Who wants a Haute Dog????

Hi Pretties!  So it’s been a while… again.  So sorry for the inconsistency!  I recently got a promotion at my day job, so I’ve been really busy!  I haven’t quite mastered the art of working by day and blogging by night.  I’ll keep trying though!  Guess what day it is?  It’s National Dog Day!  Yay!  As a proud doggie mommy, it’s super fun to celebrate the greatness that is dogs, and what better way to do so than by sharing my picks from MAC Cosmetics’ Haute Dogs collection for Fall 2015!  Can I say that I was super duper excited for this collection?  Dogs and makeup are probably my two most favorite things in the world!  The promotional images for this collection were on point – I really want a print to hang above my vanity!  This collection primarily consists of eyeshadows, lipsticks, and lip glosses all in the Mineralize formula.  Additional products included in this release were Fluidline gel liners, new limited edition duo-fiber brushes, nail lacquers, Mineralize Skin Finishes and Sculpting Powders; many of these are either re-promoted or permanent items.  In MAC-speak, this collection is all about “buttery fur tones” for the eyes and “regal berries” for the lips.  In other words, you can expect to find a lot of neutrals and warm berry and red tones in this collection.  Nothing super innovative, but I’d definitely say it’s a solid collection for Fall.  I purchased one of the Mineralize eye shadow quads in Pure Bred, a Mineralize Rich lipstick in Rare Breed, a Mineralize Rich lipstick in Labradorable, and a Mineralize Glass in Lap Dog.  I also purchased my first MAC Studio Nail Lacquer in Very Important Poodle.  The product names are awesome, but I wish there had been some special packaging to really sell the dog theme.  I haven’t really road tested these products yet, but I know that I like the Mineralize Rich lip products – they’re creamy and moisturizing.  I’m not sure about the eyeshadows yet; they weren’t super opaque when i swatched them, but the colors were beautiful and appeared to blend well.  Let me know if you’d like a full review of any of these products!  In the meantime, enjoy all of this eye candy!  Give your pooch or pooches some loving today and have some fun with your makeup!

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MAC Cosmetics Haute Dogs Collection Fall 2015

Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Labradorable and Rare Breed and Mineralize Glass in Lap Dog
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Pure Bred Mineralize Eyeshadow X4
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The Furry Children!
Happiness is a warm puppy (or two)!

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…

Pretties!  I’ve missed you!  Where in the world did November go????  Sorry for the radio silence… my day job has been demanding of late, and the only thing I’ve wanted to do when I got home was face-plant into my bed!  I didn’t even have time to share my VIB Rouge haul with you guys!!!  Rather than do a belated haul post, I thought I would just give you a glimpse of some of the new things I’ve purchased this holiday season that I’m LOVING!  As it is nearing Christmas, let’s be cliché and have a 12 days of Christmas theme!  With that said, (all together now!) on the TWELFTH day of Christmas, Sephora gave to me… Laura Mercier’s Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Quartet!  Disclaimer:  this 4-piece Sephora exclusive set is unfortunately sold out online (although the similar 6 stick set is still available here and here as of this posting).  However, I love these things so much, I am willing to incur the wrath of my Pretties to tell you about these sticks of goodness!  I’m  usually not one for cream eye shadows, but these could convert me.  They’re just easy, you know what I mean?  Creamy, pigmented, and blendable… a few swipes and some blending with my finger or a brush and I’m set.  I love products that simplify my mornings!  Very versatile as well – you can pick one for a wash of color or put multiple ones together to create a full look.  I’d say they’re relatively long-wearing – even with my oily eyelids!  All in all, I’m super-duper pleased with this purchase and will be adding other colors to my wish list!  If you’ve never tried these before, get thee to a Sephora or Nordstrom, ASAP!  The individual caviar sticks are $28 apiece, which sounds a bit steep, but you get a good amount of product and a little goes a long way!  If you’ve tried these, let me know what you think and what colors I need to add to my collection!  Also, let me know if you’d like to see some pictures of how I’ve been wearing these.  Hope everyone is having an enjoyable December!

Holy Haul, Batman!

As any accountant will tell you, the first week or two of the month is always a beast.  I’ve been working really hard closing the books for October, and I thought I deserved a little treat… several little treats in fact.  Thus, I bring you my first ever haul post.  I definitely spent all of my fun money for the month, but I had a blast doing it!  Here are the goodies I got:

Charlotte Ronson for Sephora – All Eye Need “Nicole” Palette

One of the ladies at Sephora was wearing this gorgeous copper color on her eyes. I loved it so much, I had to have it for myself, so she directed me to this little palette. It’s part of the Charlotte Ronson for Sephoracollection, and I’m so excited to try it! It usually retails for $22.00, but I had a 20% V.I.B. coupon, which made it an excellent deal! I couldn’t pass up 4 eyeshadows (2.4 grams apiece) for $18.00!

Real Techniques Brushes by Samantha Chapman

I’m a huge fan of the Pixiwoo sisters – I love watching their video tutorials! I also have a bizarre fascination with their accents and British slang, but that’s another story. I’ve been dying to try their Real Techniques brush line, so I picked up these at my local Ulta. The brushes I bought retail for around $8.00 or $9.00, and have gotten great reviews. I hope they meet my expectations!

Stila Seeing Stars Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner Set

This is one of the fabulous holiday sets that are available at Sephora right now. I’ve never tried Stila’s eyeliner before, but I absolutely LOVE these colors! I’m especially excited about the olive color – I think it’s called Moray – and the beige color, which is Angelfish.  Assuming the quality is up to par, this is a GREAT value: five full-size eyeliners for $32.00 (one Smudge Stick retails for $20.00).

Eyeko Skinny Brush Mascara, Anastasia Brow Wiz, and Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

Now, these three products have a lot of hype, and I’m excited about trying them. The Pixiwoos have used Eyeko mascara and Anastasia Brow Wiz in a lot of their videos; hopefully, they live up to their reputations! One of the Sephora sales ladies recommended the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer – it’s suppose to be great for oily skin. The Battle of the Shine is a continuous one for me, so I hope it works!

Well, those are the high points from my epic haul! I got a few other goodies, and I’ll be posting reviews soon! If you have any opinions about these products, hit me up in the comments – I’d love to get someone else’s take. Happy shopping!