Prada’s newest scent, Infusion de Tubereuse ($100 for 3.4oz), includes notes of tuberose from India, bitter orange leaves and blood orange from Italy.
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Hint: it’s part of the permanent collection. Here’s a swatch to help you out!
Warming Up to MAC Pret-a-Papier
Um… brace yourself, young lady. 🙂
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can you MAC any room in your heart for the bevy of warm, wearable colors that comprise MAC Pret-a-Papier?
I ask because the collection descended on counters today (HOLLA!). Have you had a chance to check it out yet? The hefty 25-piece release for eyes, lips, cheeks and nails is packed with products in warm coral, peach, purple, brown, beige and gold.
If you’ve ever been a little confused by MAC’s past color collection choices, you might be in for a treat this time (at least I hope so). Everything here just makes sense to me, like a bona fide summer makeup collection with wicked versatility and potential. Almost any combination of these colors picked at random could still produce a cohesive look.
Because these shades aren’t too EXTREME! (nothing too dark/loud/sparkly), the release may not set the world on 
fire. Gals who eat, drink and breathe brights might feel like the color palette’s a little ho-hum… but I dig it. These are colors that speak to me, and they say, “fresh, feminine and sophisticated.” I know I could wear ’em often, and of the MAC summer collections I’ve seen so far, this one feels the most wearable (which to me = value).
But that’s just one gal’s opinion (Tabs prefers brights!). Tell me what you think. 🙂
Product Pics
Clockwise from left: Eyeshadows in Bamboo, Gazette Grey, Cut to Fit, Tissueweight, Memorabilia ($15 each)
From left: Paint Pots in Groundwork, Coral Crepe ($17 each)
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How Dark Is Too Faced Aqua Bunny Bronzer?
How do you feel about chocolate mousse? — err, I mean Too Faced’s Aqua Bunny Bronzer ($28)? 🙂
Too Faced created this water-resistant, cream-to-powder bronzer to get a handle on shine while adding a sun-kissed glow to the skin. Despite how dark it looks in the pan, it goes on fairly sheer, almost like a semi-translucent, slightly shimmery golden bronze (sans orange undertones).
MAC Superglass Swatches, Photos
From top: Tunnel of Love, Gift Wrap, Cherry Electric
Some swatches and pictures of three of the nine MAC Superglass glosses ($18), available May 6.
From left: Cherry Electric, Gift Wrap, Tunnel of Love
MAC Pret a Papier Swatches and Photos
A few quick pictures and swatches of six of the 25 items in the MAC Pret a Papier collection (on counter today).
Garb blush
Instant Chic blush
Tissueweight eyeshadow
Coral Crepe
Fold and Tuck Lipglass
Kraft lipstick
From left: Instant Chic, Garb, Fold and Tuck, Kraft, Coral Crepe, Tissueweight
Have a Beautiful Earth Day 2010
Good morning, ladies. As you probably already know, today, all across our “pale blue dot,” people are celebrating Earth Day, the annual event founded 40 years ago to promote environmental awareness and appreciation.
I know I could do more to reduce my carbon footprint, but I try. I recycle what I can and watch my energy consumption (Target has great prices on fluorescent bulbs), and lately I’ve been altering the menu at home a few days a week (to which El Hub has reluctantly complied).
Here’s to a great Earth Day, ladies. Below are some recent posts that came to mind. We’re all in this together. 🙂
The EcoTools Bamboo Bronzer Brush: A $30 Brush in $12 Clothing
“A $12 brush swept me off my feet today, and they call it the Ecotools Bamboo Bronzer Brush. Compared to department store brushes costing $20 and up, it’s a bargain superhero — affordable, with dense, super-soft bristles that deposit just the right amount of color on my skin.”
Yes to Carrots Lip Tints Say YES to Affordable Lip Color
“My favorite thing about them? — how pigmented they are (for lip tints). These puppies pack *lots* of color, applying with semi-sheer to medium coverage. The resulting lip’s a casual look that I can see myself wearing a lot on weekends or to the gym (and don’t miss these other products in the line).”
DIY Beauty with Kitchen Cosmetics
“There’s just something about making homemade beauty products, isn’t there? — the idea of whipping something up from scratch, skipping the preservatives and really *feeling* the ingredients in your hands? It turns out that homemade versions of many popular beauty products are easy to make with ingredients that most cooks have readily at hand.”
Spring into Action with Josie Maran’s Natural Wonder Powder Palette
“I LOVE the brights in this palette! Both Hope (the blueish purple) and Desire (the greenish teal) are downright iridescent — like alive, with colors that are multi-dimensional without looking too frosty or shimmery. I think it makes them pretty easy to wear (even for daytime looks to work).”
Rimmel Lasting Finish Powder Blush
Rimmel Lasting Finish Powder Blush in Winter Glow ($5) is a blush *and* a highlighter.
Have you tried Rimmel blushes before? What do you think?