NEW Illamasqua "Generation Q" Collection!!!

My favorite blushes, hands down, are from Illamasqua. The quality and pigmentation can't be beat.. not to mention they have the best matte shades ever! So, naturally, I have been wanting to try some of their eye shadows. :)  I'm not one for singles (I just don't end up using them!) so I was so excited to see these pics of new eye shadow palettes! 

Illamasqua "Generation Q" Collection

The upcoming collection comes out in October, but some products may be released early! I have my eye on this one...

Illamasqua eye shadow palette in "Empower"

These shades are right up my alley! *LOVE* Here's my other fav products from the collection...

Illamasqua eye shadow palette in "Complement"

This palette is beautiful too! However, the brown shade looks to be a cream, which I'm not so keen on.

Illamasqua Gleam in "Aurora"

I really don't need any new highlighters, but this "Gleam" in Aurora looks gorgeous! Ugh, if only I could actually use up the products I have :( 

So have you seen this collection yet?? Will you check it out?!

Xx-

Bethany

New! MAC Styleseeker Collection...

For some reason I had NO CLUE this MAC collection was coming out... am I the only one who was in the dark on this one?! Anyway, I thought I'd share the Styleseeker promo pics with you guys!

MAC Styleseeker Collection

I actually quite like the little duos that MAC comes out with. There are usually a couple with permanent shades, and a couple with limited edition shades. I'm thinking of getting the duo below...

MAC Marche aux Puces Eye Shadow x2... This duo comes with Chessa, a midtone golden orange (veluxe pearl) and Indie Spirit, a chestnut brown (matte). This would be a great duo for fall! I'm debating whether to wait for Temptalia's review, or just go for it and purchase... ?!

MAC Eye Shadow in Chessa

MAC Eye Shadow in Indie Spirit 

Are there any products in this collection that you are thinking of getting?? What other of MAC's million collections are you looking forward to?

Xx-

Bethany

New Limited-Edition CHANEL Eye Palette!!

Am I the only one who had no idea this was coming out?!

CHANEL Limited-Edition Ombres Matelassees

I'm intrigued!

Xx-

Bethany

Upcoming Collection: Illamasqua "Human Fundamentalism"

I'm super excited about the new Illamasqua Spring/Summer 2012 collection! "Human Fundamentalism" is available now for pre-order here, and features two eye shadow palettes!! Here's a peek at the collection...

Illamasqua Spring/Summer 2012 Human Fundamentalism Collection 

Illamasqua Spring/Summer 2012 Human Fundamentalism Collection  "Neutral" Palette

China Glaze "Hunger Games" - Sally's has it!!!!

Just a quick little blurb here.. I went to Sally's Beauty Supply earlier this week, and they had the Hunger Games nail polishes out!!! The girl working said they had gotten them last week! I thought they weren't coming out until March 26th so I was pretty pumped =)

Long story short, check your Sally's for the collection! They also have them on their website. So if you were like me and didn't realize the polishes would be out so soon, now you know!

I'll talk pictures of the colors I picked up tomorrow :)

Xx-

Bethany

'HAUL: Dior Addict EXTREME Lipsticks and NARS'...

I'm pretty much obsessed with my Dior Addict lippies, so when I saw the new EXTREME lipsticks on Sephora.com I immediately searched the internet for swatches =) Unfortunately back when I ordered there weren't too many swatches to come by, so I just picked two and went for it! Here's what I picked up...

Dior Addict EXTREME Lipsticks

Keep reading for colors, swatches, and some NARS! (a bit picture heavy)

'Shop MAC & Permanent Products HAUL'...

Ok so I realize this collection is/will be done to death buuuut I wanted to share what I picked up, because I'm excited about it! Here we go...

Shop MAC Collection

Click to see what I got with swatches!! (picture heavy)

TODAY ONLY!!! - CHANEL

I wanted to throw a post up here real quick to tell you guys about a CHANEL online exclusive! The Knightsbridge Collection is brand new and featuring some gorgeous pink shades. Here's a peek!

CHANEL "The Knightsbridge Collection" exclusive

And TODAY ONLY you get free shipping and a really cute gift box! As far as I know the shipping and gift box is for the U.S. only, but the collection may be available in other countries, I'm not sure.

Anyway if you were thinking about getting anything from CHANEL this is the perfect time! I highly recommend the Rouge Allure lippie in "Enivree". It's limited edition and super gorgeous! Post to come =)

Xx-

Bethany

'Upcoming Collections: MAC's MAC Me Over, and Styledriven'

So I was really looking forward to MAC's Semi Precious Collection, and guess what.... I didn't end up getting ANYTHING from it! I know, crazy right?? I was very tempted to pick up an MSF or 2 but I was able to hold myself back. Talk about willpower ;) Anyway, MAC has a huge collection coming out August 25th (in the US) and some things have caught my eye!

All photos are from Temptalia.com. If you want to check out more pictures of the upcoming collections, click her link!

Here are a few things that I'm eyeing!

MAC Fluidline in "Avenue"

MAC Fluidline in "Avenue"... Charcoal black with gold pearlized pigments (Limited Edition). Does it not look amazing?!

Read on for more of my picks!

'Upcoming Collection: Illamasqua Summer 2011'

Magenta Muse

Illamasqua Summer 2011 "Magenta Muse" Collection

"This fearless, eclectic blend of shades and textures will draw all attention to you on those heady summer nights, with an urbane gathering of cool, alternative hues in grey, mauve, magenta and teal."

So what do you think of this collection?? I must admit nothing is screaming my name, but I wanted to share it with you! The collection is out now, click here to check it out!

Xx-

Bethany

'Upcoming MAC Semi-Precious Collection 2011'

Some promotional photos have sparked my interest, yet again, for the upcoming "Semi-Precious" collection from MAC. It is set to launch July 7th! (in the U.S.)
First off, let's check out the goooorgeous promo looks!!

And some photos of the actual products...

'Upcoming Collection!! CHANEL A/W 2011: Illusion D'Ombre'

As soon as I saw pictures of this upcoming Chanel collection I knew I HAD to share them!! I won't keep you in suspense, here are some sneak peeks of the Chanel A/W 2011 "Illusion D'Ombre" Collection...

Chanel A/W 2011 "Illusion D'Ombre" Collection

How pretty are those colors?! Now here are the products that I am most looking forward to checking out, and most skeptical of as well!

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eye Shadows

In this collection Chanel is coming out with 6 "whipped gel" eye shadows that have a shimmery finish. Straight off you are probably thinking about MAC's Big Bounce eye shadows and how well those went over... NOT! But these have to be better, right?? First of all, just looking at them I would imagine the texture will be quite different. And I mean, this is CHANEL we are talking about after all, they aren't capable of producing a sub-par product (maybe that is an exaggeration).  =)

I can't wait to get my hands on those eye shadows and find out for myself!!

Chanel A/W 2011 Le Vernis nail polish left to right: "Graphite", "Peridot", "Quartz"

You know I couldn't finish off this post without drooling over the nail polish ;)  At first look I thought Quartz would be my must-have. However, I've seen some not-so-great swatches of these and I'm now on the fence as to whether I will be picking any of them up. Hmm...

There is a lot more to the collection, and you see additional pics and descriptions at Cafe Makeup. All pictures and info are via this amazing site!

So what do you think of this upcoming collection?! I want to hear your thoughts on it!

Xx-

Bethany