M.A.C. Alchemical Magic.
No matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to pass up a bit of M.A.C. Alchemical magic. The makeup trend seen in many of the Milan S/S 08 shows were, once again, the stuff that dreams are made of. As pictured, the makeup designed for the Salvatore Ferragamo show by M.A.C. was all about the Flesh Metal, juxtaposed by a sheer cheek and seashell shades on the skin and lip. Although M.A.C Gorgeous Gold was the heroine of the Show, this delightful beauty is alluringly devastating with an incandescent eye courtesy of Goldmine eyeshadow and a faint trace of white eyeliner to the waterlines. It’s as simple and universally divine as that!
*Image courtesy of M.A.C. and may not be reproduced without permission.
So It’s A Date Then?
Hey Gorgeous Ones. Here are just a few on counter M.A.C. Collection release dates for you to pencil in your diary:
- Fafi March 03, 2008
- Strobe March 03, 2008
- Beauty Powder Blush March 03, 2008
- Heatherette April 14, 2008
- Viva Glam VI May 19, 2008
- Naughty Nauticals May 19, 2008
- Dazzleglass May 19, 2008
- Summer Trend Bags June 16th, 2008
I’ve had a bit of a sneaky peek and several swipes of utterly drool-worthy bits of M.A.C. magic and I tell you…these collections are absolutely worth counting the sleeps left for. Just to keep you going, Beauty Marked! will be posting M.A.C. Collection pics and reviews, not to mention mind blowing beauty shots from the Milan/Paris 08 and the New York/London 08 S/S shows over the next little while, so be sure to visit us regularly. We’ll look forward to seeing your beautiful self then.
*Image courtesy of M.A.C. for Heatherette S/S 08
What’s A Bad Hair Day?
A few months ago I had my hair titivated with several Original Diva Exclusive Hair Inserts and gosh was that ever fun. When the near OCD-like shaking of the head and the shameless reflection gazing subsided somewhat, it dawned on me that with these nifty, clip-on, Silk Remy human hair inserts, there is really no longer a need for there to be such a thing as a “bad hair day” ever again. I’m liking that notion, absolutely! Original Diva offers you a “great hair day” with their three, Original Diva 100% Human Hair Extensions options:
Single Clip-on Highlights Offers you a burst of colour or a subtle high or low light to complement any hair tone.
Original Diva In a Box This is your full head of hair in multiple clip-on tracks of inserts that can be used as often as desired and inserted and removed in minutes.
Permanent Micro Ring System Original Diva’s Permanent Ring Micro System offers the wearer a keratin tipped end sitting close to the scalp attached with soft teflon coated beads for reduced scalp irritation. As your hair grows, a professional stylist can easily reposition the beads to the roots of the hair for ongoing wear.
Original Diva products are sold throughout Australia’s leading salons, but do be sure to visit the Original Diva Online store for so much more! *still flicking*
Bene Babes Unite!
A gorgeous little birdie just told me some seriously exciting news: As of April 2008, Benefit Cosmetics Australia will be opening its very first Benefit Boutique! The Benefit Boutique will be located at 94 Oxford Street Paddington, New South Wales Australia and will be showcasing Benefit’s full range of products, including ‘Fake-its’- Benefit’s quick fix beauty solutions and makeup, skincare, and fragrance. Benefit beauty consultants will be on hand to take customers from now to WOW!
In April, the Benefit Boutique in Paddington will also be pleased to introduce Benefit’s regarded and well established beauty services menu to Australia, which will include professional brow shaping, brow and lash tinting, and bikini waxing!
*happy dance*
Be sure to check back with Beauty Marked! for more goss as it comes to hand. Because you know me…If I know it, you’ll know it!
C{4U and For Me.
As many of you will know I am a flat iron hound and am always on the lookout for a marvelous shampoo and conditioner to nourish my naturally curly hair that is very often being cajoled (read: shamelessly coerced) straight. Well I have found the most unsuspecting ally in what has seemed a never-ending pursuit to keep my tresses in trim. The proudly Australian PPS Hairwear company has created the C{4u line of shampoos and conditioners of which Beauty Marked! has been absolutely digging the magical C{4u Curl Cure Shampoo and Conditioner. Who would have thunk it? A shampoo and conditioner designed especially for curly hair that works a treat to support the hair of the likes of this serial straightener. C{4u Curl Cure’s moisture intensive curl complex of apricot and olive oils and vitamin E, not only leave my hair protected, but smooth, hydrated, strengthened and criminally supple to boot. *whispers* Not a bad preparative foundation for a flat iron now is it?
C{4u Shampoo and Conditioner sets are also available in Colour Addict, Expand, Frequent Shampoo & Frequent Conditioner, Revamp, and Thermal varieties. With PPS’ C{4u, you are assured of finding a fabulous bit of hair care just for you!
A Scentsational Point Of Difference.
The ever-so-chic fragrance house of Jo Malone has proven to have released one of the most unique and utterly beguiling fragrances I have enjoyed to date. Blue Agava & Cacao was launched early last year and has shown itself to be one edgy yet sophisticated, beautifully aromatic and luxurious fragrance.
“Sparkling citrus notes lead to an exquisite heart where the blue agava flower takes centre stage. As your skin warms, the sensual blend of vetiver with cinnamon and the primitive rawness of cacao, make an unexpected and surprising harmony.”
Jo Malone’s Blue Agava & Cacao is, unequivocally, the fragrance to choose for those who will only consider enswathing themselves in an alluringly persuasive and tantalizingly exotic scent unlike anything else.
Blue Agava & Cacao, by Jo Malone, is available in:
- Cologne 30 ml & 100 ml
- Bath Oil 250 ml
- Body Crème 175 ml
- Scented Candle 200g
Is There Such A Thing?
I know that there are laws about smoking in public places and that the designated smoking areas are getting fewer and fewer. But this post is not so much a commentary on the lack of places to smoke, as I am a non-smoker, but more to do with the fact that even with the quasi-rigid anti-smoking laws, I still seem to get the uninvited and ultra tenacious smoke smell in my hair when I go out in public. How’s that work? What we really need is a shampoo, conditioner, or styling product that will transcend cigarette smoke. No point in going for the gorgeous hair spritzes that wonderfully scent your tresses as even they don’t seem to be able to keep the upper hand on those wayward wafts, because Lord knows I’ve tried them. What do you reckon Lovelies? Is there such a thing as a super duper cloaking device that will protect our precious hair from passive pong? Do be sure to let me know if you learn of one. In the meantime, off to the shower I go…Again.
