using pieces from the new MAC Heirloom mix holiday collection, offered on the internet starting October 19, as well as concerning MAC stores as well as counters October 23 (internationally November 6)
Here’s a breakdown of the above look…
On my eyes I’m using the MAC pressed Pigments in Victorian Plum (lower crease, inner lid, outer V as well as lower lash lines), Nostalgic (center of the lid), Nobel Descent (upper crease) as well as Regal affair (inner corner); MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline on my water lines, as well as upper as well as lower lash lines; MAC Fluidline in Dark grandeur on my upper lash lines; Eylure No 080 false lashes as well as the Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Espresso.
In my brows, that’s Anastasia remove Brow Gel.
On my cheeks, I’m using MAC Mineralize blush in moderate blush on the apples, MAC sheer secret Powder in Deep Dark just below the apples to contour, as well as the hourglass Ambient Powders in Radiant Light as well as Incandescent Light (from the Ambient illumination Palette) mixed together to highlight my upper cheekbones.
Lips are MAC Matte Lipstick in beauty salon Rouge.
And on my face, I’m using Smashbox picture surface foundation Pore reducing foundation Primer, Laura Mercier Smooth surface perfect fluid in Chai, Dior Diorskin nude Concealer in 003 Sable/Sand as well as YSL Touche Eclat in 4.5.
Necklace is by H&M, as well as the earrings are the Climbing Vines earrings by Kristin Perry.
Last weekend my sibling concerned go to as well as stayed the night, and, of course, as usual, I was the couch commando (also understood as remote hog). I was flipping with Netflix with the remote in my hand when I asked, “Who wishes to view The Duchess?”
Dead silence.
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None of the young boys — El Hub, my bro or Tabs — were into viewing Keira Knightley, who plays the duchess of Devonshire, parade around in a big wig. huge shock.
I really truly dig regal movies. Anything with royal intrigue as well as trendy women of the court — the kind who wear wigs so tall that they touch the candles in the chandeliers as well as catch terminate (’cause you understand I’m all about the huge hair! as well as flames!), as well as the painted moles, as well as the huge dresses.
If I were a royal, you much better believe I’d be the gal with the tallest, biggest, many flaming wig (assuming somebody rapidly put it out), since then my hair would shimmer like the MAC Heirloom mix collection.
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MAC Heirloom mix collection, offered on the internet starting October 19, as well as concerning stores as well as MAC counters October 23 (internationally whatsoever MAC places November 6). Not pictured: nail Lacquers in just Jewels, Richly Endowed as well as Queen’s Honor; Eye Kohl in taint (swatch here) as well as Eye Kohl in Prunella (swatch here)
If you’ve been complying with MAC for a while, you most likely understand exactly how much they like to go huge when it concerns fancy completes in holiday collections, as well as true to form, there’s a great deal of shimmer as well as frost in Heirloom Mix. shine is virtually all over in the 30-piece restricted edition collection.
MAC Heirloom Mix: My 2-minute overview
Cool-toned colors — color temp-wise, this collection leans cool, as well as it’s heavy on cool-toned grays, blues as well as violets.
Glitter as well as frost — SO much OF THIS. It comes with strong in the pressed Pigments (ooh gurl…we got drama!!), the loose Glitters, Cremesheeen Glasses as well as one of the nail Lacquers. When I was doing the look for the top pic, I felt like I had much more shine on my deal with than a Johnny Weir ice skating costume (remember his holiday collection with MAC? great times!). For serious, while I like glitter, I’m a bit cranky about the pressed Pigments, however I’ll get to that in a minute…
Lipstick like — If you’re only planning to take one thing house type the collection, let it be one of the bright, strong lipsticks in red, berry, plum or pink (the vibe I’m getting: MAC Rocky horror photo Show, part II). They’re my preferred part of the collection.
OK, so, the pressed Pigment drama…
Clockwise from the lower left: Regal Affair, Nostalgic, Noble Descent, Victorian Plum, Enchantment, contemporary Majesty, Noblesse Oblige as well as Prim as well as Proper
For the pics in this publish I’m using a few of the eight pressed Pigments from the collection. They were the very first pieces in the release that caught my eye.
Pressed Pigments clockwise from the lower left: Regal Affair, Nostalgic, Noble Descent as well as Victorian Plum
Now, I’ve utilized pressed Pigments before, as well as I’ve liked them. The others I utilized were glittery as well as fun as well as a quite great deal, too. You got a huge 0.1-oz. pan for $21 — double the size of a routine MAC Eye Shadow.
Pressed Pigments clockwise from the left: Enchantment, contemporary Majesty, Noblesse Oblige, as well as Prim as well as Proper
But the pressed Pigments in Heirloom mix are teeny, tiny. They expense $19.50 each for 0.04 ounces, which is about 20 percent smaller than a routine MAC Eye shadow as well as less than half the size of the other pressed Pigments I’ve used, which hold 0.1 ounces of pressed goodness each.
