on August 27th, 2009:
This looks great on your lips. I love the color.
Tavia’s last blog post… Dior-JazzClub Collection – Makeup trends fall-winter 2009-2010
31. Karen said, on August 27th, 2009:
Hi Tavia,
Plum lips are one of my favorite looks for fall. Do you ever wear ‘em?
32. Karen said, on August 27th, 2009:
Hi Eru,
Oh, good call! I will have to try that soon.