FOTD: Hocus Pocus

Happy Labor Day everyone! This was a "lost in blogger" post back from 7/2. I figure why not post it anyway. Hope you enjoy!

I also picked up Hocus Pocus from the Bloggers' Obsessions collection from MAC. It swatches beautifully but falls flat on the eye. To pick it up a little, I added Daliance from the Peacocky collection very lightly just to add some shimmer and depth. I loved the smoky look Hocus Pocus gave me. The Duke of Puke only gave me 20 min so be nice with your comments. I'm just impressed I'm wearing makeup!

Face

Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II

YSL Touche Eclat #2

MAC Mighty Aphrodite blush

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish By Candlelight

Eyes- All MAC unless noted

Urban Decay Virgin (highlight)

Vanilla (all over)

Hocus Pocus (lid)

Daliance (over Hocus Pocus and inner corner)

Wedge (crease)

Powerpoint Eye Pencil Engraved

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Lingering brow pencil

Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara

Lips

Dior DiorKiss Luscious Lip-Plumping Gloss in Hawaii Coco 681

Disclosure: I bought everything featured

MAC Me Over Haul and Swatches

Yesterday I packed up the baby and headed down to MAC to check out the new MAC Me Over Fall 2011 collection. I thought I'd be able to shop while he slept. Haha fat chance. Midway through swatching baby boy woke up and said oh heck no. Actually, he said wah wah wah pick me up, mommy. I still was able to do significant damage as you can see.

I ended up getting the new 226 brush, Stunner Blush, Lady Grey Eyeshadow Palette, Social Lite (top) and Spirit Lipglass (bottom), Outre, Carbonized and Creamy Bisque Eyeshadows.

Outre, Carbonized and Creamy Bisque Eyeshadows. Outre is a yellow brown that is an excellent crease color. It looks like it would be great on everyone. Carbonized, a deep brown, swatched very creamy in texture. Creamy Bisque is a pretty frosty ivory color but has sparkles like Vanilla eyeshadow.

Stunner Blush. This is described as a light coral pink. It reminds me of Well Dressed and swatches very pretty. Honestly, I like how Well Dressed looks on me more. Stunner just looked super powdery on me.

Social Lite and Spirit Lipglass. Social Lite is a very reflective neutral pink. Spirit is a muted plum brown color. Don't rush to buy Spirit since it's permanent.

Lady Grey Eyeshadow Quad. This quad swatches beautifully. On me it looks a bit too cool. I wore it today and just felt like my eyes looked ugly. I could see this quad looking beautiful on ladies with olive skin tones, or just anyone darker than my light butt. If you're going to buy this quad, buy it for Hazy Day (mid tone grey) in the bottom right. It reminds me of a lighter colored Smoke and Mirrors. It definitely has a hint of taupe.

Top row: Stunner, Outre, Creamy Bisque. Middle row: Lady Grey Eyeshadow Palette. Bottom row: Social lite, Spirit

MAC Me Over is quite a big collection. Weirdly, I was the only one crowded around the three displays. I'm used to having to take turns at a display since so many people crowd my local MAC store. If you end up checking out this collection, swatch the Evil Eye Eyeshadow Quad. For lack of a better term, its quite horrid, and very chalky. Why would they even try to sell it is beyond me.

Did you end up hauling anything from this collection or are you passing?

Disclaimer: I bought everything featured.

FOTD: Parisian Skies

Hi everyone! I threw together this face pretty fast for the 4th of July since Baby Peaches let me have 20 minutes to play with my face. I'd just ordered Parisian Skies from MAC's Bloggers' Obsessions collection so I figured why not check it out. It's the perfect night blue sky color without looking too blue.


Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
MAC Pink Cult blush
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Petticoat

Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Urban Decay Virgin (highlight and inner corner)
Vanilla(all over)
Parisian Skies(lid)
Wedge(crease)
Powerpoint Eye Pencil Engraved
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lingering brow pencil
Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara

Lips
Marquise d' lipstick




We ended up celebrating the 4th over at the inlaws house with a BBQ and fireworks. They have an amazing view of like 4-5 displays throughout the county. The Duke of Puke slept through the entire thing.

What did you end up doing for the 4th? Or was it just another Monday for you since you don't live in the states?

