M.A.C. attack!

Confession time: I only* have a drawer of make-up, found in my desk -- and my Mom still thinks I have too much! It's full of boxes, ones dedicated to eyeshadows (mostly Rimmel and CoverGirl), lipglosses (found from every part of the neighbourhood) and tons of foundations. The most I've splurged on is a Lancome foundation, which met its sudden death after six months when the pump broke and I couldn't scoop the rest of the product out of the bottom. A tragedy in the make-up world, as far as I'm concerned!

Confession #2: I only own three Mac products. The first being a lipstick from the Fafi collection called Strawbaby, a second being a Mineralized Foundation in Medium, and a lipglass ... which I use as brow gel (I feel like I should be lowering my head in shame right now).

While I'm addicted to watching make-up tutorials, my 'hauls' consist of three-pack eyeshadows from Rimmel from the drugstore and the occasional Lashblast. Since most of my funds right now are being devoted to Europe (more on that in a later blog!), I don't really have the extra money to spend on things to beautify me, cap'n.

Bring in the Fairy GodMother Sister. After having seen my post on 43 Things, one of them was to buy my first Mac eyeshadow. Lo and behold, she sends me an encouraging card with a Mac giftcard! What a gift, indeed! (Love you, sis!) Only, now that I've considered it, I'm debating between eyeshadows, blushes, and lip products right now.

Which is where you come in! I'm not an expert on Mac at all, though I do have an idea of what things I'd like to have. So, here's a preview and I'd really like to know what YOU would spend if someone handed you a Mac giftcard (with $25 I might add, don't go too crazy)!

Eyeshadows
For me, I'd love an eyeshadow that I'd be able to use on an almost daily basis, for an everyday eye or whatnot. I don't want to splurge (giftcard or not!) on a yellow colour I'd only wear twice. So here are some options, if you have any suggestions let me know! It doesn't just have to be in the beige/brown range (though I'm really disappointed Satin Taupe is sold out)!


L-R: Tempting (from the Style Warrior collection), Omega, Woodwinked, Swiss Chocolate.

Blush
Ah, I love blush. Hate the price of it, though. I only have about four blushes, so it'd be nice to add to that collection as well. I'm considering Buff since I always see that in the 'how to contour' videos on Youtube, whereas the rest are just pink shades. Any suggestions?


L-R: On A Mission (from the Style Warrior collection), Fleur Power, Pinch Me, Buff.

Lips
I'm at a total loss. Way too many options. Lipsticks, lipglosses, lip conditioners. I'm shying away from lipglasses because they're much too sticky and well ... I primarily wear lip products when I'm around The Boy, 'cause he loves when my lips smell like guava (courtesy of CoverGirl). There's slimshines, monogram, Viva glam (which I know my little Mac counter at the mall will probably have since they've advertised it for years).

Plus, I'm not sure what shade to use. I like lighter pinks/nudes ... yeah, I'm a lost cause, aren't I?

So, anyone have any advise for the novice make-up user?
I'm planning on going this Saturday and definitely want a top 3 picked out in case they don't have something I'd like.

Thanks for your help!
And thank you to my fairy sister for her kindness!

*I realized this could be considered a lot, but I'm comparing it to a lot of make-up gurus I know who dedicate a whole dresser to make-up.