MAC All About Orange Collection

Orange you glad MAC has come out with yet another collection? Lol 

Images via MAC Cosmetics

Orange has quickly become one of my favorite colors for the spring and summer. I love how the color pops when I have a nice golden tan. In an outfit or on the lips and nails are my favorite places to wear the color...but I'm learning to love it on my face too. 

Here is what MAC has to say about its newest collection:

"Orange. Its vibrant energy and modern edge ignites fashion and beauty big time in Korea, the rest of Asia and the world. It's one of the new global super shades that pops with sizzle and cool sophistication. M∙A∙C translates the trend with international impact into a colour collection for face, lips and nails."

Here is a look at the products available with this collection:

Rainy Season Eye Shadow Quad $40

An Eye Shadow Quad in four shades: Arctic Grey, Courtly Grey, Typographic and Rainy Season. The highly pigmented powder formula applies evenly, blends and builds beautifully.

7 Lipsticks $15

Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made M·A·C famous. (Shades: Sweet & Sour, Flamingo, Razzledazzler, Tangerine Dream, Sushi Kiss, Tart & Trendy, and Neon Orange)

3 Cremesheen Glasses $20

A lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of M∙A∙C Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Applies with a doe-foot applicator. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own. (Shades: Double Happiness, Imperial Light, and Rising Sun)

3 Powder Blushes $21

Colour for the cheeks and face. Various formulas. Different looks. (Shades: Immortal Flower, Royal Sunset, and Honey Jasmine)

4 Nail Lacquers $16

Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Three long-wearing finishes - Cream, Sheer, and Frosted. Visibly different. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection. Go hi-lacquer! (Shades: Sweet Pop, Ke Ai, Fiestaware, and Morange)

The All About Orange collection available now online, and will be in stores beginning June 6th. Although I love my bright oranges (I'm really eyeing that Morange nail lacquer and the Neon Orange lipstick) some of the lighter orange shades are catching my eye as well. What will you pick up from this collection?

Winter to Spring Essentials

If you follow me (@Pretty_Mickey) and my Partners In Pretty on Instagram then you will have seen that we posted our Winter to Spring Essentials. Now this doesn't just mean beauty products...we've included fashion too. So here are a few of my essentials...what are some of yours?

1. Colored blazers are great for the inconsistent weather spring sometimes gives us 2. Aquaphor skin conditioning products to prep your skin for the harsh sun that's starting to rear its head 3. @maybelline Baby lips for soft smooth lips 4. Colored skinnies go perfect with a cute tank or tee shirt and flats or sandals 5. Sunscreen 6. Sunnies aka sunglasses to protect your eyes 7. Bronzers for that summer ready glow 8. Bright lippies!

Kevyn Aucoin Concealer and Brow Pencil

Have you checked out any of the Kevyn Aucoin products? I am really liking the concealer and brow pencil in brunette. I've never been one to wear a lot of makeup but I've been schooled by my Partner in Pretty Shana Janelle and now I get it lol. Shana and I often have makeup consultations being as though I totally look up to her as a makeup artist and the girl knows her stuff. So I asked her about a concealer...what's the best to use...how to properly apply it...what powder to use to set it...and she asked had I tried the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. So luckily the Spalon she works at (Celadon in downtown DC) sells it! *insert hearts and smiles* This concealer is amazing! Not only did it brighten up my under eye area...I use it to shape my brows and act as a highlight. The product is very creamy, easy to work with, and a little (and I mean very little) goes a long...long way. The retail price is about $45-$48 depending on where you purchase.

Now...lets talk brows. I've been on a serious hunt for the right brow product. I have a decent brow shape but I wanted something to define them a little more. So Shana showed me what she now uses. I love this brow pencil! It's not extremely heavy like some other pencils I've tried and no need to be light handed with it. Also, the pencil lead itself is very small. So small you can draw individual hairs with it. This pencil retails for about $25. Yup...I'm in love again!

