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It doesn’t look like the black trend in makeup and nail polish is going anywhere and that’s not a bad thing!

MAC Cosmetics has a new line called Style Black and what’s great about it (besides the name) is it offers that dark look that is so pop, but in other intense shades that are almost as dark for those who don’t feel like their complexion can pull of the harsh black.

M.A.C. Style Black has some great mineral eye shadows, nail lacquers, lipsticks and glosses in super deep violet, green, navy and bronze.  They’re so great chances are you’ll want to try them before you reach for the staple Style ‘Black’!

The line also has a Volcanic Ash thermal masque and exfoliator (getting great reviews for it’s deep cleaning).

Deepen the drama and give this line a try – it’s worth it.

Is there such thing as a fashionable laptop?

Most would say of course!  The Mac!  But amazing as they are, does the sleek polished appearance count as a fashion statement or is it simply a trend?

In an attempt to win over the PC fashionista’s in their market, Hewlett-Packard teamed up with Vivienne Tam to make a limited edition laptop that will make you want to trade your apple for a peony.

The peony design is what really stood out in Tam’s Spring 2009 collection and is what makes the HP Mini Vivienne Tam edition a true statement piece.  (And really isn’t that what fashion is all about, making a statement?)  This notebook has a 10.1″ display, weighs in at only 2.45lbs and is merely 1″ thick.  It retails for $699.00USD which will also get you a matching Vivienne Tam sleeve or you could opt for the exclusive tech-chic bundle which includes a matching Vivienne Tam scarf and tote for $899.00USD.

You may recall Fergie Ferg joined MAC’s Viva Glam campaign last Feb, so this is actually her 2nd Viva run.

Fergie revealed her new Viva Glam VI Special Edition Lipstick and ad for Mac Cosmetics. Over the past 15 years  MAC Viva Glam lipsticks have raised over $130 million for HIV/AIDS globally. 100% of the sales from the new lipstick will go towards the MAC AIDS Fund.

Help support this amazing cause and get a kick-ass lipstick while you’re at it. Viva Glam VI Special Edition Lipstick is available beginning March 19 at MAC counters nationwide and online.

This autumn bold and bright colour is a big beauty trend….

India’s top designer, Manish Arora, teams up with M·A·C Cosmetics to create an extravagant limited-edition colour collection. With its kaleidoscopic clash of shades, gem-studded compacts and maximalist vibe, this makes Indian pop culture fashionably the rage!

M.A.C.’ s super bright, Indian inspired, limited edition collection is highlighted by its eye palette. It’s stunningly packaged, but foremost is a rainbow of bold shades perfect for flaunting this season’s geometric, bright eyes, while the bold orange and pink lipsticks add snap to your whole winter wardrobe. Blushes are much softer like the Pink Swoon - winter’s looking bright after all.

I’ve been waiting!! To share more than just rumor that MAC Cosmetics was launching a Barbie Collection so that it didn’t disappoint (like it did with launching only one Playboy lipstick – I think it was called Bunny).

Tada! Here it is today…and it looks fun, very pink, but very fun. Face, eyes, lips, nails, and the M.A.C. Barbie Collection wouldn’t be complete without a special edition MAC Barbie doll. Now you too can look like an adult Barbie.

All this pink makeup will actually look great with this spring’s predicted hot color – yellow.

Oh! and the little promo video is a fun walk thru memory lane with Barbie. Click here and when it loads it’s on the far right corner.

Remember Chanel’s Vamp – circa 1994? Meet the reincarnated polish (if you can find it) – Chanel’s Black Satin.

The black polish was released in July and has been more scarce than a Chloé Paddington bag. Black nails are no longer reserved for the doomy goth gals, this new black is shinier and more complex with undertones of purple, silver or red. It’s super glam and even corporate babes are wearing it to the office. How hot is it?

…Sarah Michelle Gellar swiped someone else’s bottle during NY fashion week. Nice going Buffy!
…The average price on eBay is triple the retail price.
…Hundreds of names on waiting lists, and now salivating as Beauty Addict busts out that there is finally a new shipment hitting stores this week.

Can’t wait? The New York Times shares some black nail polish alternatives:

- OPI Lincoln Park After Dark
- OPI Black Onyx
- Shu Uemura ME083 (a gun-metal black)
- Mac Nocturnelle (pure creamy black)
- Essie Wicked

Bonus! The end of summer always means the end of my healthy long nails. Thank goodness the shade de semaine actually looks best on shorter, squared nails. And here’s a tip from Glamour: Devise an anti-chip strategy. Use ridge filler as a base to stop bleeding; keep polish off your cuticles and refresh your topcoat every third day.

Spring Trend Alert: Chanel is creating a black with blue marine tones for Spring 2007.

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