MAC Metal-X Collection for Winter 2011

availability: December 26th, 2011 (North America), December 2011 for International

A cutting-edge formula that transforms powdery cream into liquid metal before your very eyes – on your very eyes (or cheeks, brow bone, décolletage…anywhere a multi-dimensional metall ic effect is desired). Created with a new mélange of pigments that allow superior blendability and spreadability, our luxurious highlighter goes from medium to high intensity coverage in a simple one-stroke applicat ion. This molten magic is sure to elevate any look with its extreme brilliance, shine and dimension!

Metal-X Cream Eyeshadow ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Virgin Silver White with silver pearl
• Fusion Gold Light pinky beige with gold pearl
• Palladium Metallic ash
• Cyber Metallic silver with silver pearl
• Rusty Dirty peach gold
• Red Hot Copper Warm copper
• Venetian Tarnish Golden tarnished bronze
• Vintage Coin Metallic olive green
• Gold Carbon Metallic taupe

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MAC Naturally Collection Winter 2011

availability: January 5th, 2012 (North America), January for International

Hey, Nature Girl! For a look that is simple, sensuous and understatedly sexy, here are nothing-to-hide hues that make you look fresh, relaxed, gloriously “undone.” Brilliantly sheer, high-mineral Skinfinish make your look fresh-as-the-sun radiant. Lipsticks and Lipglass lushly tinted to reflect the wholesome. Eye Pencils with a touch of jojoba, mango and meadowfoam seed oils. M·A·C, Naturally is just what you need to do your own thing and keep your look, dreamily, down to earth…

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

• A Perfect Day Light neutral pink (Amplified) (Limited Edition)
• Beach Sand Light tan (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Sweet Sunrise Light neutral peach-pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Pillow Talk Neutral pink (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

• The Wee Coquette Naked neutral pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Fresh Air Light pink (Limited Edition)
• Naked Space Creamy mid-tone nude peach (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Hot Spell Bronze with multi-colored pearl (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Eyeshadow ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN)

• Daylight Peach with dirty blue lavender veining (Limited Edition)
• In the Sun Gold with violet veining (Limited Edition)
• Summer Haze Palest gold with deeper gold veining (Limited Edition)
• Cloudy Afternoon Cream with gold, grey, and pink veining (Limited Edition)
• Twilight Falls Cool brown with bronze veining (Limited Edition)

Eye Pencil ($14.00 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

• Ebony Soft black (Permanent)
• Coffee Muted brown (Permanent)

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28.00 U.S. / $33.50 CDN)

• Redhead Gold to salmon pink degrade (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Blonde Soft pink to rose degrade (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Mineralize Blush ($22.00 U.S. / $26.50 CDN)

• Subtle Breeze Blue-pink (Limited Edition)
• Fresh Honey Warm apricot (Limited Edition)
• Early Morning Peachy pink (Limited Edition)

Brushes

• 187 Duo-fibre stippling brush (Permanent) ($42.00 U.S. / $50.50 CDN)
• 286 Duo-fibre tapered brush (New & Permanent) ($30.00 U.S. / $36.50 CDN)

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MAC and Iris Apfel Collection for Winter 2011

availability: January 5th, 2012 (North America), February for International

A colour collection inspired by a rare bird who has always been ahead of her time, Mrs. Iris Apfel. Subject of her own exhibit at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and larger-than-life star, Apfel boldly mixed flea market finds with haute couture decades before doing it was considered de rigueur. M·A·C presents Lipsticks, Beauty Powder and Eye Shadows with as much fabulous flair and joie de vivre as the woman who helped create it.