MAC Semi Precious Haul, Swatches and Comparisons

I'm sure you thought I'd fallen off the Earth by now. Nope, just had a baby and I've been a little preoccupied with the Prince of Poopie. So preoccupied that makeup has been the last thing on my mind, shocker! I'll post soon about his royal cuteness.

I did venture out of the house with the Duke of Barfington to check out MAC's Semi Precious collection when it launched. I ended up hauling Mineralize Skinfinishes in Semi Precious Crystal Pink and Rose Quartz and the 234 split fibre eye blending brush. I wasn't too keen on the mineralize eyeshadows or the skincare this time around. The $20 price tag per eyeshadow just made them not worth it since they had a bit of fallout.

Top: 234 Split Fibre Eye Blending Brush, Bottom left to right: Semi Precious Rose Quartz, Semi Precious Crystal Pink

Semi Precious Rose Quartz

Semi Precious Crystal Pink

I compared Semi Precious Crystal Pink to the Mineralize Skinfinish By Candlelight. The outer circle is very close in color but way more glittery. When blended together it looks like a slightly darker more glittery By Candlelight.
Left to right: Crystal Pink center, Crystal Pink outer ring, By Candlelight, Crystal Pink mixed.


I also compared Semi Precious Rose Quartz to Stereo Rose and Petticoat. I found Rose Quartz to be much pinker than Stereo Rose. It's much more of a match to Petticoat but still ever so slightly pinker and tons of glitter again.
Left to right: Stereo Rose, Rose Quartz outer circle, Petticoat, Rose Quartz mixed.


I'm liking the new 234 dual fibre blending brush. It's supposed to be for packing on the color with the goat hair and blending out with the synthetic fibers. It performed nicely at packing on the color, about what I expect with a MAC brush. However, it performed awesomely with blending. I think this might be my new go to brush over the 239 just because it's an all in one brush.





Did you end up hauling anything from this collection?

PS does anyone know how to fix my right sidebar? I remember Blogger acting all jacked up months ago when I posted and somehow it moved everything on me...

Disclosure: I bought everything pictured.

MAC Surf Baby Collection, Summer 2011 (preliminary info and pics)

I'll have had a baby by the time MAC's Surf Baby Collection comes out. Do you think I'll care about this collection by then? Most likely not but I will most likely be ordering via online instead of in store. Surf baby kind of reminds me of a cross between Liberty of London and last years summer collection. Everything is pretty but overall it fails to impress me. Am I burnt out on MAC? This collection seems very been there done that. I do like the hibiscus flower print though. (Click on the collection photo make it a little larger.)

What are your thoughts on this collection?



MAC Surf Baby Collection, Summer 2011
U.S. Launch Date: May 26th, 2011
International Launch Date: June 2011



Grab the board, hop in the Jeep, cruise the Pacific Coast Highway… Surf’s up! The lure of the endless summer starts here with My Paradise Cheek Powder, Mini Blush Sticks, a Summer Stash of Crushed Metallic Pigments, Hibiscus Lipstick and Splashproof Lash Mascara that just won’t smudge. Colourful, lustrous, and full of life… journey to a world where feeling the rush means taking a risk. Hang Ten!




Blush $18.50 U.S.
My Paradise -Coral orange with champagne gold flower

Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
Bust Out! -Soft violet
Hibiscus -Bright coral
Mocha
Naturally Eccentric -Nude

Lipglass $14.50 U.S.
Girl on Board -Sheer gold
Good Lovin’ -Peach pink
Krazy Kahuna -Medium brown
Strange Potion -Pink coral

Crushed Metallic Pigment Stacks
Summer Stash -Pale pink, gray pink, purple, taupe
Surf the Ocean -Silver, aqua, gold, navy blue

Eyeshadow $14.50 U.S.
Saffron -Coral
Short Shorts -White champagne
Sun Blonde -Yellow with gold pearl
Surf U.S.A. -Aqua with teal pearl
Swell Baby -Medium gray

Nail Lacquer $13.50 U.S.
Hangin’ Loose -Beige
Ocean Dip -Aqua teal

Eye Liner $14.50 U.S.
Blue Noon -Teal
Gilded White -Shimmering off-white

Bronzing Powder
Solar Riche

Studio Careblend Pressed Powder
Gold-go-Lightly

Tan Tint
Billionaire -Bronze Soft gold
Guilty Bronze -Copper bronze

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MAC Quite Cute Collection, Spring 2011 (With Pictures)

Cuteness overload! I'm loving everything sorbet about MAC's Quite Cute collection coming out this April. I think I'm skipping everything MAC this March for this collection! What do you think about the Quite Cute collection?



