Photos from Shop MAC Unveiling

As promised- here are some photos I took-

Cocktails were served at the event.

Some of the new products (some were being used on someone at the time)

More new products and some cocktail glasses

She was standing in front of the store greeting people and looking pretty!

Sponges- one of the things they were giving away as freebies.

Photo Advertisement for the new collection

Outside the store- past the first little counter, it was packed!

Shop MAC Unveiling!

Hello everyone!




It's been a while since I last posted, life has been pretty busy with school and stuff.  However, I got invited last week to attend the unveiling of the new Shop MAC collection at my local MAC store. 


The event was very crowded, I took some pictures to show you guys! Having some issues with my camera but I will post pictures from the event ASAP!


Shop MAC is going to be the main 2012 spring collection I believe.  The collection is not up on www.maccosmetics.com just yet. 


I didn't get the chance to buy anything at the event because it was so crowded and insane. However, I have another chance to get some- another MAC counter by me is having a mini event for the same collection and I will be going there on February 12.  This time I actually have an appointment to get some of the new stuff demonstrated on my own face. If I can, I will have the person who does it take my picture when they're finished. 




That's it for now but in the meantime I am working on making videos now that I have a new webcam!

MAC Quite Cute Haul #2

Hi everyone!!!!

I have successfully got the rest of the MAC Quite Cute collection aside from the two sold out lipsticks and one of the liners which seemed too dark/brownish for my tastes and didn't seem to go with the rest of the collection or most of my lipsticks. (Boldly Bare Liner)

And of course, I took pictures of the new haul as well as a final group picture!  I also picked up a special gift for a friend- from the MAC Wonder Woman collection- the shadow quad in Defiance. 

Clockwise from upper left: Wonder Woman Quad in Defiance, MAC shadow quad in Cutie, mineralize blush in giggly, sakura, and miss behave, plushglasses in Bubble Tea and Fashion Fanatic, and Lip Liner pencil in Naked Liner

And now out of the packaging:

Wonder Woman Quad closed and opened- Really shiny packaging! 

Closeup from left to right: Miss Behave, Giggly, Sakura

Cutie Quad- from upper left and clockwise: Moshi Moshi, Goody Goody Gum Drop, Azuki Bean, Boycrazy

Naked Liner- It shows up that exact color on the skin- great for nude/pale colors.

Fashion Fanatic (left) and Bubble Tea (right) Fashion Fanatic in the pictures looks identical to Girl <3 Boy but in person you can see it's got sparkle/glitter in it and it's lighter.  Bubble Tea looks like it would look great with the Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick.

A final picture of the whole group:

I will be playing with these new toys and posting tips and tricks and swatches soon!  Stay tuned!

MAC Quite Cute Haul #1

Hi guys!

I stopped by MAC last night and picked up my goodies- and ended up going home with a little more thanks to the Back 2 MAC program.  I had 12 empty eyeshadow containers that I had depotted and ended up getting two of the lipsticks for free!

In the end, here is what I came home with:

Clockwise from top: Lip Liner in In Synch, lipsticks in Play Time, Quite Cute and St. Germain, Plushglasses in I <3 U and Girl <3 Boy.

Here's what they look like outside of the package- I haven't done swatches yet, I will probably do that when I get more of the collection, and do swatches of the rest of my MAC stuff.

In Synch Lip Liner- Light pink, lighter than your lips, good for light pastel pinkish colors to go over it.

Couldn't get a great pic of it up close but you can see it's very light.

St. Germain Lipstick- Very bright blue/pink

Quite Cute Lipstick- Light bluish purple

Play Time Lipstick- A purply magenta color

I <3 U Plushglass- Light purple- would look good over Quite Cute or bare lips. Going to experiment with other color combinations too.

Girl <3 Boy Plushglass- Light pink- looks different (to me) than the swatch of it on the MAC website.

It looks a lot like the Viva Glam Gaga lipglass I have but there is a subtle difference between them.  Also Plushglasses feel interesting when you wear them.  They tingle a bit and have a nice vanilla smell.

That's it for now, I should be getting more Quite Cute soon!

MAC Quite Cute Haul #1 Preview

Hi guys!

I am beginning to get items from the Quite Cute collection from MAC that just came out.  This time, I will discuss the lipsticks.

From left: Playing Koi, Saint Germain, Candy Yum Yum, Quite Cute, Play Time

I originally wanted all of these, however, I am out of luck when it comes to Playing Koi and Candy Yum Yum.  The other three colors I do have on hold for me to pick up tomorrow at my MAC store.  If any of you are willing to part with a Playing Koi or Candy Yum Yum (for less than the scalpers on Ebay) let me know! 