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. $17.50 CDN)

• Pink Pigeon Bright cleanest pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Scarlet Ibis Bright orange-red (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Party Parrot Bright red-pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Flamingo Light milky bright coral (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
• Morange Loudmouth orange (Permanent)

Lip Pencil ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

• Entertain Me Clearly orange (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Embrace Me Vivid pinkish fuchsia (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Redd Red (Permanent)

Beauty Powder ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

• Too Chic Soft peachy cream with fine shimmer (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Eyeshadow ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Silver Gull Blue-gray with sparkle (Velvet) (Limited Edition)
• Robins Egg Mid-tone teal (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Diamond Dove Deep gray-brown (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Early Bird Bright coral (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Howzat Deep gray with silver sparkle (Satin) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Nail Lacquer ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Oriele Orange Bright orange coral (Limited Edition)
• Toco Toucan Bright blue-fuchsia (Limited Edition)
• Sandpiper Creamy pale stone beige (Limited Edition)

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theBalm Balmbini Vol. 2

Volume 2 includes…

• Promisculous Pearl (Highlighter/Shadow)
• Jinxy Jasmyne (Shadow/Liner)
• Manic Maribel (Shadow/Liner)
• Open to Offers Olwen (Shadow/Liner)
• Lavish Latoya (Shadow/Liner)
• Strawberry (Lip/Cheek Stain)
• Nude (Lipgloss)

availability: Now @ theBalm, $28 and limited edition

Zoya Color Box Gift Sets

The NEW Zoya Color Box Gift Sets arrive in a crushed velvet collectors box with three pre-selected Top Selling Zoya Nail Polish* Shades (0.5 oz – full size bottles). Each box comes individually packaged in a black glossy gift box which is then individually wrapped in custom “Zoya” tissue paper. The Color Box Gift Sets make the perfect gift for friends, family, co-workers, teachers or just as a personal treat. Our Color Expert has personally selected twelve Zoya Color Box gift trios for you to choose from. Each trio features three proven, best-selling shades from classic reds to beautiful beiges to soft grays to spectacular sparkles – they are all there – beautifully packaged and ready to celebrate the season! Every Zoya Color Box Gift Set qualifies for free expedited shipping to make sure your gift arrives in time for the holidays. Each box retails for $24.00.

Gift Sets ($24.00)

• Classic Contrast Raven, Trixie, Luna
• Classic Reds America, Sooki, Carmen
• Bold Greige Caitlin, Kelly, Freja
• Soft Greys Dove, Harley, Marley
• Spectacular Sparkle Alegra, Charla, Ivanka
• Rich Reds Isla, Sasha, Sarah
• Perfect Greens Yara, Edyta, Envy
• Beautiful Beiges Avril, Mia, Addison
• Bold Pinks Layla, Gilda, Lola
• Classic Purples Brie, Anaka, Moxie
• Deep Purples Jem, Roxy, Casey
• Delicate Pinks Laurie, Erika, Madison

availability: November 22 @ zoya.com

MAC for Daphne Guinness Collection for Winter 2011

availability: December 26th, 2011 (North America), January 2012 for International

This is the first glimpse into the palette and colours imagined and created by Daphne Guinness. Daphne is her art. This is part of her discovery and evolution. “This collection is a window into my imagination.” — Daphne Guinness

Pro Longwear Lipcreme ($17.00 U.S. / $20.00 CDN)

• Approaching Storm Deep rose (Limited Edition)
• Seasoned Plum Mid-tone lavender (Limited Edition)
• Red Dwarf Blue pink (Limited Edition)
• Warp Speed Light silver (Limited Edition)

Cremesheen Glass ($18.50 U.S. / 22.00 CDN)

• Japanese Spring Pale dirty pink (Limited Edition)
• Narcissus Dirty eggplant (Limited Edition)
• Borealis Pale gray pink with iridescent pearl (Limited Edition)
• Richly Revered Deep brown plum (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Interior Life Eyeshadow Quad ($38.00 U.S. / $45.00 CDN)

• Stratus Light pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• Interior Life Mid-tone gray blue (Veluxe) (Limited Edition)
• Bruised Sky Dark lavender gray (Satin) (Limited Edition)
• Heather Belles Dark charcoal/carbon (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Pigment ($20.00 U.S. / $24.00 CDN)

• Aurora Pinked taupe (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Nebula Dark grayed brown with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Circa Plum Frosty dirty mid-tone lavender (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Powerpoint Pencil ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Engraved Etched-on forever black (Permanent)
• Grey Utility Uniform grey (Permanent)

Brow Pencil ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Fling Light taupe/ash blonde (Permanent)
• Stud Deep rich blackened brown (Permanent)

Blush Ombre ($26.00 U.S. / $31.00 CDN)

