[What's New] The M.A.C Isabel & Ruben Toledo Collection Swept Me Off My Feet

Hi Huneybees,

I swept them all up like a #Toledo! This is a very exciting collection from M.A.C as they collaborates with fashion’s most romantic couple - Isabel and Ruben Toledo!

"They are renowned for their award-winning and imaginative work in fashion design and illustration. This unique collaboration with M·A·C pairs Isabel’s sensational penchant for colour with Ruben’s vibrant energy in a palette of hues designed to sculpt, paint and transform the face. Specially designed white packaging features Ruben’s illustrations, an array of graphic lines and red-lipped faces brought to life with his one-of-a-kind aesthetic.”

 

I'm already a M.A.C addict and when you start throwing colours and nicely designed packaging at me, I would fall head over heels uncontrollably. I splurged like a Toledo (*Tornado, get it?) and there was no regrets at all!

I didn't sweep up the whole collection, but here's some swatches I took in store, before I share with you a tutorial with the ones that I have. 

*These are limited editions, so some of them might have already been swept up at the launch ~

So for the eyes, there are 3 palettes - Bellgreens, Moodyblu and Violetwink. I have the Bellgreens, so I would be sharing them later, but here's the lovely blue palette - Moodyblu and purple pink palette - Violetwink.

The more fun and surprising products have got to be the coloured eyeliners and mascara, that will be so inviting for the summer time fun under the sun!

And if you are a fan of gradient blushers, you have got to get these 3 shades of lovely blushers ranging from soft pink to peach for that sun-kissed look.

And like I told you, colours are major in this collection, choose from a range of 6 lipsticks and 6 lip glosses to complement that beautiful eye makeup of yours. Oxblood was a top favourite that night and I was glad I managed to snag one for myself! Yipee!

In the collection are also 3 shades of nail polishes - Faint of Heart, Venus Red and Vixen, as well as a Powder Blush Brush that comes with a pouch and a unique Makeup Bag that features all the wonderful graphics of the collection.

On the day of the launch, I also got a little makeup touch up with the lime green Chlorafill eyeliner and Sin on my lips. Hehehehe, that sounded kinda badass eh? So what do you think of the look? I will share more of the video once I'm done with the editing. Stay tuned k?

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[Makeup Tutorial] Parisian Romance With ELITE MODELS Cosmetics

Remember me blogging about the Watsons Beauty Day Out 2013 and I introduced the ELITE MODELS Cosmetics? It is with much pleasure to be given a range of their products for me to do my makeup tutorial video.

ELITE MODELS Cosmetics is a range of makeup products that highly sought after and raved about, so you can imagine my excitement when I know they will be introduced to Singapore!

Elite is found in Paris in 1972 and it is the #1 modeling agency in the world and home to some of the world’s renowned fashion models. With its top-notch experiences, the Elite Models cosmetics are developed to bring the latest makeup trends to the everyday woman. Inspired by runway fashion and with the expertise of makeup artists with more than 30 years experiences, Elite aims to provide professional yet affordable makeup to help one “Be a supermodel in her own way”.

So, here's my Parisian Romance video made with Spring in Paris in mind, beautiful gardens and a look that can be transformed from day to night...

Products Used

ELITE MODELS Cosmetics:

• Fantastic Primer (Makeup Base)
• UV Base Pure Light (02 Purple)
• Illuminating Foundation (02 Neutral)
• Two Way Powder Foundation (02 Natural)
• Poudres Lumiere Eyeshadow (09 Pigalle)
• Liner Perfection Eyeliner
• Super Length Booster Mascara
• Intense Kajal (02 Emerald Green)
• French Kiss Lipstick (04 French Kiss)

ELITE MODELS Cosmetics is available exclusively in Watsons at selected outlets as follows:

Changi Airport Terminal 1 (Coming soon)
Plaza Singapura (Coming soon)
Toa Payoh
ION
Vivo City
Raffles City
Bugis Junction
City Square Mall
Ngee Ann City
Great World City
Parkway Parade

Products are reasonably priced and I believe every girl should have at least one ELITE MODELS Cosmetics product. Hope you like the video. Do post your comments for what videos would you like to see next. See you around!

XOXO,
Christina aka Huney

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[What's New] M.A.C’s Viva Glam Gaga

Hi Huneybees!

I'm back from honeymoon and I wana show ya guys my latest M.A.C. favourite.

The campaign, which features an ethereal-looking Lady Gaga holding on to sparkling jewels, was shot by British fashion photographer Nick Knight (he shot for big names like Alexander McQueen, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent) and was styled by her very own stylist, Nicola Formichetti.

The lipstick and lipgloss have been inspired by Lady Gaga herself and considering her penchant for appearing dramatically over the top outfits, a nude lipstick is definitely something to go with for her makeup eh?