MAC Quite Cute Collection, Spring 2011
U.S./Canada Launch Date: April 7th, 2011
International Launch Date: April 2011

“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment and young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Our version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and buttergly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes! Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable!

Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass, and Nail Lacquer…And due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favourite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!



Lipstick $14.50 U.S.
• Playing Koi -Creamy white peach pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Saint Germain -Pastel pink (Amplified) (Permanent)
• Candy Yum-Yum -Neon pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Quite Cute -Bright white lavender (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Play Time -Intense violet (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Plushglass $18.50 U.S.
• Fashion Fanatic -Creamy pale pink (Limited Edition)
• Bubble Tea -Creamy pale nude (Limited Edition)
• Girl ♥ Boy -Bright light blue pink (Limited Edition)
• I ♥ U -Creamy mid-tone purple (Limited Edition)

Lip Pencil $13.00 U.S.
• In Synch -Bright yellow pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Naked -Light neutral (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Boldly Bare -Mid-tone red brown (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Cutie Eyeshadow Quad $36.00 U.S.
• Moshi! Moshi! -Pale white green gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Goody Goody Gum Drop -Light white pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Boycrazy -Pale lavender with silver pearl pigments (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Azuki Bean -Mid-tone violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Blush $23.00 U.S.
• Giggly -Light pink with pearly plum heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Sakura -Lavender with pearly deep magenta heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Miss Behave -Light beige with pearly mint green heart (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer $14.00 U.S.
• Ice Cream Cake -Creamy blue pink (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Little Girl Type -Creamy pale lavender (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Mischievous -Creamy pale blue mint (Cream) (Limited Edition)

False Lashes $14.00 U.S.
• #7 Lash -Spiky, slightly separated, high glam lash (Permanent)

Penultimate Eyeliner $17.50 U.S.
• Rapidblack -True black (Permanent)

Zoom Lash $14.00 U.S.
• Zoomblack -Rich black (Permanent)

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MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2

This is just a quick post to alert you MAC-aholics what you already know- Viva Glam 2 launches today in stores! I'm not really feeling the color but maybe somehow it will end up in my shopping bag if it looks good on moi. What do you think? Are you feeling these nude lippies?

Get free standard shipping when you use the code GAGA at checkout at maccosmetics.com



MAC Viva Glam Gaga II for 2011
U.S.Launch Date: February 17th, 2011
International Launch Date: March 2011

No Bad Romance here. If anything this love affair going stronger than ever…After The Monster Tour mayhem, Gaga back to being our VIVA GLAM Goddess once again, spreading the good word about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women, men and children everywhere. We’re unveiling a hot new shade inspired by The Lady and her passions, in both Lipstick and Lipglass. And by now you (and the world) know every cent from the sale of MAC VIVA GLAM goes toward the MAC AIDS Fund. The MAC World feels like a permanent part of the Gaga Galaxy, doesn’t it?




Lipstick $14.50 U.S. (Limited Life)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Light neutral beige (Amplified)

Lipglass $14.50 U.S. (Limited Life)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 -Light sandy neutral

MAC Cremeblend Blushes, Spring 2011

I never got a chance to play with the cremeblend blushes that came out with Lillyland last year so I'm excited to see this latest collection by MAC, called Cremeblend Blushes, will be all part of their permanent line. Since they discontinued the Blushcremes, these should be their formula replacement. I hear these are lighter and easier to blend than the Blushcremes.

Did you try out the cremeblend blushes when they came out in 2010? Did you like them?