This first collage of pics was taken prior to getting the brow pencil and skin enhancer...and the second collage is after getting my goodies :)

Maybelline Vivid Lipsticks

Have you seen these in your local drugstore? Please check them out! As you know the Partners in Pretty do a #prettypout tag on Instagram with a different brand each week. And this week was Maybelline week. So I'd heard of these vivid lippies but could never find them. I finally got my hands on two...Hot Plum and Vivid Rose. Gorgeous!!! (The pics do them no justice) Now I've got to get my hands on a few more that I have been eyeing. What colors of these vivid lipsticks do you have? And are you participating in the #prettypout on IG?

Partners in Pretty/Girl Talk Favorite Drug Store Products

Partners In Pretty is teaming up with Girl Talk:A Conference for Young Ladies for their health and beauty week.  You can join in on the conversation via Facebook www.facebook.com/girltalkdc and https://www.facebook.com/PartnersinPretty, Twitter #girltalk2013 and #partnersinpretty  and Instagram @PartnersInPretty. 

So in celebration of health and beauty week, I decided to share with all of you my favorite drug store beauty products.  These products are very reasonably priced and also offer good quality.  Many of these products are also known for having great dupes for some of the higher end lines.  So here are my favorite drugstore beauty products...what are some of your favorite drugstore beauty products?

Wet n' Wild MegaLast lipsticks.  This collection has a great array of colors...they're super inexpensive ($1.99 @ CVS)  And the possibilities are endless!  Take a look at how some of us rocked Stoplight Red (919D)  Click here for my previous post on these lippies.

Another one of my favorite drugstore beauty products are the Milani blushes.  My all-time favorite Milani blushe is Mai Tai. It gives my cheek just the right amount of rosey-ness (if that's a word lol) 

My next beauty products are three mascaras that I am totally in love with.  I'm all for mascaras that give the appearance of false lashes...becuase I haven't quite gotten the hang of applying lashes yet.  First is Rimmel London's Day 2 Night mascara.  The lengthening side...love it...and the volume side gives the right amount of oomph to your lashes. 

The second mascara is Maybelline's Great Lash Waterproof Mascara.  Although I use this mascara with the volumizing side of the Rimmel London one...the way this mascara separates and makes your lashes look natural is awesome!

The last mascara is one that I found at my local Dollar Tree.  (Check out your stores to see if you can get this mascara for a really reasonable price.)  Almay's 1 Coat Dial-up Mascara.  Now this is my mascara of choice when I am headed out on the town.  I love how this mascara gives you the option of a lot or a little bit of volume.  I love how the brush allows you to lengthen your lashes to almost falsie status. 

Please do not judge me for this one...and I do not recommend using them on clients...but...

Baby wipes are great for removing makeup!  And even great to use for cleaning your brushes!  I prefer Pampers Baby wipes.  They are a little thicker than some others and a little more durable.  But yes...baby wipes :)

Speaking of brushes...be sure to check sites like Coastal Scents and BH Cosmetics for their sales!

I got this brush set on sale on time from Coastal Scents for $17.50!  And they are some really nice brushes.  I was shocked when I started using them and they have yet to fail me. 

Another inexpensive company to get brushes from is ELF (Eyes Lips Face).  Their Studio Brushes are great for everyday use and you can find them in Target!

Check out my Partner in Pretty Naima's video showing you more great drug store beauty products.

BH Cosmetics California Makeup Collection

So I got an email today from BH Cosmetics introducing their new California Makeup Collection.  How cute are these palettes?  And they are on sale right now for $10 each!  You can’t beat that price!  Here’s a picture of each of the palettes and a description of each.  I think I’ll pick up the Hollywood palette for sure…I love the bright colors in that one.  Which one…or ones will you grab?

BH Malibu Eyeshadow & Blush Palette:  Be a beach babe year-round with BH Cosmetic’s Malibu makeup palette. Get that sun-kissed glow with these 16 warm and cool-toned eyeshadows and 4 blushes, inspired by the hot summers on the Malibu coast. Select from deep blue and aqua to sandy browns and sunset oranges. Plus this magnetic palette comes with a foldable mirror making it perfect for when you are on the go!