Can’t state I’m a fan of brands charging the exact same cost or much more for less product, however I’ve been seeing a great deal of that lately. *grinds teeth*
Lipstick love
Lipsticks from the left: Tribalist, No synthetic Pas, Sparks of Romance, Rebel as well as beauty salon Rouge
As for the lipsticks, I like. Whether you have cool- or warm-toned skin, these ought to do ya. No shimmer here. just rich, intense shades of berry, pink, red as well as plum. Your traditional holiday colors.
I truly dig No synthetic Pas, the hot pink (big surprise). It’s a refreshing pop of color among the darker reds as well as berries we see a great deal in holiday collections.
And then there’s Sparks of Romance, the red Matte. It’s a vintage, traditional red that neither leans blue nor yellow. This one, I think, will look fantastic on just about everyone.
The general collection: is it in shape for a royal?
Well, sure, for a woman of the court who uses awesome tones well. I believe there are some beautiful lipsticks here, but, reality be told, about the entire collection, my warm-toned heart isn’t fluttering.
Cremesheen Glasses from the left: Ceremonial, seeking Adoration, Social Season, charming Overture as well as Courting Chic
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Cremesheen Glasses from the left: Ceremonial, seeking Adoration, Social Season, charming Overture as well as Courting Chic
Mineralize Blushes in moderate blush (left) as well as wonderful Sentiment (right)
Glitters in shows Antique Gold (left) as well as amethyst (right)
Fluidlines in MAC Heirloom mix Fluidlines in Dark grandeur (top) as well as Gentrified (bottom)
Kohl Power Pencil in Feline
Lipsticks from the left: Tribalist, No synthetic Pas, Sparks of Romance, Rebel as well as beauty salon Rouge
Cremesheen Glasses in Ceremonial, seeking Adoration, Social Season, charming Overture as well as Courting Chic
Pressed Pigments: Regal Affair, Nostalgic, Noble Descent, Victorian Plum, Enchantment, contemporary Majesty, Noblesse Oblige as well as Prim as well as Proper
Fluidlines in Dark grandeur (left) as well as Gentrified (right)
Glitters in shows Antique Gold (left) as well as amethyst (right)
Feline (left) as well as Prunella (right); swatch of taint is here
Lipstick in beauty salon Rouge
Lipstick in Rebel
Lipstick in Sparks of Romance
Lipstick in No synthetic Pas
Lipstick in Tribalist
Cremesheen Glass in Ceremonial
Cremesheen Glass in seeking Adoration
Cremesheen Glass in Social Season
Cremesheen Glass in charming Overature
Cremesheen Glass in Courting Chic
The MAC Heirloom mix collection includes…
LIPSTICKS, $17.50 US/$21 CAD each
Tribalist, a deep purple berry with an Amplified finish
No synthetic Pas, a matte hot pink with a Matte finish
Sparks of Romance, a true red with a Matte finish
Lipstick in Rebel, a pinkish plum with a Satin finish
Salon Rouge, a clean berry red with a Matte finish
CREMESHEEN GLASSES, $22 US/$25 CAD each
Ceremonial, a hot pink with sparkles
Seeking Adoration, a plummy pink
Social Season, a violet with blue sparkles
Romantic Overture, a remove base with sparkles
Courting Chic, a deep berry red with golden sparkles
PRESSED PIGMENTS, $19.50 US/$22.CAD each
Regal Affair, a white base with fine opal pearl
Nostalgic,a soft light salmon beige
Noble Descent, a pearly smoky mauve
Victorian Plum, a plum with violet pearl
Enchantment, a violet with bluish violet sparkles
Modern Majesty, a dark brown base with eco-friendly pearl
Noblesse Oblige, a frosty wood
Prim as well as Proper, a blackish gray with silver sparkles
FLUIDLINES, $17.50 US/$21 CAD each
Dark Majesty, a black with black pearl
Gentrified, a brown with bronzy pearl
GLITTERS, $21 US/$25 CAD each
Reflects Antique Gold, a sparkling goldish khaki
Amethyst, a bright clean purple
KOHL POWER EYE PENCIL, $17.50 US/$21 CAD
Feline, a black
EYE KOHL, $17.50 US/$21 CAD each
Tarnish, a dark green
Prunella, a dark prune
MINERALIZE BLUSHES, $30 US/$35 CAD each
Modest Blush, a light infant salmon pink
Sweet Sentiment, a rosy pink
NAIL LACQUERS, $13.50 US/$16 CAD each
Just Jewels, a light pink with silvery rainbow pearls with a shine surface
Richly Endowed, a clean berry red with a cream finish
Queen’s Honor, a bright red with a cream finish
MAC Heirloom mix shows up on the internet October 19, as well as at MAC stores as well as counters October 23 (internationally November 6).
Your friendly community charm addict,
Karen