MAC Fashion Flower Summer 2011 Makeup

Create a blooming look using the new fab makeup collection for summer 2011 by MAC and inspired from the beauty of flowers. MAC makeup directors have managed to transpose the beauty and color of flowers into the latest makeup collection. Check it out and create a myriad of dazzling, delicate makeup looks that suit perfectly the summer season!

With all the fab makeup collections featured by MAC Cosmetics it's no surprise that this brand has quickly made an impact over the cosmetic industry, being now known on an international level. One of the latest makeup collections is the MAC Fashion Flower line for summer 2011 which is set for launch in May.

Color is a definite must this summer season, fashion or makeup-wise, so evoke the spirit of the new season through the latest MAC makeup collection. Floral beauty has been the inspirational theme of the collection, so emphasize your feminine facial features and natural beauty with the help of soft and fashionable colors. There isn't anything else which manages to symbolize femininity and beauty better than flowers, so allow yourself to be taken on a dreamy journey to a world of blooming flowers. The collection features spectacular shades, so check out the collection and select your favorite makeup products:

MAC Eye Shadow ($14.50)

Add more dimension to your look by turning towards colored eye makeup that makes an impact. Cool and warm hues such as the colors featured in this collection help balance your look and give it that earthy feel that is highly popular this summer. The pigmented eye shadows can be easily applied on your eyelid, making them perfect for individual or multiple hue use. Select one of the following fab hues featured in the collection:

Lucky Green - a medium tone lime green

Fresh Daisy - a fab beige

Bows & Curtsey - deep metallic green

Aqua - mate aqua blue hue

Free to Be - matte coral

Groundcover - taupe

MAC Lipgelee ($14.50)

Luscious lips are a magnet when it comes to attraction, so envelop your lips in sensuality using the following fab MAC lipgelee's. The following juicy lip gloss tubes are easy to use and suit all ages, so use them simply or as a glossy finish over your lipstick. Select one of the following hues and make your lips scream for kisses: Now in Season - soft gold-pearl, Fashion Flower - soft pink-pearl, Budding Beauty - soft pearled coral.

MAC Beauty Powder ($25)

Bring out your cheekbones and define your facial features using the new limited edition beauty powders that will give you that natural, blooming glow that dazzles. The pigments will subtly and naturally define your look, so select one of the two Beauty Powder hues available:

Light Sunshine - soft pink with gold and pink sparkle

Alpha Girl - soft peach with gold sparkles

Penultimate Eye Liner ($17.50)

Define your eyes flawlessly using MAC's Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapid Black, a pure black hue which will add dimension to your look and make your eyes pop. Use it over your favorite MAC eyeshadow or keep your look simple and emphasize your eyes using only eyeliner, as naturalness is highly appreciated this summer season, so you can't go wrong either way.

Studio Fix Lash ($14)

Finish your fabulous makeup using this Bold Black mascara in intense black as no look is complete without fab curled and defined lashes. The mascara features an easy to use wand that will help coat your eyelashes without any clumping, for a fabulous salon look.

MAC Lipsticks ($14.50)
Lip color is a definite must this summer season whether you're opting for a natural or bold makeup look, and the 4 fab lipstick hues featured in the collection are a beautiful example of how important color is as far as makeup goes. Add a little sophistication to your look by selecting the following easy to wear pigmented lipsticks (limited edition) in:

Summer Shower - light aqua-green

Mlle - soft cream pink

Ever Hip - bright cream coral

Growing Trend - mid-tone cream taupe

MAC + Mickey Contractor Makeup Collection

It seems that the internationally known cosmetics brand MAC doesn't hesitate to collaborate with people who are skilled in the art of makeup as proven through the release of the latest makeup collection signed MAC and titled MAC + Mickey Contractor Makeup Collection. Check out the new collection next!

MAC cosmetics, the oh-so-popular cosmetics brand has teamed up with MAC's Director of Makeup Artistry for India, Mickey Contractor to create a fabulous makeup collection which will help you achieve that ultimate glamorous Bollywood look.