Here's how the colour looks on me. They are my favourite lipstick and lipgloss for now as the nude colours compliment my coloured eyes very well.

So, what is Viva Glam all about? 100 per cent of the proceeds from sales of the Viva Glam line will go towards the M.A.C AIDS Fund. This fund focuses on supporting charitable initiatives around the world that are aimed that curbing the causes of HIV infection, for example, violence, discrimination and unequal access to financial and social resources.

The new Viva Glam line was launched in the United States on February 17 where Lady Gaga appeared on Good Morning America to promote the line in a nude latex-condom inspired suit complete with a huge hat and implanted facial horns.

Lady Gaga promoting Viva Glam on Good Morning America (Picture from herworld.com)

And specially to give back to fans, M.A.C has launched the Viva Glam site at www.vivaglam.com that includes a very special message from Lady Gaga herself. On March 17, the website will transform into a social network website, where fans can upload photographs of their glammed-up lips and share HIV/AIDS information with all their friends via Facebook and Twitter.

There's also a masterpiece in the making by Lady Gaga herself and her best friend, Nicola. Hurry click on to Viva Glam's website to check out what it is, and get your very own Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick and Lipgloss at all M.A.C. counters today!

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[What's New] WONDER WOMAN is here!!!

Hi Huneybbes,

 POW! KABOOM! M.A.C.'s Wonder Woman collection has flown in to save us from the Evil Medusa!
Packed with vibrant and fun colors, this collection is most definitely not for anyone looking for subtlety. Especially with their packaging~

I'm a sucker for this type of loud in-your-face packaging, but then again if it was anything different it wouldn’t be Wonder Woman. You can’t really be true to the character and D.C. Comics if you just slapped a sticker on it and called it a day right?

Here's the inviting sight the moment I stepped into M.A.C. @ CK Tangs Vivocity.

And these were taken from M.A.C. @ CK Tangs Orchard one week later.

 

 I took a pic with my fav makeup artist, Sara. Hvn't seen her in awhile, was great to pop by.

Which I managed to get my own cover.

Then, it's finally time to reveal my loot.

 Penultimate Eye Liner  

Rapidblack – True black

Everything about this collection is LARGE!

This eyeliner is like a huge Sharpie, which you can drag across the eye and get a perfect "thin to thick" eyeline.

 It's even good for drawing cat eyes.

 Eye Quad 

Valiant 

•  Valiant – Light lime with yellow pearl (Frost)
• Spinning Transformation – Deep olive bronze with yellow pearl (Frost)
• Diana Undercover - Dark forest green (Satin)
• Manila Paper – Pale frost white gold (Veluxe Pearl)

 These eyeshadows pop on easily especially with a base, they show even better!

 Opulash in Army of Amazons

Army of Amazons is my first green mascara, its the most obvious one of all the 4 colours. 

I wore it over using my eyeshadow palette.

 Pigments and Reflects Glitter 

Bright Fuchsia Pigment – Bright magenta

Marine Ultra Pigment - Vivid marine blue

Reflects Bronze Reflects Glitter – Sparkling rich gold

I am a big fan of MAC pigments and these pigments/glitter worked wonders for me.

Colours are pretty and I love Bright Fuchsia most! Pigments and glitter works best when you have an eyebase or creamy eyeshadow for the colours to "stick" on.

 Nail Lacquer

Spirit of Truth – Navy blue

Obey Me – True red

What would this collection be without these perfect blue & red nail lacquers? Even though the colors might not be ground-breaking, they fit in so well with the rest of the collection!

The nail colours are extremely opaque, & you could easily do with one coat but I did two. Love that the logo is on the bottle and the caps are red, which makes them “special” in my collection.

 Lipstick  

Marquise d’ – Sandy cream peach (Lustre)

 Marquise d’ is a pretty, yet rather subtle pale pinky peach color. 

I like it a lot and it would be great as a “grab-n-go” type of lipstick where you don’t even need a lipliner and goes with smokey/dramatic eyes best.

 Mineralize Skinfinish

Pink Power – Peachy rose with pink shimmer/Soft rosy bronze/Soft shell pink with fine shimmer.

 These are LARGE compacts, that’s a bad thing necessarily, just something to be aware of.

 I simply love the trio as it makes my skin glow. Top for highlight, middle for sculpting & bottom for cheeks.  

 Powder Blush 

Mighty Aphrodite – Warm peach coral with gold pearl/Bright coral pink with gold pearl.

 I like the fact that they have a mirror on the inside of them and I think the gold around the edge is a nice touch. The light pink is to be applied on apple of cheeks and dark pink to sculpt.

 Here's some of the looks that I spot using the collection.

Going all greeny.

Wonder Woman blue.

And not forgetting my Fuchsia colour.

Wonder Woman inspired nail art that I did.

Hurry down to the stores to get you Wonder Woman today!!

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