I always get anxious and excited for Summer makeup collections especially those from MAC. Last year they wow'ed me when they released Neo Sci Fi/Solar Field and I literally went bonkers at the store and bought every single item, and this year they have certainly met the expectations and have wow'ed me once again with this Summer's featured release, Style Warrior.
Now, I'm sure you've already seen glimpses, swatches and product photos (and if not, I've included some in this post) but after playing with items from the collection and giving the product a new home (aka my vanity); I'm here to shed some spotlight on why this collection stands out more than MAC's more recent and soon to come collections...
- Packaging: This one is an obvious no-brainer. For those who are a sucker for Limited Edition packaging the fierceness that this collection displays will surely break your wallet. With the display of animal prints and tribal signs this collection lets you embrace your wild side just a bit more than your matte-black compact.
- Color Range: I love this collection for its range in color. One thing I always look for when buying makeup is its versatility and this collection definitiley caters to that. Additionally, the collection is sure to enhance complexions of all shades which is always a plus.
- Return Of The Old & Come Of The New: Some went insane last year when Solar Bits were introduced and some completely missed the bandwagon. So, if you're looking to get your hands on these then now is the time before they're locked in the vault once again. Also, MAC has introduced some new items such as the Lustre Drops which is a liquid highlighter that can be used just about anywhere.
For some however, we do realize that times are hard and perhaps you can't splurge on the entire collection; but there are some honorable mentions that you should at least take a look at first! See our list below of what we found to be top-notch winners:
- Lipsticks: Brave New Bronze , Purple Rite
- Lipglass: Style Warrior, Liberated
- Eyeshadows: Bright Future, Vibrant Grape
- Blush: On A Mission
- Solar Bits: Impassioned
- Nail Lacquer: Mercenary
- Lustre Drops: Pink Rebel
Keep reading for a collection breakdown and more images!
For a full breakdown of what's included in the collection, see below:
Emerging from every corner of the glamorous globe, a new Style Warrior. Made to celebrate the cross-cultural sophistication of the modern Amazon Princess, African Queen, Crouching Tigress...
Never before have we seen the “Wild Things” of the world come together in quite so many bold new combinations. Introducing a dramatically different and deliberately diverse colour story, an eclectic and expressive way to exalt and admire the strength and solidarity of beauty with no barriers. A selection of all-over summer bronzing shades for Lips, Cheeks, Eyes, Nails, featuring the innovation of Impassioned, Bronzescape and Scatterrays Solar Bits – sunbursts to unleash the animal in every woman. All exotically packaged in stylized zebra and leopard prints to keep it wild and free – the way it always ought to be.
Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- Sunsational Sheer frosted beige gold
- Brave New Bronze Creamy mid-tone pink nude
- Purple Rite Mid-tone frosty orchid
- Tribalist Creamy blackened berry
Lipglass ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)
- Liberated Sheer yellow gold with pearl
- Gold Rebel Sheer copper bronze with pearl
- Fierce & Fabulous Bright magenta purple with pearl
- Style Warrior Blackened bronze brown with pearl
Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
- Soft Force Frosty pale white gold
- Bright Future Frosty bright yellow gold
- Tempting Sinfully rich coco
- Vibrant Grape Bright magenta purple
- Night Manoeuvres Deep charcoal brown with pearl
Eye Kohl ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)
- Smolder Intense black
Pro Lash Mascara ($12.00 U.S. / $14.00 CDN)
- Coal Black Honest-to-goodness black
Beauty Powder Blush ($18.00 U.S. / $22.00 CDN)
- Eversun Neutral peach bronze with gold pearl
- On A Mission Pearly mid-tone plum
Solar Bits ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)
- Scatterrays Soft metallic peach with gold pearl
- Bronzescape Clean yellow brown with gold pearl
- Impassioned Frosty cool taupe
Nail Lacquer ($11.00 U.S. / $13.00 CDN)
- Peaceable Pearly pale golden beige
- Violet Fire Bright creamy magenta purple
- Mercenary Frosted blackened bronze
Brush ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)
- 242 Firm Fibre Brush with rounded edge for smooth, even application of powder, emollient and concealer products
Available: May 20th, 2009 in North America. June 2009 internationally. www.maccosmetics.com
What are you getting from Style Warrior?