With three days left to 2013, MAC cosmetics showcases just how you can use their line to get a festive avant-garde look. The Asian calendar marks 2013 as the Year of the Snake, which is the primary inspiration behind the collection. The company is also of the belief that the snake sign speaks to that of reinvention. Fact is, who doesn’t want to remain vibrant in this ever-changing world?

Here is how you can Get the Look! (Photo courtesy of MAC photographer Chen Man)

The Look:

The look shared today is inspired by a well-known Chinese myth, “The Legend of the White Snake,” where the snake is a very beautiful woman.

The Line:

The snake-inspired collection is defined by a palette of vibrant shades and shimmering finishes. MAC's exclusive packaging — featuring beauty powder, lipsticks and eye shadows — slithers with chic snakeskin designs.

LIPSTICK

Freckletone Neutral peach (lustre) Plumful Blossoming rose-plum (lustre) Cockney Sheer yellow red with multidimensional pearl (lustre)

BEAUTY POWDER

Shell Pearl Pale peach with gold pearl

POWERPOINT EYE PENCIL

Engraved Rich black

ZOOM LASH

Zoomblack Rich black

LARGE EYE SHADOW

Once Upon a Time… Metallic vanilla (veluxe pearl) Aztec Brick Frosted true copper (veluxe pearl) Altered State Deep frosted blue purple (veluxe pearl) Carbon Intense black (matte)

PIGMENT

Brash & Bold Bright magenta Push the Edge Deep bright purple with pearl

Steps:

• Apply beauty powder to illuminate the skin.

• Carefully use eyeshadow to create a striking contrast.

• Use the pigments to intensify the effect.

• Carefully apply Zoom lash mascara to add definition.

• Line the eyes with Powerpoint eye pencil to define a razor-sharp line.

• Use lipstick of your choice to create lustre.

AVAILABLE late January 2013 at all MAC locations and ww. maccosmetics.com