MAC Hayley Williams collection - Online Exclusive - photos and swatches!

Truth moment: I would probably not know who Hayley Williams is if it wasn't for a very special 14 year old (14 & a half, LOL)  in my family who is a HUGE Paramore fan.  I actually dig some of the music I've heard from the group and since I have an affinity for female-fronted bands (Garbage, No Doubt, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan), I had to check out MAC's latest collaboration with Hayley.  Hayley wears orange like nobody's business so this collection centers around that color.  The collection includes an eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish along with a re-promote of Lightscapade mineralized skinfinish.  I was only intrigued by Daydreaming eyeshadow and Sounds Like Noise lipstick since I don't have a good track record with MAC nail polishes and Lightscapade doesn't knock my socks off.  The eyeshadow is amaze-balls as all Veluxe Pearls are and I am LOVING the MAC matte lipstick formula right now (the Strength and Fashion Sets collections featured mattes that I. can't. stop. wearing).  I think if you are a woman of color, this is a no- brainer as orange tones flatter darker pigmented skin beyond belief (NARS Taj Mahal, anyone?).  If you are of a lighter skintone, this is a perfect way to branch into brighter colors if you tend to play it safe.  This lipstick looks beautiful on Hayley AND me (if I do say so myself) so no matter your complexion, go for it!

Both the eyeshadow and lipstick retail for $15 each and can only be purchased via www.maccosmetics.com for a limited time.  Here's the eyeshadow and lipstick swatched on my NC50 skin (sharing's ok as long as you give credit, ya dig?) Enjoy!

Daydreaming eyeshadow (Veluxe Pearl), Sounds Like Noise lipstick (matte)
Sounds Like Noise is not as dark as it looks in the photo above.

Daydreaming (top), Sounds Like Noise (bottom)

Daydreaming (top), Sounds Like Noise (bottom)
This photo shows the shadow and lipstick more true to color.

Finally: In Extra Dimension Skinfinish pics and swatches!

So, this is my last post about the limited edition In Extra Dimension collection from MAC, featuring the lovely stars of the show: SKINFINISHES!  I was lucky enough to get all three at my local MAC store since MAC was dragging in putting them all up online.  I must say I am extremely pleased with how smooth and buttery these are on the skin.  I believe most skintones can pull off all three shades and as a woman of color, I found none to be too light or silvery on my golden undertones.  I say try them first before ruling any shade out based on someone else's opinion, even if you share the same skintone.

These skinfinishes give you that glowing, lit-from-within look without being too shimmery.  These have more of a sheen which seems to just melt into your skin beautifully.  They are definitely worth a try if you have never tried an Extra Dimension skinfinish before or if you want a multi-tasking highlighter that has enough color to work as a blush. These retail for $30 and are available at www.maccosmetics.com, MAC stores and MAC counters in department stores.  Now, on to the pictures and swatches on my NC50 skin (sharing's ok as long as you credit the source).  Enjoy!

Definitely Defined, Shape the Future, Double Definition

Definitely Defined, Shape the Future, Double Definition

Definitely Defined, (L-R) lighter, darker, swirled together
Don't be scared!  This looks amazing buffed into the skin, even my NC50 skin.

Definitely Defined, (L-R) lighter, darker, swirled together

Shape the Future, (L-R) top, bottom, swirled together
I think the bottom shade would make an amazing summer blush!

Shape the Future, (L-R) top, bottom, swirled together

Shape the Future, (L-R) top, bottom, swirled together

Double Definition, (L-R) top, bottom, swirled together
The bottom shade is a deeper golden bronze in real life (see below).

Double Definition, (L-R) top, bottom, swirled together
Look how it melts into the skin!

Double Definition, (L-R) top, bottom, swirled together
I blurred this picture to show the color more accurately.

MAC In Extra Dimension Eyeshadow Pics & Swatches!

Hey there!  I figured I'd show you guys something else from the beautiful, glowy and limited edition collection that is In Extra Dimension -AKA- one of the 5011 collections MAC has released this month.  I picked up Opalesse, Smoky Mauve shadows and Zestful eyeshadows, as I felt these were the most unique to my collection.  I love the Extra Dimension formula so I had to grab these, especially since a couple have a slight duochrome effect. They go on smoothly without requiring a bunch of work and I believe they all would be out of this world over a dark base.  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fully capture the color shift in the photos below but trust me....you NEED Zestful in your life!  These are $21 each and can be found at MAC counters, at www.maccosmetics.com and MAC stores.  Check out the swatches (sharing's ok as long as you give credit to the source) and enjoy!

Opalesse, Smoky Mauve, Zestful

Opalesse, Smoky Mauve, Zestful

Opalesse, Smoky Mauve, Zestful on NC 50 skin

MAC In Extra Dimension Collection Blush Haul & Swatches!

My name is Coco and I am a MAC addict...LOL.  Not really but with all the new collections MAC has been cranking out the past few weeks, it's amazing that I haven't wreaked too much havoc on my wallet at the counter.  My coolest new babies are from the In Extra Dimension collection.  The blushes have gotten a bad rap but I found them to be pretty smooth and easy to apply with my trusty EcoTools blush brush.  That's right, no special brush, no work to scrape off a top layer, nothing.  They aren't shimmery and give off more of a satiny finish instead.  I like that they are buildable and look natural on the skin, like you're glowing from within, which is a great thing for me on the daily.  These are limited edition and retail for $25 at MAC stores, MAC counters and www.maccosmetics.com.  The eyeshadows and skinfinishes I picked up from this collection will each have their own post.  Here are a few pics of the blushes followed by swatches (ok to share but credit the source, please) on my NC 50 skin... Enjoy! 

Blazing Haute; Flaming Chic; Fiery Impact

Same as above

BH, FC, FI, swatched on NC 50

BH,FC, FI swatched