Instead of doing one of the millions of things I should have been doing this morning, like shaving my toes (those hairs pop up overnight!), figuring out what to do with the rest of my life, or assisting Tabs with his aromatherapy (by rubbing catnip leaves on his cheeks, which he loves), I lined up all of the dark MAC lippies I plan to wear in October.
Of course, some of the brand’s old-school baddies were there, like Russian Red, Dubonnet and Paramount, as were a few newer colors from Styledriven and Posh Paradise.
I was separating tubes by finish (obsessive much?) when an idea struck me like a wayward jar of Fluidline flying through the air…
This is the kind of party that MAC Mocha Blush ($19.50) should also attend. 🙂
Here it is in a subdued look with MAC Evolution Revolution Lipglass atop Subculture Lip Liner.
I think it’s tough to go wrong with Mocha this time of year. It applies as a matte plummy pink that just seems to go well with the kinds of rich red, plum and brown lipsticks we see a lot in fall.
The color sings on a range of skin tones, from porcelain princesses (like Dita Von Teese, who says she loves it) to caramel cuties, and whenever I feel like wearing a soft, subdued pink, but either can’t find Blushbaby or want something a tad different, I grab Mocha.
I like that I don’t have to worry too much about blending out the edges with it because it’s very well behaved and a cinch to apply (I usually use the swirl method with a couple of layers); great for mornings when I’m running late. Matter of fact, that’s what I did for these pics right before running out the door for lunch.
Move over Helvetica…
…because there’s a new font in town!
Yep, Llama.
Why send that heartfelt message to your friend in boring old Courier, Helvetica or Arial when you can say it and so much more with Llama Font instead? 🙂
Best. Thing. Ever.
Well, at least to this font freak.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The MAC Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorite products from MAC’s permanent collection
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Mocha Blush
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Oh Baby Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Mulch Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: The Cremestick Liners
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Sable Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Ochre Paint Pot
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Ricepaper Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: This Cremesheen Glass Is a Veritable Deelight
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Lipglass in Spite
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Impassioned Lipstick (and Watermelon)
- MAC Unsung Heroes: This Lip Pencil Is In Synch
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soba Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Bombshell Lipstick
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Sunbasque Sheertone Shimmer Blush
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Clear Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Humid Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Naked Lunch Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Russian Red Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Syrup Lipstick
- MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Blushbaby Blush
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Melon Pigment
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Sumptuous Olive Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: MAC Vex Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Costa Chic Lipstick
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Fast Response Eye Cream
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Strobe Cream
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Blot Powder/Pressed
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Subculture Lip Pencil
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Soft Brown Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Woodwinked Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Powersurge Eye Kohl
- MAC Unsung Heroes: All That Glitters Eyeshadow Is Not Just Another Gold
- MAC Unsung Heroes: The Technakohl Liners
- MAC Unsung Hero: Groundwork Paint Pot
- MAC Unsung Hero: Nymphette Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Viva Glam V
- MAC Unsung Hero: Blacktrack Fluidline
- MAC Unsung Heroes: Lychee Luxe Lipglass
- MAC Unsung Hero: Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow
- MAC Unsung Hero: Patina Eyeshadow
mn says
September 29th, 2011 at 5:07 pmI think this color looks great on you- very natural.
Maybe someday Tabs will be immortilized with his own font?
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 5:10 pmThat would be AMAZING. All of the letters would have to be bold, of course, because of his “huskiness.”
Heidi says
September 29th, 2011 at 5:42 pmI think Mocha was my first MAC blush, if memory serves. Either that or Prism.
And I would TOTALLY use a Tabs font, but until that comes to pass, the llamas are AWESOME!
Jen says
September 29th, 2011 at 5:48 pmI wore Mocha to my June 2009 wedding. Loved it – so easy to use.
Jessi says
September 29th, 2011 at 5:51 pmAw! I love Llama font! Now Tabs needs a font of his own called “Husky Tabby”.
This blush is gorgeous on you! I don’t own any MAC blushes, but if Dita Von Teese can pull this off as the palest of the pale I’m sure I can too.
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Crystal says
September 29th, 2011 at 5:56 pmI need to stop reading your blog (or at least your MAC Unsung Heroes series) because every time you post something new, I feel the need to go out and purchase it (Soft Ochre paintpot, Ricepaper shadow, Melon pigment, etc.) Haha.
corinne says
September 29th, 2011 at 6:29 pmHow close is Mocha to Blushbaby?
Karen says
September 30th, 2011 at 10:01 amHi Corrine,
That’s Mocha on the left and Blushbaby on the right:
corinne says
September 30th, 2011 at 11:48 amthanks! they are different enough to have both
Emma says
September 29th, 2011 at 6:31 pmJust bought this Saturday and love it! I was looking for something a bit different than my usual cubic (I’m a timid blush wearer) and he suggested mocha. It’s lovely : )
peach_ says
September 29th, 2011 at 6:48 pmLOL llama font! The warmth of the blush looks so nice on you, Karen!
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Michelle says
September 29th, 2011 at 7:00 pmI love love Mocha too! Thanks for reminding me that I have it…clearly have too many blushes 😉
Carrie Ann says
September 29th, 2011 at 7:37 pmI love this blush! It’s kind of a goes-with-anything blush, gives a natural-looking flush and it’s so pretty! Definitely one of my faves. 🙂
Kajal Couture says
September 29th, 2011 at 8:19 pmDitto to what Crystal said. Your unsung mac heroes make me want to drop what im doing and run to mac!
Karen says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:48 amGlad you enjoy the series! There’s a lot of gems in the permanent line. 🙂
Chris25 says
September 29th, 2011 at 8:42 pmYou shave your toes too? Glad to know I’m not alone. :p
I almost bought Mocha, but before I did, I heard about NYX’s dupe for it. I wound up buying NYX Mocha instead.
Karen says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:47 amHaha, believe it or not it happens a lot! I wrote about it a while back:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/hair/do-you-shave-your-toes/
Nina says
September 30th, 2011 at 6:05 amoh how i love Mocha i mean … misnomer and all, its a gorgeous, wearable, suitable to almost all skntones blush! 🙂
Karen says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:46 amYES! Plus it’s super easy to use. 🙂
Nina says
September 30th, 2011 at 10:24 amtotally! when im at a loss with what to use for blush, mocha is IT!
Kim says
September 30th, 2011 at 6:13 amSHRIEK! The Llama font is fantastic – love it!! I’m confused by the mocha blush, though. It’s lovely, but not at all mocha. What in the world? Oh, never mind. Who cares about anything else when there is Llama font?!! 🙂
Karen says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:46 amYeah… you’d think it would be more chocolatey or coffee-esque, right?
What are you and the boys up to this weekend?
Josephine says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:23 amI love mocha! One of my first mac blush’s! The plum in it really compliments my NC20-NC25 south asian skintone. It makes my cheekbones pop! Love it!! Definitely a fav among many!
Also, karen, how did you know I LOVE llamas. hehe Here’s a picture that will make you go aw: http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lottipBLkl1r0txyuo1_500.jpg
They’re just too fluffy and cute!
Karen says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:44 amAww, that pic is adorable. I want one, LOL!
Sarah S. says
September 30th, 2011 at 12:38 pmToe hairs and llama font XD
Jen W says
October 4th, 2011 at 11:24 pmOk, Mocha is next on my list. I can’t believe I’ve never tried this before.
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EsteeDarla says
October 12th, 2011 at 10:55 pmWhen did the Unsung Hero come out I haven’t seen or heard of it and I would love to get this collection? Thanks