Mickey Contractor has a vast experience in the art of makeup application as he was responsible for the makeup look of a variety of famous faces in the Bollywood acting scene. Indian makeup has always exuded glamor and style, so why not turn towards fabulous colors to enhance your fortes: your facial features.

The multi-talented makeup director Mickey Constructor tried to transpose the Bollywoodian beauty into a collection which will suit all skin tones. Naturalness is a must this year and this collection tries to unite color with naturalness to give “life” to an unforgettable exotic look.

The collection contains all the must haves that Mickey thinks a beauty kit should contain so you can find anything from lipsticks to makeup brushes.

The following makeup products available in different amazing, glam shades that will definitely conquer your heart from first glimpse. Since you can already find the Mac and Mickey Contractor makeup collection is stores and online, don't hesitate to purchase your favorite items contained by the collection:

The MAC + Mickey Contractor Lipsticks are available in 4 fabulous shades. Most of the shades are limited edition only so don't miss out on the opportunity to stack up on your favorites:

Yash- which has a deep neutral coloration

Mocha- which has a lovely peachy-tan coloration

Gulabi- which is a fabulous fuchsia colored lipstick

Mehr-which has a lovely dirty blue pink coloration

MAC has created two lovely lipglasses which, if worn over lipstick can make your lips scream KISS ME or if worn over bare lips can make your lips look as luscious as ever. The lipglasses are available in the following shades:

Flesh- which is a gorgeous dirty nude brown, perfect for a natural look

Lust- which is a gorgeous soft muted pink that will make your lips look sensual

No makeup look is complete without eyeshadow and the options are vast when it comes to eyeshadow territory. You can go simple or opt for a color palette depending on what works best for you, so if you're all about sophistication go for the Athma Eyehadow Quad which features the following color combinations:

Folie- which is a reddish-plum brown

Carbon- which is a matte black makeup

Jaan- which is a light neutral shade featuring soft gold pearls

Vivah- which is a brown-gold pearl

Also available for purchase are the fabulous mono-eyeshadows which come in 4 ravishing shades which will cause you delight and make your eye makeup perfect for day as well as evening wear whether worn simple or mixed:

Saffron- is a deep coral-caramel

Rani-is a bright fuchsia featuring a soft pink pearl

Marvel- is a deep purple which features a soft pink pearl

Oomph- is a gorgeous forest green which features a soft gold pearl

Defining the eyes is a must if you wish to make them the focus point of your makeup and that cannot be done without the help of eyeliner. The eyeliners created for this particular collection have a gel texture that will ensure an ultra smooth application. The eyeliners named Fluidline come in two surprising yet amazing shades:

Ivy- which is a gorgeous bright green

Siahi- a fabulous turquoise blue

Nothing tops the beauty of a flawless complexion and makeup can act as your best friend in achieving the flawless skin effect you are yearning for. Blushes, foundations, concealers as well as brushes can help you achieve the desired effect and thanks to the high quality of these products, the application process will be super easy and fun. Here are the products that will make your skin look radiant:

Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

the shade that will match your skin is one of the following: NC41, NC43.5, NC44.5

Blush

Gana- which is a bright white-gold shade

Sur- which is a dirty rose brown shade

The concealers featured by this collection will help you hide any blemishes on your skin while the Prep+ Prime Transparent Finishing Powder will ensure your makeup receives a long lasting effect. Apply your makeup with the new MAC + Mickey Contractor makeup brushes as they will make a difference:

219 pencil brush

239 eye shader

116 blush brush

The MAC + Mickey Contractor Makeup Collection is already available so don't hesitate to purchase your favorite products featured in the collection so you can radiate glamor whenever and wherever you are with ease, by just turning to your beauty case!

MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder Collection 2011

Flawless skin is a definite must this year so give your skin a boost to perfection with the new MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powders. These powders feel like liquid on the skin, reinvigorating it while applying as a powder. Choose your favorite magical pot and make the best out of your skin!

