Sunday, September 25, 2011

I love a good bargain!

Salut mes amis,

Happy Sunday :)) I just got back from visiting some extended family in PA and I've got a few things to share!! Every time I go to PA, I always come back with goodies from the Cosmetics Company Outlet (they don't have one in NYC) as well as some dirt cheap vintage finds from cool consignment stores and/or flea markets. Pennsylvania has got some of the best thrift shopping anyone can ask for and I never leave empty handed. My bf and I love to scour for antiques and things, and we enjoy a good bargain like every other New Yorker who's used to being robbed on a daily basis... hehe. Anyway, in today's post I'm showing-off my newly acquired "discounted MAC" makeup and a few snippets from my trip :))
Read more for pix, deets, swatches & life snippets :)))


The CCO sells overstocked or discontinued high end cosmetic products from MAC, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Clinique and many others. If you've ever experienced the disappointment of finding out that your favorite MAC lipstick has been discontinued--you're in luck because the CCO has got you covered!! The only problem is finding an outlet... check this page to locate one in your area. On to the swatches...

Full Fuchsia ($10.25 at CCO) -- a vibrant hot pink with subtle shimmer. This is an amplified creme finish lipstick, which means that it is very pigmented, very creamy and has the best color payoff for your buck. I've said this before and I'll say it again, I love MAC amplified finish lipsticks--they are my favorite lipsticks hands down. I don't feel quite the same about other MAC finishes...

Love Forever ($11.25 at CCO) -- a blue-based medium pink with a semi-matte finish. This longwear lipcreme is from the pro line and is also very pigmented though much drier than the amplified finish.

I Like it Like That ($10.25 at CCO) -- a cool toned lavender pink perfect for light to medium skin tones (I'll save this one for the winter when I'm pale). This one is a cremesheen finish; meaning--it is very creamy, shiny and somewhat pigmented, though not as much as the amplified finish. I like this finish, but I don't love it because it tends to settle into fine lines and run if worn without a lipliner.

Freckletone ($10.25 at CCO) -- a cult-favorite and I can't believe it is discontinued. This is a sheer peachy nude in luster finish. I don't love luster lipsticks at all and only got this one because I was curious about the hype. As you can see in the pic, it is very close to my skin color, so I was skeptical about this one.

I also got a MAC sheertone blush in Gingerly ($13.75) which is another cult favorite and I'm jumping on the bandwagon to say that I LOVE this one too!!! The color is a complex peachy brown and is neutral enough for every day. I think this blush is very close to my natural cheek flush and looks simply amazing on my skin. After swiping a couple sheer layers, I felt a very confident and healthy glow, so I recommend this blush to anyone with my coloring. This product can also work as a bronzer or contour blush for lighter skinned girls, so do check it out!!
  
In this pic, I'm wearing Gingerly on my cheeks and Freckletone on my lippies over NYX lipliner in Soft Brown. My eyeliner is Clinique cream liner in True Black, as always extra crisp :)) I'll be doing more makeup looks with my new lipsticks in the upcoming posts so stay tuned!!


For now, check out my snippets from my trip to PA :)))

My favorite thing to do in PA is to chill on the porch and listen to silence. I hardly ever wear makeup when I'm visiting relatives and I like it like that!!
Occasionally, I'll put on some lip gloss and go to a cafe. This one was was so cute dressed up in Autumn Harvest theme!
Beer break at a Mexican spot (left) and Autumn Florals at an Amish market (right)... I wanted to capture the Amish so badly, but I heard they don't do photography ;p
A sea of beads at a local flea market
My find: Hot Pink and Red lacquered 80's earrings from the Salvation Army... love 'em!!
Yay to out-of-state shopping :)))

bisous,

Maryam Maquillage




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39 comments:

  1. Such pretty pictures!! Glad you had fun! I got my Love Forever at cco too! I love that place! The flowers are so pretty <3

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  2. I loved the photos! We have a CCO not far from where I live...about 45 minutes away. I will have to check it out one day. I was excited to see you found Freckletone. I think it looks good on you and I actually had no idea it was discontinued.

    http://www.fabellis.com

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  3. You got some great bargains there babe, the three pink ones especially, LOVE.

    And I love that picture of you on the porch, so natural, so chilled out. Gorgeous as always. xo

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  4. You look even more gorgeous without makeup!!! :)

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  5. Love those lipsticks, and you are just gorgeous <3

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  6. Freckletone is really pretty on you and I like your nails!

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  7. oooh i love your pics. always so colorful and fun. Is that Gingerly?? The one i have looks n0thing like it and I bought it from the MAC store...mine looks a bit lighter but maybe it's the lighting

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  8. you got some great products at the CCO! I'm so jealous! I need to go like now!

    Your way too pretty! and your bone structure is amazing<3

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  9. I've never been to a CCO I need to plan a trip to one very soon!
    You always look so gorgeous and glamourous! x

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  10. Thank you pretty*

    Maybe we can follow each other ? =)*

    http://itsluckynumberseven.blogspot.com

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  11. Great pics! I love the name of "I like it like that" Haha. And it's color is real pretty.

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  12. Freckletone is SO your color babe!! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  13. your so gorgeous and what a bargain for those mac pieces - LOVE!
    glad you had a beautiful trip to xx

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  14. OMG you are stunning. I'm speechless. As always.

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  15. Oh great finds! I like it like that is so pretty!
    I also adore the red earring, they suit you so well~

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  16. I wish there was a discounted cosmetics place where I live :( NOT FAIR!

    You look absolutely beautiful with no make-up on. Its not necessary all thought when you wear make-up you wear it well! Go Maryam!

    hurnrningbird.blogspot.com

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  17. Yay I love CCO's!!! I always find great stuff and it looks like you did too:) Love those lipstick shades, so pretty! And love those pics from your trip! Looks like you had lots of fun!!

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  18. у тебя очень красивый мэйк всегда получается!буду заглядывать за советами!

    не хочешь взаимное пч?

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  19. i have always wanted to visit a CCo but alas we dont have any here but hopefully someday :) You looks great in all pictures.

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  20. gorgeous! ill definitely have to check out gingerly! and i swear by FRECKLETONE! XO

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  21. thanks ladies!! yes, the CCO is an amazing place--I always get so many goodies :)))

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  22. wow! that color really suits you well, dear! You look gorgeous without make up! ^_^
    I like shopping when I was in a trip as well! that's why my bf have a hard time dealing with my luggage! too much to bring home! ^_^

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  23. I NEED to find a cco, what bargains you got missy :)

    Gorgeous pix as always xxx

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  24. your skin is amazing!! i love finding things out of state as well, so much fun! ... PS I tagged you on this post http://makeupalamode.blogspot.com/2011/09/tell-me-about-yourself-award.html

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  25. ahhhhhhh I like it like that! I like it like that! just reminded of the song lol OMG hahaha i like it! i like the color, its pretty!! Its almost like Snob :) and i love your hair!!! pretttyyyy

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  26. I wish we had CCO's here. I've been wanting Freckletone forever! My MAC counter doesn't have it. Booo.

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  27. we need to visit this place together Mash! ;0)

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  28. Envy! My local CCO is a bit of a drive and i've never been. But the deals you snagged make me want it SO badly.

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  29. You are so adorable! I love CCO, miss having one closer to me! Love the blog :)

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  30. I love the look of all 4 lipsticks! I wish we had CCOs in my country, I'd be there every weekend ;]

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  31. Great picks! Love freckle tone on you <3 Those earrings are beautiful :)

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  32. every color is equally beautiful but i like fruchia lucky you are :)

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  33. I love the pic of you with no makeup! You're such a natural beauty!

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