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Smokey Eyes and Nude Lips: A MAC Carine Roitfeld Face of the Day

September 13th, 2012 by Karen 30 Comments

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Wearing the MAC Carine Roitlfeld Full Face Kit in Jungle Camouflage ($44) on my eyes and cheeks, and Lipstick in Tropical Mist ($16.50) on my lips

TABS: Woman. Woooo-man. WOMAN!

KAREN: Um, yes, Tabs?

TABS: I need you to stop whatever you’re doing because I have an urgent task for you.

KAREN: Well, I’m in the middle of alphabetizing your cans of gravy right now, which earlier today you called the “highest priority” in the office, and if I stop now to do something else, I’ll be here all night long.

TABS: And…?

KAREN: [Sigh] What is it?

TABS: Listen, I’m gonna need you to try on these two new pieces from the MAC Carine Roitfeld collection — the Full Face Kit in Jungle Camouflage and the Lipstick in Tropical Mist.

KAREN: Sure, but does it have to be now? Can’t it wait ’til tomorrow?

TABS: Oh, I’m sorry. Did the terms of your employment suddenly change? — because I don’t remember paying you to ask questions.

KAREN: It’s funny you should mention that, because I don’t remember you paying me at all.

TABS: Well excuuuuuse me, miss thing! If you don’t want the job, I can get someone else. I know at least 50 girls who would jump at the chance to assist me.

KAREN: Okay, okay. Don’t get your tail in a knot. Is there a particular look you want me to try?

TABS: That’s better. Yes, how about something smokey? You know I lurves me some smokey eyes.

Full Face Kit in Jungle Camouflage on the left and Lipstick in Tropical Mist on the right

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Full Face Kit in Jungle Camouflage swatches from the left: Cremeblend Blush in Bootcamp Bronze, and Eyeshadows in Dew, Camo, Bad Lieutenant and Carbon; Lipstick in Tropical Mist on the right

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MAC teamed up with Carine Roitfeld, former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief, fashion model and writer, to create the MAC Carine Roitfeld Collection, a 20-piece release that plants the focus firmly on eyes and brows for a look that reflects Carine’s signature smokey eyes, bold brows and nude lips. You can find it now at North American MAC counters, stores and maccosmetics.com. Coming to international locales next month.

KAREN: [about 20 minutes later] Well, what do ya think?

TABS: Hmm… Acceptable. I deem you worthy of me not scratching you.

KAREN: Um, okay? Thank you. I think.

TABS: Tell me, what did you think of the products?

KAREN: Well, the shadows in the Full Face Kit are really easy to blend. No fallout either. And the Cremeblend Blush looks very natural.

TABS: Go on…

KAREN: The Lipstick, though? Eh. Cute packaging, but it’s super sheer. Almost too sheer, like I’m not wearing anything at all… It might as well be a lip balm.

TABS: Interesting. Thank you for your report. I’ll take it under advisement while preparing my holiday gift list.

Oh! — look at the time. I’m expecting a Skype call from Choupette Lagerfeld any minute. Please shut the door on your way out.

KAREN: Sure thing, boss.

The Kitty Song

Cat ladies, this song’s for you!

No, seriously. It’s an awesome tune called Kitty Song, and it was written and recorded by MBB reader Shannon (how cool is that?!). Give it a listen (or 10 or 12!). It’s sure to bring a smile to your face. 🙂

Tabs likes to think that he inspired the references to tempting tummies…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Smokey Eyes and Nude Lips: A MAC Carine Roitfeld Face of the Day / Originally published September 13th, 2012

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  1. Larissa says

    September 13th, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    I really hope that line gets to Mexico, the smokey eye looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 13th, 2012 at 9:15 pm

      I hope it comes out your way too. If you like neutrals you’ll have a lot of fun with it. 🙂

      Happy almost Friday!

      Reply
  2. Jean Clare says

    September 13th, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Wow, you look amazing! I need to check out this collection. Also, great redesign on the site. 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 13th, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks, Jean Clare. 🙂

      This collection’s fab if you love neutrals and smokey eyes. There’s also another kit that looks pretty cool called Desert Camouflage, too, in case you’re interested. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Crystal says

    September 13th, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Tabs must have been Meryl Streep’s inspiration in the Devil Wears Prada….meoooow! Love your smoky eye!
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    • Karen says

      September 13th, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      LOL, that’s one of his favorite movies, for sure!

      Sometimes I think he believes he’s the Anna Wintour of the cat world…

      How has your week been? Good, I hope!

