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makeupandbeautyblog.com features article on Specktra for new users
2008-01-21 18:35:00 Karen at MakeupandBeautyBlog.com wrote the most amazing piece called “Specktra for Beginners: What It Is, and How It Can Help You Be Beautiful“. Are you new to Specktra and feeling overwhelmed, confused? You should totally head over to Karen’s wonderful blog to check out the tips I recommend for new users who are eager to ... More About: News , Article , Features , Users
Specktra Scoop: MAC Cosmetics x Dress Camp Designer Collaboration - Asia Ex
2008-01-21 04:59:00 Here are the first images of the MAC Cosmetics x Dress Camp Asia Exclusive! The collection is a designer collaboration with Asian designer Toshikazu Iwaya, the creative brain behind fashion label Dress Camp. From the photo’s we’ve seen there is a stunningly packaged Limited Edition palette which contains what appears to be a powder blush ... More About: Scoop , Designer
MAC & Fafi - DOLLS!!!
2008-01-20 05:45:00 Sharon@pixnet.net shared these with us and Risser posted them here @ Specktra.net!! Fafi & MAC collaboration discussion on Specktra.net Sooooo what do y’all think?? Share This More About: Dolls
Tarte We Wish You Health Skinvigorating Gift Set review Part 2!
2008-01-18 23:20:00 Tarte We Wish You Health Skinvigorating Gift Set In this post, I shared my thoughts on the Tarte Clean Slate Primer and Lights, Camera, Lashes! 4in1 mascara. Now for the Lock & Roll Cream Eyeshadow and the Inside Out Vitamin Infused Lipgloss Powered by BORBA? Lock & Roll Cream Eyeshadow in the color ?Slate? isn?t really my color, ... More About: Review , Part
Review - La Mer The Treatment Fluid Foundation
2008-01-18 22:45:00 La Mer The Treatment Fluid Foundation I am admittedly a sheer foundation girl. I?m also admittedly not a liquid foundation girl. I use either mineral foundation or tinted moisturizer on a daily basis. Keeping that in mind, I love this foundation. It?s weightless, easily blendable (I use a MAC 187 brush), and gives excellent coverage. Created with ... More About: Reviews , Review , Beauty Products
Inspiration - Youtube Style
2008-01-18 17:44:00 This girl is amazing. Her makeup is flawless through out the entire slideshow, and oh my GOSH what inspiration she is! Her name’s Jody and she’s created a slideshow of her FOTDs, with some seriously gorgeous and extremely dramatic looks. I admit, I can’t wear them…my general ‘air’ isn’t such that I can ... More About: Youtube , Inspiration , Style
MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow Swatches - Parrot, Mi?Lady, De Menthe and more!
2008-01-17 16:29:00 I went through my shadow collection and made swatches, and thought I would share. Any questions, feel free to ask! Click on image for fullsize! Gladabout, Antiqued, Honeylust There’s more after the jump, so keep reading. Share This More About: Cosmetics , Lady , Shadow , Parrot
Tarte We Wish You Health Skinvigorating Gift Set review Part 1
2008-01-17 00:36:00 Makeup primers have popped up in almost every major line in the past several years. They help makeup stay put in hot weather, prevent oxidation of the makeup, keep the colors true to life, and to sooth and refresh the skin with botanical extracts. Tarte’s Clean Slate Primer is a moderately priced ($27 USD) silicone based ... More About: Health , Reviews , Cosmetics , Review , Gift
MAC Cosmetic Originals Tutorial, with a little help from Tarte!
