Earlier this year, it was announced that New York-based fashion label Ruffian would be teaming up with MAC Cosmetics on a line of makeup and today we have a first look at the collection. With that said, color us excited! The collection features a line of chic press-on nails in a range of different half-moon shapes and color combinations. As you may know, the Ruffian boys create a half-moon manicure every season, which they incorporate into their catwalk show, and this served as the inspiration behind their MAC collection. We’re particularly partial to the black-and-gold combination, but the trio of blood red, black, and cream is sure to be a major hit. In addition to the press-on nails, there will be a selection of matching lipsticks. The full Ruffian for MAC Cosmetics collection will be available on June 18 at MACCosmetics.com. Prices will start at $15.
Deborah Lippmann might not be the first nail polish brand to create a collection inspired by the movies, but it might be one of the best. Yes, Deborah Lippmann has taking inspiration from Snow White and the Huntsman, the new blockbuster starring Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart, to create a must-have nail polish duo. The two polishes represent the good vs. evil conundrum that takes place in the film. On the good side, you will find Kiss, a pretty pale pink hue inspired by Kristen Stewart’s character, Snow White. On the evil side, you will find Dark Side of the Moon, a deep aubergine hue inspired by Charlize Theron’s Evil Queen. To buy this nail lacquer duo, head to Nordstrom.com. The set retails for $25.
Here at Mama’s A Rolling Stone, we believe that the best beauty products are often the ones that look or smell good enough to eat, which is why the new Cheek Butters from Korres have us, well, licking our lips. Yes, Korres has expanded its beauty line to include Cheek Butters, the perfect complement to its line of Lip Butters. Each pot features a long-lasting cheek tint that will also hydrate, condition, and smooth your complexion—and that is something we can never say no to. Even better, the Cheek Butters come in three delicious colors: Philia Rose, a warm pink; Eros Coral, a rosy pink; and Chara Crimson, a berry pink. To check them out, head to a Sephora store or Sephora.com. Each pot retails for $25.
It is not unlike Chanel to turn your beauty plan upside down. First Chanel launched faux tattoos, then Chanel showed bejeweled eyebrows, and for cruise, Chanel unveiled a series of “beauty spot” stickers in the shape of its signature double-C logo. And this is just the good news. The even better news is that these adorable stickers will be sold as part of an upcoming beauty collection, alongside the Mouche de Beauté customized highlight and pink eyeshadow also used in the cruise show. We can’t wait and we are willing to bet that you can’t either. The Collection Versailles de Chanel will be available later this year.
Elizabeth Banks graces the cover of Allure magazine’s June 2012 issue wearing a sequined Donna Karan gown. Inside, Elizabeth discusses having her son via gestational surrogate, her body, and out-earning her husband.
On having her son, Felix, via gestational surrogate: “It’s essentially a test-tube baby—it’s just that the test tube is another woman. That you can grow a baby outside of yourself! It’s just amazing!”
On her body: “I thought I had chicken legs, and I thought, Oh, my boobies are too small. It was the era of Cindy Crawford and The Body—and I didn’t have that.”
On out-earning her husband: “Well, we’re the first generation to do it. And it’s very ingrained even in our DNA that men are hunter-gatherers who are meant to go off and provide. And that we are really meant to stay at home and have kids…. Let’s be honest. Men love a second income. It gets them their boat and their vacations. They want their wives to work.”
Also inside the June 2012 issue: a frizz-free hairstyle guide. For more, pick up the issue when it arrives on newsstands on May 22 or head to Allure.com.
“On vacation, you can wear all the colorful and casual clothing that you like, but you must always be elegant,” said Christian Dior. Using that quote as inspiration, the Dior team has created a perfect summer collection—the Croisette Collection—filled with sunny golden hues and cool ocean-inspired hues. For proof, take a look at the two limited edition eyeshadow palettes above. You can choose between Swimming Pool (left) and Aurora (right), but if you are anything like us, you might just have to have both. As for the rest of the Croisette Collection, you will find two shades of eye gloss, a lip balm, three shades of lipstick, three shades of ultra-gloss, eyeliner, and two nail shadow hues. The full Croisette Collection is available now at stores like Sephora. Prices start at $23.
What better way to wrap up the week than with a sneak peek at the upcoming Andy Warhol-inspired collection from NARS Cosmetics. Sadly, we can’t expect a full sneak peek just yet—the collection is not due out until later this year—but what you can expect is an abstract 12 seconds during which you will find that you become inexplicably excited about what is to come. And what is to come, you ask? What we do know, so far, is that the collection is said to be NARS’ largest collaboration yet and that it will involve original packaging and novel new shades. With that said, we suggest you click inside to watch the teaser video. The Andy Warhol collection is due out in October.
Watch the video!
Nail art is the way of the future, that much is clear, but have you ever considered applying nail art to your toes? Whether the answer is yes or no, we are intrigued by the new Sally Hansen Salon Effects Pedicure collection, a line of printed nail strips designed specifically to jazz up your pedicure—and just in time for summer, no less! The limited edition collection features five designs: Toe-riffic, Puppytooth, Strike a Posie, Pink Boa, and Snake, Rattle and Roll. Once you have chosen your print, you will receive 18 toenail-shaped decals, a cuticle stick, a mini file, and a mini buffer—everything you need for a glam pedi. To check them out, head to your nearest Duane Reade or Target store. Each set retails for $10.
One of the most prevalent trends at Monday’s Met Gala was also one of the most unexpected and one of the most bold: dark lips. Kate Bosworth chose a deep plum that matched her Prada dress, Camilla Belle’s dark lips provided plenty of contrast against her shimmering Ralph Lauren Collection confection, and Lana Del Rey opted for a gothic look that worked perfectly with her dress-and-cape combo. And these were just some of the stars that tried this bold look. A trend is a trend, but this one is no easy feat to pull off. So the question is: would you be willing to work this look?
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As you know, the beauty world is always evolving and changing and churning out new products. With that said, we have noticed that nail strips are becoming more and more prevalent, so we weren’t surprised to see that OPI has launched a new line of nail stickers called Pure Lacquer Nail Apps. The collection features 14 different prints—including feathers, zebra stripes, geometrics, and more. If you are not familiar with nail strips, they are a great way to change up your manicure in an instant, but they are also a great way to show off a different side of your personality. The OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available now at stores like Ulta. They will retail for $12 a pack.
