Iris Apfel & MAC Partner On New Wacky-Awesome Makeup Collection (PHOTOS)

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Iris Apfel has been busy. Between designing her own HSN jewelry line and becoming the subject of Albert Maysles's latest doc, the spry nonagenarian is now collaborating with MAC Cosmetics on a makeup collection.

A little backstory: The Queens-born native made a living, working alongside her husband, in interior decoration and textiles. Together they worked on numerous design restoration projects for the White House, including the Truman, Kennedy and Clinton terms. Though these days, the fashion icon is better known for her eccentric style, making cameos in "Bill Cunningham New York" and regular appearances on Ari Seth Cohen's blog (and illustrious member of the Stylelist Network) Advanced Style.

Apfel's collection, which is (unsurprisingly) heavy in the red lipstick department, also includes bright shadows and nail polishes, a brow pencil, mascara and beauty powder. Click through the gallery to see images of the makeup, which hits MAC counters on January 5th.

 
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02:05 PM on 01/06/2012
my girlsfriends aunt makes $70/hr on the laptop. She has been out of work for 6 months but last month her check was $8183 just working on the laptop for a few hours. Read this site NuttyRich.cöm
09:16 PM on 12/20/2011
She ought to get her teeth remade or brightened before she launches anything in the beauty product realm. They look like the under side of a bus station toilet.
03:41 PM on 12/19/2011
I HAVE AN IDEA: LET'S INFORM AL QUAEDA THAT UNLESS THEY DISBAND WE WILL KEEP SENDING THEM PICTURES OF GRACE CODDINGTON AND IRIS APFEL. THAT SHLD MAKE THEM SURRENDER.
03:39 PM on 12/19/2011
FIRST THAT HORROR STORY GRACE CODDINGTON (WHO IS SHE???? AND WHY???) AND NOW THIS!!! PLEASE -- NO MORE!!! PLEASE!!! I WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING I KNOW!!!! STOP!!!!
03:36 PM on 12/19/2011
WHO ARE THESE FREAKS AND WHY DO WE KEEP HAVING TO LOOK AT THEM ????
03:39 PM on 12/17/2011
I like the bright color collection, especially for spring. The bright shadows are great for deep set eyes, even if you don't want to cover the entire lid, just a blended dot will help to make the eyes pop.
Iris looks refreshingly fabulous & chic in the bright collection! She wears it well!
09:45 AM on 12/18/2011
Are you blind? The woman needs a mirror......maybe Santa can bring her one.
12:53 PM on 12/18/2011
No, I'm not blind. I think Iris looks refreshingly fabulous & chic in the bright collection, and she wears it well.
10:55 PM on 12/18/2011
So much for your opinion. Maybe you need those big black horse glasses.
01:46 PM on 12/19/2011
Agreed, andrsjill. I'm quite sure people are going to freak out and compare her to 20 year olds in makeup ads, thereby missing the entire point. Powerful lady needs powerful colors.

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