BH Hollywood Eyeshadow & Blush Palette:  Have you always wanted to look like an A-list celebrity? BH's Hollywood palette has you covered with red-carpet reds to limelight greens that are sure to take your look from ordinary to extraordinary! This makeup palette includes 16 eyeshadows and 4 blushes and comes in a compact magnetic paper palette. Now you can create celebrity looks at home or on-the-go!

BH San Francisco Eyeshadow & Blush Palette:  The San Francisco palette was inspired by the classic California city and style of San Francisco! This new magnetic paper palette brings together a beautiful mix of coppery golds and skyline blues reminiscent of the bridges and bay breeze. With 16 eyeshadows and 4 blushes, the San Francisco palette will transform you into a sophisticated bay-area girl, every time.

Meet the Partners In Pretty

If you follow me on Instagram you will see me post sometimes with the #partnersinpretty hash tag. Well take a look at this video done by one of my partners in pretty Shana Janelle introducing us all. Get out of your comfort zone (Meet the Partners In Pretty). Each week we will pick a beauty related theme and post our different looks attempting to step out of our comfort zones...or posting what we feel like rocking that day.  Why not join us by posting your looks with the hash tag of the week. (Check out our ig pages for the exact hash tags) 

 

 

Kippen - @Pretty_Mickey

 

Shana Janelle - @ShanaJanelle

 

Naima - @itsjustmenai

 

Kia - @yummy411

 

Nikkia - @silverlips

 

Toni - @darbygirlonline

 

Kerris - @pumps_and_gloss

 

Kim - @browngirlzrock

 

Tia - @artiastry

Yannize

 

My Wet n' Wild Lippie Collection

I am soooo in love with the Wet n' Wild Mega Last lippies!  This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, crème finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Wear them with or without a liner and be fabulous!  These lipsticks can be found at your local drug store (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walmart, etc).  I have included swatches of the ones that I have.  I'm on the hunt for the ones I don't have yet.  I mean...why not get the whole collection? :)  Do you have any of these gorgeous lippies???

(Set1 Top with flash..bottom no flash; L toR)

901B Think Pink
902C Bare It All
903C Just Peachy
905D Smokin' Hot Pink
907C Mauve Outta Here

(Set2 Top with flash..bottom no flash; L toR)

908C Sugar Plum Fairy
909D Coral-ine
910D Red Velvet
911D Stoplight Red

(Set3 Top with flash..bottom no flash; L toR)
913C Sand Storm915B Spiked with Rum
918D Cherry Bomb
967 Dollhouse Pink
970 Purty Persimmon

 

Makeup & Moscato via Shana Janelle

I just watched one of my favorite makeup artist, Shana Janelle , newest video on YouTube.  Oh Em Gee!!!!!  I learned so much in this short video...well 20 minute video lol...and I'm soooo amazed!  Now you guys know that I am no MUA or anything like that...I just love makeup/fashion/beauty.  So any time I get to watch her and any other professional MUAs I get super excited.  Now the video she just posted was an event she attended "Makeup & Moscato" where she got to learn from the very talented Rondell Johnson.  Visit his site here: http://www.rjohnbeauty.com/  The makeup professionals, and some who are just starting out, got the opportunity to mix and mingle with other makeup enthusiasts as well as have a Q&A session with Rondell himself.  Many of the questions that the ladies asked, were questions I've had myself.  So it was very nice to get the answers...or should I say, be guided in the right direction to get the answers to these questions.  Take a look for yourself and tell me what you think!

Smokey Teal Eye

So yesterday I had a little makeup session with my girls ShanaJanelle and FancyLibra. Let me tell you...we had a good time all while learning a lot about makeup. Here is the look that I did yesterday at our session. This is my very first tutorial so to speak and I am still very nervous about folks reactions to my videos. I haven't posted any of the other videos to my blog either for the same reason. So I hope you enjoy and aren't too critical of my look but your constructive criticism is greatly appreciated :)  Check out my other videos while you are there...and you might as well subscibe to my channel...it's free of charge for all my readers LOL.  Enjoy!!! 

Besos,

Mickey