Barbie(R) and MAC Reveal "Barbie(TM) Loves MAC" Colour Collection.Barbie[R] is "The Face of MAC" This Spring with a Barbie[R]-inspired Cosmetics Line and Collector MAC Barbie[R] Doll Launching Worldwide EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. -- This Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. , one of the most recognizable faces in the world, Barbie[R], and the world's leading brand of professional cosmetics, MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics Make-up Art Cosmetics, better known to most as M•A•C, is a brand of cosmetics sold internationally, that originally became famous through word-of-mouth endorsements by professional makeup artists, models and celebrities. ), unite to unveil Barbie[TM] Loves MAC, a Spring 2007 Colour Collection that fashionistas around the world will fall in love with. Marking the first time ever that Barbie[R] has partnered with an adult prestige cosmetics company, the Barbie[R] Loves MAC Colour Collection hits MAC counters and stores nationwide today. The collection and doll will launch worldwide on March 1. To celebrate the collaboration, Mattel has also designed a Barbie[R] Collector MAC Barbie[R] Doll fusing MAC's downtown, sophisticated style with Barbie[R] doll's glamour and beauty. Created for the Barbie[R] girl in every woman, the co-branded cosmetics collection is inspired by Barbie[R] doll's constant style and classic beauty. Featuring a Barbie[TM]-inspired color palette Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. of candy pinks, buttercup buttercup or crowfoot, common name for the Ranunculaceae, a family of chiefly annual or perennial herbs of cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere. yellows and girlish girl·ish adj. Characteristic of or befitting a girl: girlish charm. girl  ish·ly adv. greens in pink-on-black packaging, the limited edition Barbie[TM] Loves MAC Colour collection is an explosion of sophisticated style and glamour. Showcasing the detailed creativity of the line, the powder-based products are embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. with the signature Barbie[TM] ponytail silhouette logo. Prices range from $11 to $45 U.S. and items in the collection feature playful names such as Malibu Barbie, Fashion Leader, Loves Pink and Springtime Skipper. "Many women's first experiences with fashion and beauty were playing with Barbie. Today this fantasy continues with Barbie Loves MAC, a color collection that allows women to rediscover their inner girl," said Richard Dickson, senior vice president of Marketing, Media and Entertainment, Worldwide, Mattel. "Barbie is about aspiration and inspiring girls to explore a world of possibilities, and now today's woman can do that in beauty with the Barbie Loves MAC collection." "MAC and Barbie have always been at the forefront of style and beauty, and by combining our creative expertise, we have created a collection that is uniquely fresh with inspired colors that are bold, modern and glamorous," said James Gager gag·er n. Variant of gauger. , senior vice president and creative director, MAC. "Barbie Loves MAC is a beautiful - and fun - palette of makeup that works for women of all ages and all races." The Barbie[TM] Loves MAC Colour Collection includes the following products (all prices are U.S.): * Lipstick: Modern Ms.; Sweet & Single; Style It Up; Real Doll; Rocking Chick (Suggested Retail Price $14) * Lipglass: Sweetness; Malibu Barbie; Fashion Pack; Happening Gal (Suggested Retail Price $14) * Cremestick Pearl Liner: Honey B.; Plum Royale; Cranapple (Suggested Retail Price $14) * Eye Shadow: Mothbrown; Playful; Springtime Skipper; Whistle; Beautyburst; Magic Dust (Suggested Retail Price $13.50) * Liquidfast Liner: Point Black; Visionaire; Classic Dream (Suggested Retail Price $16.50) * Loud Lash: Noisy Black (Suggested Retail Price $11) * Power Blush: Don't Be Shy; Fab (Suggested Retail Price $17.50) * Glimmershimmer: Loves Pink; Fashion Leader (Suggested Retail Price $16.50) * Beauty Powder: Pearl Sunshine; Pearl Blossom (Suggested Retail Price $20) * Nail Lacquer lacquer, solution of film-forming materials, natural or synthetic, usually applied as an ornamental or protective coating. Quick-drying synthetic