Mac Semi Precious/ Fashion Flower Swatches

On Saturday I bought some goodies from MAC's latest collections, Semi Precious and Fashion Flower. I've been using some of the products and so far so good I'm really liking them. This quick post is going to have swatches of the four items I purchased. This collection was released early in Ireland so I'm not sure if it's available to buy on all MAC counters yet.

Semi Precious Mineralize Eyeshadow in Rare Find

MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Smoked Ruby

MAC Lipsticks

L2R Lush Amber  (Lustre Lipstick from Semi Precious Collection) + Ever Hip (Cremesheen Lipstick from Fashion Flower)

I haven't really had the time to properly try out all these products. When I do I will certainly do a review post on them. I can certainly say for sure that I love Ever Hip. It's such a perfect shade for summer and I've been wearing it alot. I hope you found these swatches useful. I know they could be better but my camera is acting up at the moment.

What do you think of the Semi Precious/Fashion Flower collection??..Is there anything you will be picking up??

Laura<3

A Shopaholics Journey #3- Haul from Topshop and MAC

Hey Girlies,

Hope you all are having a fab weekend. Yesterday being Saturday, I decided to hit Grafton St in search of some bargains in the sales. Typical me I ended up buying one sale item and all the rest were full price. Not to worry though as I am so chuffed with my purchases.

First off I went into Topshop, I was told by so many bloggers on twitter how fab the makeup range. When I get off the Luas, the shop is just right in front of me so it would of been rude not to go in. I went in just to have a look at the makeup, some of the products I wasn't to sure about but I did pick up a few bits. I saw a cute necklace on sale which was basically the only item I got at reduced price. I also purchased pink bow clips which I loved instore. My sister says they make your hair look so pretty.

Cute Pink Bow Hairclips and Long Beaded Necklace

Topshop Cream Blush

L2R Flush + Head Over Heals

Topshop Lipstick In Nevada

Next I ventured into Brown Thomas. I was planning on just window shopping here as I didn't really want to buy anything. This all changed when I seen that MAC's new collection Semi Precious and Fashion Flower was launched. I didn't think this collection was going to be released until next week. Isn't it the first Thursday of every month??

Well that being said, there was few bits in this collection I wanted. I spent a good while swatching some of the products. Finally I narrowed everything down and I came away with the following goodies.

MAC Lipsticks

L2R- Lush Amber (Semi Precious) + Ever Hip (Fashion Flower)

MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow

L2R- Rare Find + Smoked Ruby

Lastly a necessity as I recently ran out of it.

MAC Brush Cleanser

I went to another few shops but didn't see anything I liked enough to justify more spending. I really love all the products I purchased. I will put some swatches up soon.

What do you think of the Semi Precious Collection?...Is there any items you have your eye on??

Laura<3