Hello, lovelies!
We are back with Summer 2011 make up essentials.
I was doing my summer shopping today - just the day before summer how ironic:)
and of course, i couldn't leave out make up!
Now, let me get something straight: everyone is pretty in summer. I know a lot of girls, who prefer not wearing make up. But in my opinion, you can wear make up whenever and wherever you want to, right? All the make up brands actually create summer collections, which means MORE bright colours, MORE waterproof goodies and MORE fun!
Without even thinking, i automatically went up to M.A.C. stand, which is my first choice whenever it comes to make up.
M.A.C. has just launched their new collection called "Surf, baby" and ever since i got an e-mail update about it, i was excited to finally try it on, and let me tell you: i was not disappointed by it. I believe that M.A.C. has a good price->quality relation, so every new item is in 12-30$ price range, which is reasonable enough. What's more,
I don't like using foundation in summer, but a bit of bronzing powder always gives your sun-kissed skin that golden glow. That's why i chose STUDIO CAREBLEND/PRESSED powder in GOLD-GO-LIGHTLY which costs about 28$ and can be used as a bronzing powder and/or highlighter. Here are a couple of swatches, all the pictures are taken by me
As a huge fan of M.A.C. eyeshadows and bright colours, i definitely needed a signature colour for this summer. My choice is "Surf USA" - a pigmented teal eyeshadow which compliments my red hair and skin tone and is perfect for summer.(15.50 $)
Next step is lip colour. My all-time favourite lipgloss is the 2010 Viva Glam GaGa. Unfortunately, it was discontinued, since it was a limited collection, but i managed to get my hands on the lipglass (14.50$) version of it, because i'm nearly out of my lipstick. It is a light pink colour with blue undertones. It makes your lips look really plump, even if they are small, which is an attractive feature in every lipgloss. It has a light vanilla scent and stays on for a good couple of hours, and is also very pigmented.
You would probably want to get waterproof mascara and eyeliner for summer, so M.A.C. offers SPLASHPROOF LASH waterproof mascara in "BLACKSPLASH" (14$) which can be used as a top coat on other mascaras, but it lengthens and strengthens your lashes and is water-resistant.
If you prefer gel eyeliner, the best choice would be FLUIDLINE EYE-LINER GEL. I got one in "BLACKTRACK" with a #210 brush.(17.50$) It is easy to use and stays on for the whole day without a primer and is also waterproof. (15$)
Next item i want to talk about is, surprisingly, not from M.A.C. It is a LUSH lip balm in "HONEY TRAP" (7$)- my ultimate favourite in the world of vegan cosmetics. It has a great mint+honey smell and makes your lips incredibly soft, which makes it a must-have:) The lady was also nice enough to give me a tester of "LOVELY JUBBLIES" , which is a body balm that smells like jasmine and makes your skin firmer, i love it so far.
My last purchase for today was the new issue of NYLON, with my muse - Florence Welch of Florence+The Machine on the cover and it actually featured an article about M.A.C. make up.
Here is a picture of me from today:
I really hope you've enjoyed this article
Have a fabulous summer, babes!
xoxo, Olga
