Sandra‘s Closet

Chinese fashion designer Min Liu brings her personal twist on Chinese traditionalism to a mythically charged M·A·C collection. Meditating on the creation and rejuvenation of life, it features bold reds, deep peony pinks and misty metallics, capturing the flow of energy that connects mountains, oceans – and all of us.

This makeup collaboration is nearly otherworldly beautiful. The artwork alone is as amazing as nearly any other one that M·A·C Cosmetics has produced.

Pearlmatte Face Powder – Limited Edition – CHF 49.00
The stunning wave pressed into the powder is beautiful and the blend of the colors will create the ideal look on nearly any face.
First Waves – pink, red, grey-beige oversprayed with pearl

Cream Color Base – Limited Edition – CHF 32.00
All Year Red – warm bright red

Eyeshadow x 2 Fortune Duo Lotus – CHF 33.00
Pink – bright pink matte
Platinum Shadow – sparkling silver

Fluidline – CHF 26.00
Blacktrack – black (Repromote/ Permanent)

Lipglass – Limited Edition – CHF 29.00
Fortune Red – warm bright red
Peach Blossom Pink – peachy pink

Lipstick – Limited Edition – CHF 31.00
Dynasty Red – matte warm bright red
Peach Blossom Pink – matte peachy pink

Makeup Bag – Limited Edition – CHF 33.00

Brush Bag – Limited Edition – CHF 59.00
129SE Powder / Blush Brush
263SE Small Angle Brush
246SE Synthetic Fluffy Eye Brush

In Switzerland in stores now exclusively at Jelmoli, M·A·C stores Lucerne and Zurich and online.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © M·A·C Cosmetics

Chinese Haute Couture Designer Guo Pei

Do you remember this year’s China-themed Met Gala where Rihanna showed up in the best dress of the night by Chinese haute couture designer GUO PEI? 2015 seems to be definitely the year of Asian domination: MAC has named Guo Pei, who is also known as the Alexander McQueen of the East, as its latest beauty collaborator, joining a long list of greats like Giambattista Valli, Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung to name a few.

The absolutely stunning MAC Guo Pei Fall 2015 Collection will include 16 beauty items like lip glosses, eyeshadow palettes, blushes, lipsticks and more.

The collection will hit the shelves this October 2015. In Switzerland at Globus Geneva, MAC store Lucerne and online.

You can explore all the products below.

Rihanna in Guo Pei at the Met Gala 2015

MAC Guo Pei Fall 2015 Collection

Night Sky / Eye Shadow Quad (Limited Edition) – CHF 79.00
· Nehru – black grey (matte)
· Clear Bright Moon – warm white (veluxe pearl)
· Blue Horizon – mid-tone vibrant blue (frost)
· Celestial Peak – dark frosted blue (deluxe pearl)

Morning Light / Eye Shadow Quad (Limited Edition) – CHF 79.00
· Sweet Vapours – soft beige with pink pearl (pearl lustre)
· Waking Dawn – medium gold (veluxe pearl)
· Amber Lights – peachy brown with shimmer (frost)
· Earthy Scent – blackened brown (veluxe pearl)

Beauty Powder (Limited Edition) – CHF 58.00
· Moonlight – translucent powder with fine pearl

Powder Blush (Limited Edution) – CHF 49.00
· Lotus Blossom – light blue pink (matte)
· Red Water Lily – light coral pink (satin)

Fluidline (Limited Edition) – CHF 28.00
· Blue Fountain – dark green blue (cream)
· Darkness of Calm – dark espresso (frost)
· Palm Tree – charcoal with pearl (cream)

Lipstick (Limited Edition) – CHF 44.00
· Zenith – light nude (lustre)
· Brave Red – bright yellow red (cremesheen)
· Ethereal Orchid – mid-tone dirty coral (lustre)

Cremesheen Glass (Limited Edition) – CHF 42.00
· Love of Roses – true red
· Pale Moon – mid-tone pink nude
· Bright Pink Bouquet – nude coral (my favorite)

Brush (Limited Edition)
· 213 Fluff Brush – CHF 44.00
· 129 Powder/Blush Brush – CHF 69.00

The packaging is so divine, I can only recommend those beautiful beauty products!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and Getty Images

I love dogs but a make-up line inspired by our furry friends? Impossible? No, not for MAC Cosmetics! (Wo)man’s best friend is barking up the right tree in a well-groomed collection of new canine-inspired hues from MAC that are sure to enhance your pedigree, featuring luscious, buttery fur tones for eyes and regal berries for lips. Flaunt your natural beauty through the power of subtle sculpting.

Here is the complete range:

MAC Haute Dogs Mineralize Rich Lipstick CHF 36.00

Fashion Pack pale pink-nude
Rare Breed mid-tone pinky nude
Barking Gorgeous light peach
Nose for Style deep claret red
Labradorable deep wine

MAC Haute Dogs Mineralize Glass CHF 32.00

Lap Dog pale light pink-nude
Sheer Coincidence mid-tone rosy nude
Modest soft beige with light frost
Dressed to the K9s deep burgundy-plum

MAC Haute Dogs Lip Pencil $16.50

Currant intense reddish purple
Naked Liner light neutral

MAC Haute Dogs Mineralize Eye Shadow x 4 CHF 66.00

Pure Bred plum, silver cream, tan-gold, deep brown
A Glimmer of Gold four coordinated colours from soft gold to copper bronze
Posh Pedigree deep olive green, white lemon, dirty grey, charcoal greenish grey

MAC Haute Dogs Fluidline CHF 26.00

Blacktrack solid flat black
Rich Ground reddened cocoa with frost
Dark Diversion blackened plum
Catch My Eye cool taupe-grey with dazzle pearl

MAC Haute Dogs Veluxe Brow Liner CHF 28.00

Strawberry Blonde soft muted beige-taupe
Deep Brunette muted blackish brown

MAC Haute Dogs Mineralize Skinfinish CHF 41.00

Soft & Gentle gilded peach-bronze
Cheeky Bronze soft coral with golden shimmer

MAC Haute Dogs Sculpting Powder/Shaping Powder CHF 33.00

Lightsweep warm beige with fine pearl
Warm Light clean peach
Shadester mid-tone leathery brown
Soft Focus plantain yellow-gold

MAC Haute Dogs Studio Nail Lacquer CHF 18.00

Vintage Vamp burgundy red
Snazzy Hound mid-tone grey
Very Important Poodle warm mid-tone nude

MAC Haute Dogs Makeup Brush Selection

288SE Duo Fibre Eye Shader Brush CHF 54.00
209 Eye Liner Brush CHF 32.00
139SE Duo Fibre Tapered Face Brush CHF 67.00
161SE Duo Fibre Face Glider Brush CHF 67.00

MAC Haute Dogs for Fall 2015 launches in Switzerland in September 2015  at all MAC locations and at www.maccosmetics.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

If you have been to a MAC counter recently and seen all the makeup assistants looking like kitsch Stepford Wives on acid, do not wonder!  
It’s part of their latest super-cute collection, Shop & Cook MAC which is in my opinion one of their best ones yet.

The message is clear! Shop ’til you drop with a tongue-in-cheek collection that elevates the everyday into the extraordinary. Try the delicious, delovely assortment of Eye Shadow x 4, mouthwateringly Kissable Lipcolour and Cremeblend Blush. Check it out! Gotta have it!

Gourmet glamour is here. Look delicious while you whip it up! MAC’s recipe for kitchen couture is here in savoury shades for eyes and lips. Dishy Nail Lacquers, too. Bon appétit!

Hurry, the collection will only be available until the end of April 2012.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and © Sandra Bauknecht