Thursday, September 22, 2011

Fall 2011 TRENDS!

Hello gals,

Here are my thoughts on the Fall 2011 trends.

Colors :
Mustard Yellow
Olive green
Burnt Orange
Burnt red
Browns - Of course
Deep Blue
Deep Purple





http://www.latestfashiontrends.info/2011/02/13/new-york-women-winter-fashion-week-2011/
Makeup :

Still very clean flawless face with contours and warm colors on eyes and pop of color on lips ( cramberries, burgundies, brick reds or even darker shades like plums ect).


http://www.make-up.becomegorgeous.com/make_up_basics/spring_2011_bold_lip_makeup_trends-3242.html



http://lipstickandluxury.com/2011/02/get-the-look-ethereal-makeup-at-nanette-lepore-fw-2011/


http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup-articles/new-york-fashion-week-beauty-tips


http://www.styleninetofive.com/2011/08/31/montreal-fashion-jobs-fall-2011-makeup-trends/



http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2011/08/mac-fall-2011-black-collection-swatches-photos-review/

Mac Me over collection : Prince Noir  and Smoked Purple


Leighton Meester Long Curly Hairstyle

Leighton Meester is one gal that carries the look perfectly.

Nail polish :


http://www.purseblog.com/general/essies-fall-2011-nail-polishes-are-handbag-themed.html 


 A mix between dark nudes and rich shades ( browns, burgundy , warm grey, plums ect).
http://luxurybeautyproducts.blogspot.com/2011/08/opi-nail-polish-touring-america-fall.html

Love Fall Fashion. Probably my favorite season for Fashion.

A plus.

MAC Matchmaster Foundation - Launching on Sep 22nd

Hello everyone,

I have been looking for reviews on the NEW MAC Matchmaster foundation everywhere but could not find much.
Matchmaster Beauty 72 MAC Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 Official Preview

Taken :http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2011/08/mac-matchmaster-foundation-official-preview/

So I decided to get it and try it myself.

I am usually NC42 in Mac studio fix and have decided to try the shades 5.0 and 7.0 from the Matchmaster foundation.

Both colors worked. Shade 5.0 will probably match my skin closer in the winter time but it blended well. The 7.0 looked really dark but when I applied it, it also worked giving me a slight bronzed look without making me look like I was wearing a fake mask. I was impressed with how well the 2 colors matched my skin despite their differences .

I have heard that the foundation wears better with the Prep and Prime setting powder ( the white powder that comes as a compact and loose powder). Nevertheless, I set it with any powder ( I have tried ; MAC careblend , the Makeup Forever matt powder and the HD setting powder) and all worked well.

The foundation did not move or look oily ( there was no shine and no cakeyness). It looked like skin and you do not need a lot to have a nice finish and cover any discoloration or scars.

The foundation wears sheer to medium coverage , but it can be buildable. Just put one layer , let it set and go over it with another layer. The foundation layers itself quite nicely without creating that thick mask.

MAC has used single numbers for the shades and I would suggest going to a MAC counter to get matched.
Matchmaster Lineup 72 MAC Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 Official Preview
http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2011/08/mac-matchmaster-foundation-official-preview/

The color range suits a lot of skin tones. Some of you might have to mix but there are plenty to choose from ( what I am hoping from me picking the 5.0 an the 7.0 is that between them, I would have my winter and summer shade ).

I had ordered online and refered to Temptalia's website for the shade match:
  • 1.0 | NC15
  • 1.5 | NW15
  • 2.0 | NC20, NC25, NW20
  • 3.0 | NC30
  • 4.0 | NC 35, NC37, NW30
  • 5.0 | NC40, NC41, NC42
  • 6.0 | NW33, NW35, NC44
  • 7.0 | NW40, NW43, NC45
  • 7.5 | NC50, NC55
  • 8.0 | NW44, NW45
  • 8.5 | NW46, NW47
  • 9.0 | NW48
  • 9.5 | NW50, NW55
  • 10.0 | NW58, NW60
Reference: http://www.temptalia.com/mac-matchmaster-foundation-spf-15-for-fall-2011

It also comes with a pump ( which I love) , and has a similar bottle and pump as MAC prolong wear foundation.

If you have tried it, let us know your opinion on this foundation.

A bientot ,
Decoto