As you all know by now, today is World AIDS Day. It was established back in 1988 by the World Health Organization to provide governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
Well I love the fact that with MAC, "Every Day is World AIDS Day". Oh, and yes, RuPaul was the "First Face of MAC" and helped raise over $22 million dollars for the MAC AIDS fund.
MAC shared with me a few facts that I thought you should know as well: 1. Over 30 million people are living with HIV/AIDS today in the world, 2. The MAC AIDS Fund has raised over 130 million dollars through the sales of Viva Glam products since 1994, 3. 100% of the selling price of Viva Glam products goes towards the fund to help people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS globally, 4. The MAC AIDS Fund is the largest non-pharmaceutical funder of HIV/AIDS organizations, 5. One Viva Glam lipstick can buy 5 meals for someone living with HIV/AIDS.
Have you been tested?
This week's nail polish pick was inspired by Sasha Fierce, herself - and should definitely be a part of your nail polish collection. The color is hot!
"Black Sequins gives nails a celestial shimmer. The raven black lacquer contains silver flecks that make your nails look like a starry night- they glitter."
I'd love to know your thoughts! Oh, and by the way, I included my favorite lip gloss of the moment in the last photo- it's Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect #317, and it's amazing!
Chanel's Holiday 2008 Makeup Collection is available and on counters now. You all know I love the Haute Chocolat nail polish ("I DIE!") and I also love the fact that the collection includes shades and tones that will work with every complexion. The added shimmer and glow of the collection are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The collection includes the following:
Poudre Precieuse: Gold Highlighting Powder With Brush (Gold)
Levres Scintillantes: Glossimer (Gold Shine & Red Shine)
Eclat Lumiere: Highlighter Face Pen (Beige Rose)
Les 4 Ombres: Quadra Eye Shadow (Beiges de CHANEL)
La Ligne De Chanel: Professional Eyeliner Duo (Brun-Lame)
Le Crayon Yeux: Precision Eye Definer (Noir Scintillant)
Rouge Allure: Luminous Satin Lip Colour (Audace, Exaltation, Ardent & Nude)
Ombre D'Eau: Fluid Iridescent Eye Shadow (Source & Riviera)
Creme Gloss Lumiere: Brush-On Creme Lip Colour (Praline Rose & Canele)
Le Vernis: Nail Colour (Perle Rosee, Dazzling & Haute Chocolat)
I've fallen in love with a new lipstick as of late, and it's Nouba by NARS. It's a sheer, "ginger with shimmer", and on me the look is that of a "sexy, nude lip with a hint of sparkle". The application is smooth and the formula contains vitamin E, so I my lips stay soft and moisturized. I've even been wearing the Turkish Delight lip gloss (that I bought this past weekend) over it which adds a soft hint of pink to my lips. It's such a pretty transition into fall.
NARS Lipstick Nouba
NARS Lip Gloss Turkish Delight
I was recently given a Bloomingdales’ gift card (thanks to my sister Nikhel) and perfect for me I knew exactly what I was going to use it on. I’ve wanted to try Chanel’s Levres Scintillantes Glossimer lip gloss for some time now and at $26 (I’m used to buying two lip glosses for this price!) this was my opportunity.
So I purchased Bronze Crystal (limited edition) and Twinkle, and I must say - they definitely deliver the intense shimmer, shine and sparkle as promised! And the packaging- well, very chic and sophisticated. I love them and will tell you that they’re at the top of my list for lip glosses! The formula includes vitamins C and E for protection, and they’re water resistant to guarantee longer wear. While they’re a little more than I’d wear to the office (my co-workers are easily distracted!), I’ve been wearing them everywhere else!
Chanel’s “Levres Scintillantes Glossimer” gets my "Sexy, Healthy, Beautiful" stamp of approval!
What do you think?
(Chanel’s Levres Scintillantes Glossimer photo courtesy of chanel.com)
