MAC Fashion Flower

Everyone knows the saying "April Showers brings May Flowers."

Well this April MAC cosmetics is coming out with a new collection called Fashion Flower.

Now before I throw a rant about this collection, I must say that I am happy collections are coming out more frequently. The change in collections are keeping women on their toes, they are always wanting know what comes next. It keeps them interested and keeps them coming back to the company.

Now about this collection, I hate it. I am not a fan of the color choices and the advertising.

First off, the advertising is kind of bland and boring (as you can see above). There isn't much to it. It is just a woman wearing a flower hood... not attractive.

This single photo as advertising isn't worth it.

Second, I am not a fan of the color choices for this collection. If you see the other eyeshadows, all the colors are pastel. Which is totally understandable since it is spring, but the colors are too young and immature.

I do have to say I like the little imprinted flowers in the eyeshadows and blushes. It gives it a little va-va-voom.

What do you guys think?

Taco Bell wants an apology

An advertisement that I absolutely LOVE is the new Taco Bell one. Not that long ago, there was an issue with the company. They were being sued because they were accused of falsely advertising their 'real beef.' Apparently, the people suing this company didn't believe they used real beef. Over time, the law firm that was suing against Taco Bell withdrew the case. Taco Bell didn't ask them to, there was no settlement agreement, the company didn't change their advertising or ingredients. They stood by their products and quality the whole time.

Now they sent out these ads, stating that all they ask for is is an apology.

These ads are so bold and edgy, I love them. It is also a slap in the face to the law firm that was suing Taco Bell.

Way to be edgy.

A Neon No No

So I was walking through my grocery store... and while my mother we was looking for groceries, I naturally hover towards the cosmetic section.

As I am looking through the new 'drug-store' makeup collections, I was surprised when I came across Maybelline New York.

Their new spring display actually looks atrocious. I hate it. The pop neon colors for a spring is a a huge no no. I mean, of course you are allowed to wear blue, green, and yellow eyeshadow. But ONLY if it is done correctly. These colors, as shown above, are obviously not attractive.

You can also see the nail polishes hiding in the back... the colors are awful. Bright orange and an ugly green... not my cup of tea. Lastly, the lipgloss tubes and colors look like something I received as a gift when I was 8 as my first makeup item.

Overall, I am not happy with this collection.

Like I said before, It is okay to wear these colors, but not this obnoxiously ant ONLY if it is done right.

Operation Beautiful

So I was exploring the internet... the usual thing I do when I am bored... and I came across this campaign that I think is amazing.

Operation Beautiful

The point of this campaign is to end negative self-talk or “Fat Talk" by posting notes around public places (school, stores, in books, etc.) that are positive and uplifting.

I love this campaign because I feel like there is a lot of pressure to look a certain way in the society we live in. The media is expecting us to be a size 0 and they want us to do everything in our power to accomplish it. In reality, this isn't possible. We are who we are and we were made a certain way.

This campaign is great because it is always great to have positive inspiration. Imagine going to use the bathroom in a public mall and as you close the stall door, you see a post-it that says

"You are gorgeous."

Of course this would make you feel good about yourself because it was an unexpected note... but I am sure it made your day.

I feel that more people should be aware of this campaign. It is a great way to remind ourselves that we are perfect the way we are.

You can even join the mission. All you need is a pen and paper!

My Philosophy on Philosophy

I am a sucker for packaging. I will buy anything that looks cute or would look good in my beauty collection. Philosophy cosmetics has the most adorable packaging for their shower gels, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, etc.

What makes the products so appealing are their simplicity.

If you look at a shower gel (like below for example), there really isn't much to it.

It just has an image, a cute lengthy description of what is in the bottle, and a quirky definition of Philosophy, based on what image is being featured on the bottle.

These bottles can almost act like collectors items because they are just so fun to keep around and look at.

Here are some examples of the bottles:

Jelly Bean shower gel.

Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream lotion

Fresh baked apple pie shower gel.

Vanilla Birthday cake lipgloss and lotion set.

Philosophy is a great example of a brand that uses simplicity in their packaging.

They get the point across while not being obnoxious.

I love this brand.... maybe you should check it out.

The Skinny Pepsi

The newest thing that has come out is Diet Pepsi's skinny can.

This can is slimmer and skinnier than the normal Pepsi cans.

These new cans came out during New York Fashion week and that alone is sparking a controversy. Some critics believe that the reveal during fashion week is reinforcing 'dangerous' stereotypes about women and body image.

Personally, I love the new sleek can. I am a big fan of Redbull, and part of it is because of the sleek can. The new sleek can is more stylish and will attract more female customers.

I do not think that this can should spark controversy. A can is a can. It is a marketing ploy. I don't think Pepsi intended to make a controversy over the new can. I think that they did strategically plan to reveal the can at New York Fashion week because of all the designers and all of the celebrity hype.

Some designers like Betsey Johnson even supported the reveal.

Bottom line, I love the can... Great P.R. move in revealing during Fashion Week.

Surf's Up Baby!

Obviously I am in love with MAC Cosmetics. So I will keep blogging about them.

What a coincidence that they are coming out with a new collection.

It is called the MAC Surf Baby Collection. This collection will be out to the public May 28th.

I am absolutely in with the packaging and the pictures that are promoting the products.

They are perfect for the upcoming summer season.

Down below are pictures of some of the packaging:

The Lipgloss is made to look like a surfboard.

The lipstick.

Cosmetic Bags.... The typical cosmetic bags are black, but these are fun summerish colors.

I like the packaging on these products because it steps aways from MACs typical sleek black packaging. This is aiming more towards the summer season. It is also very eye catching.

If you look at the other products, like the bronzers or blushes, they have hibiscus flowers imprinted into the product.

As stated before, I love this collection.

I think everything about it was well thought out and the advertising was on point.

This collection will make money and be a HUGE hit.