perfect for spring -- m·a·c vera collection

No stranger to collaborations, M·A·C Cosmetics has released a limited edition collection inspired by the art of textile designer, Vera Neumann. Neumann is best known for her brightly colored patterns and items signed with her distinctive signature, and often a ladybug.

Brilliant butterflies, flashy florals and gorgeously geometric graphics...A colourful collaboration between M·A·C and the artist known worldwide as Vera, who merged fine arts with linens, murals, textiles and silk scarves in her punchy, painted patterns. Now in shades plucked straight from her most lavish prints, M·A·C Vera embraces the luxe, lighter-than-air spirit that delivers the kind of startling, look-at-me statement that defines what it means to be an instant classic. -- M·A·C Cosmetics

Each of the colors in this collection is said to have been named from a design in the Vera archives. Much like her art, this collection boasts bright, cheery, playful colors that shout spring from the rooftops. I love how delicate this looks with its pretty pinks and summer-esque corals.

Midsummer's Dream nail lacquer ($16) - described as a pale pink lilac ($16)

sets one and three come together; sets two and four are packaged together -- I got them all shuffled when taking pictures! These cost $34 USD and $40 CAD

-- Crushed Metallic Pigment in Strawberry Patch (light blue pink) and Moon Rose (a vibrantly dark pink)
-- Crushed Metallic Pigment in Rain Drop (metallic teal) and Moss Garden (metallic silver green)
-- Crushed Metallic Pigment in Star Crystal (pink champagne) and Rose Light (metallic yellow pink)
-- Crushed Metallic Pigment in Butterfly Party (bright lilac) and Desert Cloud (deep blue purple)

Plushglass ($19.50) in Butterfly Dream (a md-tone violet with blue pearl), Pretty Plush (extra soft pink with white pearl), and Confetti (a bright orange coral with soft pearl). All of these go on slightly sheer with hints of color (and smell like candy!)

Pearlglide Intense Liners ($15) in Industrial (periwinkle grey) , Lord It Up (bronze with pearl), Black Swan (black with pearl), and Petrol Blue (deep navy with pearl). These glide on and have amazing pigmentation. I love how intense it makes the eyes, though they are prone to smudging a bit.

Pearlmatte Face Powder ($28) in Flower Fantasy. This is one of two beauty powders in this collection and is described as a pale coral with slight gold pearl/slightly blue pale pink/soft pale salmon. That's a lot of colors that basically means it's a salmon/pink color that makes for a great blush. My one issue is that it's SO beautiful in the pan, I don't have the heart to swatch it, much less swipe a brush and use it on my cheeks. This looks like a total brown girl friendly color that can be used to liven up the cheeks a bit.

The full M·A·C Vera collection is currently available in stores/ on counters and online.

Disclosure: samples provided for editorial consideration. Please don't forget that you can still help the people of Haiti, donate to the Red Cross today. Thank you.