'Bough Grey' Look

'Bough Grey' Look

So since I paid homage to Birds & Berries Eyeshadow from the MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection it is only fair that I show some love to Bough Grey Eyeshadow as well...right? Fair is fair...so here goes...

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. Then I applied MUFE #21 Aqua Cream Color (Bright Turquoise) as a base just on the middle of my lid and lightly into the crease.
 
COLOR:
On the inner corner, I applied MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow (matte creamy beige). 
Next to that, I applied MAC Rated R Eyeshadow (shimmery bright yellow green). 
Next on the middle of the lid, I applied MAC Birds & Berries Eyeshadow (frosted dark green blue).
On the outer lid and crease I applied MAC Bough Grey Eyeshadow (mid-tone blueish grey).
For highlight I used MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow (shimmery champagne). 
 
BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Wet 'n' Wild Creme Eyeliner in Black.
I lined my lower waterline with Loreal HIP Creme Eyeliner in Black.
I used MAC Studio Fix Mascara for my lashes and applied Beautee Sense Vibrant Eyelashes.

Face:

LIPS:
MAC Ravishing Lipstick.

FINISH:
I used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe with MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer in NC45 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Medium/Dark. I used MAC Gingerly Blush for my cheeks.   

'Birds & Berries' Look

'Birds & Berries' Look

I decided to try out the new Birds & Berries Eyeshadow from the MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection. I used it over Delft paintpot and I must say it took away from the vibrancy of the color. It was still pretty but not as bright.

 Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. Then I applied MAC Delft Paintpot as a base just on my lid and lightly into the crease.
 
COLOR:
On the inner corner, I applied MAC Suave Intentions Eyeshadow (light frosted silver blue).
Next on the middle of the lid, I applied MAC Birds & Berries Eyeshadow (frosted dark green blue).
On the outer lid and crease I applied MAC Violet Trance Eyeshadow (matte deep blue purple).
For highlight I used MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow (matte creamy beige). 
 
BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Spiked.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Wet 'n' Wild Creme Eyeliner in Black and topped with MAC Aqualine Liquidlast Liner.
I lined my lower waterline with Loreal HIP Creme Eyeliner in Black. I also added some Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Flipside to the lower lashline.
I used MAC Plushlash Mascara for my lashes and applied Beautee Sense Adventurous Eyelashes.

Face:

LIPS:
MAC True Babe lipglass.

FINISH:
I used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe with MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer in NC45 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Medium/Dark. I used MAC Coygirl Blush for my cheeks.  

Give Me Liberty of London Collection - Mini Haul

Give Me Liberty of London Collection - Mini Haul

We all heard the hype and now it's here! MAC and Liberty of London teamed up to bring us the Give Me Liberty of London Collection.

I went out and got a few things - not too much because there are other future collections that I am more interested in than this one.

This collection revolves around the colorful, flowery feel of the Liberty of London line. It's decorated with flowers and birds and promises brights blooming colors - pinks and purples and blues.

EYESHADOWS:
A limited-edition Eye Shadow packaged in a glossy white case. The see-through lid is decorated with an exclusively created floral motif for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. 

I already own Free to Be so no need to repurchase and it's a part of the permanent line. Dame's Desire is weak compared to some of the permanent MAC purples such as Satellite Dreams, Stars 'N' Rockets and Satellite Dreams - no go here. The namesake of the collection Give Me Liberty of London is a pale pink that can easily be duped as well.

I picked up only two of these eyeshadows that I felt were unique enough to be must-haves. For the eyeshadows I bought:

Bough Grey - Mid-tone blueish grey (Satin)
This is a very unique satin grey that comes off more green based than blue on me...which is great since all my greys look blue on my skintone anyway. I like this one for a crease color and it can be mixed almost any color combination you can dream up.

Birds & Berries - Frosted dark green blue (Veluxe Pearl)
This is a beautiful frosty dark teal that reflects more green than blue. This has been compared to Strike a Pose from the Starflash collection but on me it definitely shows more green.

Swatches:

LIPSTICKS:
A limited-edition Lipstick in a glossy white case decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection.

Peachstock is a great peachy nude but is available in the Pro line so not a must for me here. Ever Hip is a nice coral color that lacks a certain 'oomph' for me.

Again, I picked up only two of these lipsticks that I felt were worth the hype and may be well sought after. For the lipsticks I bought:

Blooming Lovely - Creamy greyed lilac mauve (Amplified)
Since I love my Up the Amp Lipstick so much I had to get this one. It's a light purple based pink that will require some work on darker skintones. It's creamy but has a nearly matte finish IMO. It's not as light as Lavender Whip so it's workable.

Petals & Peacocks - Creamy bright magenta pink (Amplified) 
This one is gorgeous and applied like a dream. It's glides on smooth and rich in color. Love! It's bright vivid magenta with a sheen. Will take some courage to wear this one out but you know me...I'm bold!

Swatches: