M·A·C Pressed Pigments Collection and Photographs.

M·A·C is releasing a very limited collection of the much coveted Pressed Pigments just in time for the new year. In 12 new shades, these beauties are the easiest pigments to use.

M·A·C innovation creates a highly pearlized, creamy Pressed Pigment that glistens with a shimmering translucent finish when applied dry and high-gloss dramatic coveragewhen applied wet. 12 colours in stunning shades spotlight the eyes making them glow with brilliant accents. And, for artistic blending, the 215 Medium Shader Brush is the perfect tool for Pressed Pigment technology.

The collection rundown:

PRESSED PIGMENT - $21.00
Angelic - Off white
Light Touch - High pearl powder in W10 shade
Flicker - Pastel yellow
Blonde Streak - Light cream
Day Gleam - High pearl powder in NC30 shade
Enlightening - Deep silver
Blue Willow - Light icy blue
Sweet Acting - Mid-tone pink
Amethyst - Purple with silver undertone
Smoky - Deep silver blue
Deeply Dashing - High pearl powder in NW55 shade
Jet Couture - Charcoal black

BRUSH - $25.00
215 Medium Shader

Pressed Pigments is available now, only until January 4, 2013 at all M·A·C locations and maccosmetics.com.

M·A·C VIVA GLAM Nicki 2.

Nicki Minaj continues her reign as the hip-hop queen of M·A·C VIVA GLAM! The Lipstick-loving diva is back to serve up a delectable duo of Lipstick and Lipglass in an all-new shade of pastel lavender pink. Every cent of the selling price goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Nicki let the cat out of the bag earlier this week when she tweeted #lavenderisthenewpink. I can't wait to see this new shade of lipstick and lipglass.

LIPSTICK - $15.00
VIVA GLAM Nicki 2 Pastel lavender pink (amplified)

LIPGLASS - $15.00
VIVA GLAM Nicki 2 Pastel lavender pink

The new VIVA GLAM Nicki 2 will be available February 9, 2013 at all M·A·C and online at maccosmetics.com.

M·A·C Taste Temptation.

On counters today is the new M·A·C Taste Temptation collection. This one is all about rich bright evening shades for the bold at heart.

Powder Blush in Passionately Tempted set the stage for a dark late-night show.
Eye Shadow Quad blends dramatic shades for a smoky gaze intensified by Fluidline and False Lashes
Extreme Black. Apply Blush with 129 Powder/Blush Brush and add Liner with 211 Pointed Liner Brush
for maximum impact. Mattene Lipstick in Nocturnal Instincts layered with Lipglass in Revenge is Sweet and,
as a final touch, nails go nocturnal with Blue Gaze Nail Lacquer.

The collection rundown:

Mattene Lipstick - $15.00

• Nocturnal Instincts - Mid-tone greyed lavender
• Night Blooming - Mid-toned blue pink
• Seductive Intent - Vivid purple

Lipglass - $15.00

• Perky - Mid-tone shimmering lilac
• Good Times - Pale mauve
• Revenge is Sweet - Vivid purple

Nail Lacquer - $16.00

• For Fun - Rich clean purple
• Blue Gaze - Dark periwinkle

False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara- $20.00

• False Black - Black

Fluidline - $15.00

• Macroviolet - Deep smoked violet with red pearl
• Waveline - Navy blue with low level gold pearl

Taste Temptation Eye Shadow X 4 - $40.00

Look at the Eyes - Light Violet (frost)
Naval - Navy blue (veluxe pearl)
Stay Sultry - Deep navy (satin)
Carbon - Intense black (matte)

Powder Blush - $20.00
Unconventional - Pale shimmering lavender (frost)
Passionately Tempted - Mid-tone magenta (satin)

Brushes
211 Pointed Liner SRP $19.00
129 Powder/Blush SRP $35.00

I am thinking of wearing these gorgeous shades on New Years Eve. It would not be a normal look for me, but I am going to be brave and think I can pull it off. The eye palette is just so bold and beautiful. If New Years Eve isn't a time to get away with it, then I don't know when is.

M·A·C Taste Temptation is available at all M·A·C locations and online at maccosmetics.com today.