MAC RiRi Woo Launches @ 12pm EST!

Hey lovelies! The time is finally here and the much anticipated Rihanna version of MAC's famous Ruby Woo lipstick is about to launch! You can check out my first post detailing the collaboration here. In short, Rihanna has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to release a whopping FOUR collections (thirty-one products in total) throughout 2013 to coincide with her latest tour. With a little bit a lot of lurking I was able to track down an early swatch for RiRi Woo and so far...I am quite unimpressed, see for yourself below! RiRi Woo launches online & at Rihanna concerts on May 2nd!

While the lipstick is undeniably gorgeous (for those that love reds) I can't help but think, how does it look any different from Ruby Woo? I do not yet have Ruby Woo in my collection but from what I can tell, the color looks identical and the ONLY difference seems to be the special stamping on the bullet. This is a major let down for me as I was really looking forward to this lipstick but, as of right now, I'm going to pass on this one.

Retail: $15

RiRi Woo is now officially SOLD OUT until June 

Swatch photo is courtesy of Oh No They Didn't! via Google Images

First photo is courtesy of www.maccosmetics.com

Versatile Blogger Award #2

Hello my loves! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend; the weather has been increasingly amazing here and I can finally tell that spring has arrived :) I am truly amazed that I have been nominated for another Versatile Blogger Award; I cannot explain how absolutely marvelous you all are!! A HUGE thank you to the gorgeous Jess from Let's Play Makeup who nominated me! You can check out her blog here. If you haven't heard of her blog before, please go check it out now!

Rules:

• Thank the person who nominated you for this award and link back to their blog
• Tell seven things about yourself
• Select fifteen blogs that you recently discovered or follow regularly to nominate. Let those blogs know that you nominated them

Seven Facts About Me:

1. My car is named Ponyo (I LOVE Hayao Miyazaki films)

2. I am a complete sucker for B-horror movies! Here's looking at you House by the Cemetery & Dellamorte Dellamore

3. I have never learned how to ride a bike

4. My favorite tea is Earl Grey

5. I love to cook and bake

6. I attempted to to work as a scare actor for a haunted house...once

7. I LOVE SLOTHS!

I Nominate:

Holly // Busy Kissing Bees

Jade // Little Pennies

Pretty Purchases

Melissa // Scene Girl's Lifestyle

Just Vic

The Girl Who Invented The Romance

Photo is from Google Images

Much love xo

MAC All About Orange Collection Launching Soon!

"Orange. Its vibrant energy and modern edge ignites fashion and beauty big time in Korea, the rest of Asia and the world. It's one of the new global super shades that pops with sizzle and cool sophistication. M∙A∙C translates the trend with international impact into a colour collection for face, lips and nails." - MAC website

Hi lovelies!! I know that I've failed to post about the last few MAC releases but, I learned about this upcoming collection a few days ago and could NOT resist posting; I almost leaped out of my chair when reading about it..okay not really but you get my point. My first thought was "mother of god, imagine the lipsticks" because as you might know by now, Scarlet Ibis has me hooked and captivated by makeup of the orange variety. I have quickly learned that orange shades, especially reddened orange is most flattering to my warm skin tone. However, I often look past that and wear whatever the hell I want. Oh Scarlet Ibis..why couldn't you be included? I am completely disappointed to find that there is not a single matte lipstick in this collection but, thankfully I have fallen in love with Neon Orange and will absolutely be picking it up; Sushi Kiss has me intrigued as well. Overall, everything looks beautiful so far and I am over the moon that MAC decided to release this collection since orange is a color that quite a few people shy away from; beyond excited here!! This collection will be launched June 6th and available both in stores and online.

Lipsticks:

Tarte & Trendy - Bright neutral orange cream (Lustre)

Neon Orange - Bright orange (Amplified Cream): Re-promote

Flamingo - Light milky bright coral (Lustre): Re-promote

Sushi Kiss - Mid-tone coral cream (Satin)

Sweet & Sour - Soft peach cream (Cremesheen)

Tangerine Dream - Warm orange cream (Lustre)

Razzlerdazzler - Light cream peach (Lustre): Re-promote 

Cremesheen Lipglass:

Double Happiness - Frosted light nude: Re-promote

Imperial Light - Frosted light peach: Re-promote

Rising Sun - Frosted bright orange: Re-promote

Powder Blushes:

Royal Sunset - Soft cool peach (Satin)

Honey Jasmine - Soft warm coral (Satin)

Immortal Flower - Bright peach (Satin): Re-promote

Rainy Season Eyeshadow Quad:

Arctic Grey - Frosted mid-tone grey (L)

Courtly Grey - Matte cool grey (M)

Typographic - Asphalt black (M)

Rainy Season - Light warm grey frost (S)

Nail Lacquers:

Morange - Bright cream orange (Cream): Re-promote

Fiestaware - Mid-tone orange coral (Cream): Re-promote

Sweet Pop - Peach cream (Cream)

Ke Ai - Soft pink frost (Frost)

Big thank you to Specktra for the collection info & photos!

