So you should know by now, unless you have been hiding under a rock, MAC cosmetic's has released a line of products inspired by Hello Kitty. As a Hello Kitty fanatic I waited to view the products in person and pick up a few pieces before my evaluation of the line.
Lipglass $16.50 Can. each
Last week I picked up "she loves candy" lipglass. It's a slightly shimmery pink swirl of cuteness. Its packaged in a tube and comes with an applicator wand just like other MAC lipglass products. The gloss is just a hint of pink, with metallic gold flakes making it great for women of color. I really love "she loves candy" and wish it was in the permanent line of MAC lipglass. Days later I picked up “mimmy” lipglass, its also a light pink gloss with a more frosted pink pigment and less metallic flakes. Its a great colour to use for blending with other glosses or lipstick.
I placed an order for makeup application brush holder and brushes (which was overpriced in my opinion) but I got the hook up from an old friend in the biz so I got it at MAC pro cosmetic artist rate. I might be enticed to pick up “too dolly” eye palate collection this weekend, the palate colours complement each other well.
Too Dolly eye shadow palate $46.00 Can. Makeup brushes with holder
$58.00 Can.
Overall the attempt to capture hello kitty was decent but it just seemed that something was lacking. I was a bit disappointed by both the packaging design and lack of products available. Most items were overpriced and the colour palate for both "mild kitty" and "wild kitty" was limited. With the overwhelming commercial success of the hello Hello Kitty line, I hope that MAC will expand on HK and introduce permanent products in the future. I can see the direction they were trying to go with the campaign...Mild vs. Wild kitty etc. and I'm hip to the game. I peeped how the "wild kitty" is the black model trying to seduce the "mild kitty"...the innocent white model kitty who helpless. MAC you aint' slick...
more info on the hello kitty products can be found here
Jam says: I give Kizz nuff ratings for calling out the RACIST antics by MAC, heaven knows I love MAC, but why, why must I cry?
March 6, 2009
Hello Kitty Fabulousness
February 24, 2009
Bolthouse Juices
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a serious love (borderline addiction) to smoothies and juices. My fav. pre packaged smoothie is hands down the line of smoothies Bolthouse has to offer. I think I've had every flavour they've produced (including the Vegetable/Fruit Smoothies...yumm). I am a very very happy customer. The drinks are 100% Natural and Organic and come in two sizes, Big and Little lol. They taste A-Mazingly delicious, although my counterpart Kizz believes they smell like ass which has deterred her from jumping onto my Bolthouse craze. I happen to think the smell is invigorating thank you very much! They hit the spot and you can buy the big ones for like $4 at your local Metro or other grocery stores. The best is when corner stores have them, I must purchase one and commend the cashier for carrying the product despite them probably having nothing to do with it being there. Love Love Love Bolthouse. I would have one every day if I could. If they want to sponser me, I mean this blog, I would not object. If you love me, buy me Bolthouse!
February 20, 2009
LUSH
LUSH is one of our fav stores for bath products, but they also offer products for Hair, Face, Fragrance, and Body. They are great for skin and hair of all types and ethnicities. Their bath and beauty products are 100% vegetarian, made by hand and never tested on animals. They use fresh, natural ingredients which benefit your body. Even the packaging and bags used are reusable/recyclable. There are locations all over Toronto, and speaking from personal experience, the staff are all friendly and knowledgable.
This post however is particularly about their wide variety of different Bath Bombs. Pop one in a pre-run bath and watch it erupt in a mass of fragrant fizzing, gently scenting the water with natural essential oils. Soothing ingredients like vanilla, lavender, and ginger are compacted into different shapes, smells, and colours that erupt in your tub.
I have tried Supernova (the pink pictured above) which filled my bath with confetti. It made my skin so soft afterwards truly making bath time fun again. Prices range from 2.95-6.95 per bomb. One time use, but my frugal tip is to cut it in half. Still works its magic but you get to do it twice.
Check out LUSH for more product and location details.
