MAC X Aaliyah Collection

MAC X AALIYAH

“Aaliyah Haughton is truly one in a million — an inimitable icon whose ground-breaking work in R and B music and film continues to inspire us all. Now, we celebrate her impact with the countless fans who asked M·A·C to honour her. Powered by 90s-glam shades, M·A·C Aaliyah Haughton expresses every fan's devotion to the music and style trailblazer of a generation.”

MAC Cosmetics Haul

 MAC HAUL

For the longest time I've been using MAC Studio Sculpt, but I've been wanting to change up my foundation for a while. I went into MAC at Westfield in Stratford to try and find a new foundation. I sat down with a lovely MAC artist, who asked me what I wanted in my new foundation. I wanted, a foundation that was not heavy and wasn't too full coverage. She picked up Mineralize Moisture foundation for me to test out.

VIVA GLAM - Taraji P. Henson

Viva Glam - Taraji P. Henson

Well long time no blog. It has been a while since I've been on here, for those of you that still come and check out the blog even without up to date content...THANK YOU!

So Taraji P. Henson aka Ms Cookie Lyon, is someone who has been doing her thing for a long time. But in recent years has been slaying the game, and I couldn't have been happier when I saw that she was gonna be launching again with MAC Cosmetics, this time with Viva Glam.

MAC X SELENA

 MAC SELENA COLLECTION

I have never purchased a MAC collection...not through lack of wanting but due to lack of funds. When I found out that fans had started a petition for MAC to create a Selena line I was HELLA EXCITED! And when the petition had proven fruitful I was like, regardless of my financial situation I was gonna save up and buy the collection. I sat in anticipation watching all the bloggers attend the Selena release in Corpus Christi, just waiting for the collection to make its way to England. You would not believe how fast I ran to my laptop and got my hands on some goodies.

If you know me, then you know how much I love Selena. I came across her because of the Selena movie (one of my faves btw), after seeing how she was portrayed and hearing her songs I was HOOKED! She seemed like such an amazing person with a kind soul. You could only imagine how sad I was at the end of the the film, to not only see her die but to know it was based on a REAL person. I think if she was still alive today that she would've been very successful.

MAC Chestnut Lip Liner

MAC Chestnut Lip Liner - £12.50

 Trying to create the nude effect for darker skinned women to me has been quite the struggle. Nobody wants concealer looking lips...well I definitely do not. Finding that right balance can be tricky. 

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation and Fix+

When I went to get my Back 2 Mac lipsticks I was also on a mission to get a new foundation. 

For the longest time I used MAC Studio Fix Fluid, but that was not the right foundation for my skin type and I always found it to be too heavy. I knew I needed to change it but it was sheer laziness, me not doing my makeup as much, wanting to use up what I'd paid for and the fact that I don't live close to a MAC store that stopped me from updating this any sooner. Yeah excuses excuses, but I finally did it. After doing some research I knew what I wanted to try next, Studio Sculpt. I've only ever heard good things about this foundation and the concealer everyone was obsessed with before it was discontinued.

BTW: Never keep using a product just because you've paid for it. If it doesn't work get rid f it, sell it on or give it to family or friends who can benefit from it. Doing this is also a good way to have a clear out of your makeup.

BACK 2 MAC Lipstick Haul

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick

For those of you who do not know this, if you return 6 empties to a MAC counter or online you get a free lipstick. I think that is pretty frickin sweet considering that their lipsticks retail at £15.50.

So I headed to MAC in Stratford Westfield, with my empties in tow. I had such a lovely girl at MAC (and I wish I could remember her name) helping me choose the my lipsticks. If you've been to a MAC store or counter you know how daunting it can be as they have a vast selection of colours/finishes. I kind of had an idea of what I wanted before I went in, it was just finding the perfect shades for me.

MAKEUP: Taylor Momsen Inspired

Hey guys and dolls,

OK so I was totally unprepared this week, and had no posts planned. So I decided to do a  quick make up look, based off of one of the actors/characters from Gossip Girl. I've been wanting to do this ever since I finished re-watching the series. The person I got inspired by was Taylor Momsen (Jenny Humphrey). Her look is very grungy, and as her character developed that look slowly made it's way onto the show. I really loved how this turned out. So if you want to know how I did this, keep on reading.

Taylor Momsen Inspired Makeup

COPYCAT MAKEUP: Kendall Jenner

Hey guys and dolls,

I love when I can look at someones make up and be completely inspired. Scrolling through Instagram I came across this image of Kendall Jenner. Her make up was so simple yet she looked absolutely gorgeous. And I just had to recreate it. I posted my take on the look on my Instagram page. Now I am gonna show you what I used to do it.

 Luckily I had some random gems in my make up kit, that were perfect for the look. And the same colour. I used them previously in my Carnival look.

Keep reading to find out how I recreated this look.

Make up Monday: Demi Lovato Heart Attack Look 2

Hey dolls,

I hope everyone has had a great bank holiday.

Here is the second look I'm replicating from the Demi Lovato Heart Attack video. You can see look 1 here.

This was the softer look of the two, she looked so angelic, that may have been in large part to the white background behind her. She just looked so natural and pretty.

MAC Tropical Taboo

Hey dolls,

I took a little trip down to Westfield (Stratford) and popped into MAC. I dunno the last time I purchased anything from MAC so thought I'd treat myself. As you walked in they had one of their collections right in front of the door and I spotted this gorgeous creamy purple lip gloss and picked up a lip pencil to go with it.

My goodies :)

 MAGENTA Lip Pencil - £12

 Vivid pink-ish purple

I bought the lip pencil to wear underneath Narcissus for longevity.

NARCISSUS Cremesheen glass - £17.50

 I've never tried a cremesheen from MAC before, but this colour was just calling to me. I think there may be a few cheeky purchases in the future. The lip gloss is from the Tropical Taboo collection.

 Its described as a dirty eggplant shade.

 Love the name ;)

Swatches

L-R: Magenta, Narcissus

(Without flash)

Top-Bottom; Magenta, Narcissus

(with flash)

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*all products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money, everything is my own view and I have not been paid to do this post*