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What Do Your Lips Say About You? MAC is Here to Amp Up Your Look!

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Razzle, dazzle lips. Bright and bold eyes. Let the makeup revolution begin!

Women across the world have jumped on the Lady Gaga makeup-train and are experimenting with new styles, new colors and new looks! Now, MAC is giving the ladies what they want - a ballsy and bold collection that celebrates individuality. LOVE THAT!

Dare to Wear is a limited-edition color collection which features the looks you've always wanted to try, but haven't had the courage to experiment with. Now, MAC introduces 13 new colors to "awe, astonish and electrify the lippiest crific," according toe MAC.

And don't stop with just one new look! Go nuts and enjoy a completely new color palette. You may just discover it's exactly what you've been looking for:)

What does your makeup say about you?

M·A·C Dare To Wear on counter starting July 29, 2010 through September 2010

M·A·C Digi-Dazzle on counter starting August 5, 2010 through September 2010

A Definite Denim Do: Bobbi Brown's Denim and Rose Face Palette

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:39:26 -0700

Please note: All products reviewed were purchased by me or provided as samples for review.

Inside this palette you'll find:

Eyes:

Navajo Eye Shadow (a creamy pink mixed w/white)

Grey Denim Eye Shadow (a medium cool grey) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Pink Granite Sparkle Eye Shadow (a marble swirl)

Dark Rinse Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow (a bright blue)

Cheeks:

Pink Rose Blush (a medium rose)

Lips:

Cool Rose Creamy Lip Color (a pink shimmer

Hot Rose Lip Gloss (a bright hot pink) MY FAVORITE

Iced Lilac Glitter Lip Gloss (a silver pink)

Indie Rose Creamy Lip Color (a neutral rose)

Designer denim has become more than just an obsession, it's a lifestyle and everyone from NYC to L.A, has their I just-can't-live-without-them pair of jeans. Now, designer denim worshipers have a new muse with Bobbi Brown's Denim and Rose Face Palette ($60).

This super cute denim compact for eyes, lips and cheeks provides sparkly shades, natural tones with touches of vibrant color that pop off of the palette.

This set contains all of the assets needed to create a variety of simply sexy or soft and shimmery looks on-the-go or in your office bathroom before a hot date.

How many looks can you create with this denim do? Share your favorite color combos with us! Dare to impress.

Denim & Rose Face Palette $60 - Bobbi Brown

Beauty Do or Dare: Neon Nails

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:29:37 -0700

It's already mid-July...WTF! Last thing I remember it was May and I was celebrating my one year anniversary at my fabulous job. How is it July???!!!

Well, while summer is in full swing I'm taking advantage and bringing out my neon brights. I better model my neon nail polishes while it's still beach season.

Before the summer comes to a close, take risks on your toe nail polish! If you love your new beyond bright shades, show them off with Gucci peep toe pumps or J. Crew flip flops. If you decide you hate the color after 48 hours, nail polish remover or closed-toed shoes are always an option!

What's your favorite summer nail polish shade? Tell us about it!

Essie nail colour Polish $8 - Beauty.com

POP Beauty Nail Glam $10 - Urban Outfitters

Get Haute & Naughty with MAC's Latest Mascara

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

One of my girlfriends, who will remain nameless, desperately needs color in her life! While I can't convince her to infuse her wardrobe with light or bright shades, she's open to experimenting when it comes to her makeup.

For ladies who swear by an exclusively black wardrobe, MAC Cosmetics is here to brighten their look with MAC's new Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara ($18.00). This beyond-bright two-in-one mascara lets ladies customize their lashes. Check out the examples to your left.

This rich formula doesn't flake, break or dry out lashes. It utilizes a hydrating formula for naturally defined or wow-o-wow lashes!

Get a sneak peak online only at www.maccosmetics.com. As of September 2010, Haute & Naughty Mascara will be available at all locations in the permanent collection.

Which of these looks get you haute and bothered???

Please note: I did not receive editorial samples for review.

Just Can't Live Without: Tarte Cosmetics Blushing Bride Cheek Stain

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:03:43 -0700

Please note: I did receive an editorial sample for testing.

