Pure Addiction Part 2

My AMAZING Pure Addiction custom blended powder

I posted photos of myself wearing Pure Addiction makeup including different eye shadow combos, loose powder, blush, & bronzer....

Pure Addiction's brand new blush shade for spring- it's beautiful!!!! I've been wearing it non stop since I received it!!!!

This jade green shade of eye shadow is gorgeous- these new spring colors are SO brand new to the line they haven't been named yet......

As most of my followers know I DO NOT tan; I have fair skin and wear sunscreen all the time. Allina custom mixes a perfect bronzer for me that isn't too dark for my skin tone yet gives my skin that sun kissed glow. She is absolutely a genius at mixing individual bronzers!!!!!

I admit this is a favorite- a midnight black eye shadow shade with shimmer....

This photo was taken back in 2011 when I first began using my Pure Addiction makeup.....

Hello! My name is Shannon and I'm a full fledged makeup addict. I have been wearing makeup since my mom gave me the green light allowing me to use eye shadow, blush, lip gloss, & foundation at the age of 13. I have always loved trying new looks with my cosmetics; I think it's so cool to be able to create different styles with eye shadow and different shades of lipstick. One thing I struggled with as I turned into a cosmetics "junkie" was certain products were not very skin friendly.
This is where Pure Addiction cosmetics comes in!!!!! Allina Macko, a brilliant Chicago based makeup artist, started her own line of makeup in 2011 after her disappointment with products in the industry. Allina's focus was developing a line of organic products free of fillers and harmful ingredients. Pure Addiction works with the skin and helps to improve it while blending into the skin flawlessly. I have been using Pure Addiction loose powder, blush, & eye shadows since 2011. Allina sent me the new colors for spring 2013 including a gorgeous shade of blush, eye shadows, my own custom bronzer, & loose powder. I wanted to test these colors for awhile and create different looks before starting work on this post. I am, once again, blown away by Pure Addiction's FABULOUS makeup!!!! The loose powder, which is vital to any makeup look, blends into my skin perfectly giving me a polished look and not that dreaded "caked" on appearance. That's the genius of  this makeup- it blends SO darn well into skin!!!! The bronzer, as always, is a winner!!!! I have fair skin and stopped tanning years ago. Allina created a custom blended bronzer for me that gives me a sun kissed look sans the orange tint that no one wants!!!! She can custom blend these products for you if you live in the Chicago area or if you plan on being in the area for vacation. She has done my makeup before and not only did I LOVE the look she created she clearly understands how makeup should work. You can visit Allina in person if you live in or near the Chicago area or go to her web site to check out this fantastic makeup line!!!!! www.pureaddictioncosmetics.com
It was a sincere pleasure to be given Pure Addiction's spring 2013 colors. I have used countless combo looks with the eye shadows and the blush has been the only shade I've worn. It's a fabulous line of cosmetics that is kind to your skin!!!!! Every fashion addict knows that makeup plays a starring role in the big picture of style!!!!!
If you're a makeup lover like me you must try Pure Addiction!!!!!!!!

Winter Style Wrap Up

Wearing a 12th St. Cynthia Vincent dip dye fur coat, Rebecca Minkoff dress, Manolo Blahnik heels, Hermes Birkin bag....

Wearing a Gucci logo belt bag, William Rast distressed jeans from Nordstrom, Alexander Wang top, Gucci sunglasses....

Vintage fur vest with black leather trim, Oliver Peoples sunglasses, Hermes Birkin bag.....

Halston white fur coat, BCBG long black slit skirt, Rebecca Minkoff metallic clutch....

Vintage embroidered coat, M Prima brown leather boots, Chanel backpack, Rayban aviator sunglasses, Chanel medallion necklace layered with a Chanel chain necklace.....

Isabel Marant "Milwaukee" studded boots, Hermes Birkin bag, Alter Ego Jewelry Betty Boop necklace, Splendid top, Roseark cross necklace....

Saks 5th Ave burgundy fur coat, Oilily patchwork leather boots.....

With my husband.....

Interviewing designer Rebecca Minkoff......

Burberry houndstooth newsboy cap, Halston black fur coat, Current/Elliott jeans, AA dark grey V-neck tee, Manolo Blahnik heels.....

Double Happiness triple strand necklace with black pearls, jade, & rubies, Katwise fingerless gloves, Theory tunic top, Saks 5th Ave. black cashmere beanie hat....

Vintage leopard fur cape, Wendy Gell jeweled butterfly ring, David Yurman blue topaz art deco ring.....

My husband.....

Vintage Double D Ranchwear embellished jacket, Hermes black Kelly bag, Prada boots, Minnie Mouse retro style tee, Chanel sunglasses, Seven For All Mankind jeans.... 

Chanel red tote, Rebecca Minkoff snakeskin trench, Gucci sunglasses, Jimmy Choo heels....

Oilily hot pink jacket with fur collar, Kurt Cobain tee, Rayban sunglasses, diamond earrings.....

Unif grey fur coat, Bon Jovi tour tee, Frieda & Nellie necklace, Gucci sunglasses.....

Trilogy purple fur coat, L.A.M.B. mini skirt, Fiona Paxton necklace, Chanel backpack, Prada ankle boots....

Eugenia Kim hat, Bob Dylan tee, vintage cross necklace with multi layer chains, Nike limited edition grey & black leopard print sneakers, Hermes Birkin bag, Burberry coat.....

Prada leopard heels, Chanel red patent leather bag, vintage fur collar, Saks 5th Ave black leather jacket, Marc Jacobs black pants.....

Betsey Johnson black & white boucle coat, Tarina Tarantino limited edition Barbie necklace, Gucci sunglasses....

Three Floor embroidered bomber jacket, Hermes Kelly bag, Gucci sunglasses, AA white tee, UO grey skinny jeans, Ootra necklaces....

Marlaina Stone necklace, Kieselstein-Cord belt & buckle....

My necklace was designed for me by my friend's 6 year old daughter Kylie.... very special necklace to me!!!!!

I can hardly believe winter has ended awhile ago and spring has officially been on the calendar for over a month. This weekend it was cold here- in the mid 40's which is crazy for the first week of May!!!! I guess it put me in the mood to do a winter style wrap up of some of the coats and boots I wore this past winter.
I am working on a post for my friend & makeup artist, Allina, for her spring colors from her amazing makeup line Pure Addiction so stay tuned for that. I hope you all had a great weekend and warmer weather than I did!!!!

 

Wishing you all a fabulous week!!!!