Category: MAC
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Asiana Beauty Box 2017
Just over a year ago, Asiana, the UK’s largest south Asian lifestyle and bridal magazine unveiled a beauty box – the first of its kind handpicked by south Asians FOR south Asians. The box did so well that the Asiana Beauty Box team have put together a second box which is out now. Unlike most…
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YouTube video: What’s In My Handbag?
Happy belated Christmas! I hope you’ve had a good one. Well here’s a surprise (or shock for you): a new YouTube video. I got together with my good friend, Helen (Casual Beauty UK) to film a ‘What’s in my handbag’ video. Apparently it’s a very popular kind of YouTube video amongst bloggers (or should that…
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One year on…
A year (or nearly two in my case) feels like a long time but looking back, it’s gone quickly. Those who have been reading Just Nice Things for at least a couple of years will know the obstacle I had to face in 2011, leading me to stop blogging for a while. (Here’s a little reminder…
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United Make-up Artist Expo in London
Exciting news for all you make-up lovers. The first United Make-up Artist Expo will be taking place in London on 6-7 April. To be held in Islington’s Business Design Centre, there will be stalls, shows and discussions. The two day event will also feature a host of well known cosmetic companies including the London Brush Company. I first…
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EOTD with Illamasqua’s Human Fundamentalism
Yesterday I grabbed what I had for a rock chick themed hen weekend in honour of one of my oldest and dearest friends. She had travelled to from Aberdeen to London and she had no idea what we had planned for her. After giving her a location to meet at, she was blind-folded and led…
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A Further update on MAC Rodarte
Remember a couple of weeks ago when MAC Cosmetics responded to the uproar about their Juarez themed collection by stating that they would donate 100% of the global proceeds of this range to a Mexican charity? Well, there has been a change of plan, whereby, MAC have decided to not sell the collection outside of the USA…
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M•A•C COSMETICS & RODARTE RESPOND
STATEMENT FROM M·A·C COSMETICS ON THE M·A·C RODARTE COLLECTION We understand that product names in the M·A·C Rodarte collection have offended our consumers and fans. This was never our intent and we are very sorry. We continue to listen carefully to the comments we have received and have the following plans to address concerns: We are committed to donating…
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MAC & Rodarte – deliberate controversy?
…or a total failure to research something properly? So even though the hype and fervour for MACs limited edition Stereo Rose hasn’t quite died down yet, attention has firmly been put on MAC’s planned September 2010 release. A collaboration with US design duo Rodarte, this new Mexican inspired make-up collection has sparked controversy within the beauty community.…