Whether you like your makeup colorful and bold, or natural and dewy, MAC has got you covered this spring/summer. Check it out:

Get the looks here.

Get the looks here.

OK, ladies—hold onto your pocketbooks, after launching the hefty Spring Colour Forecast collection last week, MAC is launching their Riveting collection next week Thursday 2/18 (international beauties can see this some time in March).

This collection is much smaller in comparison to Spring Colour Forecast, but I see some favorites (the hot pink lipstick and gloss—ok, and the blush—are mine, mine, mine…lol). Check it out!

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Glossy images of leggy, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall -of-Fame uber-models are as riveting, ravishing – and relevant – as ever. Hot shots of super-babes and rock chicks, edgy but never grungy, the lion’s mane of hair, the spectacular cheek bones, the luscious lashes, and a certain fearlessness when it comes to conquering with colour – Riveting is a rock-steady metal collection that pays homage to the Jerry Halls and Pat Clevelands of the world, their strength and their power! Part of a sexy ’80s fashion moment, these girls are modern versions of the real thing: Rock Goddesses never afraid to strut their stuff and step up to the spotlight. A fashion trend, true, but oh-so-much more is what makes these girls Riveting.

Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

* Bubbles Sheer pale white pink ice (Glaze) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
* Metal Maven Pale frosted silver (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* Riveting Mid-tone dirty mauve taupe (Glaze) (Limited Edition)
* Show Orchid Vivid hot pink (Amplified) (PRO)

Lipglass ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

* Rock Out Light icy silver with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
* True Babe Creamy mid-tone bright blue pink (Cream) (Limited Edition)

Penultimate Eyeliner ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN)

* Rapidblack True black (Repromote)

Blush ($18.50 U.S. / $22.00 CDN)

* Dirty Plum Deep Plum (PRO)
* Full Fuchsia Very bright iridescent fuchsia (PRO)

Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S. / $14.50 CDN)

* Black Enough? Matte black (Matte) (Limited Edition)
* Studded Matte true silver with pearl (Matte) (Limited Edition)
* Wham, Bam, Glam Matte cool dark taupe (Matte) (Limited Edition)

Brush ($34.00 U.S. / $41.00 CDN)

* 188 Small duo fibre face (Permanent)

Lashes ($13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN)

* #48 Lashes (Permanent at Freestanding)

Get swatches here.

What’s on your wish list?

Beyoncé is on this month’s issue of Allure magazine and she is giving face, body, hair, EVERYTHING! The glow of her skin is so great, I set my magazine on the floor in a dark room and had instant illumination. Banish dry, dull winter skin and snag Beyoncé’s gorgeous bronzy look with these steps:

1. Get rid of body hair. I know how comfy and carefree it feels to not shave your legs in the winter because you wear pants all season long, but to pull off a look like this you have to nix the Chewbacca tendencies. If you shave, try a soothing shave gel like Avon Skin So Soft Fresh & Smooth Silky Stay Shave Gel.

2. Gently exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead skin cells and allow your inner glow to shine through. Exfoliators to try: LUSH Sandstone Soap, The Body Shop Africa Spa Salt Scrub, or Caress Evenly Gorgeous Body Wash.

3. Get the glow. Rub some bronzy lotion into your skin to get Bey’s glow. Products to try: Scott Barnes Body Bling or NARS Body Glow. If you’re on a budget, try mixing some of your bronzer with Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil for a similar look.

And of course to really rock this look, you need attitude. Get inspired with this throwback Beyoncé video:

P.S. Check out my Grammy Beauty Recap on the Fashion Bomb here.

Anna Sui

60s inspired hair and doll-like makeup reigned

Doll-makeup colors like bright pink and coral look absolutely gorgeous on every skin tone especially when worn on the cheeks. The trick is the darker your skin, the brighter and more pigmented the hue.

Corals:
For the cheeks, try NARS Blush in Gilda, Make Up For Ever Sculpting Blush in #22, or Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in #18. For the eyes, try MAC Eyeshadow in Paradisco or Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #5. For the lips, try MAC Lipstick in Costa Chic, Ravishing, and Vegas Volt.

Bright Pinks:

For the cheeks, try MAC Blush in Dollymix; NARS Blush in Desire, Mata Hari, and Crazed; or Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Fuchsia 26 and Candy Pink 85. For the eyes, try MAC Eyeshadows in Stars N’ Rockets and Da Bling; or NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Caravaggio. For the lips, try MAC Lipstick in Saint Germain, Speed Dial, Pink Nouveau, Speak Louder, Impassioned, Lickable, Girl About Town, or Chatterbox.

Balmain

The fashion house paired rumpled hair and barely there makeup with their sequined and slashed clothing.

Barely-there makeup actually can require just as much work (sometimes more) than brighter looks.

