MAC debutes the Marilyn Monroe Collection!!!

The Blonde bombshell will be getting another spot light moment: MAC Cosmetic has unveiled plans for a special makeup collection inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s glamorous beauty. The limited-edition line includes nearly 30 products — eye shadow, lipstick (think retro red and hot pink), nail lacquer and eyeliner, they are set tow be priced between $15 and $27.

Arriving in stores in October 2012.

Full Collection: 

Lipstick
Deeply Adored – Deep scarlet (Matte)
Charmed I’m Sure – Dark true red (Matte)
Pure Zen – Warm nude (Cremesheen)
Love Goddess – Mid-tone pink red (Satin)
Scarlet Ibis – Bright orange red (Matte)

Dazzleglass
Phiff! – Sheer yellow peach
Little Rock – Soft sheer white with pearlized pigments

Lip Pencil
Beet – Vivid reddish-pink
Redd – Clearly red
Cherry – Vivid bright blue/red

Eyeshadow
How to Marry – Soft White (Veluxe Pearl)
Preferred Blonde – Pale champagne beige (Veluxe Pearl)
Silver Screen – True silver (Veluxe Pearl)
Showgirl – Dark blue grey (Veluxe Pearl)

Eye Kohl

Smolder – Intense black
Fascinating – Intense matte white

Penultimate Eye Liner
Rapidblack – Rich deep carbon black

Penultimate Brow Marker
Universal – Natural warm taupe-brown

False Lashes
Extreme Black – Carbon black

Lash
35 Lash – Dramatic lash with emphasis on the centre of the lash

Nail Lacquer
Vintage Vamp – Rich deep retro wine (Cream)
Stage Red – Dark berry red (Cream)
Flaming Rose – True red (Cream)
Kid Orange – Coral (Cream)
Rich, Rich, Rich – Glittery gold (Pearl)

The Weekend

Hey all. First I would like to say that I hope you all had a great weekend. This weekend I made the homemade primer that I had mentioned earlier in my blog. It was great my niece helped me out with the process and we had a great time bonding and enjoying some girl time.

Here are a few pictures of exactly how the PRIMER ended up looking and coming out. I was surprised with the creamy texture that the primer had to it once it was mixed well. 

The chapstick gave it the extra staying power for the PRIMER. I do need to say I tried this on Sunday and it does work great. My shadow stayed for hours which is the one reason why I love to use primer. 

This is well worth your time to make some Eye Primer today. I ended up doubling the recipe by the end of the weekend to have plenty on hand. 

Do It Yourself Primer

Ok so I'm on Pinterest and I come across this great Do It Yourself Primer from maskcara.com. 

Get a clean container. I used a sample jar but you could also use an old eyeshadow pot, contacts case or even a tiny zip lock bag.

Recipe/Formula (you can double or triple this based on the size of your container)

1/2    Teaspoon All Natural Chapstick
1      Teaspoon Cornstarch
1 1/2  Teaspoon  Liquid Foundation (whatever you have on hand)

Run the chapstick under warm water for a minute before you add it so it mixes easier.
Put all the ingredients in container and MIX WELL.
It should look like this:

I love this, and will be making some this weekend. I will let everyone know how this turns out..

Brandy Two Eleven Cover

Brandy shows off the artwork to her 6th album, Two Eleven. This will be dropping on October 2nd. I grew up listening to Brandy.. Who can forget "The Boy Is Mine" featuring Monica?? Brandy is still looking great. 

Boris & Nicole Dish On ‘How To Make Love Work’ In Rolling Out Magazine

These two will make you want to meet Mr./Mrs. Right and run down that aisle ASAP! The cutest couple on the planet, Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari-Parker, have been together for seven years and have a bond that most couples can only hope for. The stunning married couple recently shot the cover for their ‘Rolling Out‘ magazine feature and looked flawless in the process. In the article, they shared bits about their relationship and how they make it all work. According to Boris, he is a stay-at-home Dad while Nicole works on Broadway and films a movie in London. He never takes projects that will film around the same time that she has to work because they want to provide some sort of stability for their children so they make sure one parent is always at home. When Nicole is done working, Boris will be making his directorial debut in a new film titled, ‘Looking For Jimmy Lee’ and he wrapped up filming, ‘Resident Evil 5′ earlier this year. Boris also dished on how he knew Nicole Ari was the one and they revealed what they felt was the best part of being married to each other. Catch a few highlights and photos from their sexy spread below:

On the easiest and hardest part of parenting and marriage Nicole: Being a parent is the hardest job ever in life. Raising children uses every bit of your being — your heart, your time, your patience, your foresight, your intuition to protect them, and you have to use all of this while trying to figure out how to discipline them. It takes its toll on a marriage as well. The time that should be spent with each other after the kids have gone to bed is usually spent face down, in your clothes, on the sofa with the remote control in your hand. It’s exhausting … but we’ve been married for seven years, and I think that the greatest challenge but also the greatest gift, is understanding that I’m way more capable than what I think I am. You have to work hard not to take your partner for granted, even when you are tired. We have a special needs child, so we also have to get up in the middle of the night and check on her. So, I’ve been pushed to the limits that I thought I had, and I’ve gone beyond those … that’s been the greatest gift throughout this journey with my husband. Boris: As far as our marriage goes, again it’s all about priorities. We make sure that we put in some sexy time, and we go out on date nights and spend quality time together, because we were here first. Everything else is a reflection of that. If she and I are good, then everything else is good. So it’s very important that we put in the time to cherish each other. Boris On How He knew Nicole was the one We had instant chemistry, and right away there was an attraction, but it was more on a spiritual level. I knew right away that she was going to be in my life forever. I didn’t know in what capacity, but I just felt that. That just happens when you meet a person that is on the same wavelength. We saw eye-to-eye on so many things. She was open minded, well traveled, and had a great sense of humor — which are all very important to me. The fact that she became my wife was definitely a bonus. It worked because we were friends and liked each other as people first, which is very important in a relationship. You can fall in and out of love, but if you like each other as people, then I think that’s a great foundation to grow a relationship, and we had that, so I’m very lucky. Nicole, finish the sentence: ‘My husband makes me feel beautiful when…’ Nicole: When he looks me right in the eye. Boris, ‘My wife makes me feel like the king of the world when…’ Boris: My wife makes me feel like the king of the world when after a long day of working she tells me to put my feet up and cooks an amazing meal for me. “I’m a better person today than I was before marriage because…” Boris: I’m a better person today than I was before marriage because my wife makes me a better man. Nicole: I’m a better person today than I was before marriage because I get to care about one of the greatest human beings on the planet.

Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe Photoshoot from Steed Media Group on Vimeo.

Trey Songz Chapter V Tops Charts

Another chapter of success for Tremaine. Tomorrow, his fifth album Chapter V will find itself at number one on the charts. According to HDD, Trey moved 135,000 and Khaled clocked in 41,000 via Billboard. Trey has earned his very first #1 debut and thanks his fans below. Congrats!