MAC Cremeblend Blushes, Spring 2011
U.S. & Canada Launch Date: March 3rd, 2011
International Launch Date: March 2011

For every contour control freak, for every persistent perfectionist comes this wondrous way to play with blush that gives you the most magnificent flexibility you’ve ever had…Starts creamy, stays creamy and proves once and for all that powder is NOT your only prerogative. You can get back to a new build for that retro “rouge” look Old Hollywood Glamour made modern or stop at subtle and natural; it’s all in your hands. In three aspects, two shades of each: One matched to skin, one for a brighter glow and one darker for cream contouring, it’s perfect for all skin colours, minus the silicone, particularly adept at preventing ashiness on darker complexions. Make powdery a thing of the past.

Cremeblend Blush $18.50 U.S. Permanent
• Brit Wit -Dusty rosy mauve
• Ladyblush -Warm neutral coral
• Posey -Warm peach
• So Sweet, So Easy -Bright yellow pink
• Something Special -Light coral
• Tea Petal -Mid-tone reddish brown



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Gettin Older- Birthday FOTD

What you might not have known, it was my birthday recently. I'm a Christmas baby (born 5 days after). I decided to take the day off and go bday shopping with my mom. Sadly, I didn't last all that long at the mall. This preggo couldn't go the distance. Trust me, I tried! The next day made up for it since I found Marcy Marc. I'd been wanting a replacement to my white Marc Jacobs that bit the dust. Note to self white fabric bags don't work for the long haul. I'd gone all of 2010 without buying a purse and here I was on Dec 31st buying one. Funny how that happened.

Anyway, for the daytime, I wanted to do blues to go with my preggo lady shirt. Just my luck, I had recently picked up MAC's Deep Truth. Looking at these pics all small, it just looks like I did all silver but I promise you there's some blue in there.



Face
Lancome Dual Finish Foundation Powder Matte Buff II
YSL Touche Eclat #2
Dior Coral Riviera blush

Eyes- All MAC unless noted
Vanilla (highlight)
Electra (lid)
Deep Truth (outer V)
Soft Brown (crease)
Tilt (crease)
Dangerous Cuvee Paint Pot (love love love!)
Urban Decay Eyeliner Zero
Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lingering brow pencil

Lips
MAC Strange Potion lipglass




In case you were curious, here's my new Marcy Marc.

A Pitiful Plea- Contest Favor

Hey everyone! I was wondering if you wonderful followers could do me a huge favor? I've entered the contest you'll see below but in order for my entry to be valid I have to refer others that also subscribe to her blog. I never blog about contests but this one is kind of worthwhile. Plus her FOTDs are to die for!

When you enter, please tell her "prettyaspeaches" sent you.

Feel free to pass this on to try to win yourself!

Enter here: MAC Contest

Winner gets all this! It's open internationally as well.



Thanks so much everyone!

MAC Wonder Woman, Spring 2011 (with pictures!)

Updated 1/14 to include pricing and release date.


Hi everyone! Well I'm very happy to show off the new MAC Wonder Woman collection for Spring 2011. It's packaging is very cartoony and fun!

What do you think of this collection? Is the packaging too bright for you?



MAC Wonder Woman, Spring 2011
U.S. Launch Date: February 10th, 2011
International Launch Date: March 2011


Banish any thought of being a Plain Jane: M∙A∙C and Wonder Woman have joined forces! For Spring 2011, take a trip to Paradise Island with a legendary line up of super-sized Mineralize Skinfinish, bold Eye Shadow quads, Pigment, Opulash, Lipsticks and oversized Lipglass, jumbo-big Powder Blush and Penultimate Eye Liner, Nail Lacquer and Lash inspired by the larger-than-life Bold Babe. Dashing and dazzling, the iconic super heroine reminds us that inside every woman is a Mighty Aphrodite full of courage, confidence and charisma. Kaboom! Mission Accomplished!
Wonder Woman has always known the importance of astounding accessories. For her collaboration with M∙A∙C, we’ve infused her sense and fantasy and wonder into a vivid collection of awe-inspiring accessories as fierce and feminine as the heroine herself. Bright, bold, superhuman designs in Makeup Bags – from radiant Red to Bulletproof Blue, Utility Belt Brush Sets, and exclusively online, the WW T-Shirt and Invincible Mirror. Shazam!