MAC has managed to come strong in the cosmetic industry through the development of high quality affordable professional products that help underline beauty and style. Their latest collection, MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder collection for 2011 is a perfect definition of what MAC stands for, as it promotes a refreshed perfect skin that attracts positive attention.

Makeup is a girl's best friend if used right, and MAC can absolutely become your most loyal companion. Carry it everywhere with you and make sure you're never caught off guard, as the beauty of flawless skin can never be topped. This season naturalness dominates the makeup scene and this collection can help you achieve that natural perfection everyone's seeking.

MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder is created to deliver full proof results, through the feather-light pigments that adhere to the skin's surface to create a flawless finish which cannot be ignored. The result obtained is however maintained in the natural zone due to the light-diffusing pigments, so select the right hue for you and be magically transformed into a style diva that makes heads turn.

The three products featured in the collection are a definite must for every fashionista so select your favorites and let your imagination run wild.

The magical silky powders can be applied easily on the skin using a powder bristle brush as they are formulated with a 70% water. This not only ensures the powders bring a cool effect over the skin, but also enhance the look of any foundation.

Face powder is a definite must if you wish to enhance the resistance of your makeup whether it's day or evening makeup. Go for powders which have a translucent look, as this way the skin will receive that necessary naturalness that makes all the difference. MAC's Magically Cool Liquid Powder applies easily to create an invisible light-diffusing effect on the skin. Glowing skin is in, so use one of the following 3 shades that suit and compliment your skin tone for a breathtaking finish:

Truth & Light – sheer shimmer that reflects silver and pink

Honey Rose – sheer rosy beige with multi-dimensional shimmer

Cajun – sheer bronze that reflects gold

The application process of the liquid powders can be done effortlessly with MAC's 187 duo fibre brush, which is a circular brush with full bristles that help blend-in facial powders as well as pigments. The duo fibre brush combines the benefits of goat bristles and synthetic fibre to ensure it creates a soft and natural finish.

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadows

Amplify your seductiveness and get ready to create a makeup style worth remembering with the 12 brand new shades from the Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense collection. Browse through the great variety of color combos available and find the ones that compliment you the most.

With temperatures soaring, most women tend to choose a lightweight rather simple makeup style instead of a highly elaborate one. However, just because it's summer and we all tend to make keep our makeup style as natural as possible, doesn't mean that we have to give up striking eyeshadow colors for now. In fact, not taking advantage of the latest Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense eyeshadow collection containing 12 incredibly alluring metallic shades would be a real pity.

The luxury brand seems to have put a great amount of thought into the collection not only color wise but also in terms of technology. Inspired by the volcanos, marble and the rare stones of Italy, the eyeshadow colors combine several pearlized colors for a out-of-this-world effect.

Giorgio Armani himself describes it as being a new approach to eyeshadow that combines quality and new color technologies for extra dimension: “A breakthrough super shine, high voltage colour film that glides on and vibrates around the clock. Powder-free Eyes to Kill Intense blends and layers to create a deep color water resistant, crease proof finish and a spectacular eye.”

In term, Linda Cantello, creative director for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics declares: “Its fantastic! I have never, in all my years seen an eye shadow product like this… It breaks barriers and introduces a whole new color category…All I can say is wow! Feel it, see it, experience it, wet or dry, you will be convinced!”

The secret that makes these shades so breath taking is the ColorfilTM hybrid formula ensures the eye shadows last for 24 about hours by combining color pigments with resistant polymers that ensure that the base color covers the lid while the second pigment is the element which ensures the much needed drama for a striking impact. There will be no need to worry about retouches as these revolutionary eyeshadows are crease proof, flake proof, waterproof and even sweat-proof.

