MAC Cosmetics Red She Said
November 5, 2008 Whether you pick crimson, rosy pink or a neutral blush, red is the name of the game for MAC's "Red" She Said holiday collection.
I like the Mineralize Eye Shadow trio in Outspoken, a combo of frosty plum, silver, and violet:
The Adoring Carmine collection features red drawstring lip bags in three color sets (Red, Rose, and Neutral). Each comes with two full-sized Lipsticks and 1 mini Lipglass. It also has three brush sets (5 basic brushes, 4 face brushes or 5 eye brushes). The brush sets are a great deal for $49.50.
From the Passions of Red set, I've got my eye on Intriguing Scarlet Warm Eyes palette. Made of red snakeskin-embossed metal with a lavish faux jewel, it has shades of Warm Suede, Grand Entrance, Real Drama, Gentle Heat, Well Spiced, and Sweet Joy. It also has an Eye Brush 213 SE.
There are SO many fun goodies from this holiday line, can't wait to try them all!
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For a perfect pucker, the Lip Plumper does the trick. It does fill in the fine lines with its effective amino acids, cane sugar, and organic citrus juice. It has a permanent place in my purse. For newbies to the brand, the Organics To Go kit is good for folks who are undecided on what to try; it's also a nice gift for a skin care junkie.
Their Styling Gel is pretty light (no stiff locks here) - ideal for volumizing and texture building. Extracts of Irish Moss and Anori help increase moisture to allow increased light reflection. That means soft hair and no flaking! The hold lasts fairly long and creates a natural sheen. For modern cuts, the Shin-Aid Pomade helps structured styles stay put all day. It has a nice matte texture that looks super polished.
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For those on a budget, fret not. There are pieces under $100, so you don't have to splurge big time for a sparkly bauble. You can even custom design your own jewelry online!
Carrying a basic leather clutch from Ferragamo...
Lookin' stylish in her new film "Changeling."
(Credit: Tony Rivetti, Jr.)
It is cruetly-free (not derived from nor tested on animals) and you can also layer it with the Forest Rain Liquid Body Cleanser and Hand and Body Lotion. It's a very fresh scent, not too overwhelmingly woodsy. Great for a fall scent!
For spice lovers, The Globetrotter sampler is a treasure trove of taste bud tinglers. Each flavor is well balanced between sweet and savory, tinged with a warm spice. Both Chipotle Caramel + Almonds and Madras Coconut Curry + Cashew create a lazy warmth that's perfect for cozy movies nights. The Ginger Sesame Caramel has a fragrant aroma, and Pimentón de La Vera has the strongest kick of the bunch.
Purists can lust after the Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt, or the Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar. I happen to like bold flavors so I'm sticking to The Globetrotter.
The packaging is quite beautiful. Each box has a different colorful pattern and a sassy quote on the side. I got a kick out of the one from the Black Truffle + Aged White Cheddar box: "Somewhere far far away, an Italian nonna is urging you to eat the whole box." And I sure did eat away, bit by bit.
I also dig the green biz practices of Arnold's venture. She only sources ingredients from local producers that practice sustainable farming, and composts everything.
As a gift idea, the Folio Box with the 5 gram tasting squares is a neat one (you can insert your calling card on the front - how clever), or get the Hand Dipped Glace Apricots. Using their signature 70% bittersweet chocolate, these imported Australian apricots are very moist and flavorful. Recipients of these treats will be very happy.
