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MAC | Sneak Peek: Resolutely Red Lipstick from the Upcoming MAC in HD

By MAC_Whore on August 17, 2009

Resolutely Red (pictured at left) is a lustre, but not a shy one. It gives great, buildable colour. It is quite similar to Dubonnet. Like Dubonnet it has a mahogany, brick-red undertone to it, but Resolutely Red is lighter and appears a touch more red. Additionally, Dubonnet is an amplified cream so by the nature of its formula, it will go on thicker than Resolutely Red’s lustre formula.

Resolutely Red screams fall, it screams classic and it screams sexy. Definitely worth checking out. Just remember that whilst Resolutely Red is a great colour, if you already have Dubonnet, weigh the differences carefully as they may be too close to justify a purchase.

    Swatches, L-R: Resolutely Red, Dubonnet

What do you think? Love? Like? Meh?

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MOTD | MAC of the Day: Lychee Luxe Lipglass

By MAC_Whore on August 16, 2009

It’s MOTD time again. Woot! Today’s feature is Lychee Luxe Lipglass. This is one that has been around for quite a bit, but seems to kind of stay under the radar. I thought it was time I kicked it out into the spotlight for you.

Lychee Luxe: Pinky-coral with golden shimmer

Lychee Luxe has a good amount of colour pay-off. As far as the shade, Lychee Luxe looks more orange in the tube than it actually applies. It goes on as more of a peach. The gold pearl is pretty apparent in this gloss and in my opinion is really what makes it a winner. The gold pearl just pops when you add Lychee Luxe over most lipsticks and liners. It is also a really flexible colour as it can bend into so many different shades with a little help from a lipstick or liner. Here are a few:


L-R: Lychee Luxe and Magenta liner, Lychee Luxe over Redd liner, Lychee Luxe on its own, Lychee Luxe over Mahogany liner

The colour, frost and gold pearl make it wearable on a good range of lip pigmentations and skin tones. This is great on skin with yellow undertones, but don’t let that rule it out for you if you are an NW. I am an NW20 and love this gloss. Here are a few of my favourite pairing suggestions (all MAC):

  • Line lips with Magenta liner and blend in, then apply Lychee Luxe. By far my fave look. You will LOVE it!
  • Line lips with Redd liner. Apply a coat of Brave Red lipstick then blot it with a tissue. Apply a coat of Lychee Luxe over your red-stained lips. They will look like they are on fire! The key to this look is a yellow-based red.
  • For a nice, subtle pinky coral, apply Lychee Luxe over Sandy B lipstick
  • For a warmer look, try Mahogany liner, Fresh Moroccan lipstick and Lychee Luxe lipglass. This is great for med-dark skintones.
  • Nightmoth or Mahogany liner, “O” lipstick, then Lychee Luxe. This is a WoC stunner.

Who rocks Lychee Luxe? Tried it? Love it? Loathe it? How do you wear it?

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Put It In Neutral – Modern Pin Up

By Brie on July 30, 2009

This is my go to look when I can’t think of any cool colour combo’s. It can easily go from day to night. Looks great with a dark/red lip!

Thanks for looking!

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Red red lips

By Retropinuplady on June 29, 2009

I am in love with Mac lipglosses and Russian red lipgloss is gorgeous its my fave red x


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Giveaway | Contest Closed

By MAC_Whore on May 21, 2009

The contest is now closed. Thanks for participating. The winner will be notified via PM in the Specktra.net forums. :)

    This contest is open to all registered Specktra members. This contest will end on Monday, 25 May 09 at 5:00pm EST(US). I will notify the winner via PM in the Specktra forums. Good luck!
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Be mine or not vday look

By bitternsweet on January 29, 2009

Be mine or not

120 Palettes
red e/s
silver e/s
black e/s
white e/s

Mac Peach Twist Blush

Avon Pink l/p
Fusion l/g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LUnd3b8qTs

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