May 30, 2012

Behind the Scenes with the MAC & Beth Ditto Collection: Q&A with Beth Ditto

The new MAC Beth Ditto Collection will be launching June 7th on counter and online at maccosmetics.com. Anything you’re wanting from it?

This whimsically polka dotted collection features brand new MAC Shade & Smoke Shadow/Liner as well as essential fan favs like Pro Longwear Lipcremes, Nail Lacquers, and more!

To celebrate the launch here’s a little Q&A with Beth Ditto, some behind the scene photos of her shoot with MAC, and she shares her favorite MAC pick, obvious one right? Can you guess?

Take a look!

Can you tell us some of your experience with cosmetics?

By the time I was in high school, all of my friends asked me to do their makeup for prom, and makeup is a big part of who I am. I love that it has the potential to transform a person; you can become a clown or a princess. Makeup offers someone the unique freedom to become someone else for the day, 10 minutes or the rest of their life. It is something that you can hide behind, but also something that can give you confidence. That�s why I love makeup so much!!

Do you have a beauty icon?

Peggy Moffitt and Grace Jones are definitely my ultimate beauty icons. Their looks are timeless. They can constantly transform themselves without losing their own identities. To this day, their signature looks are still very relevant.

How would you describe your look?

My look is “put together.”� I am not really into high glam, because I am not that… ambitious, but I am really into makeup. I always have my eye liner on, my hair done, and a nice pair of black flats.

What is the correlation between your music and makeup?

I am a child of the 80s. When I was about five years old, MTV was made illegal in my hometown, so it felt like I was stuck on a deserted island with both Cyndi Lauper and Boy George�s music. They didn�t want you to pay attention only to their music or makeup – they wanted you to pay attention to both! I am obsessed with their music and also the looks they cultivated that ultimately defined the decade. So, for me, there is always a very strong correlation between music and makeup.

Where does your instinct for colours come from?

I�m passionate about colour. My best friend and I sit and look at Pantone books for fun. We�ll be like, “Oh my God, Pantone 93 is amazing!”� That�s the kind of stuff I do – it�s inspiring, I�ve always loved colour. Maybe it has something to do with the Wizard of Oz. I remember that being the most amazing moment ever, when the colour comes in.

Do you have a favorite product in the collection?

MAC Liquidlast Liner – I can�t live without it! A close second is the Shade & Smoke Shadow/Liner with dual colours, I really love versatility in makeup, it�s my favorite thing. I hardly ever use a product in the way it�s meant to be used.

What was the inspiration for the colours in the collection? Is there a theme?

Being able to combine the colours, and the ability to look good on girls of all skin tones and types. From the darkest skin to the palest skin and everyone in between!

What was the inspiration for the shoot?

Polka dots. A lot of off the cuff things are going on in the shot – the cranberry bob was important to me. I was having dreams about cranberries at the time. The Makeup Artist also had the idea of using a potato to create polka dots on my body – so potatoes! It�s a combination of Peggy Moffitt and Priscilla Presley!

About the Muse

Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Michelle

    Wow! That clip was so much fun to watch! Thanks for posting, Muse! 🙂

    • the Muse

      my pleasure michelle I haven’t watched it yet! been too busy to get to it ;-D gotta take a peek!

  • Tiffany Martin

    I love Beth Ditto! ^_^ this was super awesome, thanks for doing this, Muse!

    • the Muse

      me too tiffany! I actually didn’t do anything, mac sent over the q&a directly, I really like her and thought it was a fun interview so I posted it ;D