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V.I.P. Special Event: MAC

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MAC is an acronym for "Makeup Art Cosmetics".

The MAC event was one of the most darling things I have attended thus far on my V.I.P. adventures. It was such an honor to be invited  to blog about this makeup extravaganza! Watching the makeup artists show off their impressive skills was fabo! “Look here. U got the look (U got the look). U must’a took (U must’a took). A whole hour just 2 make up your face, baby” Oh excuse me… U Got the Look by Prince just totally had to be sung there…while I am off topic…I gave up fried foods for Lent this year…oh, how I love fried chicken sandwiches from Jack’s…don’t judge me!

Khaliah, the manager of MAC in Trussville, working on a client.

You might be wondering how MAC was started…well, in 1984 two men by the names of Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo put their heads together and decided to found a fantastical cosmetics business. Frank Toskan was a legit fashion photographer and makeup artist, and Frank Angelo was the owner of a chain of hair salons. With both men having a marvelous knowledge and experience with makeup, fashion, and hair, their business was destined to succeed. Frank and Frank wanted to design a line of products that would not only appeal to the unique needs of professional makeup artists, but also one that would be diverse enough to stay “in style” forever…and ever…and ever…(I whispered that…Oh, how I love iCarly…)

One of the most interesting things I ascertained with my computer while researching the history of MAC was the establishment of the MAC AIDS Fund, which provides help to men and women that are living with AIDS. All the proceeds from their “Viva Glam” collection goes towards the MAC AIDS Fund…how inspiring…

MAC cosmetics has a plethora of different shades of eyeshadows and lipsticks! This is anything but mundane!

This exclusive MAC event was held at the Belk in Trussville, Alabama by appointment only. These incredible ladies adroitly created personalized looks for each customer. As I watched the artists perform their magic, I was amazed! Michelle, who helped me pick out my makeup, shared with me a little secret about the brush they all adore and use for everything! Please see picture below… as I said before, it is a secret…”secret…. agent….man….” that’s all the words I know…I don’t even know who sings it, and I don’t feel like looking it up right now…because I really want a Jack’s chicken sandwich, but I gave that up for Lent…I’m…I’m okay with that…

 

Michelle posing with the "superhero brush"

I had such a great time talking to these MAC girls. What a privilege watching them in action! They all called each other Boo…how precious!

An absolutely gorgeous job by Joy!

The purpose of this MAC event was to  introduce the new limited edition line of blushes, lipsticks, nail polishes, and eyeshadows…I am the proud owner of  Optmistic Orange blush and So Vain lipstick, which is part of this limited edition line. The theme of this event was “vintage”–perfect for a V.I.P. They all looked so adorable! I wish I could have gotten a picture with all them; however, my goodness, they were sooooo busy with clients! I shall have to visit them again soon…I can always come up with an excuse to go to Belk;)

Kim explaining makeup application to one of her clients.

At Birmingham Fashion Week this year, MAC artists worked exclusively backstage! I have to give them props for a wonderful job! I cannot wait for Birmingham Fashion Week 2013!

Below are some of my favorite pictures I took at the MAC event…Hope you enjoy!:)

Joyce showing off her beautiful customer after she had created her a new look! Such a magnificent job!
Khaliah consulting a client.

Part of the limited edition collection...isn't that a fabulous ad picture!

eyeshadow out the wazoo...oh, how I love MAC!
 
 
Wouldn't you like one of each?
 
 
This is makeup paradise...
 
 
Me in the1964 dress I have been telling you all about! (Taken by my mom...Bless.)

Remember when I told you guys I was going to show off pictures of me in the 1964 dress…Well, it is a verbose and humorous story involving torrential rains, a bad hair day, and aching feet…It was a hapless day; however, from it was born a brilliant idea for a blog…I will not get into the details, but it involves an abundance of shoes and accessories… I want to apologize for my mom’s poor photography skills… Bless… she is a great artist, but she cannot take a decent picture to save her life…sorry,  Mom.

I am wearing Rachel Leathers's Oscar Loves Boho Chic earrings which will be gifted at the Academy Awards 2012. It is one of several styles being gifted at the 2012 GBK Prodcutions Luxury Gift Lounge in honor of the Academy Awards.

Next time, I will be blogging about my interview with Rachel Leathers, owner of Hearts of Stone Jewelry! Rachel is a part of The Artisan Group and has made jewelry for charity and celebrity events. I feel like such a celeb wearing them…I am so pumped up about sharing Rachel Leathers’s interview and pictures because she is truly extraordinary!

Thanks&Hugs

Abby Hathorn

Follow me on twitter @Abbysauce_ and on Instagram @vintagepassionista

Work cited: http://www.moderncosmetics.com/how-was-mac-cosmetics-started-the-history-of-mac-cosmetics

 

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Peek Inside the Trussville Antique Mall

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These are so adorable. I promise you can find almost anything at the Trussville Antique Mall in Alabama.