2008-01-15 01:22:00 Here’s a tutorial for this look, using products from the Originals collection, along with a little help from Tarte and La Mer: I used: ? La Mer The Treatment Fluid Foundation ? Tarte Clean Slate Face Primer ? Soft Ochre Paint Pot ? Daisychain ? Ochre Style ? A Little Folie ? Indigo liner ? Dipdown Fluidliner ? Tarte Lashes! 4-in-1 Mascara ? Warmed Mineralize Skinfinish ? Ablaze Blush ? Rozz Revival lipstick ? Tender Baby Tendertone ? Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Infused Lip ... More About: Cosmetic , Tutorial
Beauty Blips From Around The World
2008-01-15 00:55:00 IT’S NOW EASIER TO GET A BIT TOO FACED! The kicky Too Faced cosmetics line which recently entered the Turkish market in Nov 07 will soon be showing up in Chile, South Korea and Sweden. The main point of sale will be Sephora, where they are present, with other locations to be announced. The line ... More About: News , Beauty , World , Around the world , The World
MAC Cosmetics - Blue and Silver Tutorial - NFC Divisional Playoffs FOTD
2008-01-13 23:22:00 I did this look today for the Dallas / New York playoffs?(Go Cowboys!!!) and figured that while I was waiting for kick off, I would do a tutorial. ? ? Shimma Paint ? Bare Minerals foundation (my preference, of course you can wear what you like?) ? Platinum pigment ? Rebel Rock Blue pigment ? Nars Night Clubbing Shadow ? Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara ? Nars Orgasm ... More About: Tutorial , Cosmetics , Lipstick , Eyeshadow
Drugstore Beauty - Essence of Beauty Body Mist Lemon Twist
2008-01-13 19:29:00 image @ CVS.com I love the smell of citrus fruit. It smells fresh and tangy and sweet all at the same time. Specifically I love the smell of lemons…so, I was understandably thrilled to find this lemon scented body spray at CVS for under $5. It’s a soft smell, not particularly heavy or overpowering, and it’s ... More About: Beauty , Body , Lemon , Mist , Drugstore
More MAC Cosmetics Spring/Summer ?08 Launch Dates and Collection names
2008-01-12 06:28:00 Hold the line please, Janice @ Specktra has more MAC release dates for you. There’s been confirmation on collection names and it looks like we’re headed out of this world for Summer ‘08! There’s a three part release in May - Neo Sci-Fi, Solar Field, and Future Earth arriving on May 29th… are we ... More About: Cosmetics , Dates , Spring , Launch
Get Up and Get Moving - Rock climbing edition
2008-01-11 23:04:00 This is, of course, my first and favoritest form of exercise…rock climbing. Ok, technically, it’s bouldering…but! Oh the benefits…you’re exercising, but you don’t feel like you’re exercising because it’s fun! Climbing (indoors or outdoors…indoors is a more controlled environment, outdoors is more ‘extreme’) requires balance, strength, endurance, and problem solving, and works your entire body. ... More About: Rock , Moving , Rock Climbing , Edition
MAC & A Mei Product images!
2008-01-11 17:27:00 The last image is a thumbnail because it’s pretty big, so click the picture for full detail. Images courtesy of Ms. Z @ Specktra.net for use by Specktra.net only. This is a Celebrity collaboration with Asian pop star A Mei. Lipstick * Ruby woo - Vivid bluish-red (Matte, Perm) * Siss - Muted golden beige (Satin, Perm) Lipglass * Love rules ... More About: Product , Ages
N Collection photos - MAC Cosmetics
2008-01-10 21:04:00 This, and the next three images are courtesy of Ms. Z @ Specktra.net! There are already numerous swatches posted in the N Collection Swatch Thread on Specktra.net, so if you haven’t, go on and check them out! In the N Collection Discussion Thread on Specktra.net, Specktra members are giving their reviews of the line. ... More About: Photos , Cosmetics
Flushed Cheeks and Pink Lips FOTD - MAC
2008-01-09 23:18:00 I promised a bright eyed, fresh look, and here it is. I wanted to be fresh and ‘just in from the wind’ today, so I focused on my cheeks and lips, and did simple eyes. See more pictures and what I used after the jump! Share This More About: Pink , Lips , Cheeks
La Mer launches new product - The Cleansing Foam
2008-01-09 17:30:00 Photo: La Mer This month La Mer is launching a new high end skincare product, The Cleansing Foam . This foaming cleanser contains jade and crushed pearls, deep sea algae fibers and magnetized tourmaline to help break down and wash away debris, dirt and makeup from your skin. Designed to prime the skin to receive the most ... More About: Product
Get Up and Get Moving - Ripstick Edition.
2008-01-09 16:06:00 How many of you love snowboarding? The benefits and adrenaline of the sport are pretty well documented, so I’d bet many of you do. Ok, well, I’ve never been. I’ve never even SEEN that much snow…my whole state shuts down if we get an inch and a half of that white precipitation, so we make ... More About: Fitness , Moving , Edition
Get Up and Get Moving - Home Gym Edition
2008-01-09 04:59:00 Want some fun, effective, and…honestly…relieving cardio? Go grab a pair of gloves, take off your shoes, and kick the crap out of the punching bag! Put on your best Rocky face and work the speed bag…that takes some serious hand eye coordination, let me tell you. I just came in from demolishing my kids’ ... More About: Fitness , Home , Moving , Edition
2 Special Deals for Stila Fans!!!
2008-01-09 00:44:00 How does it work? For the Free Shipping On Any Order, simply enter the coupon code LIKETHIS during checkout. In order to qualify for this offer, you just have buy something. For the Free Shipping & Free Convertible Color Duo, simply enter the coupon code LOVETHAT during checkout. In order to qualify for this offer, you have ... More About: Fans , Cosmetics , Eyeshadow , Special , Stila
Tighten your tushie with MBTs! Try Trust & Love!
