Summer 2013: Aqualillies for Tarte.

Inspired by America’s most glamorous synchronized swimming group, the Aqualillies, this limited-edition collection from Tarte is all about summer. Not just from the colors, but the products are made to withstand the efforts of these swimmers and includes seven splashproof products. It's what we all want for our summer makeup; beautiful products that last through all the elements. Take a look at Aqualillies for tarte.

The collection includes a must have palette that has all of your shadows and face products tucked inside a beautiful mirrored compact. This Aqualillies for tarte Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek palette includes 6 new eye shadows, a bronzer and highlighter, along with a brand new limited-edition Amazonian clay 12-hour blush. I have been a long time fan of the Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara and I highly recommend the long-wearing waterproof mascara for super long, thick voluminous lashes that stand up to last the day. Another must have product for summer is the Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Splash.

Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Splash

This sparkling turquoise liner makes a summer eye unexpectedly gorgeous and I wore it during all of my recent beach vacation. I especially like it paired with a deep brown liner on top, and use the Splash on the outer corner and lower lash line. The enclosed brush (in the prettiest teal green color) makes application easy and perfect every time.

The Aqualillies for tarte collection:

  • Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek palette - $38.00
  • Amazonian clay finishing powder - $29.00
  • Maracuja divine shine lip gloss duo - $24.00 (exclusive to Ulta)
  • Glamazon pure performance 12-hour lipstick in timeless - $26.00
  • Lights, camera, splashes waterproof mascara - $19.00
  • Amazonian clay waterproof liner in black - $22.00 (exclusive to Ulta)
  • Amazonian clay waterproof liner in splash - $22.00 (exclusive to Sephora)

Shop for the Aqualillies for tarte collection now at tartecosmetics.com, Ulta and Sephora.

NARS Pierre Hardy.

There is no denying that some of the NARS designer collaborations are the best. Launching on May 1, there will be a new one and it is a beauty, of course, as they have teamed up with famed shoe and bag designer Pierre Hardy. Take a look at NARS Pierre Hardy.

NARS Pierre Hardy

The collection is bold, but created with a beautiful fresh color palette, inspired by Hardys' Summer 2013 shoe collection. The collection includes six color-forward nail polish pairings (12 shades in all) and two richly-hued blushes.

You have to see the nail polish duos! They come housed in a small shoebox with dust bag, which looks similar to Hardy’s own footwear packaging.

NARS Pierre Hardy Polish

The blush palettes feature a cubic print graphic with shimmering gold overspray on top of the blush.

NARS Pierre Hardy Blush

The NARS Pierre Hardy collection:

Blush - $41.00

  • Rotonde - tiger lily
  • Boys Don't Cry - pink grapefruit

Nail Polish Duo - $29.00

  • Ethno Run - orange & navy
  • Sharpliness - peach & burgundy
  • Vertebra- coral & dusty rose
  • Easy Walking - rose gold & camel 
  • Sharks - 
yellow & lavender
  • Venomous - gunmetal & black (exclusive to NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com)

The NARS Pierre Hardy collection will be available on May 1, at all NARS locations, including NARS boutiques and online at narscosmetics.com.

Sneak Peek: MAC Temperature Rising for Summer 2013.

The MAC summer collection always sets my mood for summer. Well, it gets me in the mood anyway. I long for summer and hotter temperatures. Maybe that is why I am loving the soon to launch MAC Temperature Rising Summer 2013 Collection just from the images.

MAC Temperature Rising Collection

M·A·C captures the steamy nocturnal scene in a vivid summer colour collection. Powder Blush sets the tone, Eye Shadow Quads smoulder and Powerchrome Eye Pencil illuminates with molten metallic. Lipstick and Lipglass speak volumes as lacquered nails glisten in the night. Take back the night with M·A·C Bronzing Powder as Pro Longwear Bronzer stays stunning all evening long, Bronzing Oil’s botanical blend transforms skin with lush moisture and Strobe Liquid flashes its sexy afterglow in a new shade.

The collection is steamy alright. I can't wait to see it all in person and play. Until then, I have all the images and the collection rundown. Take a little sneak peek, and then be sure to click through after the rundown to see all the official images.

MAC Temperature Rising Collection

Lipstick - $16.50

  • Altered Beige creamy yellow beige (lustre)
  • Feel My Pulse vivid magenta violet (cremesheen)
  • Sheer Seduction super dazzle bronze (dazzle)
  • Caliente super dazzle violet (dazzle)

Lipglass - $16.50

  • Liquid Passion creamy nude
  • Soft Serenade mid-tone neutral pink with pearl
  • Rhythm vivid magenta violet with pearl
  • Underdressed bronze plum with multidimensional pearls

Powerchrome Eye Pencil - $21.00

  • Rich Glance light gold
  • Copper Strip frosty mid-tone copper
  • Life’s Luxury deep bronze brown
  • Polished Jet charcoal with pearl

Eye Shadow x 4 - $44.00

Bare My Soul

  • Bare My Soul frosted gold (lustre)
  • When in Rio deep green with copper pearl (frost)
  • Friendly deep bronze chocolate (veluxe pearl)
  • Romantico light taupe bronze (veluxe pearl)

Temperature Rising

  • Circus/Performance Art frosted gold mauve (veluxe pearl)
  • Swelter mid-tone grey violet (frost)
  • Temperature Rising light warm tanned peach (lustre)
  • Beauty Marked Charcoal black with red pearl (velvet)

Powder Blush - $23.00

  • Ripe For Love mid-tone peach (satin)
  • Hot Nights mid-tone berry pink (frost)

Nail Lacquer - $18.00

  • Scorching Haute super glitter magenta (frost)
  • Tropical super glitter bronze (frost)

Bronzing Powder - $25.00

  • Soft Sand golden bronze with fine gold pearl
  • Refined Golden finely spun golden with soft pearl finish

Pro Longwear Bronzer - $30.00

  • Nude On Board bronzy yellow tone
  • Sun Dipped dirty red tone

Strobe Liquid - $31.00

  • Golden Elixir

Bronzing Oil - $22.50

  • Man Rays glowing tan with multidimensional golden shimmer

Brush - $35.00

  • 167SE Face Blender

Bag - $34.00

  • Temperature Rising Makeup Bag

The MAC Temperature Rising Summer 2013 collection will be available online at maccosmetics.com beginning May 16, 2013 and then on May 23, 2013 at all M·A·C locations.

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