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post them here so I won't but, there are early swatches of the Royal Sunset & Honey Jasmine blushes as well as all seven of the lipsticks on the Specktra forum; Enjoy!

Photo is courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Much love xo

Liebster Award #3

Hey lovelies! I hope you all are having a spectacular weekend so far! :D I cannot believe that I have been nominated for another Liebster Award! A huge thank you to the beautiful El, who nominated me; you can check out her blog here. Onward we go lovelies!

Rules:

• List 11 facts about yourself
• Choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers to nominate (not including your nominator)
• Ask 11 new questions for the bloggers that you nominate
• Answer the 11 questions given to you by your nominator
• Thank your nominator and give a link to their blog

Eleven Facts About Myself:

1. My favorite pattern is...you guessed it, Polka Dots!

2. My go to hobby is jewelry making

3. I very rarely watch TV with the exception of a few weekly shows

4. My favorite snack is croutons, I prefer them to potato chips

5. I dislike most sugary products

6. I have a secret tradition of naming my furbabies after the first thing that pops into my head

7. I accidentally stepped on Gerard Way's foot :(

8. I have a phobia of wearing contact lenses. I put them in once and started hyperventilating!

9. When I finish my half sleeves, I plan to have one arm dedicated to horror movies

10. It is my goal to open an animal sanctuary later in life

11. I collect old coins

El's Questions:

1. If you could only use 3 make up items what would they be? Lipstick, Eyebrow powder, and liquid eyeliner

2. Name one positive impact blogging has had on your life. Meeting such wonderful people! I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of amazing people on my blogging journey.

3. What celebrity is the most inspirational to you? There are quite a few people that I admire and look up to but if I had to choose only one it would be Marilyn Monroe. She is just absolutely stunning to me even without the glam and makeup. Unfortunately, she was very misunderstood and people often judge her before knowing her story or anything about her life which was both fascinating and tragic. 

4. What social media site do you promote your blog on the most? At the moment, Twitter. Although I'm thinking about starting a Tumblr and Youtube channel in the future.

5. What is your skin care routine? I wash my face and exfoliate with my Ulta brush followed by moisturizing with either my Ahava Day moisturizer of my Philosophy Miracle Worker

6. Do you follow trends or prefer timeless pieces? Timeless pieces

7. What are your favorite make up brushes? I really don't have any favorites. The brushes that I use currently are a random mix of Walmart, Forever 21 and one Real Techniques brush.

8. What is the best advice you have ever gotten? Be yourself no matter what

9. What would you like to learn the most, such as language or a make up technique etc and why? I would LOVE to learn how to play piano. I love instrumental music and pianos in particular have always been very beautiful to me; hopefully one day I learn how to play.

10. Colors or neutrals? Neutrals mainly but, I do enjoy having pops of color here and there

11. Where would you like to be in 5 years time? I hope to be in the process of buying my own home and somewhat established in my fashion career. 

My Questions:

1. What is one goal that you have for yourself?

2. Who is your makeup and/or fashion icon?

3. What is your favorite accessory?

4. What is your favorite skincare item?

5. Name your holy grail makeup item.

6. If you follow trends, what has been your favorite trend of the year so far?

7. If you could time travel, what decade would you choose to go back to?

8. If you could, what influential person (alive or dead) would you like to meet?

9. What is your favorite color?

10. If you celebrate Halloween, what do you want to dress up as this year?

11. How and why did you first start blogging?

My Nominees: I wanted to stick to blogs that I have just recently discovered this time around

Jess // Let's Play Makeup

Kate // Katexo

Jessica // Olive + Hazel

Irna // Little Beauty Lashes

The Charming Cheshire

Photo is from Google Images

Much love xo

Say Hello To, Pie

Hey lovelies! I know that this is quite different from my normal blog posts but, I am just so excited! Since the little guy is all settled in now, I just wanted to share with you the newest pint sized addition to my furbaby family. Say hello to, Pie! He is a male Syrian hamster and I am absolutely enamored with him. Enjoy his little photo shoot below, isn't he adorable?! I think so!

I like to stuff my cheeks!

He has been here nineteen days now and has even introduced himself to the kitties already (while safely in his rolling ball of course!) It is hilarious to see their confusion and intrigue, they haven't quite figured him out yet.

Hello there readers!

I chose the name Pie for him because when stuffing his cheeks he reminds me of a pumpkin, aka Pumpkin Pie. And lets be honest, who doesn't love pie? 

Also, I want to hear from you all! If you have any, what are the names of YOUR furbabies? Comment below! 

Much love xo