More Urban Decay…

So this past weekend I was at the Rock the Bells concert on Governor’s Island in NYC. It was an outdoor concert so there I was in the sun ALL day sweating. Thankfully though my eye makeup (and deodorant) held up in over 90 degree weather for more than 12 hours. I first applied Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes on both my lower and upper lash lines. Then because I wanted an extra piece of flair (© Office Space), I used Urban Decay Liquid Liner on the top line to do a little cat eye.

I was amazed at how much of it still lasted! I mean, I know the awesomeness of MUFE Aqua Eyes having used it for maybe the last two years now, but it really stood the test after such an extreme situation. If I knew how to swim I’d test it after a few laps, too.

These things are ruthless! They simply refuse to chip—except for a clumsy little accident on my left thumb where it did chip. But as you can see from the pics the only thing you notice (besides the chip on my left thumb) is that my nails are growing out so the area by my cuticles are getting naked.

I’m going to see how they hold up for another week (or as long as they stay on), but I am itching to put a new polish color on my nails!

I went to check out the MAC Fabulous Felines collection early this past Saturday. The collection is in three parts: Burmese Beauty (netural–some shades can work on warm or cool undertones), Palace Pedigreed (cooler undertones), and Leopard Luxe (warmer undertones). When I first saw images of the collection, I nearly fainted. I wanted almost EVERYTHING. When I went to see it in person? Not so much.

The collection is pretty cool, don’t get me wrong, but in order for me to part ways with my cash I need things that are unique to my kit and my personal stash. I didn’t see anything that fit this criteria in this collection. However if you’re new to MAC or new to makeup, you’ll benefit from one of the palettes and one of the Superslick Liquid Eye Liners. I swatched the Superslick Liquid Eye Liners on my hand around 1:30 PM when I got to the Pro store and by 10 PM (after a full day of walking the city and shopping) the swatches were still on my hand! I had to use a ton of soap and water and push it off. I didn’t get any of the liners because they reminded me of the Urban Decay Liquid Liner I have. And if I’m going to be a responsible adult, I need to quit making unnecessary purchases…lol.

I did contemplate purchasing Bloodline Pigment, Cunning Lipstick, and Lap of Luxury Lipglass but decided that I already own pigments I don’t use and have my fair share of burgundy/berry lip color. Thank goodness because I’m hoarding my cash for the MAC Venomous Villians collection due out September 30th.

The collection officially launches this Thursday, August 26th (my birthday!) and should show up online either Monday or Tuesday.

For product images and some swatches, go here.

My CND Shellac manicure is still holding strong after week 1. The only sign of wear is at the cuticle and where my nails are growing out. I experienced no chipping, peeling, or smudging. I did break a nail but since I had them cut relatively short, I just filed it down to blend in with the rest of the nail.

My only gripe so far is that I’m kinda over the color because I’m itching to try out some of my new fall shades I bought some time ago.

Check out my initial review post here.

I’m not a huge Bath and Body Works fanatic–I get their anti-bacterial hand soaps and electric slide on out. Besides I bought about a year’s worth of soap from LUSH last year during their buy one get two free after Christmas sale—what would I need more stuff for?

Then I smelled Dark Kiss. OH-EM-GEE. As I mentioned before, you NEED this. I bought one of the travel sized body sprays over the weekend (you can preview the scent for $2 now before it makes its official debut on 8/30) and cannot stop smelling myself…lol. It’s a very sexy and sensual sweet yet spicy scent. And as I said you NEED this…lol. I wanted to get the whole set of full-sized products online, but they’re currently completely sold out so I will be at my local Bath and Body Works Monday evening after I leave the day job. This is not a game.

P.S. If you head over to Bath and Body Works, make sure you also check out Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Fastscription™ Instant De-Puff Eye Gel—it brings down puffy eyes like nobody’s business. It got my eyes to look non-alien like after I cried them out one night. Also check out C.O. Bigelow® Lemon Body Cream for ridiculously smooth, supple, and glowy skin.