lacquers are used to coat automobiles, furniture, textiles, paper, and metalware. : Steamy; Toast of the Town (Suggested Retail Price $10) * Brushes: 182 Brush (Suggested Retail Price $45) * Mini-Barbie[R] Loves MAC: A black nylon/wool fabric Mini MAC case with pink stitching detail on the outside and matching pink lining on the inside. A small pink-on-black vinyl medallion on the outside showcases the classic Barbie[TM] ponytail silhouette logo (Suggested Retail Price $15) MAC Barbie[R] doll The collectible MAC Barbie[R] doll features a glam, hip look inspired by the colour collection and includes a MAC "cosmetics" train case. Styled by MAC, this fabulous Barbie[R] doll is all dolled up with a sophisticated make-up look and two-toned, blunt-cut hair. Her make-up is reflective of the Barbie[TM] Loves MAC Spring 2007 color collection featuring Barbie[TM] doll's own signature Beauty Powder. Barbie[R] doll's eyes doll's eyes see actaeaspicata. are inspired by Aquadisiac, Carbon and Taupe taupe n. A brownish gray. [French, from Old French, mole, from Latin talpa.] taupe adj. Noun 1. Eye Shadows with Smolder smol·der also smoul·der intr.v. smol·dered, smol·der·ing, smol·ders 1. To burn with little smoke and no flame. 2. Eye Kohl and Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara. Cheeks feature the look of Buff Powder Blush. Lips are luscious with colors inspired by Spice Lip Liner and Honeylove Lipstick. Available exclusively at MAC stores worldwide, the doll retails for $35 in the U.S. Barbie[R] O in the Style Spotlight Always a snapshot of what's hot at the moment, Barbie[R] has been shaping styles for nearly five decades. A timeless symbol of fashion, beauty and femininity for girls of all ages, Barbie[R] has partnered with the creme de la creme crème de la crème n. 1. Something superlative. 2. People of the highest social level. [French : crème, cream + de, of + la, the + of the fashion world, with designers Zac Posen, Diane von Furstenberg, Versace and Armani among the more than 50 fashion houses Barbie[R] has joined with. In 2005 Barbie[R] connected with leading names in design to launch the Barbie[TM] Luxe luxe n. 1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous. 2. Something luxurious; a luxury. [French, luxury, from Latin luxus. collection. This adult collection of apparel and accessories - co-branded with top designers such as Anna Sui, Judith Leiber and Tarina Tarantino - was quickly coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. by celebrities and fashionistas worldwide. Sold in 150 countries, Barbie[R] is the most popular fashion themed doll worldwide1, and the No. 1 fashion-themed doll in the U.S.2 Barbie[R] is everywhere girls are, including toy aisles, online, entertainment, fashion boutiques, and 45 consumer products categories. About MAC MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics), the leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1985 and is now part of The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. The company's popularity has grown through a tradition of word-of-mouth endorsement from makeup artists, models, photographers and journalists around the world. MAC is now sold in over 57 countries worldwide. About Mattel Mattel, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie[R], the most popular fashion doll ever introduced. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels[R], Matchbox[R], American Girl[R], Radica:[R] and Tyco[R] R/C R/C Radio Control R/C Reinforced Concrete R/C Rate of Climb , as well as Fisher-Price[R] brands (www.fisher-price.com), including Little People[R], Rescue Heroes[R], Power Wheels[R] and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than the 30,000 people in 43 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands - today and tomorrow. MATTEL, BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. [c] 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 Cumulative Year End 2005 data gathered from worldwide sources using similar categories and averaged to US Dollars (exchange rate as of Aug. 1, 2006) 2 The NPD Group / Consumer Tracking Service; Annual 2006; Fashion Themed Dolls/Figs Category; Properties |
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