On My Holiday Wish List: Mia Tote by Big Buddha

it was the huge ruched flower that caught my attention, but i love that this Mia tote bag by Big Buddha is simple in its overall structure. it also has an embossed print on the faux leather that gives it a special look. factor in a very wallet friendly price tag and it's a perfect pick for my holiday wishlist. :)

xo

Fall Beauty 2009: MAC Makeup-Art Cosmetics As Seen by Richard Phillips, Painter

racy, hyper-glam images revved-up in a modern take on vintage magazine pages, transformed into a super-vixen collection of colour for eyes, lips and cheeks. paint it bigger-than-life with style and sensuality.

using the expert skills of a photo-retoucher, Richard subjected his own painting to a MAC makeover with the new eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks. this collection of Eye Shadow quads, Lipsticks, Lipglass, and The Perfect Cheek Blush just leap off the canvas!




Lipstick
-Front Lit- light white yellow (frost)
-High Strung- deep pink silver (frost)
-Lovin' It- cool neutral w/yellow undertone (lustre)
-Hold The Pose- brown plum w/gold pearl (lustre)
-Full Body- deep red plum (lustre)




Lipglass
Young Thing- yellow neutral w/gold pearl (frost)
Personal Taste- dirty rose w/pink and gold pearl (frost)
New Spirit- light yellow coral (frost)
On Display- purple w/yellow pearl (frost)




Eye Shadow x 4 - Notoriety
Skintone 1- light white pink (lustre)
Skintone 2- dirty gold (frost)
Notoriety- dirty brown w/golden pearl (velvet)
Rich & Earthy- rich coral bronze (veluxe pearl)



Eye Shadow x 4 -In the Gallery
Lightfall- pale pink (satin)
Look At The Eyes- light violet (frost)
In The Gallery- deep blue pink (matte)
Private Viewing- deep brown plum (matte)




Eye Shadow x 4 - Photo Realism
Photo Realism- gold shimmer w/gold pearl (frost)
Fresh Approach- cool mint green (veluxe pearl)
Image Maker- dirty grey green (frost)
Grey Range- deep blue green (veluxe pearl)




Plush Lash
-Plushblack- black



Powder Blush
The Perfect Cheek- dirty pale pink (matte)
Notable (pictured)- dirty brick brown red (satin)

visit your local MAC store or beauty counter to see this gorgeous collection for yourself and visit maccosmetics.com to order online.

xo

Fall Beauty 2009: MAC Nail Trend by Jin Soon Choi

much-sought-after nail guru, Jin Soon, who has worked the shows and with the best celebs, has created an of-the-moment, stylish collection of nail color exclusively for MAC. these six colors will thrill fashion and nail polish addicts alike-- you won't be able to survive without them this fall.



Cool Reserve- dirty grey lavender






For Fun- rich clean purple






Dance All Night- brick red






Dry Martini- khaki olive green






Rich, Dark, Delicious- rich blackened brown






Beyond Jealous- blackened blue green


Overlacquer and Underlacquer (top and base coats)


so what do you think? are there any colors you are dying to try? let me know in the comments!

MAC Nail Trend is available now at your local MAC stores and beauty counters nationwide. visit maccosmetics.com to order online.

xo
info and images courtesy of MAC

fall beauty 2009: Prescriptives Well-Suited

good makeup is always a good thing. good makeup in fabulous packaging is even better! i'm loving Prescriptives newest collection, Well-Suited, not only because the products are great, but because each product is "dressed" so well.

moving on to the products...

Eye Color Compact
suit your mood and your attitude with five tailored shades for you eyes. wear one, wear five, mix and match to your liking! the darkest shadow is perfect to line and define.

Warm:
new Silk (limited edition)
new Bean (limited edition)
new Olive (limited edition)
new Moss (limited edition)
Espresso

Neutral:
new Sultry (limited edition)
Champagne
Clove
Storm
Jet

Cool:
new Velour (limited edition)
new Pintripe (limited edition)
Shell
Cassis
Blackberry



Finishing Powder
this translucent, silky pressed powder helps set makeup, gives skin subtle luminosity and a smooth finish. with antioxidants C & E, it's the finishing touch for every well-dressed face.

Longwear Kohl Liner
this soft, color-rich, automatic kohl eyeliner glides on then sets for long, smudge-resistant, waterproof wear. goes from inner rim to outer lashline for a look that lasts all day.

Black Kohl
Slate Kohl
Brown Kohl
Blue Kohl


Colorscope Lipcolor Shade Extension
a moisturizing and lucious formula in shades of mocha, bronze, and plum. Colorscope glides on smoothly, feels lightweight and provides extraordinary shine, leaving lips looking glossy and feeling moist.

new Posh Nude (limited edition)
new Posh Pink (limited edition)
new Posh Honey (limited edition)
new Posh Ginger (limited edition)


this is a collection that i highly recommend you check out. the Finishing Powder is great for all skin tones and makes my skin look gorgeous! the Kohl liner (in black) applies smoothly and is perfect for tightlining my eyes and finishing the perfect smoky eye look, as well as it blending easily and being really long-lasting!

the Cool eyeshadow palette is gorgeous, to say the least. i can't get enough of the colors-- they wear well and blend so beautifully.

visit prescriptives.com for more info on this fabulous fall collection or go to your nearest Prescriptives beauty counter to see it in person.

xo