Tarte cheek stain cheek color $30 - Beauty.com

Be a Blushing Bride Any Day of the Week (No Groom Required)!

The talk in my office is weddings, weddings, weddings! One of my co-workers just got engaged (YEAH!), another is awaiting the arrival of the ring, you get the idea...

I LOVED my wedding. The planning, well not so much! The reward for months of RSVP lists and table arrangements was getting to play dress up for a day with NY Fashion Week-worthy hair and makeup artists.

So, I can't afford to throw the wedding of my dreams again, but be a blushing bride? I can pull off that look any day of the week with Tarte Cosmetics Cheek Stain Cheek Color in Blushing Bride ($30). Lately, I just can't live without it! No, I'm not kidding.

This water-based, gel formula is mistake-proof cheek color, which offers a "just blushed" or "rosey romantic" color to the apples of the cheeks. It's super simple to use, even in a low-lit gym locker room, where I get dressed most mornings!

It's alcohol-free, so it won't dry your skin out and it's oil-free so it won't cause crazy break-outs across your face. Perfect for dry summer/winter NYC weather! It's also free of parabens, phalates, sulfates...and more. LOVE!

Ever since I discovered it, I just can't live without Tarte's Cheek Stain!

Have you tried it? Tell us what you think!!!

Beauty Do or Dare? NARS Cosmetics Multiple Tint

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:13:30 -0700

Multiple Tint $38 - NARS Cosmetics

No matter the season, my wardrobe is mostly made up of simple Vince black tanks, J. Crew cardigans, Theory dresses, YSL black heels...the theme being, in New York black is always in style. There is no "new black" - black is chic and slimming no matter the season.

But when your wardrobe is composed of New York's hottest color, the look begs for a vibrant pink lip, a bright cheek, a bold eye shadow...

This spring, NARS is introducing new Multiple Tint! Created to be used on the eyes, cheeks and lips, the NARS multiple is one of those 3-in-1 beauty essentials that almost every woman has in her makeup wardrobe. Now they company has created tropical versions of this cult classic, available for the season in three destination shades. These bright, yet translucent, Multiple Tints can be applied once for a hint of color or layered for a more intense color.

Available in three stellar shades, including Beverly Hills, Cadaques and Turks and Caicos.

What's your spring makeup find? Tell us about it!!!

My May Beauty Wish List: Chanel, D&G, Jimmy Choo, Kerastase, Urban Decay, NARS...

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

My May Beauty Wish List 

Behind the Bedroom Doors...

TheGlamtastic — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Happy marriage year #1! Kind of amazing that we've been married a year.

What's your secret to a successful relationship? Tell us your secret!

A Pink That Pops! MAC Cosmetics Tinted Lipglass

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:45:35 -0700

MAC Cosmetics Tinted Lipglass $14.00- http://www.maccosmetics.com/

If your looking for a vibrant pink that has spring written all over it, go for an ultra light and beautifully bright lip gloss that pops!

After testing various shades, and being called a street walker by my husband at least once, I have to admit, I just can't get enough of the new MAC Cosmetics high gloss Lipglass in the super sexy shade, Just Add Color. Wear it over bare lips for a light layer of color, apply it over lip liner for a deeper shade and if you want to go all the way, go wild and layer lip pencil and your new gloss with a coating of lipstick.

This variety of playful spring and summer shades uses Jojoba Oil to condition dry, spring lips.

This Tinted Lipglass comes with a soft sponge tip applicator that lets you pretty up your lips anywhere you headed this spring! And if you paint your face by mistake, it easily washes right off - no pink stains to speak of!

This spring it's PINK, PINK, PINK!

What's your new favorite spring shade? Tell us about it!

My Beauty Wish List - April

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Please note: I did not receive editorial samples for review.

My beauty wish list for April...hey, it's almost my birthday, I can wish if I want to!

essie Polish, Mint Candy Apple $8 - Beauty.com

Guerlain Jeu D'Ombrelles Eyeshadow Palette $59 - Bergdorf Goodman

Bobbi Brown Brightening Moisture Cream $70 - Lord & Taylor

Chanel Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer - Spring Colors $27 - Bloomingdale's