M∙A∙C Year of the Snake.

In case you haven't heard, the Chinese calendar says that 2013 is the Year of the Snake. Leave it to M∙A∙C to come up with a collection that embodies everything that this year represents. This is the Year of the Snake collection.

The snake-inspired collection is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes. Beauty Powder illuminates the skin, eye shadow creates striking contrasts and pigments intensify the effect. Zoom Lash adds definition and Powerpoint Eye Pencil defines a razor-sharp line. Lipsticks quiver with lustre and M∙A∙C's exclusive packaging slithers with chic - featuring Beauty Powder, Lipsticks and Eye Shadows Embossed with a gorgeous snake design.

The collection:

LARGE EYE SHADOW - $21.00
Once Upon a Time… - Metallic vanilla (veluxe pearl)
Aztec Brick - Frosted true copper (veluxe pearl)
Altered State - Deep frosted blue purple (veluxe pearl)
Carbon - Intense black (matte)

PIGMENT - $21.00
Brash & Bold - Bright magenta
Push the Edge - Deep bright purple with pearl

LIPSTICK - $15.00
Freckletone - Neutral peach (lustre)
Plumful - Blossoming rose-plum (lustre)
Cockney - Sheer yellow red with multidimensional pearl (lustre)

BEAUTY POWDER - $24.00
Shell Pearl - Pale peach with gold pearl

POWERPOINT EYE PENCIL - $16.00
Engraved - Rich black

ZOOM LASH - $16.00
Zoomblack - Rich black

I love the intricate snake design that is embossed into the products.

I am thrilled that M∙A∙C brought back the Large Eye Shadow as I love the handy size. Even though I most often use shadow palettes, I love a larger single eye shadow, especially when they are made of shades that will get a lot of use. Once Upon a Time is a wonderful beautiful shimmery vanilla shade that is perfect as a base color, as is Carbon, the ultimate matte black that I like to use as an eye liner.

My favorite product in the collection has got to be the Shell Pearl Beauty Powder pictured above. It is simply beautiful on my skin. It is beautiful when wanting to add a bit of radiance all over the skin. To get this look, I take a large fluffy powder brush and apply it right over my foundation. I also love dusting it over my bronzer and blush to soften and highlight the look.

The M∙A∙C Year of the Snake collection is available at all M∙A∙C locations and online at maccosmetics.com now.

M∙A∙C Archie's Girls Veronica Collection.

In case you've missed it, the higly anticipated M∙A∙C Archie's Girls collection is here. Hopefully you've seen the M∙A∙C Archie's Girls Betty Collection earlier today, now here is Veronica.

The Veronica collection includes the more sultry makeup of the collection - perfect for the dark haired boyfirned stealing wanna-be vixen. These products totally play up the eyes, cheek and lips with brighter, come to me colors.

If you want to get Veronica's look, check out the face charts and how-to's by downlading the pdf from MAC here: Archie's Girls Looks

Check out the Veronica collection and then the images of all the products in the collection.

LIPSTICK
Daddy’s Little Girl Mid-tone pink violet (satin)
Ronnie Red Bright Red (matte)
Boyfriend Stealer Deep blackened plum (cremesheen)
Suggested Retail Price $16.50

LIPGLASS
Mall Madness Mid-tone pink violet
Strawberry Malt Bright red
Feelin’ So Good Deep blackened plum
Suggested Retail Price $16.50

PEARLGLIDE INTENSE EYE LINER
Petrol Blue Deep navy with pearl
Designer Purple Violet with pearl
Suggested Retail Price $16.50

OPULASH
Bad, Bad, Black Saturated intense black with extra volumization
Suggested Retail Price $17.50

PIGMENT
Black Poodle Blackened pink (frost)
Magic Spells Blackened teal (frost)
Suggested Retail Price $23.00

NAIL LACQUER
Past Curfew Deep berry
Double Trouble Deep navy
Suggested Retail Price $17.50

POWDER BLUSH
Prom Princess Mid-tone violet pink (satin)
Suggested Retail Price $22.00

PEARLMATTE FACE POWDER
Veronica’s Blush Silvery pink base
(Frankly Scarlet Powder Blush)
with deep pink hearts
(Play It Proper Beauty Powder)
Suggested Retail Price $30.00

EYE SHADOW X4
SPOILED RICH
Spoiled Rich Rich purple (frost)
Ron Ron Run Deep navy (satin)
Pin-Up Purple Mid-tone orchid (frost)
Gravel Charcoal (matte)
Suggested Retail Price $44.00

M∙A∙C Archie's Girls is available at all M∙A∙C locations and online at maccosmetics.com now.

M∙A∙C Archie's Girls Betty Collection.

This has got to be one of the most anticipated M∙A∙C collections this year and it does not disappoint. M∙A∙C Archie's Girls is full of fun new makeup that satisfies both the girl next store, Betty; and the boyfriend stealer - I'm talking to you Veronica. I still don't get what they saw in Archie!

I've always been Team Betty and I lusted after her cutesie girl charm as she innocently batted her baby blues. It is the Betty Collection that totally suits me too - and I'm not talking personality. These super fun colors are perfect for my complexion.

Check out the Betty collection and then the images (there are lot's of them) of the products I have. I think I have it all except for Girl Next Door and Berry Bright lipstick. Later today, I will have the Veronica collection up for you to look over as well.

LIPSTICK
Girl Next Door Vivid blue pink (lustre)
Betty Bright Light vibrant peach (satin)
Oh, Oh, Oh Sheer brown plum (lustre)
Suggested Retail Price $16.50

LIPGLASS
Summer Sweetheart Light peach
Stay Sweet Light lavender pink
Kiss & Don’t Tell Bright coral
Suggested Retail Price $16.50

PEARLGLIDE INTENSE EYE LINER
Lord It Up Bronze with pearl
Black Swan Black with gold pearl
Suggested Retail Price $16.50

OPULASH
Optimum Black Saturated intense black
Suggested Retail Price $17.50

PIGMENT
Cheers My Dear Light lavender (frost)
Lucky In Love Shimmering light blue green (frost)
Suggested Retail Price $23.00

NAIL LACQUER
Pep Pep Pep Light peach nude
Comic Cute Bright coral
Suggested Retail Price $17.50

POWDER BLUSH
Cream Soda Light neutral coral (satin)
Suggested Retail Price $22.00

PEARLMATTE FACE POWDER
Flatter Me Golden peach base
(Shell Pearl Beauty Powder)
with coral hearts
(Foolish Me Powder Blush)
Suggested Retail Price $30.00

EYE SHADOW X4
CARAMEL SUNDAE
Caramel Sundae Mid-tone warm tan (satin)
Cheryl Chic Light coral pink (frost)
Dreammaker Pale frosty yellow (frost)
Showstopper Dark, cool-toned brown (matte)
Suggested Retail Price $44.00

If you want to get Betty's look, check out the face charts and how-to's by downlading the pdf from MAC here: Archie's Girls Looks

M∙A∙C Archie's Girls is available at all M∙A∙C locations and online at maccosmetics.com now. Get 'em while they're hot!