The texture of the eye shadows is another aspect that might intrigue makeup lovers. Although they might appear creamy at a first glance, the eyeshadow actually have the thinness of a powder. While the novelties in terms of makeup technologies are definitely exciting and high quality is an unquestionable standard for the brand , the marvelous shades are the ones that ultimately grab our attention the most. Here are some of hues you will be able to choose from:

Lust Red - a marvelous ruby red shade with burgundy accents combined with dark black and blue violet tones

White Punch- a soft neutral toned eyeshadow with subtle peach tones

Airy Jade - a dreamlike jewel shade that is strong yet discreet

Pulp Fiction - a surprising gunmetal silver shade with delicate pink tones

Khaki Pulse - a fab bronze shade with a subtle green sheen

Gold Blitz - a shiny gold shade with bronze accents

Champagne - a dark pink and champagne shade with a bright metallic sheen
Moonlight - an alluring white silver and pink combo
Sweet Fire - a feminine rose pink shade
Rock Sand - a strong metallic champagne hue with pink sheen
Blast of Blue - a deep blue shade with gold touches
Purpura - a rich violet toned eyeshadow with golden tones
These fabulous eyeshadow tones are priced $32 each.

How to Apply Makeup Well

A delicate layer of foundation and a soft, silky powder application, one single sculpting line on the lid and a delicious treat for your lips. When it comes to makeup, from diaphanous to the boldest approach, it's important to know ourselves and find the perfect flattering palette able to express our personality and emotions. Learning how to apply makeup well might be a challenging task, yet if properly used, it has the power to hide, enhance and transform.

Makeup is an art. And not just any kind of art, but one that uses mascara, eyeliner and lipstick in order to define and enhance the beauty of your face. It has the amazing power of destroying insecurities and boost self-confidence. For the ultimate result one should first know her own face and skin type and then learn some basic makeup tips and tricks regarding its application. Still, always remember to stay true to yourself and your personal taste.

Foundation. The base is an essential step in the entire makeup process. For a flawless overall appearance foundation should have a natural purity and a glowing aspect. In this sense, finding the right texture for your skin type and the suitable color for your complexion are two crucial things. Applying it using your fingers gives the advantage of an even coverage and the foundation enters better into the texture of the skin. Still, you can use a sponge, which works for blending larger areas, but it becomes rather problematic around the eye area. When using a brush, apply foundation with downward strokes. Make sure you blend it into the jawline and a little onto the neck so you avoid the unwanted distinct line between the two.

Concealer. Everybody loves concealers. And what is not to love? A concealer has all the qualities of the perfect and most at hand makeup product. It corrects, camouflages imperfections such as spider veins or those annoying under the eye circles, illuminates and refreshes the face, among others. Well, it can do about everything and anything. However, following the rule 'less is more', concealer shouldn't be applied on the entire face. Choose a color that matches the one of our skin and an opaque, slightly dry texture. Apply it using a brush with thin, vertical lines onto the area you want to conceal. Next, blend into the skin.

Powder. Powder is the makeup product that adds a matte finish to your look. Applied directly to the skin, powder evens out and tones down the shiny aspect specific to oily skin. Translucent powder is a must-have due to its light texture. Use a powder brush or puff in order to apply loose or pressed powder evenly over your face using downward strokes. Don't forget about the neck and ears, paying attention and blending well. Always make sure you dab the powder brush into the powder and remove the excess powder. Use a puff for pressed powder. Always follow the direction your facial hair grows.

Blush. A blush should be that final, perfect touch of the makeup process. If properly chosen and applied, it gives a healthy, fresh aspect to your skin. Using a brush, apply a small amount of blush across your cheekbones, going from the temples in. The creamy textures should be applied over foundation with your fingers. For contour, use a deeper shade of powdered blush in the hollow of the cheeks. Pay attention so that you apply the same amount on each side.

Eyeshadow. Eyeshadows represent the playful, colorful part of the makeup process that allows you to have fun using different shades for sweet or dramatic effects. Apply the eyeshadow base in a lighter color on the entire lid, close to the lash base, using a shadow brush. Next, take a larger brush and blend the eyeshadow going up towards the brows. For a more natural look, use a sponge-tip applicator or an shadow brush in order to blend the edges of the eyeshadow.

