MAC Summer 2009 Collection: Colour Craft

“A sensibility that surpasses expectations with inventive new Mineralize Eye Shadow pinwheel designs that combine
new hues in modern, neo-geo ways; Lipglass gets a lift too, now with three shades swirled to create a one-of-a-kind
marble finish delivered in a new, sleek vial. The small but seriously artful 109 and 226 Brushes are musts… add the
newest colour sensations in complementary Lipstick, Mineralize Eye Shadow and Mineralize Blush, and any glamorous
gallery will go gaga to give you your own one-woman show!”—MAC Cosmetics



LIPSTICK
Madly Creative Pink neutral with white pearl
Ever Embellish Plum brown with red pearl
Made with Love Bright coral pink
Colour Crafted Milky pink
Trimming Talk Bright fuchsia
Most Popular Purple with yellow undertone
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

LIPGLASS
Three shades swirled together to create a one-of-a-kind marble finish
Pretty Pattern Warm dirty beige
Crazy Haute Blue pink
Nice Mix Up Burnt ginger
Funky Fusion Pink coral
Eclectic Edge Cool violet
Miss Marble Muted pink
Suggested Retail Price $17.50 U.S./$21.00 CDN

MINERALIZE EYE SHADOW
Four shades create a pinwheel design in one compact
Assemblage White with silver pearl/Deep Grey/ Black with silver glitter/ Warm yellow gold
Odd Bits Mid-tone Silver Grey /Dusty Rose with gold pearl/ Dark burgundy/ Peachy bronze
Fashion Patch Ice Blue/ Off white/ Black with silver glitter/Light white pink
Eccentricity Rich gold/ Light violet /Deep plum/Rich bronze
Natural Flare Copper /Yellow orange / Dirty brown/ Rich gold
Girlish Romp Dirty violet/Yellow white w/ Gold pearl/ Light pastel coral/ Mid-tone pink
Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN
MINERALIZE BLUSH
Hand-finish Light pink with deep gold veining
Fad-dabulous Dirty Burnt coral with yellow gold veining
Daft Pink Deep blue pink with light white yellow veining
Improvise Mid-tone neutral coral with light white yellow gold veining
Cheek & Cheerful Mid-tone bronzy brown with yellow gold veining
Style Demon Dirty brick red with copp er veining
Suggested Retail Price $21.00 U.S./$25.00 CDN
BRUSH
109 Small Contour. For application, blending and contouring of powder products.
Suggested Retail Price $32.00 U.S./$38.50 CDN
226 Tapered Blending. Small tapered blending brush for application and blending of shadow.
Suggested Retail Price $24.50 U.S./$29.00 CDN



MAC Colour Craft is available beginning July 9th at all MAC locations in North America and online at maccosmetics.com.

Prescriptives Summer 2009: Best Colors of the Season

My favorite products of the collection are the Exhilarating Lip Glosses. They’re guava flavored and come in three flattering shades: Mango, Pink Grapefruit and Guava.

Check out the entire Prescriptives Summer 2009 Color Collection at prescriptives.com.

Shu Uemura: Limited Edition Moyoco Anno Cleansing Oil Bottles

Shu Uemura has collaborated with renowned manga artist and beauty expert Moyoco Anno to create the playful new packaging on the shu uemura cleansing oils.

For a limited time, the bottles will display Moyoco’s “Tokyo Kamon Girls” and traditional Japanese family crest themes.

Available in this collection are all my favorite shu uemura cleansing oils in the same formulas:

Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O
Brightening Cleansing Oil
High Performance Cleansing Oil Fresh
High Performance Cleansing Oil Enriched
High Performance Cleansing Oil Classic
The shu uemura Moyoco Anno Cleansing Oil Bottles are available for a limited time online at shu-uemurausa.com.

Summer Travel: Makeup Bag Ideas

Keeping organized while on the go is easy with these super cute makeup bags. From storing nail essentials to special occasion makeup to travel-size haircare products, I couldn’t live without the cosmetic bags I use for organizing my “stuff.”

Here are a few cute ones that recently caught my eye and would be perfect for summer travel:

Stephanie Johnson Gidget Compact Brush Case: I have several Stephanie Johnson cosmetic bags and I love them all. However, I do find that the brush cases are the most handy. I can keep my essential brushes and favorite everyday makeup all in one compact, pretty case.

Dior Patent Leather Cosmetics Pouch: I doubt that I would ever spend $220 on a teeny little makeup bag, but that doesn’t stop me from loving the sleek design and bright white leather of this Dior Leather Cosmetics Pouch.

Sonia Kashuk Tribal Sonia Weekender: There are currently THREE Sonia Kashuk makeup bags (in different prints, and stuffed full to the brim with makeup) in my bathroom cabinet. I love how they’re huge, and zip way open to easily see the contents. You can easily find a print to suit your style and your budget!

Contents Metallic Dot Weekender: Much like the Sonia Kashuk weekender bags, this Contents Metallic Dot Weekender seems extra roomy and has an adorable print. It’s also available at Target, too!