I am so excited about getting these and I will do a swatch post when I get them tomorrow night.  I am also in progress of getting the rest of the collection- 4 Plushglasses (gloss), 3 blushes and an eyeshadow quad.  I'll keep you updated on this!

Have a great day everyone and stay tuned!

New MAC Collection- Quite Cute

Hi everyone!!!!

I just found out that MAC has released another limited edition- Quite Cute.

The collection photo- I love this style. 

I am particularly interested in this collection because from the looks of it, ALL of the colors are wearable on my skin tone.  They are mostly pastel pinks and corals, which are my favorite colors and go well with a lot of the fashion styles I like.

I do not own any of the collection YET. However I will try to get as much of it as I possibly can. Very rarely do I find a collection that I want EVERY product of.  Usually the limited editions have colors I cannot possibly wear in my skin tone without looking strange.

If and when I get any of these items I will definitely post about them and also give advice how to use them in different looks. 

Here's a list of the products and colors on MAC's website:

Quite Cute collection

That's it for now but have a wonderful weekend!

My every day look

Hi everyone!

Sure, we all have our fancy going-out looks, but what about your every day look?  I would like to share mine, I actually discovered it by watching someone else's video and making it my own (my products, etc).

This video actually got me interested in the BeautyBlender (which I later bought and will review later).

Here's my product list for this look- All are MAC except where otherwise noted.

Face

As a base (she doesn't use one) Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream

In dry weather:

Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC25

In humid weather

Studio Fix  powder in NC25

Tenderling blush

Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Eyes:

Eyeshadow in Crystal Avalanche

Fluidline Gel Liner in Blacktrack

Eye Kohl in Fascinating (for my lower waterline- she does not do this)

Shiseido Lash Curler

Plushlash Mascara in Plushblack

Lips:

Lip Pencil in Subculture

When I decide to wear gloss I wear one of the following:

Prr

Glam Gaga

When I want to wear lipstick:

Creme Cup

Glam Gaga 2

Snob

Creme D'Nude

Even though this look is called "Korean Makeup" in the video, it looks good on me, a white girl as well. I get a lot of compliments when I do my face like this, so give it a try!

How to save a little money at MAC!

Hello everyone!

As you all know, I am a total MAC addict- and being a MAC addict can be very costly! However, when I went to the MAC store today, I realized there is a way to save a few bucks on eye shadows.  No Pro  membership, coupons, etc needed, just this knowledge.

Buy your shadows in palette pan form. I'll explain how this can save space in your makeup kits and money in your wallet.  However, this can only be done through www.maccosmetics.com or purchasing from an actual MAC store, NOT the counter in a department store. They do not sell these items.

Step 1: Buy an empty MAC pro palette. These cost $14 USD and the eye shadow version holds 15 colors, while the blush version holds 6.

Step 2: Buy the colors you want- but ask for the palette refill pans. Eyeshadows cost $11 USD whereas the individual retail packaged ones will cost $14.50. 

Total Savings:

Eyeshadows:

Retail Packaging:

Shadows x 15 = $217.50

Palette version:

Palette: $14

Shadows x15 = $165

Total: $179 USD - Total savings of $38.50.

There is, however just ONE setback, you cannot "Back 2 Mac" the empty pans, meaning you cannot trade in used containers for free lipstick. However, the money saved is more than 2 lipsticks would be worth.

Haven't shopped in a while...

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I went out and got a haul of products. I am currently sitting here, thinking about which products I want to go purchase.

A list so far:

MAC

• Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick (tried this on, it looked great on me)
• Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass (also looked great on me!)
• Any MAC false lashes
• MAC Haute and Naughty Mascara

Urban Decay

• Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows (If I can ever find it for a reasonable price, it would be GREAT)
• Shadow Primer Potion- Professional size- in a squeeze tube! In the old bottle (that I have) when you run low it is very difficult to get the remaining product out.

Makeup Forever

• Any of their products, I am relatively unfamiliar with this brand but have heard a lot of good things.
• Eye shadow #92- a recommendation from a friend. A very pretty purple. ^^

If you guys have any other ideas, please suggest them!!!

MAC Eyeshadows vs Coastal Scents

Hello!

Long time no post, I know. College has been keeping me busy... 

I am going to cover something people seem to ask me a lot- 

Which is better? MAC Eyeshadows or Coastal Scents?

Well it really depends.  I can't say one is clearly better than the other but I can give some similarities/differences.  I personally like both.