The Trussville Antique Mall in Alabama is open seven days a week. There is no way to explain the awesomeness of  this place…you will just have to see it for yourself!  As a vintage passionista, I enjoy going because I never know what cool, unique treasures that I will find.  The shop owners do a fantastic job of displaying their wonderful collections…making you want to linger there all afternoon…

The Trussville Antique Mall is home to the Fabric House which is owned by Bradley Leonard. If you are looking for gorgeous fabrics at a reasonable price, this is the place to go! Check out the Fabric House’s facebook page!  http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fabric-House-Trussville-Alabama/293850717333766?sk=wall

Now, I would like to share a  sneak peek inside the Trussville Antique Mall…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Check out the Trussville Antique Mall on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000517069072 They are currently working on creating a new facebook page, but you can still send a friend request for this one.

Also, check out Vintage Ruby Designs’s facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Vintage-Ruby-Designs/195459720535156 Vintage Ruby Designs is a interior design and home furnishing company. It has these incredible tobacco baskets from South Carolina that are wonderful wall art pieces.

Babee B Poshe will be opening March 3rd. It is going to be an adorable place to shop for all things baby…

To discover new ways to display many of your new found treasures,visit Oh So Shabby by Debbie Reynolds. http://www.facebook.com/debbieerey1?ref=ts&sk=wall

Next time, I will be blogging about the happenings at the MAC event (remember…that’s the 1964 dress…) I got to spend several hours with the most incredible makeup artists!

Thanks&Hugs

Abby Hathorn

 

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1964 Flashback

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My grandmother in 1964, age 16.

“Well, shake it up, baby, now (Shake it up, baby). Twist and shout (Twist and shout). C’mon c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, baby, now (Come on baby).  Come on and work it on out (Work it on out)”  Woah…Hey there…how embarrassing….Anyway….Did you know that the number one hit song in 1964 was Twist and Shout by The Beatles?  What a great song!  It is definitely one of those songs you get your hairbrush microphone and sing it at the top of your lungs.  I am sure all of you…most of you…some of you… are wondering why I am talking about 1964…well, the special event I have been mentioning lately has something to do with it…the dress pictured above is the exact same frock I will be wearing to an exclusive MAC event this Saturday in Trussville, Alabama!  Whooo!  Yes, feel the excitement!

My grammy (on left) and my great-grandmother (on right)

After chatting with my grammy, (Yes…I renamed her because as the fourth grandchild…I never got the chance to give her a name of my own *sniff*)… After chatting with my Maw Maw–I mean Grammy, I decided to learn more about 1964.  Another smashing hit (just so you guys know…I said that in a British accent…speaking of  British accents-Sir Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger was quite the hottie…these days…he is positively the cutiest  little old man ever!  I will end this random babble with…”Bond, James Bond.”)  Back to the smashing hit I was telling you about…Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison…that song is so catchy…(speaking of catchy!  Richard Gere was quite the catch *wink* in the movie Pretty Woman!)…I don’t remember what I was going to say…I’m jamming out to the music of 1964, and I lost my train of thought…

My grammy and her dad…Don’t you just love going through old pictures? I do…

I apologize for my digression…Time to get back on topic! After all my research, the apparel of the 60s was indeed diverse.  There is not enough time today  for me to discuss this topic, but I am almost certain that I will return to it in later blogs!  I wanted to wear my grammy’s dress because of the way the dress poofs out and makes me feel like a 1960s princess…Actually, I thought it would be totally freaking rad!

My grammy was 16 when she first wore the pink dress. well looky there, I am 16! Was this planned… hmmm…we’ll never know…

The custom-made, fabricated by hand frock (no sewing machine was harmed in the making of this dress.) was worn at some relative’s wedding…(I was…checking…my twitter…yes, my twitter…when my grammy was telling me who it was…sorry Maw Maw…) The dress is based on a size 14 pattern, but back then the sizes were different.

V.I.P. Shopping Tip: When shopping for vintage, it is important to know that clothes back in the “good ole’ days” were much smaller than they are today…For example–a size 14 could possibly fit a person who wears a 4/6 today….Don’t focus on the label size; otherwise, you might miss out on a spectacular find!

Once again…there I go…off on another random tanget… I don’t know what’s wrong with me today, but I have the inability to stay focused because I am so excited about wearing a dress from 1964 to the MAC event.

Of course, I will not be wearing it in the exact same way my grammy did…I am going to spice it up a little!  80s meets 60s is what I shall call it!  It is vintage with added pops of color and Jessica Simpson shoes…what girl doesn’t love Jessica Simpson shoes!  This is just a sneak peak…I pinky promise to post pictures of the entire ensemble…because to be honest that dress isn’t the easiest thing to put on in the world…lots of little buttons, zippers, and whatnots…

Next time, I will be sharing with you one of my favorite places to find vintage…or I may just randomly talk about bunnies (yes…bunnies…bunnies in vintage hats!).

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“Pretty woman, don’t walk on by.  Pretty woman, don’t make me cry.  Pretty woman, don’t walk away, hey…okay…………….”

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