Stephanie Johnson Jumbo Zip Case: This clear plastic zip case is perfect for the sunscreens and lip balms I take with me to the beach. No need to fish around my huge beach bag trying to find a Chapstick! And aren’t the seahorses so cute?

Kate Spade Bloomington Large Colin: Kate Spade can do no wrong in my eyes. This daisy print train case has a removable interior bag that’s perfect for tossing into your handbag with on-the-go essentials. Also? It’s on sale!
Because I’m a Makeup Bag junkie, I’m dying to know what your makeup bag looks like (and what’s in it!).

Send me a picture of your Makeup Bag and its contents and you’ll be entered into the Summer Travel Makeup Bag Contest.

This feature will run through the month of July and participating readers will have an opportunity to win $350 worth of summer beauty products.

Please send photos, along with your name and details on the contents of your makeup bag, to beautyeditor {at} makeupbag {dot} net, with the subject line: Summer Travel Makeup Bag Contest. This contest is open to all readers, regardless of location.

Clinique Summer 2009: Bamboo Pink Collection

Clinique Bamboo Pink Collection is a gorgeous array of warm browns and muted pinks inspired by best-selling Clinique lipstick shade: Bamboo Pink.

Select pieces feature the beautifully crafted ‘bamboo’ packaging, making these a must-have summer Makeup Bag item:

Limited Edition Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Bamboo Pink

This beautifully pressed floral powder compact combines three powder shades to creat a soft, luminous glow.

Limited Edition Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Bamboo Pink

A limited edition eye shadow quad which offers soft and shimmery shades to create both sexy and sophisticated looks.

Limited Edition Butter Shine Lipstick in Bamboo Pink

One of Clinique’s best-selling lipstick shades is now available in a revolutionary gel formula that delivers the shine of a gloss and the comfort of a lipstick.

Limited Edition Powder Brush

A luxurious natural-hair brush designed with a large dome for easy application of pressed and loose powder.

Clinique Summer 2009: Bamboo Pink Collection is currently available at Clinique counters nationwide and online at Clinique.com.

Dior Fall 2009: Jazz Club

So, I know that summer has barely started and all, but I just had to share this new Jazz Club eye shadow palette in Smoky Jazz from the Dior Fall 2009 collection: Jazz Club.

I have a thing for taupe eye shadow so this palette is like a dream come true for someone like me. With everything you need for eyes, including eyeliner, eyebrow powder and eye shadows, you’ll have everything you need to swiftly move from day to night on the go.

If you’re more into purples than taupes, Purple Jazz will be available as a Nordstrom exclusive beginning in August 2009.

Also in this collection:

1-Colour Extreme

Trendy Taupe ($27.50)
Argentic ($27.50)
Brow Styler in Universal Brown ($28.00)

5-Colour Eyeshadow in Night Butterfly ($56.00)
2-Colour Eyeshadow in Cocktail Look ($35.00)
Diorliner in Plum ($31.00)
Ultra-Gloss Reflect ($25.50)


Taffeta Plum
Draped Burgundy
Dior Addict Lipcolor ($26.00)

Neglige Pink
Decadent Plum
Crème de Gloss in Sweet Praline ($26.00)
Dior Contour in Thrilling Plum ($26.00)
Dior Vernis ($20.00)


Red Dahlia (Sephora Only)
Black Plum (Not Sephora)
Dior Fall 2009: Jazz Club is available beginning August 2009 at Dior Beauty counters nationwide and online at dior.com.

Daily Style: iPhone 3GS

Did y’all see what Apple announced yesterday?

The iPhone 3GS, baby. A sleek package of goodness that will be available beginning June 19th.

Will you be caving on this?

Daily Style: Chanel White Satin and Fishnet Ribbon Headband

This ultra luxurious Chanel White Satin and Fishnet Ribbon Headband seems inspired by classic Chanel hat designs and literally makes me weak in the knees. I love how the white satin’s sweetness is perfectly cut with a bit of edge, courtesy of the black fishnet. Too glamorous for words!

This headband can be yours for $440 from Bluefly.

DV by Dolce Vita ‘Carter’ Sandals

These DV by Dolce Vita ‘Carter’ Sandals are similar in color and style to my dream Dior sandals, but they’re 1/8th the price.

The crinkly metallic leather and overlapping straps give special detail to these gladiator-style sandals. I imagine any summery dress would appreciate these by its side.

DV by Dolce Vita ‘Carter’ Sandals are availalbe at Nordstrom for $99.

David Yurman Albion Sunglasses

David Yurman has redefined ultra-luxurious lenses. Seriously, who needs jewelry with shades like these David Yurman Albion Sunglasses? The classic black frames are crafted from black onyx and accented with sterling silver and onyx stones. Plus, they feature smoke double gradient lenses that perfectly protect your peepers with 100% UVA/UVB protection.

Available from Neiman Marcus for $595.