To start, you’ll need great skin and freshly manicured eyebrows. Wash, tone, and moisturize skin according to your skin type. Then apply a foundation primer which helps to smooth out skin giving it an even plane to apply foundation. Next, apply foundation only where you need it and blend it in with a foundation brush or a makeup wedge. Set with a finishing powder. Work the eyes and lips with shadows and lip color that closely match your skin tone. Add dimension to the eyes by adding in a shadow 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone. Finish the eyes with several coats of mascara and add a pinch of color to the cheeks with a soft pink blush.

MAC’s upcoming All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection (ad shown above), hitting U.S. stores January 7, 2010, will feature tons of nude makeup for all shades. Get your wallets ready! For more on the collection, go here.

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Wild and colorful seemed to be the trend.

The key to doing this look right is to pick one feature on the face to wear a bright and keep everything else relatively understated.

Some hot brights to try: Yves Saint Laurent Luxurious Mascara in #4 Fascinating Violet; Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #92, #72, #171; or MAC Eyeshadows in Chrome Yellow, Bitter, Orange, and Freshwater.

Louis Vuitton

The makeup at Louis Vuitton was very bright-eyed and doll-like. The look is not to be taken literally, but you can gather some inspiration from it with some undereye highlight and luxurious lashes.

Perk up your eyes with a touch of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat, a creamy highlighter pen that erases the signs of fatigue and adds radiance to the undereye area, then bring them out with a pair of Ardell Fashion Lashes.

Michael Kors

At Michael Kors, hair was sleek and the eyes were adorned with violet eyeshadow.

Violet is such a gorgeous color–even moreso since it’s universally flattering on all skin tones.

Some violets to try: MAC Eyeshadows in Satellite Dreams, Creme de Violet, Parfait Amour, Purple Haze, Beautiful Iris; NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Jolie Poupee; or Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #9.

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta partnered dramatic cat eyes with perfectly manicured brows along with his ladylike fashions.

Get the look with threaded, waxed, or tweezed brows, some liquid liner like mark On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Liner, and a steady hand.

Perfect your cat eye: First, with a firm grip on your liquid liner, carefully draw a line on the upper lash line (getting as close to the area where the lashes and the lid meets) when you get to the outer corners of your eyes, extend the line out at about a 15 degree angle. If you have trouble doing this freehand, you can use something like the edge of a business card to help guide you. Repeat one to two more times until you achieve your desired thickness. To get a flat even plane to work with, you may need to “stretch” the outer corners of your eyes a bit with your index finger—not too hard though. If your eyes are small or close-set, don’t extend the line all the way to the inner corners of the eyes. Instead use the eyeliner brush to apply a pale gold or silver shimmery shade in the inner corners to give the appearance of a “bigger” eye. To avoid getting the liner on your bottom waterline, you can use a waterproof pencil liner (like Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes) on this area instead.

If you made any mistakes or have any smudges, you can easily clean it up with a Q-tip or the edge of a makeup wedge dipped in eye makeup remover.

Prada

At Prada, it was all about big hair and bright lips.

We’ve already discussed how hot the bright lip is and I’m glad to see it making a comeback this spring. If you need a refresher on what colors to wear for your complexion, go here.

Lanvin

Going away from the obvious pastel-colored asthetic for spring, Lanvin glammed up models’ eyes with smudgy smoky eyes.

The smoky eye is another classic look we’ve covered. Go here for tips on how to create yours.

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So there you go—a highlight of some trends to come next season. Which ones will you be rocking come spring?

So if you follow me on twitter, you’ll know that I’m obsessed with Walmart. Probably mostly because there aren’t many here in New York and because I can’t believe how low their prices really are! I’ve been overpaying for many of my drugstore products over the years, so to get some of my favorites at a great price is always a good thing for me. But what was missing from the equation was the ability to shop online for the products I love. Sure, I could go to my local Walmart, but they don’t always have the products I want in stock (this never happens when I visit my sister in Georgia–they always have everything!). So when I found out not only can I buy beauty products online but they also ship for only 97 cents each, I darn near fell off my computer chair!

I’m so excited I already started a list of some of my favorite products:

Maybelline New York Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara, 951 Very Black, .22 fl oz
(I get dramatic lashes without any clumps. I’m on my fourth tube straight of this stuff)

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70 With Helioplex Dry-Touch Sunblock, 3 fl oz
(You know how some sunblocks can be super greasy and leave your skin looking grey and ashy? Not this stuff–it dries to a smooth finish and protects your skin from the sun whether it be summer, fall, winter, or spring)

Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Foundation Sandy Beige Medium 1 Foundation 1 Fl Oz
(My shade is Cocoa Dark 3–I’m NW 47 in MAC for reference. I love this foundation—it’s more like a tinted moisturizer, but the color, the texture, and the finish is just perfect for me. Check out my earlier review on this here.)

Going to place my order now…lol. What are some of your favorite drugstore beauty products?