Eyeliner and mascara. For the ultimate drama queen look, the eyeliner is absolutely mandatory. Whether you choose a pencil or a liquid eyeliner, for a flawless application, pull the eye taunt with your free hand and draw a continuous line on the upper lid. On the lower lid, use an eye pencil and apply a line from corner to corner. For the mysterious smoky eye effect smudge using a small, shadow brush.

Enhance the beauty of your eyes with mascara. Apply it starting at the inner corner of the eye and at the base of the lashes working outward and upward.

Lipstick. When it comes to lipstick, it's important the way you apply it. You can use a lip brush for a more harmonious coverage starting from the inner towards the outer corner of the lips. For a 3D effect, apply some lip gloss on the center of your lips.

Celebrity Inspired Makeup Looks for 2011

Celebrities are like a goldmine when it comes to beauty and style inspiration! Check out some of the coolest makeup looks adopted by celebrities in 2011 and inspire yourself for your next ravishing makeup style!

Celebrities have always been a great source of inspiration when it comes to makeup, fashion as well as hairstyles. Find the celebrity you can identify yourself with and inspire yourself for your next new look.

The best celebrity inspired makeup looks for 2011 are the ones which maintain between the boundaries set by makeup artists for the new year as well as the makeup looks which suit the wearer perfectly. Adapting the makeup to suit your facial features as well as skin tone is a must if you wish to look absolutely dazzling and the great news is that there are so many gorgeous makeup products available which can make the best of your skin, it's amazing.

To ensure that makeup is truly your best friend, you need to ensure that the celebrity inspired makeup look for 2011 suits your age, skin tone as well as the new trends perfectly.

Lala's 2011 Critic's Choice Awards makeup choice put her in the spotlight as nothing can compare to a vintage glam makeup at an appropriate formal event. This type of makeup places a little bit of accent on the best facial features such as cheeks, eyes as well as lips. The cheekbones are well defined using a bronze blush, while the eyes are given more depth through the use of soft shimmery eyeshadow. A lovely shimmery pink lip gloss finishes off her look.

Sheer beauty has been Keri Hilson's makeup choice at the 2011 Critic's Choice Awards and we absolutely love her look. This makeup is a perfect match for day as well as evening occasions in which you want to subtly stand out, but through natural beauty. The subtle, glowing look created using illuminating makeup products gives Keri a fresh, youthful look, so if you love radiant skin, this makeup style is perfect for you.

Create a flawless looking complexion using illuminating foundation and give your cheeks that healthy flush with a soft pink shimmery blush. Bring out the eyes using a liquid black eyeliner and mascara. Keep the lips soft with pink nude lipstick.

Carrie Underwood is a definite example of natural beauty and she is a perfect source of inspiration for girls and women of all ages. This look is fresh and perfect for day as well as evening wear due to the subtle accents that bring out just the right facial features.

If you're all about natural beauty, take Carrie's example and go minimal. Create a flawlessly looking complexion using foundation and translucent or matte powder. Apply a touch of blush to the apples of your cheeks, define subtly the eyes using an eyeliner pencil. Emphasize the length of your eyelashes using a black colored mascara. Complete your gorgeous makeup look with a coral lip gloss and you'll definitely look adorable.

Kim Kardashian has always appeared in public looking fabulous regardless of the occasion, so she is a perfect muse to consider. Kim's makeup has always leaned toward glamorous and super-feminine - if this style suits you, go bold with your makeup just like her. Because naturalness is the new must in 2011 when it comes to makeup, Kim selected for red carpet event a fabulous glam makeup which still maintains itself within the “in trend” boundaries. Her makeup is based on enhancing her eyes and bone structure without going to extremes. Foundation is a must if you wish to create a flawless looking base, so go for a shade that matches your skin tone perfectly. Apply a lovely plum/brown eyeshadow to the eyelids and add drama to your eyes with false lashes.