      Reply
  4. Nicole says

    September 13th, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    You can do a mean smokey eye! The shading made it look like you were wearing faux lashes.
    Nicole recently posted … NYFW & Essie

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    • Karen says

      September 13th, 2012 at 10:06 pm

      Hi Nicole,

      Thanks hon! This kit makes it pretty easy to do a smokey eye. Love it when you have all the colors together and don’t have to think. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    September 13th, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    GORGEOUS!! You sure can rock a smokey eye! I’ve been meaning to take a look at these. Will do so this weekend!
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 13th, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      Hi Tracy,

      Thanks, boo! I hope you have fun playing with these on the weekend. I’m gonna hit up the MAC counter too!

      Reply
  6. Kailan says

    September 13th, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Wow, you look absolutely breathtaking in these photos!
    Such a flattering smokey eye as well. Absolutely love it.
    I must get my hands on this kit!

    Btw, the “conversation” between you and your cat was hilarious-loved it!

    Great post!

    Reply
    • Kailan says

      September 13th, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Love the new layout on the site as well! <3
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      Reply
      • Karen says

        September 13th, 2012 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks, Kailan. 🙂

        As you can tell, my cat runs the show, LOL!

        Have a great night!

        Reply
  7. Spicy Beautiful | Vanessa says

    September 13th, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Those smokey eyes look very fierce! I love this look on you Karen and the conversation between you and Tabs. El jefe is very strict ei… 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 13th, 2012 at 10:40 pm

      He is! He never gives me time off. It’s a 24/7 job!

      Reply
      • Spicy beautiful | Vanessa says

        September 14th, 2012 at 1:23 am

        It’s the way of the CATS!

        Reply
  8. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    September 14th, 2012 at 12:39 am

    LOVE your smokey eyes! It’s true that Tropical Mist looks SUPER sheer. It must have taken you quite a bit of building up (or did you prep your lips with foundation/concealer?) for it to look this nude!

    The song’s SO adorable!
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  9. Sarah says

    September 14th, 2012 at 12:58 am

    You look lovely! Love the new layout. 🙂

    The Kitty Song totally made my day, thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  10. Bregit says

    September 14th, 2012 at 1:54 am

    I love the stories about you and Tabs its great, you should write childrens books.

    Bregit

    Reply
  11. Nina says

    September 14th, 2012 at 2:18 am

    The song is really lovely! Her voice is too! We’ve been dancing to it for a while now. I’ll make sure that my fellow cat ladies listen to it too, I’m sure they’ll love it!

    Reply
  12. Kiss & Make-up says

    September 14th, 2012 at 3:17 am

    Beautiful!

    <3 Tabs
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    Reply
  13. Marina says

    September 14th, 2012 at 4:36 am

    Such eye makeup looks fantastic on you, Karen!!!
    Marina recently posted … Daniel Sandler Billion Dollar Body Shimmer Review and Swatches

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    September 14th, 2012 at 6:54 am

    This is definitely a daytime-friendly smokey eye (at least I think so). It looks great and I think the Dew and Camo make it appropriate for any occasion, even stalking the aisles at TJ’s. 🙂

    Btw, I read your opening line as Mike Myers doing his stage show in So I Married an Ax Murderer. It’s making me smile. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Stacey says

    September 14th, 2012 at 7:14 am

    This is one of my favorite looks on you!!! Love the new layout! and just wanted to say your page is the highlight of my morning! =]

    Reply
  16. Nina says

    September 14th, 2012 at 7:22 am

    Gorgeous look! 🙂

    Reply
  17. musical says

    September 14th, 2012 at 8:30 am

    You do the best smokey eyes! And OMG, that LOOK on Tabs’s face-priceless! And his tum-tums *faints* :).

    Reply
  18. marta says

    September 14th, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Wow, you look amazing…the kitty is not too bad either 🙂

    Reply
  19. Kate & Zena says

    September 14th, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    You and me must be having a coordination day with Zena and Tabs, Karen. Zena is wearing a satin dark purple ribbon too! In fact, I bet it’s the EXACT same color! It sure looks like it!

    I was tiring of Zena going around naked (sans collar) and so I decked her out in a purple ribbon. I had no idea little Tabs would be wearing one too. 🙂

    I love your Tabs-inspired smoky eye. Tres chic. 😉

    Reply
  20. Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex says

    September 15th, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Very cute post! And you look fabulous with that smokey eye. Dannnng girl!!!

    Reply
  21. BB says

    September 16th, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Wow you look amazing! Love the eye makeup and lip color.

    Reply

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