The first time that I saw Selena performing was on a variety show that aired on a Spanish language broadcasting network known as Univision. I remember thinking “Wow!” I was captivated by the way that she danced and twirled on stage, her full red lips, her beautifully groomed baby hairs (now known as edges), how curvy and confident she seemed, and her voice! How I fell in love with her voice and the cherry on top? her smile. I still marvel at how her eyes seemed closed when she smiled. Contagious energy.

I was lucky enough that she came on TV often thanks to the shows that Univision and Telemundo would air. There were a lot of televised Festivals, Carnivals, Calle Ocho, Padrisimo, Sabado Gigante, Siempre En Domingo, etc… Just to name a few. Many celebrities would perform, interview and play games and such. And that’s how I got my Selena on. Remember this was early 90s and we didn’t have all of this tech and internet. Unfortunately I was never able to see her perform Live. She was taken from those that love/loved her at the young age of 23 in 1995. Thanks to her biopic Selena released in 1997, many that didn’t know her prior to her death, or those that had heard about her but didn’t understand the love and sadness many of us were feeling since her passing, were now able to see and understand why its “Anything for Selenas!” And together we have all kept her alive even after all these years. Because of that love is why companies like MAC are paying attention reached out to her family, and now working with her sister Suzette we have a second MAC Selena ‘La Reina’ collection!

I hopped on during the Pre Sale and was only able to purchase these two products. Although I was sad about that, I was happy because we did the damn thing! Sold out of her products at fast rates. This release was better than the last in my honest opinion. But, okay okay let’s see the goods!

* I will say, don’t expect swatches because that’s not what this Blog is for. I am sharing this because she’s been an influence in my life. Damn it, I’ll say it—She’s one of the few that I hope to meet when I crossover.

Notice anything? The packaging of the eyeshadow palette is inspired by her famous Boustiers that she would bead and bedazzle by hand. Its the same one that she’s wearing in the picture above.

The. Attention. To. Detail. Is everything with this collection. Yes, I will be framing this and keeping it in my office.

I’ll be honest that the colors are similar to the ones in other MAC collections. This reminds me of the Aaliyah one.

The lipstick is one of her signature reds. I believe her sister still has Selena’s beauty collection and her reds were a must have! There are mics of hers with the lipstick on it after her performances. This was something I always noticed and liked … — The lipstick is one of her signature reds. I believe her sister still has Selena’s beauty collection and her reds were a must have! There are mics of hers with the lipstick on it after her performances. This was something I always noticed and liked during her performances lol.

I believe that Selena has not reincarnated* I think shes loving, and working for her family from beyond. And possibly even waiting for the love of her life, Chris. I wholeheartedly do. Continue to rest peacefully in Heaven.

Love & Light, Cin.