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MAC Originals Contest
Have you entered the “Are You A MAC Original?” contest yet? You have from now until January 31st to enter.
What do you have to do?
To enter the “Are You A M·A·C Original?†contest on a national level, consumers can visit www.maccosmetics.com beginning December 26th to submit a picture of themselves wearing their favorite M·A·C products, along with 50 words on what makes them a M·A·C Original. The winner will be determined by votes online. The winner will receive a $1,000 M·A·C gift card and the complete Originals collection.
You don’t have to enter to be in on the fun. Head on over to the contest site and help vote for the winner. There are some really creative and unique entries. It’s a great way to entertain yourself during that post-lunch food coma we all get at work. You can vote once per day so don’t forget to check back each day to make sure your favorite wins!
And if you could throw a little voting love my friend Nikki’s way, I’d so appreciate it.
Nikki (NikkNack on MUA)
MAC N Collection
A portrait in the nude, daring in its stripped-down sensuality with natural shades in Mineralized Skinfinishes that play up the nakedness of cheeks, lips, eyes…for a glamazon who knows the power of artifice, but has the confidence and allure to strip it all away. N Collection is naked, with coverage – it’ll be our little secret. Custom-created high-performance brushes mean no one need ever know. Seductive, and ripe for scandal.
The N Colour & Face Collection hits MAC counters tomorrow, January 10th and included are three skin flattering nude lacquers. Suggested Retail Price $10.00 U.S./$12.00 CDN
Also included in the collection are:
LIPSTICK
1N Light frosted gold with pink pearl
2N Creamy light pink
3N Milky pastel pink
4N Mid-tone creamy brown
5N Plummy sheer brown
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
LIPGLASS
1N Creamy white tan
2N Creamy neutral yellow pink
3N Neutral brown with gold and pink pearl
4N Light chocolate brown with red pearl
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
SMALL EYESHADOW
Nanogold Sheer Yellow beige with pink pearl
Modest Tone Neutral dirty tan
Neutral Pink Dirty mid-tone blue pink
Rich Flesh Neutral warm brown
Remotely Grey Dirty grey brown
Dark Edge Dirty chocolate brown
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
PAINT POT
Soft Ochre Yellow beige
Quite Natural Dirty chocolate brown
Groundwork Mid-tone Neutral taupe
Suggested Retail Price $16.50 U.S./$20.00 CDN
CREMESTICK LINER
Creamola Low-down tan
Sublime Culture Pink caramel fusion
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN
TECHNAKOHL
Graphblack Richest graphic-black
Brownborder Deep chocolate brown
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
PLUSHLASH
Plushblack Black
Suggested Retail Price $11.00 U.S./$13.00 CDN
Are You A MAC Original?
In addition to my love of all things lacquer, as an overall beauty junkie, I’m also a gushing fan of MAC. A good pal dragged me to a MAC counter a few years back and I’ve been hooked ever since. My collection doesn’t even compare to some of the hardcore fanatics on Specktra but that doesn’t make me any less smitten. So when I heard that MAC was releasing the Originals collection I was overjoyed. I don’t own the coveted Parrot eyeshadow so now is my chance (the collection hits stores today!). Of course I wish they would have included some lacquers in the collection but I’ll survive. Anywho, MAC is launching the “Are You A MAC Original?” contest and I wanted to share the deets.
New York, December 18, 2007 – M·A·C Cosmetics announced the “Are You A M·A·C Original?†contest to launch their new limited edition collection The Originals. The contest is a celebration of one’s individuality and originality—qualities intrinsic to the M·A·C brand. Launching nationally through the M·A·C website (www.maccosmetics.com), the contest will also run regionally in 6 key cities across the United States: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Houston.
The M·A·C Originals Collection will launch in stores December 19, 2007. The Originals pays tribute to popular product shades both discontinued or existing that consumers covet and can’t live without. The Originals, a collaboration of the new and the old, introduces new textures and modified formulations of must-have Lipsticks, Lipglass, Eye Shadows and Pigments.
National Contest – How to Enter?
To enter the “Are You A M·A·C Original?†contest on a national level, consumers can visit www.maccosmetics.com beginning December 26th to submit a picture of themselves wearing their favorite M·A·C products, along with 50 words on what makes them a M·A·C Original. The winner will be determined by votes online. The winner will receive a $1,000 M·A·C gift card and the complete Originals collection.
Regional Contest – How to Enter?
On a regional level, M·A·C will hold the “Are You A M·A·C Original†Contest in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Houston on the weekend of January 4th-6th. M·A·C customers can visit designated M·A·C locations for a complimentary makeup application and get a professional photograph taken. Customers can then enter to be the MAC Original winner of the city and will also be automatically entered into the national contest. The regional winner will receive a $250 M·A·C gift card, the complete Originals collection and a story in a local publication.
