Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose (2012 edition)

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

I know you probably cannot buy it anywhere in the UK at the present time (maybe some single mac counters) and I know it is sold out online – it has been so long since I actually got it but there was so many reviews popping up on the net at the time I thought I would just skip it. My mistake. :P

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose

Stereo Rose is a very sought-after coral blusher with golden shimmer and a hint of pink. It has frosty finish.  This is my first ever Stereo Rose and I must admit I understand why it is so popular. It is just such a wearable shade. I have been wearing it every day since I got it! The ratio of colour to shimmer in Stereo Rose is just right. It gives you a nice hint of colour while highlighting your cheeks at the same time. It is perfect for daytime looks, night-time looks (you can build it up), looks for special occasions… This product is so versatile it is almost perfect.

MAC Strength Collection Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Absolute Power

 MAC Strength Collection Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Absolute Power

MAC Strength Collection Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Absolute Power

Pink Pigeon is a bright shade of pink. Similar shades: Mac Candy Yum Yum (much brighter and slightly cooler shade), Sleek Makeup Pink Freeze (very similar, slightly warmer) and Rimmel Kate Moss in 20 (a bit darker and has creamy finish).

Party Parrot is a coral shade of pink. Similar shades: Mac Impassioned (very, very similar just a bit pinker).

Strong Woman is a plumish shade of purple. Slightly muted. Similar shades: Collection 2000 in Berry Blast (very similar, just a bit darker and has creamy finish).

Absolute Power is berry red. Similar shades: NYX BLL in Mid-Night Dinner (slightly more muted, a bit more brown), Mac Mattene Lipstick in Eden Rouge (slightly redder).

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

Mac Apres Chic features five eyeshadows: Ice, Winter Pursuit, Silver Birch, Frost at Midnight and Fireside. All limited edition (and thanks for that!...).

Right, but before I go into detail shall we start from the beginning?

Winter Pursuit is a very glittery gold copper shade with silver veins. It looks golden brown when applied. It has very metallic finish. Very wearable shade. This is the most intense out of three. Hard to transfer from your fingernail you're your skin, even harder with a brush. Had to put on a few layers for the colour to show up. Once you get through all of this, it looks okay on your skin.

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

 Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) 

My bank balance suffers so much every time new Paul & Joe collection comes out! Beautiful packaging, beautiful products to look at, beautiful everything – how to resist something so pretty? 

Paul & Joe Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) are both embossed with beautiful carousel ponies and placed in a golden tube with printed lace and flowers on it. Both have corresponding cases to go with.

 Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) 

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Lipstick in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege) 

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour Compact

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour Compact

The compact created by Paul & Joe for their new, fabulous cheek colours (post below) is just so pretty it is hard to resist!... It is pleasure to touch as it is made from nice and shiny and good quality plastic with embossed Paul & Joe flower on top! The compact is not too big, not too small – just perfect size! It is very solid: it even survived fall from height onto hard surface (not intentionally though, haha!). I am totally in love with the whole idea of getting separate case and refill but this cute little cheek compact is just pretty enough to get it on its own! So if you are thinking about getting yourself a refill but not the compact – simply don’t! You won’t regret it :) Love, A. xxx

 Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour Compact

 Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour Compact

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour Compact (plus Paul & Joe Cheek Colour Refill in Mon Ami)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches’n’Cream)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches’n’Cream)

Wow!!! That was my initial reaction when I saw these gorgeous blushers (both refills and the case – aaaaah!... THAT case!...) My heart absolutely melted and four of these beauties went straight to my shopping basket – BUT oh boy, I wish I’d bought more!!

 Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches’n’Cream)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Cheek Colour in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches’n’Cream)

Paul & Joe Cheek Colour Refills (or Face Colour on asos) in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches’n’Cream) are all embossed with Paul & Joe logo right in the middle of a pan and placed in a beautiful clear packaging with embossed flower on it. All have little magnet cleverly hidden on the back of each pan. This is so beautiful all you need to do to enjoy the products is just to stare at them (not kidding)!... Honestly, at this point I was completely delighted and I thought at £12.50 each it was money well spent, haha. Anyway, I purchased four of these gorgeous blushers:

Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles Eye Color in 083 (Montmartre) and 084 (La Belle Epoque)

 Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles Eye Color in 084 (La Belle Epoque) and 083 (Montmartre)

Hello my lovelies! I cannot believe how excited I am about Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Collection! Yeey! I was so over the moon when I first saw it online on asos website that I couldn’t sleep that night! Isn’t that silly haha?... I definitely think this is the most beautiful spring collection I have seen so far! It was just love at first sight – I knew I HAD TO have it!

Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles Eye Color in 083 (Montmartre) and 084 (La Belle Epoque)

Paul & Joe Eye Color in 083 (Montmartre) and 084 (La Belle Epoque) are both beautifully embossed with carousel ponies placed in beautiful paper packaging. Both have sponge applicator cleverly placed inside the packaging. I adore Paul & Joe packaging so much – it is always too cute to resist!

 Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles Eye Color in 083 (Montmartre)

Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Carousel Collection - Preview

Hello my lovely ladies! This is just a quick photo of what I have to show you from gorgeous Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Collection! Excited much!... :) xxx

Paul & Joe Paul & Joe 2013 Spring Creation Carousel Collection: left to right, top to bottom: Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles Eye Color in 084 (La Belle Epoque) and 083 (Montmartre), Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill in 079 (Merry-Go-Round) and 080 (Manege), Paul & Joe Cheek Colour Refill in 03 (Gigi), 06 (Mon Ami), 08 (Candy) and 09 (Peaches'n'Cream).

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

The goodies I purchased from Mac Apres Chic collection are: Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside, Mac Apres Chic Lipstick in Apres Chic and Mac Après Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose.

MAC Après Chic Lipstick in Après Chic

MAC Après Chic Collection Selected Items Preview Photos

I received some lovely goodies from Mac Apres Chic collection and just wanted to share it with you! I bought Mac Apres Chic Mineralize Eye Shadow in Winter Pursuit, Frost at Midnight and Fireside, Mac Apres Chic Lipstick in Apres Chic and Mac Après Chic Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose. Caaaant wait to do full reviews for you! More photos to follow soon! A. xxx

Happy New Year! :)

Hello my lovelies! 

First of all, I owe you a massive explanation for not being here for such a long time! I have an excuse (and quite legible one as well, haha): I have been moving a house (and most of you probably know how hard it is!) and decorating my new place for the last month and a half, which was very, very exhausting and I am glad it is now over and everything is (nearly) back to normal! You can't imagine how excited I am to be back! Anyway, hope you all had a good Christmas and Santa has been good to you all! Keep your beautiful eyes peeled for brand new photos and reviews in 2013 – all coming very soon!...

P.S. In the meantime, you can say hello to my gorgeous personal assistant and Santa’s little helper – my cat Neko (I think he is quite sad for Christmas to be over already!) Happy New Year! A. xxx