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19 June, 2012

Recent hauls: MAC & OPI


I've only been away from posting a few days but I'm so relieved to be back after an annoying malware scare.  Unfortunately to clean up my site I've had to wipe my entire blog roll for the time being but rest assured I'm still keeping up with everyone's posts via my reading list. 

So, this post is actually featuring two separate hauls from Catch of the Day (COTD).   The MAC and OPI sales popped up a matter of days after I finished my Project 10 Pan and my husband (the 'enabler') let me know all about them!  I'm not going to ramble on too much about my selections tonight - I'll just let the pictures and the swatches do most of the talking this time...

OPI selections L-R:
Guy Meets Gal-Veston, Charged Up Cherry, Koala Bear-y

OK, I have to say something.  Very summery choices for winter, eh?  I'd been lemming the uber bright pink creme Charged Up Cherry for an age and, I dunno, I was obviously in the mood for all things bright, loud and out there when I made this particular impulse purchase. 

Swatched in same order as above:


MAC selections L-R:
Idol Eyes, Woodwinked, Coppering, Carbonized 

Aside from the cool toned lilac Idol Eyes, I stepped over to the warmer side with my MAC shadow choices this time,  really stepping outside my comfort zone by choosing the red/copper Coppering.  My MAC shadow collection's got to be complete by now surely???
 

Swatched on bare skin (same order as above)...

...and swatched over primer

What do you think of these shades?

Until next time
Vita :)

22 comments:

  1. I'm loving the look of MAC Coppering and OPI Charged Up Cherry! And I've been gravitating towards summery shades too, who can resist something warm and vibrant to brighten up a cold and wet winter's day!

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    1. I can see you really rocking Coppering Stacey! I'm figuring out how to make it work for me but I think a look using a combo of Woodwinked, Coppering and Carbonized should work! And isn't Charged Up Cherry just the bomb!!!

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  2. Wow! Charged up Cherry and Woodwinked look absolutely gorgeous! Lovely haul!
    x

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    1. Thanks Candice! These two colours were my first choices :)

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  3. I've wanted Charged Up Cherry for a while after I got a manicure with it last year... You've reminded me that I still want it!

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    1. I saw Charged Up Cherry on a friend's nails and from then on I had to have it too. I completely understand your yearning!

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  4. Everything looks fantastic! The nail colours are exactly what I've been craving lately (thanks to Dovey at Cute and Mundane). Congrats on finishing P10P -- and how did your husband know about makeup sales? Is he a beauty blogger, too? LOL What a keeper. :)

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    1. I'll have to tell my husband his secret's out!!! Nah, he's just very understanding and puts up with my obsession. He gets daily emails from the COTD peeps and lets me know if it's something I might be interested in :)

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  5. beautiful :) i love mac and opi !

    XOXO
    Alexandra Marie

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    1. Thank you Alexandra Marie - I've loving OPI and MAC for years!!!

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  6. Oh my, Charged Up Cherry is GORGEOUS. Such a beautiful red-coral! And lol at your husband being the enabler ;) That's too cute! What a good catch, you!

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    1. I'm gonna tell my husband so I can watch him puff up with pride. Yes - he's most definitely a keeper :) And...Charged Up Cherry is most definitely a stunning colour!!!

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  7. I am lusting after ALL of those! Lucky duck!
    xx

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    1. I had a little giggle over your lucky duck comment cos I've not heard that in years. BTW thanks for the info on the Kleancolors - must check out the website! xo

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  8. Ooooh, I LOVE those MAC eyeshadow shades, so pretty! x

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    1. Thanks Angie! I can't resist a good sale and I can NEVER resist a good MAC sale!!

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  9. Love Woodwinked, such a classic shade that suits ANY complexion :)

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    1. Woodwinked has been on my wishlist for a while and it doesn't disappoint :)

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  10. I love the look of Charged Up Cherry! :)

    All of the MAC shades you got are so lovely & wearable! Definitely the type of colors I'd go for. We really do have such similar taste!

    I'd love to see a tutorial or EOTD with them! (You know I always love what you come up with! :) )

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    1. It's wonderful to know we love similar colours. I have a few ideas for EOTD's and I may just be able to do something with all four shades at once! xo

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  11. Is there such a thing as a complete MAC e/s collection? I say, forge ahead...why stop now?
    Loving your blog.
    x Marnie
    3pickles.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Yay for loving MAC eyeshadows! Every time I get near the collection it brings out the inner child in me and I always see something new and wonderful that I want. Thanks for joining my follower list Marnie :)

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