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If you don’t fear color then check out the MAC C Shock collection. I am not feeling the lipstick and eye shadow colors. There are great bright blues and greens and pinks, but I’d rather see the colors on clothes and accessories rather than makeup. I think I’m going to have to pass.

Despite my fear of the bold brights of the C Shock lipsticks and eye shadows, I have to say the Lipgelees in the collection that look really pretty. There are four:

She-Boom!, A creamy magenta (Cream)

Lil’ Sizzler, A metallic peach with pink and white pearl (Frost)

Sugar Shock, Sheer red berry (Cream)

Mega, Soft metallic lavender with silver sparkle (Frost)

Are you loving this collection? Let me know how/if/when you wear these colors. Do you wear them to work, or only for play? I’m curious to know where and when you can get away with wearing blue lipstick!

The count down is on, I leave for Hawaii in *ten* days. I can’t wait to hang with the family and hang at the beach. Are you going on vacation this summer? I hope so!

Hope your Wednesday is going smoothly and that you have plenty of reasons to smile today.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Fruit Scents for Summer!

Bah! It’s so overcast and foggy here. Welcome to summer in the Bay. On days like this, I need a jumpstart to get me in a summer mood. I’m a fragrance person, so I love using scented lotions when the seasons change. For summer, I like light florals and fruit fragrances. I recently road tested four different summer fruit scents for Makeup and Beauty Blog. Here’s the skinny:
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Product: MAC Sheer Mystery Powder in Dark
Use: As a face powder.
Price: $45.00 for a compact; also includes an additional refill
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+

I got this during my Holiday 2006 MAC frenzy. I haven’t been able to use it until now because the “Dark” shade was too dark for my non-tanned skin color. Now that I’ve got a lil’ bit of color it’s the perfect shade for tanned skin.

I’m not going to lie – it hurt me to pay the $45.00 for this. I may be a cheapo but I’m also a sucker for powder. I figured with the refill (which is included) it would be like buying two powders for about $22.00, which is the normal amount I’d pay for a high-end department store powder.
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I’ve been listening to this song all weekend. I love the beat and lyrics, which reminds me of my close friends who’ve always been there.

I love Rihanna’s makeup in this video, especially the grey eyes/pink lips combo in the close ups. SO PRETTY!