Similarities:

1. Cruelty-free- neither company participates in animal testing for either the final product OR the individual ingredients.

2. Both have a lot of colors to choose from and are highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way.

3. Both are versatile- can be used wet or dry (although certain colors of each brand are better at this than other colors)

4. Both are very popular among makeup gurus on YouTube and both get a lot of exposure this way.

5. Both companies also have the option of making your own custom palettes.

6. Both are very high quality shadows and are hypoallergenic. I have sensitive eyes and have never had problems with either brand in regards to irritation.

Differences:

1. MAC is more expensive.  For the price of one color (About 14 USD) you can get almost an entire palette of 88 colors from Coastal Scents (their 88 color palettes run about 25 USD)

2. MAC has a larger amount of color in each pot.  If you are someone who only uses a few colors regularly, MAC might be a better choice because there is a lot more and will last longer if you wear the same color every day.

3. Coastal Scents is a cheap way to experiment with lots of color if you are unsure of buying the more expensive MAC colors. 

4. MAC does get limited edition (and sometimes pretty cool) colors that Coastal Scents does not make anything close to sometimes. 

5. I believe Coastal Scents palettes are made in China (on the back of the box that my palettes have come in, it says Made in China), whereas MAC colors are made in Canada, USA, and Italy (so far as I have seen with the colors I already have.)

In conclusion, choosing between MAC and Coastal Scents is really a matter of preference.  For my regular makeup I do use MAC but when I try something with a wild color I normally wouldn't use, I use my Coastal Scents.

Don't call my name... Alejandro~

Hello!

I just saw Lady Gaga's new video yesterday, and the makeup is beautiful, simple, and even wearable during the day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niqrrmev4mA&playnext_from=TL&videos=rvmZEXwFeQ8

This is very doable and beautiful, and you do not need to make your face pale like that either to get the desired effect.

I am practicing it now so that I can whip up a tutorial for you!

Love

ObeyBeauty

Voting for the next video tutorial- For real this time!!!!

Hello!

The time has come for me to plan my next tutorial.  And this time I am going to need YOUR help!

I need you to vote for one of the following looks to be my premier moving video tutorial. The theme- Lady Gaga!

Please vote from the following~

1. Paparazzi "mouse" look:

http://www.cmt.com/shared/promoimages/bands/l/lady_gaga/paparazzi/320x240.jpg

2. Telephone chef look:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/12/article-1257443-08AFDB30000005DC-8_634x371.jpg

3. Bad Romance Polar Bear look:

http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/lady-gaga-bad-romance-official-video-6.jpg

4. Telephone truck scene look:

http://blog.mtvasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ladygaga_telephone.jpg

Cast your vote in the comments, or *points to the upper right* join my fan page and vote there! 



You can also vote on YouTube!


Voting video here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBjD_fQVW4Y

Airbrush systems- what do I use?

Hello~!


As you have probably earlier noticed, I do sometimes use airbrush makeup. But with all the brands and everything out there what is good, and not too pricey?


What I use for an airbrush machine is the Nuave Airbrush System


www.nuaveworld.com


Compared to Temptu and Luminess's systems, the machine itself is much more affordable and works very well with virtually all airbrush makeup.  It's also easy to assemble and clean and it's portable too!  It weighs about one pound all together so it can go with you anywhere.

It is also a lot cheaper than Temptu's or Luminess's machines. The nuave is $149.95, Temptu's basic set is $225 (and requires you to use their special cartridges) and Luminess's basic model is 169.99 but only has one speed (Nuave has three for cheaper) and if you like Luminess's makeup, you can use it easily with the Nuave.  They also have a one year warranty on their systems and they come in a variety of colors as well.


As for inexpensive airbrush makeup, I found a great brand called Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.  They make a wide variety of things, I previously reviewed their lip tars.  Their airbrush cosmetics are also really good. They have foundations, contour/blushes, shimmers, and mixing bases/correctors.



www.occmakeup.com


I will be doing upcoming videos on how to use the Nuave, how to clean it, and looks I made using it.


If you have any questions about any of this, please ask!

Love,

ObeyBeauty


PS- See that facebook badge up in the corner? Join my page please~~! 

Joining my fan page automatically qualifies you to win on any of my giveaways.  I will be giving away a Nuave set also!

Contest winner update!!!

Hello hello!






The winner of my Rainbow contest has been decided! 




YouTube user halaybabyyy is March's winner!