Lipstick $15.50 U.S.
• Marquise d’ -Sandy cream peach (Lustre) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from Brunette, Blonde, Redhead ’09)
• Russian Red -Intense bluish-red (Matte) (Permanent)
• Spitfire -Bright creamy magenta (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Heroine -Brown bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)




Lipglass $19.50 U.S.
• Emancipation -Pale neutral pink (Limited Edition)
• Wonder Woman -Bright red with soft pearl (Limited Edition)
• Athena’s Kiss -Bright blue fuchsia (Limited Edition)
• Secret Identity -Mid-tone copper with soft pearl (Limited Edition)




Opulash Mascara $15.00 U.S.
• Victorious -Purple (Limited Edition)
• Army of Amazons -Green (Limited Edition)
• Themyscira -Blue (Limited Edition)
• Black -Black (Permanent)




Penultimate Eye Liner $18.50 U.S.
• Rapidblack -True black (Permanent)




Nail Lacquer $14.00 U.S.
• Obey Me -True red (Limited Edition)
• Spirit of Truth -Navy blue (Limited Edition)




Lash $14.00 U.S.
• #48 Lash

Defiance Eyeshadow Quad $40.00 U.S.
• Defiance -Iridescent white pink (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Paradise Island -Soft warm pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Star Studded -Mid-tone violet pink (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Real Drama -Dark burgundy with pink pearl (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Lady Justice Eyeshadow Quad $40.00 U.S.
• Lady Justice -Bright silver with white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Insurmountable -Dirty blue grey (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
• Bold Babe -Deep metal blue with white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Deep Truth -True dark blue (Frost) (Permanent)

Valiant Eyeshadow Quad $40.00 U.S.
• Valiant -Light lime with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Spinning Transformation -Deep olive bronze with yellow pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Diana Undercover -Dark forest green (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Manila Paper -Pale frost white gold (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition) (Repromote from
Spring Colour Forecast ’10)





Reflects Glitter $21.00 U.S.
• Reflects Pearl -White glitter with pearl sheen (Glitter) (Permanent at PRO)
• Reflects Bronze -Sparkling rich gold (Glitter) (Permanent at PRO)

Pigment $21.00 U.S.
• Bright Fuchsia -Bright magenta (Permanent)
• Marine Ultra -Vivid marine blue (Permanent at PRO)




Blush Duo $24.00 U.S.
• Mighty Aphordite -Warm peach coral with gold pearl/Bright coral pink with gold pearl (Satin/Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Amazon Princess -Bright yellow pink/Deep blue pink with gold pearl (Satin/Satin) (Limited Edition)




Mineralize Skinfinish $35.00 U.S.
• Pink Power -Peachy rose with pink shimmer/Soft rosy bronze/Soft shell pink with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)
• Golden Lariat -True coral with fine gold shimmer/Soft suntanned bronze/Soft gold with fine shimmer (Limited Edition)




Wonder Woman Makeup Bag $30.00 U.S.
• Wonder Woman -Red (Limited Edition)
• Bulletproof -Blue (Limited Edition)

Utility Belt Eye Brush Set $49.50 U.S. (Limited Edition)
Includes 224SE, 213SE, and 194SE

Utility Belt Face Brush Set $49.50 U.S. (Limited Edition)
Includes 129SE, 109SE, and 190SE

Invincible Mirror $20.00 U.S. (Limited Edition)




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MAC Peacocky Haul and Swatches

Hi everyone! Poor Katie, she has to endure another MAC post ;-) Anyway, I hauled away at the MAC Peacocky collection yesterday. Ok so I didn't go all out with this one. The eyeshadows were $19.50 each... pass. I also picked up a couple of other things I'd been meaning to get.


Left to right: Prance and Dalliance Eyeshadow


Left to right: Prance and Dalliance Eyeshadow

Both Prance and Dalliance swatch on me without fallout. I'd experienced some fallout with a couple of the shadows I didn't buy when I swatched in the store. Prance is a frosted mauve pearl. It's close in color to shale but lighter and frostier. Dalliance is a light golden/green pewter color. I can't think of any permanent colors this guy resembles.


I also picked up Nocturnal and Satellite Dreams. Love me some purple!


MAC Pressed Blot Powder in Medium. This runs a little on the lighter side.
After reading Karen's blog, I knew I had to pick up MAC Blot. Hope it's awesome!

Did you end up getting anything from this collection? Let me know in the comments!

Disclosure: I bought everything featured.