Give Away // The Simpsons & MAC "Marge's Extra Ingredients Quad"

Hey everyone!

Here we are with an exciting give away again! Shark Attack - Fashion Blog is giving one of you the chance to win the Marge's Extra Ingredients Quad from the highly anticipated The Simpsons & MAC collection. The quad contains four gorgeous colors, from a bright baby pink to a darker blue.

I had the opportunity to attend the launch of the The Simpsons & MAC collection at the MAC store in Antwerp (read the report HERE) and got myself some goodies, such as a blush, one of the lipglosses and the eye quad pictured above. I'm sure that most of you are wondering why I'm giving it away after buying it, so here we go:

When I saw the first press releases, I immediately fell in love with the Marge's Extra Ingredient Quad. So, at the event, I just had to get my hands on it. As soon as they told us that the collection was available for sale, I rushed to one of the saleswomen and told them that I wanted the quad. I was afraid that it would be sold out in a heartbeat, which is why I didn't take the time to take a proper look at it. 

For the past couple of days, I've been wanting to create a look with the eye quad. But, after having the chance to look at it decently, I came to the conclusion that the colors just aren't exactly my thing, especially the blue one. Don't get me wrong, I think this is a gorgeous quad, but I have the feeling that (except for the bright pink) the colors would look better on someone else. It's just a shame to leave this quad hidden in a drawer somewhere, only taking it out to use one single color from time to time. And, since I know that not all of you had the chance to purchase something from the collection AND since my blog will turn 5 years old in October, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate this special birthday as a gesture of my appreciation.

So, that's the story behind it. I still have a blush and a lipgloss from the The Simpsons & MAC collection (which are both approved 100%, lol), so it's OK. I do want to make clear that I purchased this quad myself (so it is not a press sample) and that I never used it (not even for swatches). It really is brand new.

Enough with the babbling! Here's what you have to do to win:

* Follow my blog on Bloglovin'.

* Like Shark Attack - Fashion Blog on Facebook.

* Leave a comment with your name and email address 

>> Please make sure that the name you put in the comment box matches with your Facebook-name, so that I can check.

For an extra entry:

* Follow me on Instagram.

>> If you did, also leave your username in the comment, so that I can check.

The give away is open worldwide and will end on Thursday, 25 September 2014. I will announce the winner on my Facebook-page.

Good luck!

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Event // The Simpsons & MAC

Yesterday, I was invited to discover the highly anticipated collaboration between Marge Simpson and MAC at the renewed store in Antwerp. I decided to be there super early so that I could get my hands on my favorite goodies from the collection.

If you visit my blog on a regular basis, I don't think that it's a secret that I'm a big fan of The Simpsons; just click here and here to find out what I'm talking about. So can you imagine my excitement when I discovered that Marge Simpson was there to personally introduce her collection? Just add drinks, bites (DONUTS!) and fun people all together and you know that it is set to be a fun night.  

I will show you my purchases from the The Simpsons X MAC-collection in a future post, in which I will talk to you in detail about them -- swatches and all. But for now, I'm going to leave you with some pictures I shot at the event. I hope you like them!

I would like to thank Melanie and MAC for the invite, I had a blast!

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Outfit // Homer Simpson

After featuring his son Bart on my blog here and his wife Marge here, it's now up to another member of the Simpson family to make his debut on Shark Attack - Fashion Blog. This gloomy day (summer's over in Belgium, let me tell you) was made all better when I received this Eleven Paris X Colette shirt in my mailbox. You see, in honor of The Simpsons' 25th anniversary, the Parisian brand and iconic Parisian concept store teamed up to create a line of exclusive T-shirts starring the world famous family. I received one of Eleven Paris' super dope backnumber shirts: Homer 89. The Simpsons' first episode aired in 1989 and it's also my birth year, which makes it all extra cool. Plus, Homer is also one of my favorite ancient Greek poets and authors (the Iliad and Odyssey, anyone?).

The frosted quote on Homer's donut - "Can't talk. Eating." - could easily pass as mine and so I decided to match my lipstick to the pink frosting. I wouldn't be me if I didn't add leather and spikes and so I did. I love the contrast between the cute shirt and the rock 'n roll vibe in the rest of the outfit. 

This surprise brightened this depressing day to the max, so thank you Listen Up PR (and especially Chloé) for this extremely kind gesture. 

Shirt: ELEVEN PARIS X COLETTE (Thanks to Listen Up PR) // Blazer: ZARA // Pants: H&M // Shoes: CHLOE 'SUZANNA'

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Beauty // MAC X Marge Collection To Launch This Fall

Move over, Lorde! Back in May, MAC already announced a limited edition collaboration with the only woman who can pull off yellow skin and blue hair: Marge Simpson. Giving us nothing but a small teaser back then, MAC has now released a first official image of some of the products. The collection is said to consist out of about 10 products, among which are eyeshadow palettes, lip glosses (neon yellow and bright blue / purple, as rumor has it), blushes, false eyelashes and nail stickers. With this collab, MAC is paying the perfect tribute to The Simpsons' 25th anniversary:

"On the occasion of their 25th anniversary, MAC celebrates everyone’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, with a vivacious color collection that can only be described in one word: Eeeeexcellent. Debuts this fall."

I already spoke out about my love for The Simpsons here and the fact that the products are said to be given names such as 'Nacho Cheese Explosion', 'Itchy & Scratchy & Sexy' and 'Beehive Blue' makes me want to have them even more. The packaging is all about Marge and judging by the picture above, she sure knows how to give her best smizing bitchface. Tyra would be proud!

The MAC X Marge collection will first be available on 26 July, during San Diego's Comic-Con. The attendees will have access to the MAC Cosmetics store at the Gaslamp District during a one-day sale. Others, like myself, will have to wait until 28 August when the collection will be sold online or until 4 September when the collection will hit the stores. 

I know I will definitely try to get my hands on some goodies.
Will you?

© Image: MAC Cosmetics

Outfit // Bart Simpson

If you don't like The Simpsons, you're probably not in my circle. Whenever I hear that world famous, insanely epic introduction tune, flashbacks are taking me back to simpler times that took place years ago. I can still remember watching every single episode, sitting in my grandparents' living room with my sister after school, waiting for our parents to pick us up on their way back from work. Damn, what I'd give to relive it all just one more time.

When Blackfive gave me the opportunity to pick out some items from their web shop, I immediately clicked this Bart Simpson shirt home. Now, I would be me if I didn't add a touch of leather to my outfits, so I decided to combine it with this leather pencil skirt. I'm really loving how this look turned out. Ay caramba! 

Shirt: Thanks to BLACKFIVE // Skirt: NEW LOOK // Shoes: RIVER ISLAND // Sunglasses: TOM FORD

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