Define your cheeks with a touch of bronzer blush for a lovely glow and keep your lips luscious using a nude colored lipstick or lipgloss.

Salma Hayek Nuance Beauty Line

Another celebrity beauty line is on the way! After revealing her plans to release an extensive beauty line just a while back, the actresses' fruits of labor have just been revealed. Discover what are some of the most representative products from the Nuance beauty line and learn more details about it.

Celebrity-inspired beauty lines are certainly something we have become fairly accustomed to lately. Although each celebrity collection is unique in its own way, few collections are as comprehensive as the Nuance line, endorsed by the renowned actress Salma Hayek. Comprising 100 beauty products, the Nuance beauty line focuses not only on skin and body care, but also on makeup products and hair care.

After getting the idea of developing an affordable beauty line about 10 years ago, Salma Hayek finally took the necessary step to make this happen. After partnering up with CVS, the Mexican diva finally announced that she is about to launch a beauty line that will be based on a few well kept beauty secrets from her family.

The diva's dedication for her latest project was more than serious as she herself declared: “I took three years off my [acting] career to work on this. This is not something that required 14 hours. Nooo, baby. This has been a full-time job.” When asked about her decision to create an affordable beauty line, Salma expressed her desire of reaching a wide range of customers with her products:

“It is possible to create extraordinary products for a low price. Everyone should have the right product at the right price. A lot of products don’t even cost a lot to make. I wanted to make simply the best product and give everyone access to the good stuff.”

The collection, which is expected to bring approximately $35 millions in sales in the first year alone, will be launched in August this year. The first full drugstore celebrity supported line will feature products ranging from $7.99 to $19.99. Unsurprisingly, the products placed at the higher end of the price range have anti-aging properties. Among the main ingredients used are tepezcohuite, which is said to help heal burns and regenerate red blood cells and which has anti-aging properties, a licorice and 10% sulfur combo which are said to banish blemishes if used as a spot treatment or prickly pear extract.

The strong involvement and dedication of the gorgeous 45 year old star and her undeniable charisma, the partnership with the important pharmaceutical chain and the multitude of products designed to fulfill as many beauty needs as possible, all create a series of wonderful premises for the collection proving its immense potential. We cannot wait to test at least some of the products included in the collection.

How to Play Up Brown Eyes With Pale Skin

I recently got a question from a high school student in England who wanted advice on how to do her makeup for prom. Amii has pale skin and big brown eyes, she said, and wanted to know how to do her own makeup for prom. This was the advice I gave her.

I suggest playing up your eyes since they seem to be your best feature. Apply a deep brown liquid eyeliner along your upper lashes. Pick out an eyeshadow palette that you like for your lids and apply the lightest shade on the entire lid up to your browbone, then take the darker shade and shade it into the crease. Be sure to blend, blend, blend. If you want a stronger look, apply a pencil liner to the bottom lids and smudge the line with your finger so it looks most natural.

I like the way a white eyeliner applied at the inside corner of the eye makes eyes pop. That's a trick all the makeup artists use.

Apply a couple coats of dark brown or black mascara.

Make sure your brows are cleaned up, either with a professional wax or a tweeze. This will do wonders for your look. Too many girls make the mistake of not cleaning up their brow line.

I also strongly suggest playing up your pale skin with a pink blush. If you want to look "tan," apply bronzer on your forehead, cheeks and nose, all the places where the sun hits.

If you have oily skin, apply powder and keep blotting papers in your purse. These papers soak up oils without ruining your makeup. If you have dry skin (few teens do), sweep a moisturizer over your face before you apply the bronzer and blush. The dewy look is youthful.

Keep lips light so they don't overpower your eyes. If you want color, try a pink lip liner and shade lips in. The color lasts longer than lipstick. Sweep a gloss over lips and you're good to go.