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Mint Condition: M.A.C Lip Conditioner SPF 15
If you're looking for a lip balm that will make your lips soft, supple and smooth, M.A.C Lip Conditioner SPF 15 is the way to go. It moisturizes and conditions lips instantly upon contact, leaving behind a silky finish and hours of hydration.This is ...
The Beauty of Life Exclusive! Makeup Artist Gregory Arlt\'s Tips for Creating Carey Mulligan\'s MOCA NEW 30th Anniversary Gala Look
Do I ever have a treat for you today! My Twestie (read: Twitter bestie), the one and only fabulous Gregory Arlt, has granted me an exclusive interview on the look he created for An Education's gorgeous Carey Mulligan recently. Gregory, one of the Se...
Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway: M.A.C Sexpot Smoky Mini Pigments/Glitter Gift Set
Throughout the month of December, The Beauty of Life will be featuring a Holiday Gift Guide. Each gift is one I'd like to give AND get this season.If you're like this beauty chick, you love M.A.C Pigments. I can't get enough ... I have them lined up ...
Go for the Bronze and Silver Medals with M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Mayhem
Ever since I started using M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Mayhem, my eyes have been getting noticed. Seriously, people have stopped me everywhere from the halls at work to the security line at the airport asking what's on my lids.I love the dicho...
Rags to Riches: M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow in Cinderfella
I think I've died and gone to eyeshadow heaven. Ever since I started wearing M.A.C Mineralize Eye Shadow in Cinderfella, the compliments just haven't stopped coming. It's absolutely perfect for creating a smoky eye with a little bit of spice and bite...
Back in Black: M.A.C Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask
I'm always into trying new skincare products -- especially if they're a little crazier than normal. So when M.A.C Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask came my way, I simply had to give it a shot.This mask is like none other I've ever tried. It literally stayed ...
Direct from the Runway: Badgley Mischka Spring 2010
The combination of Tom Pecheux for M.A.C and Peter Gray for Redken is always a winning one. And for the Badgley Mischka Spring 2010 fashion show, it was no different. "I felt this season the clothes were very international," Tom told me backstage -- ...
Get That Bling: M.A.C Glimmerglass in Bling Black
Okay, I know what you're thinking. Black lipgloss? This girl has finally gone off her rocker. Well, I'm here to tell you one thing -- This. Lipgloss. Is. Amazing.I'll admit it. When I first pulled M.A.C Glimmerglass in Bling Black out of the box, I h...
Squared Away: M.A.C DSquared Tinted Lip Conditioner in Fuchsia Fix
I have a confession to make. I'm in love with M.A.C DSquared Tinted Lip Conditioner in Fuchsia Fix. And here's why:1) The packaging is genius. I totally love the slim tub emblazoned with the logo emblazoned across the front.2) The color is GORGEOUS. ...
Skin So Soft: M.A.C Volcanic Ash Exfoliator Saves the Day
Have you ever tried a product that you thought was the absolute best thing out there -- nothing else comes even close? I thought I had, until I came across the M.A.C Volcanic Ash Exfoliator. All of a sudden, everything else pales in comparison.I'd be...
An Insider\'s Look: M.A.C Senior Artist Terry Barber Discusses the Style Black Collection
One of the long-awaited collections from M.A.C, the Style Black Collection, is finally here. And I've got a treat for you -- M.A.C Senior Artist Terry Barber has some answers for you about the inspiration behind the collection! Get all the fabulous i...
M.A.C Cremesheen Glass in Looks Like Sin Brings Out My Inner Sinner.
I am in love with this recent find. M.A.C Cremesheen Glass in Looks Like Sin ... how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.1) You go on creamily, evenly and without a hint of gloppy, goopy mess.2) You leave behind a just-bitten-now-I-think-I-might-be...
Direct from the Runway: Baby Phat Spring 2010
When I get the opportunity to go backstage at Baby Phat, I take it. The combination of James Kaliardos for M.A.C, hairstylist Odile Gilbert and Creative Nail Design on nails is what we'd call a beauty home run! And, as usual, they knocked it right ou...
Direct from the Runway: Thuy Spring 2010
Backstage at the Thuy Spring 2010 Collection was controlled chaos. Between makeup artist Luc Bouchard for M.A.C and hairstylist Elaine Mitchell, Senior Creative Director for Sassoon, the look was simple but at the same time quite sophisticated and gl...
Direct from the Runway: Rebecca Taylor Spring 2010
When you think of Rebecca Taylor, you think of gorgeous, girly and feminine clothes. Lots of florals, a bit little girl but grown up. And that's exactly the look Rie Omoto for M.A.C and Dai Michishita went for with the makeup and hair, respectively. ...
Direct from the Runway: Herve Leger Spring 2010
Going backstage at Herve Leger is always a treat. I really enjoy seeing hair and makeup that doesn't look too "done" -- as Lisa Buter for M.A.C told me, "We decided that we didn't want to go for anything too obvious." Find out how she, Bob Racine for...
Direct from the Runway: Georges Chakra Spring 2010
Gals, I'll tell you something. When I have the opportunity to interview my Twestie (read: Twitter Bestie) at Fashion Week, I take it. So when I heard that Gregory Arlt, Senior Makeup Artist for M.A.C, was doing the makeup for Georges Chakra, I simply...
Direct from the Runway: Chado Ralph Rucci Spring 2010
When you have the opportunity to go backstage and cover Chado Ralph Rucci, you take it. The combination of Tom Pecheux for M.A.C and Laurent Philippon for Bumble and bumble is just too good to pass up ... especially since in conjunction with the gorg...
Direct from the Runway: Band of Outsiders Spring 2010
I'm always a fan of easy, simple, beach-inspired beauty. So the look from the Band of Outsiders show, created by James Kaliardos for M.A.C and Neil Moodie for Bumble and bumble, was really perfect for me. "I just felt like the clothes are just so per...
Direct from the Runway: Davidelfin Spring 2010 with M.A.C Senior Makeup Artist Gregory Arlt
Whenever I have the opportunity to interview the amazingly talented and fabulous Senior Makeup Artist Gregory Arlt from M.A.C, I jump right on it. We're total "Twesties" (term coined by Gregory) and he's just the most entertaining person you could ev...
Direct from the Runway: BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2010
There's always something really lovely about BCBGMAXAZRIA. The hair, makeup and nails are never over the top -- they're usually kept quite simple so as not to distract from the clothes. And this time was no exception. Headed by Bob Racine for Phyto (...
A New Use for Bronzer: Make it a Blush!
With summer two months in, I now have a nice (if uneven) tan and need to change up my daily makeup a bit. I’ve found that after a weekend in the sun, pink blush is not the answer to my almost sunburned cheeks. Instead, I dream of the warm, golden g...