• Azalea Blossom Light cool pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Vintage Grape Mid-tone violet pink (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Nail Lacquer ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)

• Endless Night Pale gray pink with iridescent pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Hyperion Light gray blue-green (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Blueblood Deep eggplant (Creme) (Limited Edition)

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Giorgio Armani Holiday 2011 Collection: Madre Perla

An inspiring era… The elegance of the 30s is setting the tone for the season. Pure lines, sophisticated colours, luxurious details… Art Deco in all its glory with one of its iconic materials: Madre Perla. Madre Perla inlaid in a precious case, heralding a must-have product. Madre Perla, too, in Linda Cantello’s colour inspiration, with subtle reflections and iridescent effects.

“Like a 1930s’ boudoir… A touch of lacquer and patinated metals add a sophisticated feel to satiny, pearlescent tones. Delicate shades reminiscent of the silk lingerie of the time.” — Linda Cantello

Madreperla Palette ($59.00) (Limited Edition)

Irresistible… Inspired by Art Deco style, Giorgio Armani’s famous black case is decorated in real Madre Perla. Precision work done entirely by hand in the purest tradition of luxury craftsmanship. Utter refinement: a silver logo adorns this exclusive limited edition case, which just 3,000 women in the world will have the privilege of owning. Decidedly unique… Inside are found three luminous, satiny powders in sand, champagne and aqua. Silky shadows that skilfully combine a featherlight texture with radiant colour. Blended over the eye area, the three shades sculpt and illuminate the eyes. Lightly dabbed onto the facial contours, the sand and champagne tones catch the light to increase the radiance of the complexion. The Face & Eye Palette is also available in Giorgio Armani’s iconic black lacquer case.

• Harmony 1 (Face and Eyes)
• Harmony 2 (Eye)

Eyes to Kill Intense Silk Eyeshadow ($32.00) (Limited Edition)

Giorgio Armani’s most spectacular shadow is revealed in a limited edition of three metallic shades subtly patinated: a gold, as an echo to antique gilt, a toned down silver plutonium, and an intermediate shade blending gold and silver. Thanks to Colorfil color matrix, these creamy, powder-free shadows adhere to the eyelid like a second skin, without ever fading or flaking. At the heart of their formula is a very high concentration of pigments captured in a supple polymer complex resistant to humidity and heat. The result: a vibrant film of colour, as if cast in metal, which stays true for 24 hours.

• #17 Silver
• #18 Gold
• #19 Blended gold and silver

Gloss d’Armani ($32.00) (Limited Edition)

A play of light and shade for the eyes… while the lips are adorned in vibrant lacquered shades. A real weave of colour, Gloss d’Armani offers comfortable, long-lasting hold, expressed in four limited edition shades: barely iridescent rosewood enhances the natural colour of the lips, while a velvety “amaranth” red and sienna intensely emphasise their shape. And an unexpected choice: a bold amethyst, which is vivid yet so translucent on application that it matches any skin tone.

• Pink Iridescent rosewood
• Red Velvety amaranth red
• Brown Sienna
• Purple Amethyst

availability: Now @ Nordstrom (you may have to poke around, but I saw them all available!)

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China Glaze Eye Candy Collection for Holiday 2011

Forget diamonds! This winter China Glaze introduces a nail industry first: utilizing 3-D glitters in its new “Eye Candy” collection. Inspired by Marilyn Monroe and her timeless allure, this innovative new glitter technology provides a knock-your-eyes-out, super sparkly effect to your manicure. Multi-sized and differently shaped glitter particles are cleverly combined to create a sexy, super decadent, 3-D finish in six bright, eye-popping shades. Whether you prefer gleaming gold or glamorous smoky grey, China Glaze’s “Eye Candy” collection adds a dazzling finish to your holiday look with a glimmer that is sure to catch everyone’s eye! Colors in this collection include:

• Love Marilyn Vivacious red with shimmering silver particles
• Blonde Bombshell Glistening multi-dimensional gold flecks
• Lorelei’s Tiara Sterling silver infused with blue sprinkles
• Material Girl Posh pink with holographic bubblegum glitter
• Some Like It Haute Graphite gray with holographic glitter
• Marry a Millionaire Alluring amethyst with multi-tonal fibers

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