SOME BLOGS ARE ANNOYING!

I'm so annoyed with blogs. I can't imagine ever tracking blogs for a company. While searching for information on MAC Cosmetics and The MAC AIDS Fund, I found every single blog that mentioned MAC (which by the way, sometimes mispronounced the company's name. Most of the postings talked about how MAC was there favorite company and/or their favorite product.

I did find an interesting link about The MAC AIDS Fund and its recent donations. Click here for MAC CSR.

Dita Von Teese fronts Australia Fashion Week!

Dita Von Tesse

Dita Von Tesse, one of four of the newest Viva Glam VI spokespeople, has really jump to the forefront on MAC's campaign. Von Tesse, a popular burlesque entertainer, is a top fashion symbol of today. She's beautiful, exotic and very comfortable with her body... something we all should learn how to do. She allows us to see that sexy is fashionable and sometimes you can push the limit. Click here to see the link.

Local Charities Make up for a Cause

After attending "A Day at the Spa" held by the Alachua County Heatlth Department here in Gainesville, I was inspired to do more. The event was held for women who are living with HIV/AIDS in the community. As a make-up artist, I got the chance to make a difference in these women's lives. They were so happy to see themselves all made up! The event had a motivation speaker, facials, massages, nailcare, and food (of course). This event, which took about 2 1/2 hours, made such a difference. We need more events like this in our communities!

Below is a link to a similar event that took place. The Health Department will release its newsletter next week. So look for more information on the event!

HIV Women get makeovers...

IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE BLACK OR WHITE! (Michael J tune) :)

One of the most impressive things about MAC Cosmetics is it's ability to cater to so many skins types and colors. As an artist, the most self-assuring aspect of working for the company is knowing that I can provide for EVERYONE, no matter how light or dark. Often you walk in a store such as Walmart and the foundation selection is limited and unrealistic. MAC allows customers to try on the foundation and with the broad ranges of colors and research the company does to make sure they include all possibilites, it's no wonder MAC is the leading cosmetic company.

The following article talks about research on makeup styles, techniques and different hinderances to shopping for makeup. It's an interesting perspective because it makes you wonder how companies feel when they know they lose customers because they can't produce products. Check out this article for the Williamsport Sun Gazette.

Another impressive thing about MAC is the company monitors the market to know what sells the most. The company also launches special products for types of skin. For example, the company is launching a lightening system for ASIA only. Some of the products will be available in MAC PRO Stores. MAC is also launching a primer with SPF15.

The Academy Awards

I was so amazed at the beauty of the night at the Oscars. The only reason why I watch awards shows is to see the fashion trends and the latest styles. I have to be aware of the looks and trends, because customers want to know how to achieve the looks of the stars. I noticed especially Penelope Cruz, Beyonce, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Hudson's makeup. They all had a different look to best compliment their own personalities and facial structures. That is really what makeup is all about enhancing your beauty. Below I will share how to achieve certain looks..

(Jennifer Lopez)

Cameron Diaz

Cameron is looking to achieve a very glowing, soulful effect. Her look is all about defining the eyes and a glowing luminance. You can achieve this look by using MAC's new Mineralize SatinFinish Foundations, MAC gloss on the cheeks, chin and Mineralize Skinfinish as a highlighter. Place Romp eyeshadow on the eyelids with Smolder Eye Kohl rimming the eye. Use Zoomblack Mascara with #4 lashes. Use Refined Golden bronzer and finish the look with Viva Glam V lipstick and Lipglass.

Jennifer Hudson

Apply Bronze and Retrospeck Eye shadows to your eyelid with Embark eyeshadow throughout the crease in "winged out effect". Use Bootblack liquid liner and Loud Lash Mascara. Use Raizin blush on your cheeks. Use Chestnut Lip liner and Viva Glam VI Lipstick with Happening Gal Lipglass!

Check out this link for OSCAR FASHION!

MAC AIDS Fund for Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

(Eve, Debbie Harry, Lisa Marie Presley and Dita Von Teese are the newest spokesmodels for Viva Glam VI)

The MAC AIDS Fund is the heart and soul of MAC Cosmetics. Its purpose is to provide necessities to people surviving with HIV/AIDS. MAC believes since HIV/AIDS has an abundance of money going into research, they want to give to those who are suffering now. The MAC AIDS Fund has raised over 86 million dollars. Programs such as Viva Glam benefit the fund. One hundred percent of the retail selling cost ($14) goes to the MAC AIDS Fund. There are six lipsticks and two Lipglass formulas. Click here to see the collection! What stands out the most about the company is its recognition of how influential our fashion industry is on society. With every launch, MAC selects spokespeople for the collection. The spokespeople are carefully selected and cater to a variety of audiences.

The MAC AIDS Fund is constantly participating in events for HIV/AIDS awareness. February 7, was Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Research shows that the disease is growing among Blacks in the United States. The MAC AIDS Fund sponsored the 2nd Annual It’s All About M.E.E.! (Mobilization, Education & Empowerment) Sistahs Getting Real About HIV conference. The conference is from February 7-11 in California. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCNW), National Council of Negro Women and the Black AIDS Institure are its hosts. Read more here.

Also, check out what makes MAC so famous! London Fashion Week.

Mineralize Satin Finish SPF15

On Thursday, MAC did it again! They launched a mineralized liquid makeup along with the powder that it launched a few times in limited quantities. MAC is keeping up with the trend of mineralized makeup. As an artist, I get a lot customers who come and ask for Bare Essentials products. I'm so thrilled that the company can compete with this new trend.

Here are the details on the newest foundation that is amazing! Mineralize Satin Finish SPF15