MAC To the Beach Look: Clarins + Neon Orange
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
MAC To the Beach Look: Clarins + Neon Orange
This is the look I ended up wearing to attend my local MAC’s To the Beach event. I had originally planned to do something bolder and brighter on the eyes, but I ran out of time, so I just went with the look I started the day with!
I’m happy to say I snagged the one item that really had me smile — the MAC To the Beach Bag ($49.95). It’s huge and cute and the perfect beach bag. It makes me want to go to the beach ASAP! Some photos of its loveliness and size comparisons included in this post! 
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Benefit Stay Don’t Stray (neutral base), Clarins Instant Sun Light Eyeshadow Palette, MAC Opulash Mascara (black)
- Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
- Cheeks: MAC Marine Life High Light Powder (coral-red)
- Lips: MAC Temperature Rising Lip Pencil (neon orange), MAC Easy Lounger Lipglass (sheer pink)
- Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Marine Life = NARS Deep Throat; Temperature Rising = Neon Orange lipstick; Easy Lounger = Prr
For eyes, start by applying Stay Don’t Stray as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. With the 239, apply the light peach eyeshadow on the inner half of the lid. Next, apply the medium brown eyeshadow on the outer half of the lid, softly into the crease. To define the crease, apply the dark chocolate brown eyeshadow with the 226. Blend the lightest shade above the crease and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying the dark brown eyeliner on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Opulash mascara.
For cheeks, apply Marine Life high light powder to the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.
For lips, apply Temperature Rising lip pencil first, and then layer Easy Lounger lipglass for a complementing lip.
Check out more photos!
Coral on one side, conch shell on the other; canvas
I originally tried to put Mellan *in* the bag. I got his butt in there, but I couldn’t quite manage the get the two front feet in… but hey, his big butt fit! He threatened to eat the bag if I took a photo… he wanted to hold onto his dignity. In all honesty, this bag is the perfect size for a beach bag, but I’ll probably use it more as a doggy bag myself. Mellan doesn’t travel light!
See, it’s HUGE! Mellan is a purebred labrador — 70 pounds, lanky and lean and mean.
He’s totally thinking those handles look like his tug ropes…
He’s two seconds away from getting his snack on, I swear!
Unpleased dog is unpleased!
See, isn’t the bag HUGE?
Oh sooooooo exotic!!! You look like you belong on a beach in Rio
Thanks, Tanz!
I love the dog~~~~it's cute~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks, Rebekah!
The orange lip is surprisingly amazing!!!! I was so scared to see the pics but this looks great on you! :)
Thanks, Oana!
I love the bag...but I don't have fifty dollars for it, ha ha.
Aw!
Great look! You really rock the orange lips.
Thank ya!
so pretty...! (also love the pics of mellan and the bag)
I've been eyeing that lip pencil like a hawk! The closest thing that I own right now is Vegas Volt, which I'm wearing now because of this picture! I love this look for going to work or doing something where it might not be so wise to do a bright eye. Mellan makes me wonder what my chihuahua would look like next to the bag lol!
Aww :D Neon Orange (PRO) is also a super super bright orange. M'Orange (permanent) is fun, too. Thanks :)
Hi Christine, could you do a review on Stay don't Stray by Benefit? thank you :o)
I will once I've finished testing it!
thank you, you're great!!!
No prob, Patrizia!
WOW Christine, love the colour punch of the lips...yup u've got me hooked on the neon orange...now i just have to get Temperature Rising as well. BTW for the eye what MAC subsitutes do u reco? Gotta love Mellan...esp his mean look...too cute.
Haha ;) Thank you so much! You could try something like Motif, Woodwinked, and Bronze.
Does the bag have real leather on the handles and bottom? Or is it synthetic?
I don't think it's real, but I'm not an expert. It doesn't have any leather scent, though.
OK, thanks. I'll have to check it out if I see it in store, if there's a tag inside. I don't buy leather, so I'll have to skip it if it's real.
I looked for a tag, but all it had was "made in China" which was marginally disappointing but not exactly unexpected. The tag also said 100% cotton, but I assume that's the tote part, not the bottom.
I adoreeeeeeee Melaaaan! he's yoo cuteeeee!
:)
whoa, you look stunning!! Are the shadows as good quality as MUFE and MAC shadows (Matte2 and VP)? I am really tempted!! :D
Thank you, Natalie! :) Yes, definitely!
those lips look fantastic on you!
Thanks, Lexi!
Lol that's so funny. Mellan is so cute and it must be a pretty good size if you got him in it.
lol ;)
My favorite look from you, ever. This is stunning. The hair, the blush, the lips.... just amazing!
Aww, thank you, Nora!
I was there last night - didn't see you in the madness. Of course, I only know what your eye looks like....
Aww, too bad! LOL! I need a shirt with "temptalia" on it :P
Cutie pie Mellan!!!!!
Isn't it? :)
lookin sexy!! I didn't think I needed Temperature Rising but suddenly I do, uh oh ;) your hair's gotten looong again, love it!
Thank ya, Rachel!
I love your dog! Soo cute!
Thanks :P
I saw those hanging near the cash registers and I was really tempted to grab one but I did want to get my hands on 2 Marine Life Highlighters until when I found out they were all sold out =( but I will try pre-ordering it today. Really pretty bag tho =) Oh and I wanted to see you last night but I guess I missed you. It was super packed in the store and since this was my first unveiling, I was so overwhelmed, but it was fun. Hope to see you in another unveiling =)
Aww!! I hope you are able to pre-order, Natalia! No worries -- it's SO easy to lose anyone... your own mother! at those events. I always want to kind of hang out, because I know some of you are going to be there, but I feel like a total doofus just standing around, lol!
I couldn't resist the bag, either. I'm going to hang the event necklace from the handle. :)
Glad I wasn't the only one!
The lip color is amazing on you and Mellan is SO CUTE!
Thank you, Catherine!
I love that bag,it's great,but I think if I could choose I would take Mellan home instead of the bag:D:D:D:D:
LOL! :P
Christine i love you and your dog *jealous* I just had a quick question, but would Temperature Rising look good on my NW15 skin or will it clash with my pink undertones. After seeing the lipliner on you i want it!
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