MAC Surf, Baby! Giveaway

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Allura

Here is your chance to win items from MAC’s newest Surf, Baby! collection. Just follow the rules below.

There will be 3 winners who will receive the following:

  • 1st Place: Cheek Powder in My Paradise, Eye Shadow in Surf USA, Lipglass in Good Lovin’, Nail Lacquer in Hangin’ Loose, Skinsheen in Tan-Tint
  • 2nd Place: Cheek Powder in My Paradise, Eye Shadow in Surf USA, Suntint in Full of Grace
  • 3rd Place: Cheek Powder in My Paradise

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MAC Flighty & Fashion Flower Giveaway Winners

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Allura

Congratulations to the winners of the MAC Flighty & Fashion Flower giveaways–Caroline H. and Rachel C.!

Thank you to everyone for following and reading Allura.

If you didn’t win this time, don’t be discouraged. Another giveaway is just around the corner!

Love,

-Allura

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Review & Swatches: MAC Surf Baby Eye Shadows

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Allura

Eye Shadows in Saffron

This review covers MAC’s 5 Surf, Baby! eye shadows.

  • Saffron (satin): deep coral caramel (limited edition)
  • Short Shorts (frost): frosty white champagne (limited edition)
  • Sun Blonde (frost): dirty yellow gold (limited edition)
  • Surf USA (frost): frosted teal (limited edition)
  • Swell Baby (satin): mid-tone grey (limited edition)

Please see this post for full photos of these shadows.
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Vincent Longo Spring/Summer 2011 Collection “Galaxy Dream”

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Allura

Release date: Currently available
Availability: Vincent Longo

Company’s Description

Earth now looks out beyond her boundaries to define her place in the cosmos. In her gaze glimmers a universe of exciting, endless possibility—galactic juxtapositions of matte colour clouds and gleaming blendable pearls of light. With a conceptually post-modern nod to fearless Barbarella and an eye on outer space, Vincent Longo’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection invites you to explore wonderful new horizons in ultramodern colours and textures. “Galaxy Dream” maps the ethereal beauty of distant nebulae and places it at your fingertips, reflecting starlight in your style, with your touch, to create personalized looks of stunning galactic magic.

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Review & Swatches: MAC Surf Baby Nail Polishes

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Allura

Nail Polishes in Hangin Loose & Ocean Dip

This review covers MAC’s 2 Surf, Baby! nail polishes.

  • Hangin Loose: dirty pink nude (limited edition)
  • Ocean Dip: mid-tone creamy aqua (limited edition)

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Review & Swatches: MAC Surf Baby Suntints

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Allura

MAC Surf Baby Suntints SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balm

This review covers MAC’s 3 Surf, Baby! Suntint SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balms.

  • Lilt of Lily: soft creamy pale pink (limited edition)
  • Pink Tinge: clean bright yellow pink (limited edition)
  • Full of Grace: soft sheer rose (limited edition)

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Review & Swatches: MAC Surf Baby Lipglasses

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Allura

Lipglasses in Girl on Board, Good Loving, Krazy Kahuna, Strange Potion

This review covers MAC’s 4 Surf, Baby! lipglass lip glosses.

  • Girl on Board: pale white gold (limited edition)
  • Good Loving: soft peachy pink (limited edition)
  • Krazy Kahuna: warm mid-tone brown (limited edition)
  • Strange Potion: soft coral pink (re-promote from Venomous Villains)

Please see this post for full photos of these lip glosses.
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Review & Swatches: MAC Surf Baby Lipsticks

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Allura

Lipstick in Hibiscus

This review covers MAC’s 4 Surf, Baby! lipsticks.

  • Hibiscus (cremesheen): bright orange coral (limited edition)
  • Naturally Eccentric (lustre): creamy white nude (limited edition)
  • Mocha (satin): peachy yellow-brown (permanent)
  • Bust Out! (lustre): dirty mid-tone violet (limited edition)

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Review: MAC Surf Baby Studio Careblend Powders

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Allura

Studio Careblend in Gold-go-Lightly

This review covers MAC’s 2 Surf, Baby! Studio Careblend Pressed Powders.

  • Gold-Go-Lightly: mid tone golden tan brown (limited edition)
  • Lush-Light Bronze: mid tone rosy pink brown (limited edition)

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Zoya Touch Collection

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Allura

Release date: June 1, 2011
Availability: Zoya

Zoya Nail Polish presents 3 new, full coverage nude nail polish shades designed to coordinate with a variety of skin tones ranging from light to dark. Each softly kissed with a bit of metallic to make them ultra wearable.

These polishes are $8.00 and can be pre-ordered May 25 – May 31.
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