2008-01-08 22:02:00 MBTs (named after the Masai tribe in Africa…their formal name is Masai Barefoot Technology) were created to mimic the positive effects of walking barefoot in the sand. Featuring a rocker sole, the shoe creates an instability in stride that the body must accommodate for, thereby strengthening the stabilizer muscles. In activating rear muscles along ... More About: Fitness , Love , Trust
Get up and get moving - Running shoes: Vibram FiveFingers
2008-01-08 20:21:00 My new running shoes, Vibram Five Finger Sprints. They’re amazing. They’re different from anything I’ve ever worn in my life, but they’re amazing. I grew up barefooted, hated wearing shoes as a kid (who knew I’d become such a shoe monger later in life??), would race my brothers and friends barefooted down the dirt ... More About: Fitness , Running , Shoes , Moving , Running shoes
Spring 2008 - Get up and Get moving!
2008-01-08 20:13:00 It’s widely known that I get bored doing regular workouts…I much prefer something a little ‘off the wall’ and interesting to make the time go by faster. To that end, I’ve been looking for things to ring in the New Year that are fun, safe, and effective. Bikini season is coming and while ... More About: Fitness , Spring , Moving , 2008
The tutorial, as I promised! (Using MAC Cosmetics)
2008-01-07 06:46:00 A few words: I rushed through this, and I did it in my bathroom light, so I can’t promise that the pictures are right dead on perfect, but I’m trying!!! It’s a very “warm” light This tutorial was done using: That Gal! - Benefit Bare Minerals Pearl Blossom BP Angel Cream Plushglass Zandra lipstick Orange e/s Fab N Flashy e/s Firespot e/s Post Haste e/s Bright Fuchsia ... More About: Reviews , Tutorial , Mascara , Cosmetics , Lipstick
More Fafi & MAC Cosmetic product photos?
2008-01-07 02:39:00 Thank you Chimpyblue05 from MakeupAlley.com!!! Click the thumbnails to see larger pictures, and LOOK AT THE QUADS! They’re so pretty. I can’t wait to see it in person… Squeeze it and Sugar Trance Lipglasses… Share This More About: Cosmetic , Photos , Product
Swatches of MAC Cosmetics Mineralized Skinfinishes- Metal Rock, Stereo Rose
2008-01-06 17:41:00 I went through my bathroom and made swatches of all the mineralized skinfinishes I had laid out in a row. The images are thumbnailed, so click them for a larger photo of the product. As I acquire more (that’s to say…after my shopping trip for the N Collection) I will post swatches and ... More About: Metal , Cosmetics , Rock , Rose , Beauty Products
MAC Cosmetics & Fafi Product Photos!!!
2008-01-06 02:58:00 Thank you ur_sweetest_desire @ Myspace for showing us all the goods!! PERKY Paint Pot Vanilla, Hey, Pink Venus, and Howzat quad. Closed Quad. FASHION FRENZY Powder Blush SASSED UP Iridescent Powder SUGAR TRANCE Lip Glass Boxes and Packaging.. OH MY GOD THIS STUFF IS SO FREAKING CUTE!!!! I need that blush…What do you guys think so far? Anything jumping up ... More About: Photos , Cosmetics , Product
Tutorial Contest Winner December 2007: QTAllStarGurl
2008-01-05 23:13:00 Congratulations to Specktra member QTAllStarGurl for winning this month’s tutorial contest!!! Your votes decided she was the winner for this month. QTAllStarGurl will receive the prize of a $25 gift certificate to an online e-retailer, and a 4 month upgrade to a Premium Member subscription to Specktra.net. Thank you so much, QTAllStarGurl, for your tutorial, and ... More About: Contest , Tutorial , Winner , December , December 2007
MAC Cosmetics Upcoming collection information, condensed version!
More articles from this author:2008-01-04 17:25:00 Here’s the information MAC fans have been waiting for & you won’t find anywhere else, the lowdown on early ‘08 MAC Cosmetics release dates from Janice @ Specktra! Release dates are for North American counters/stores. N Collection - 1/17/08 Collection has two displayers (large collection) Slimshine - 2/7/08 Recap - 7 brand spankin’ new colors with 13 being repromoted ... More About: Information , Upcoming , Version 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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