Her video and look can be seen here-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBVpaouL8HE




Congrats! ^^




I will be having another giveaway for May- It will be Asian beauty based- and I will be giving away up to 3 tubes of BB cream- a product VERY popular in Asia for creating a nice finished, natural look to your skin.  I use it too, and it also makes a great base for under airbrush makeup. ^^  It looks good with most skin tones, it blends in well (Not sure about darker skin tones though.)




I haven't posted in a while because my computer DIED!!!!!! >___<  So while I get that cleared up, I am using other people's computers/laptops/etc so bear with me!




Love




ObeyBeauty

My contest!

Hello!




Just an update on my contest for the 88 color Coastal Scents palette- I only have one entry ladies and gents... 


Here is the contest-




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




I am giving away a brand new Coastal Scents palette (winner's choice of ultra shimmer or original) to the winner!


I also will pay all shipping charges and the contest is open worldwide! 






Contest ends on March 31~   Please submit entries via video response on YouTube or shoot me an email to obeybeauty@yahoo.com.  It doesn't have to be a video, pics are fine too, just tell me what was used to create the look as per the rules. 




Enter! Enter! I don't bite!  Also I have many more contests coming up, including weekly giveaways in the works~




To those of you entering- Good Luck! I can't wait to see your looks!




Love,




ObeyBeauty

Body wash haul!

Hello!




I was at the store today buying some groceries, and there was a huge sale on body wash. All kinds of it.  So, I grabbed a lot, and I will be reviewing them. 


In my past experiences, not all body washes are created equal, I have even used some that left me feeling a bit greasy and dirty. :(




Also, I think I smell another MAC haul coming. Or some other cosmetic purchase. :D  Don't know yet though.  I need to update what I have, my collection has almost DOUBLED since I started my blog!  I can barely fit all of it in my makeup case. 




Well, keep posted!




Love




ObeyBeauty


PS- remember the rainbow contest!!!! 

Upcoming videos~

Hello!!!!




I am going to make more vids although it's been forever..... 




Unfortunately they won't be moving vids yet as I have hoped, but slide shows, etc like before. BUT I have cool stuff in store for you!!!



Most of them are Lady Gaga looks-  I want to do the Telephone looks of hers and Beyonce's so bad! They look dramatic and beautiful yet easy to create.  




Also more contests! I have lots of stuff to give away!  More Coastal Scents and some other stuff I have. I am considering doing monthy giveaways! Tell your friends! Enter yourself! 


Reminder as always- Contest #1 is on until the 31st~~~~ 




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




Now, off to photograph for my next video~


Keep posted!



Love.




ObeyBeauty

I fell in love... With these lashes!

Hello!


During my internet browsing for more inspiration, I came upon a look by Michelle Phan that uses Shu Uemura Rainbow Lashes.  I thought they were pretty cool looking, so I dug deeper, seeing what other kinds of lashes they have.  On their site, I fell in love.  They have so many fantastical lashes but unfortunately, some are very PRICEY.  There is a set I really liked that goes for $79.00 for one pair.




Here are some examples:


http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/accessories/false-eyelashes/premium/snow-twist-by-mina-matsumura.htm


This is a dual lash set, $79.00 but I LOVE them.  I am a sucker for dramatic eyes.


http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/accessories/false-eyelashes/premium/marine-tide-by-yuhi-asano.htm






They also have more moderately priced lashes but not NEARLY as extravagant.


http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/accessories/false-eyelashes/fantasy/false-eyelashes-dazzling-diamante.htm


http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/accessories/false-eyelashes/tokyo-lash-bar-09/mini-star-glitz-false-eyelashes.htm


(I love these! The little stars are so cute!)


I gotta start making more money.... MAC and Shu Uemura are going to be the financial end of me... LOL  




Hopefully I get some of these lovely lashes eventually.... <3

It's HERE!

Hello all!




I am so so excited!  My airbrush foundation has ARRIVED! This means a whole new lot of possibilities, and better looking skin~ Stay tuned! 




Next video may have airbrush in it too.  Next video is Lady Gaga Paparazzi look (silver/black eyeshadow).




Off to practice!

A few days in to the new year now

Hello hello~




I hope you enjoyed my previous video for New Years, I am making another one soon.  However, I have hit a snag.  I need a DV/Firewire cable.  Why camcorder makers don't include this with the camera is beyond me... O___o 


But the good news, future videos won't be just slideshows, but real videos with movement! YAY~!


So, please keep in touch-




http://www.youtube.com/user/ObeyBeauty


Follow me on Twitter- ObeyBeauty


Stay warm~ It's very snowy in Chicago right now. 




Love




ObeyBeauty