For contest rules and regulations, please visit www.maccosmetics.com.
NYC Beauty Tour – MAC AIDS Fund Celebration
A major highlight of my trip to New York was getting the opportunity to attend the celebration for the MAC AIDS Fund reaching the $100,000 mark. Annie, Erika and I got insider access to the event thanks to the amazing Heather from MAC, .
Appearing at the event were MAC AIDS Fund Chairman John Demsey, MAC AIDS Fund Executive Director Nancy Mahon and the uber fabulous Viva Glam VI Spokespeople Eve and Dita Von Teese.
“Our $100 million landmark has been reached with enormous commitment from our VIVA GLAM spokespeople, M·A·C makeup artists and dedicated customers,†said M·A·C AIDS Fund Executive Director, Nancy Mahon. “The only thing more exciting about reaching this milestone is the prospect of setting and reaching our next fundraising goal and continuing our grant-making and partnerships around the world.â€
The event was held at the MAC store on Columbus Ave and when we arrived the paparazzi were waiting in the pouring rain but we were able to walk right in and stake our claim to some prime viewing spots. A bunch of MAC artists were in attendance and they were rocking some incredible makeup. Color me jealous of their skills.
Just before Eve and Dita arrived, the paparazzi swarmed in like vultures to set up their gear and snag a prime spot. We were positioned right behind the wall they created. I wonder what the pap thought of being on the other side of the lens. Was he laughing at my big bad point n’ shoot or just cheesing for the camera?
Eve and Dita arrived separately, a few minutes apart. Eve entered first on the opposite side of the store from where we were standing. All I could see was a mass of flashing as she was ushered to the back of the store. My heart skipped a beat as Dita emerged and breezed right past me. I tried to get a good shot of her but I was flustered by how incredibly stunning and tiny she is in person. Like seriously, she is OMG flawless. No airbrushing needed.
Of course both ladies looked impeccable from their makeup to their manicures. I had to check out their manicures. Being the rock star that she is Eve wore a gunmetal gray while Dita worked a deep burgundy moon manicure that compliments her classic pinup style.
We were fortunate to get some face time with J.J., Eve’s makeup artist, to pick her brain about Eve’s look. JJ used MAC 3-D lipglass in Wondershine to create that gorgeous coral lip and melon pigment as a blush on Eve’s cheeks. That prompted me to share my favorite use of pigment, making nail polish, something J.J. hadn’t heard of before. Go me, dispensing the knowledge!
The MAC AIDS Fund is supported by the sale of more than 7.1 million VIVA GLAM lip products. Remember, 100% of the retail price of every Viva Glam product is contributed to the fund. That’s a heck of a lot of lippies. My personal favs, Viva Glam V & VI and their matching glosses. I never leave home without them in my purse.
Weekly Beauty Read
Here you go my lovelies, the best reads of the week from my pals at the Beauty Blog Network
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic – Christine describes how hair is damaged, and what you can do to prevent it!
A Touch of Blusher – Bring It Back!! Nina Ricci Cosmetics
Beauty Blabber – Create Tang Wei’s Look
Beauty and Fashion Tech – Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at Tropez, a great value cosmetics line!
Beauty and Personality Grooming – Correcting a gummy smile
Etailers Mall – The Blog – Box o’ Black Death
Face Candy – Yves Saint Laurent White Gold Collection ’07
Hello Dollface – You Dont Have to Spend a Fortune on Skin care…
Makeup Moxie – Get Rid of Pimples Fast: The ThermaClear Review
Makeup and Beauty Blog – Makeup and Beauty Tips for Breast Cancer Patients: Staying Beautiful Inside and Out!
makeup loves me – mineral fusion kit contest at makeup loves me!
Musings of a Muse – MAC Antiquitease Color Reivew, Pictures, and MuseTV Video Presentation of the Color Story!
Mytical Beauty’s Musings – RareMinerals Blemish Therapy Review part 3
Savvy Skin Anti-Aging Skin Care Checklist
Temptalia – Alexander McQueen Review, Product Photos, and Swatches
The Life of A Ladybug – Toya wants to know about your beauty staples!
And here’s a most excellent contest I thought you’d all be interested in. I’m entering, you should too.
MAC and NET-A-PORTER.COM add magic to your Fall with this bewitching combo: the MAC for McQueen collection plus the Alexander McQueen patent leather, suede-lined, mini box-clutch with crystal-jeweled skull clasp. Approximate total retail value: $1,137.00!! Go to http://www.maccosmetics.com/mcqueen to enter!
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