Oh, my gosh, it’s happening! The annual coral migration has begun.
Every year around this time huge flocks of corals migrate from their winter hideaways to makeup counters everywhere, gathering in large numbers wherever there are lip displays.
It’s one of my favorite things. 🙂
When the corals come back in spring and summer, it’s like, it reminds me that the world will keep turning… Frozen yogurt will keep tasting great, the Real Housewives of My Butt will keep screaming nonsense at each other on Bravo, and RyGos will keep looking hot under pretty much all circumstances.
But some makeup lovers don’t get that fired up about coral. I have a friend who refuses to wear it on her lips because she says it makes her feel like a “South Beach grandma” (her words).
Gotta be honest, I don’t get it (SERIOUSLY, HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE CORAL?!), but I can appreciate wanting to be different and going against the flow, which brings me to the four new lipsticks in the MAC Temperature Rising collection.
See that? No coral whatsoever. Instead, MAC went a riskier route with beige, violet and bronze, and you know what?
I think it works.
I really can’t see any of these colors not looking good with a tan. It’s like their destiny. They’ve waited their entire lives for someone who applies bronzer just to answer the front door (um…not that I’d know anything about that), or for someone who spent the entire day at the beach, then went back to the resort for a disco nap and is now heading to an after-hours club/party.
To accentuate their summer style even more, MAC gave these their lightweight Cremesheen, Lustre and Dazzle lipstick formulas — nothing heavy or oppressive — and dressed ’em in limited edition packaging, while keeping their signature vanilla flavor and scent.
I’d like to give an extra shout-out to the two sparkly shades, violet Caliente and bronze Sheer Seduction, for being fun, fun, fun!
Loaded with glitter and pigment, they almost look metallic to me from a few feet away… Think Halloween costume sexy robot (or your friend’s sci-fi-themed bachelorette party).
Best for: Makeup lovers (and sci-fi fans) who like the unexpected, and gals who want some non-coral options to wear with summery bronze, brown and gold smokey eyes.
PRICE: $16.50 each
AVAILABILITY: Limited edition, coming May 16 to maccosmetics.com and May 23 to MAC counters and stores
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+
Speaking of temperatures rising…
It was freakin’ hot here today. We almost broke 90 degrees in Novato!
Even the soles of my feet were sweating this afternoon (too much info?).
Tabs, of course, was mad as hell, because when it’s nice like this, he can’t be bothered with boring humans. All he wants to do is go outside.
He did NOT want to come back in after his walk.
Hope you stayed cool today. Tomorrow’s Friday, huzzah!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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Heidi says
May 2nd, 2013 at 9:46 pm“L.A. face with an Oakland booty”…… can’t…. stop…. laughing!!!!!!
While I object, on principle, to a summer collection that leaves out my beloved coral… Sheer Seduction and Caliente are GORGEOUS!
Jean Clare says
May 2nd, 2013 at 10:21 pmFeel My Pulse is gorgeous! I’m totally digging these colors, as I’m one of those makeup aficionados who isn’t too keen on coral.
Nima says
May 2nd, 2013 at 10:47 pmLove the reference to “Troop Beverly Hills”! Classic movie. So far I’m diggin’ the blushes in this collection
Juliana Glumac says
May 3rd, 2013 at 3:25 amI really love your close up photos of these lipsticks. It really shows the colours in the dazzle lipsticks. Caliente looks beautiful. All the lipsticks look fantastic on you.
Lauren says
May 3rd, 2013 at 5:26 amHow do you think Sheer Seduction and Caliente would look on fairer gals?
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Sarah says
May 3rd, 2013 at 6:09 amOMG!
I love Feel My Pulse! I want it for my wedding day!
Sarah
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Danielle says
May 3rd, 2013 at 6:52 amFeel My Pulse is definitely catching my eye! I’m excited for this collection!
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Clare @ The Blossom Shed says
May 3rd, 2013 at 7:12 amLove Feel My Pulse with your turquoise earrings – perfect colors together:)
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Kim says
May 3rd, 2013 at 7:24 amHappy Friday! 🙂
Holy hot in Novato. We were all sweating in the high 70s here. Such a nice change, though, isn’t it? 🙂
Even though Caliente is way too disco for me, I still like it best!
Karo says
May 3rd, 2013 at 11:50 amI have Feel My Pulse & Caliente and I loooooooove them!!!!
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Susan says
May 3rd, 2013 at 4:34 pm“huge flocks of coral migrate…” LOVE this (and coral),still laughing! Although these are pretty, it’s not spring or summer for me without coral. Love those earrings!
Karen says
May 3rd, 2013 at 5:46 pmHi Susan,
Thank you! It’s the same way for me too. It’s just not summer without coral.
Hope you had a nice Friday! What are your weekend plans?
Marie says
May 4th, 2013 at 10:29 amKaren, you have the most delightful beauty blog! you crack me up with your great humor mixed with the best colors from MAC, btw “Feel My Pulse” looks fabulous on you!
Dominique says
May 4th, 2013 at 12:39 pmI need the 4, classy and not déjà -vu I think !
Romantic Lily says
May 5th, 2013 at 3:10 amKaren! You look IMPOSSIBLY FETCHING with this collection!
Even Altered Beige gave you the LUMINOUS OPACITY that most nudes decry and refuse to oblige naturally deepened lips!
Cheers on the femininity of it all-
Ludmilla says
May 6th, 2013 at 1:04 amSheer Seduction looks so gorgeous! Although I’m not a fan of dazzle or frost finishes, I must try this one! =]
Super Funky says
May 15th, 2013 at 6:31 pmWow, you look great in all these colors!
Nebula says
May 18th, 2013 at 9:34 amThe great coral migration!! Hahahahaha
That Caliente is WORKING for you. Hot mama
Also, you look super tan and amazing which is emphasized by those gorg turquoise earrings. Keep doing what your doing!!!