Dystopia is the opposite of Utopia. It is what you get when in your quest for perfection, you create a perfect chaos. Everything just goes terribly wrong, and you get something that is dark, twisted, cruel, sinister, and yet, eerily beautiful, all at once.
I have a few key pieces from the collection so far, and am waiting on the quads to be available to snatch up the rest. Here is a selective review:
Intense Gloss in Galactic
Not for the faint of heart, Galactic is an intense (and I mean intense) metallic silver gloss that packs one heck of a punch. On close inspection, the gloss has a superfine silver glitter particle that gives it such an intense, metallic shine. This literally looks like you poured molten silver on your lips! While it may be too gothic for some, I highly recommend giving it a chance on top of your favorite red lipstick. The end result is both unexpected, and beautiful.
Explode is one of the milder pieces in the collection, designed to add versatility to your lip arsenal. To me the name conjures up images of a brilliant star, bursting in the sky. Explode a stunning icy pink with a strong lavender tone to it, and on close inspection you can really appreciate the lavender pearl. Beautiful on its own, Explode is also perfect for adding life to a pale lip, or toning down a bright lip. This has literally become my new favorite lipgloss.
Android is a complex blend of black, blue, and silver that morphs depending on how much you apply, and what you wear with it. My first experience with Illamasqua pigments have me craving more. Android applies smoothly, blends beautiful, and adds instant dimension to any smoky eyed looks. The glitter is superfine, and the pigment itself has no grit or chunk.
Without flash:
Dystopia is one collection that is not to be missed. While you can't get it stateside at Sephora, it is available on Illamasqua.com. Hurry, because this is one collection that I could see easily selling out.
Styling Pros of ECRU NEW YORK Provide Other Ways to Express Your Style
Being stylish is more than wearing the latest fashion trends and the newest shades of artfully applied makeup, its also about having the perfectly coiffed hair. With so many different styles to choose from, why not go bold with hair that makes a statement? Texture is in for fall, in a major way. From super short to bordering on ridiculous long, these styles will have you rocking well into the winter.
Hair designers Lisa Lobosco and Justin DePasquale of ECRU New York tell us how to get the hottest looks this season using their favorite ECRU New York products:
Make like your inner Posh with the Pixie Crop (hot soccer hubby optional)
This bold cut is much more dramatic than the traditional bob, creating a young, funky temple-length look, shaped by choppy layers and razored fringes. Use Silk Texturizing Balm to smooth, define and separate the hair without weighing it down, creating a piecy and edgy style.
Go dramatic with Long, Flowing Mermaid Locks
This part hippie, part bohemian, part rocker chic ‘do combines volume, beachy waves, and smooth texture to create a carefree, down-to-earth style. Comb Marine Styling Balm through damp hair and lightly scrunch. This weightless fast drying formula will add body, shine and hold for a relaxed style.
All Ecru haircare products are available on their website, and are made with the best ingredients that science and nature have to offer.
What are your hot styles for fall, and what do you use to achieve the look?
Become a rock star, or just look like one. Urban Decay has got you covered with some amazing fall releases sure to inspire you to go bold and daring as the months get chillier.
Why not add a bit of style to your rockstar persona? Rock these amazing new items/colors from Urban Decay to complete the wardrobe for said gigs.
Urban Decay Oil Slick lipstick thrusts you directly into fall trends. Black lips are absolutely everywhere this fall. From runway, to walkway, lips are getting a makeover with various shades of black lipstick and lipgloss. Before you dismiss this as being 'too much', hear me out. Urban Decay expands on the trend by introducing Oil Slick lipstick, in their signature creamtastic formula. The lipstick is meant to be worn with other shades, as on its own it is a sheer grey with a slight glittering sheen.
Swatches: L-R Oil Slick, Demolition Ink, Frigid Deluxe Shadow
Oil Slick by itself on lips:
The look:
Oil Slick both under and over said red gloss.
The finished look using all 3, with special guest appearances by Urban Decay Brightening Face Primer Potion.
Get your fall fix by hopping over to the Urban Decay website. I promise you, you won't regret it.
Better late than never, right? The latest lip launch from MAC combines the glitz factor of dazzleglasses that we all know and love, with the opacity of a standard issue lipglass. This new formulation is exceptional, and the result is nothing short of phenomenal.
All Together Now
What say you, MAC fanatics. Yeah, or nay? For me, the answer is a resounding yeah! I picked up 3 of these babies (for now).
Every year, MAC releases a collection, in collaboration with amazing contemporary designers. This year, MAC got together with the dynamic duo, Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared.
All in all, I felt that the stars of this collection were the new shades of greasepaint sticks. Tell me in the comments, did you (will you) haul from MAC DSquared?
MAC Trend FW was a mini collection, released to showcase fall color trends.
Lipglasses: New Berry, So This Season, Runway Fav
That is Trend FW 09 in a nutshell. What do you think? Does anything stand out to you?
I have already reviewed Style Black for you here, now feast your eyes on complete swatches of the collection!
So, what do you all think? Will you be hauling Style Black? :)
