Pat McGrath & Jessica Stam have been causing quite a stir on Twitter today, filming how-to videos and more, including collaboration news to be announced during New York fashion week. Pat has also been using NatureLuxe and TrueBlend foundations on set, with NatureLuxe and LashBlast mascaras.

There's no telling what this trio could be up to. Care to share any theories?

Last week, I attended the launch party for the second Pat McGrath x CoverGirl x Lesportsac collection. It was on the rooftop of the gorgeous Mondrian SoHo with tasty treats like shaved ice cocktails. Needless to say, I was in heaven.

The collection, inspired by CoverGirl's LipPerfection lipstick, is comprised of eight pieces designed by legen-dary makeup artist Pat McGrath. Prices for the pieces range from $25 for the small cosmetic case to $120 for the Carry All tote. Designed with the makeup artist in mind, Pat wanted to ensure that these cases worked as well backstage as they would during travel.

These snazzy cosmetic cases go on sale during the month of June (aka, now) and are available at both Lesportsac boutiques and Lesportsac.com. Plus, every purchase comes with a $2 off coupon for CoverGirl LipPerfection lip color. (PS - I highly recommend that you check out Hot, a great orangey-red that's perfect for summer!)

Before you go getting googlie-eyed at this post, you should know that I was SO nervous and SO excited that there are no photos or video.  So sorry, but that's the truth.

I learned of a Pat McGrath/Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup event at Saks Fifth Avenue via Makeup Minute.  I instantly made an appointment, and inquired as to the minimum purchase requirement. I was shocked when the woman on the other end of the phone answered "None".  Curious, excited and nervous I headed to Saks for my 1pm appointment.  After waiting about 15 minutes while the darling Princess Poochie had the artists work their magic on her.  Once I got in the chair, a darling makeup artist (eeps, can't remember his name) took a lot of time walking me through the line, explaining the products to me and making sure I had a great experience.  During the session, I heard a boisterous woman talking to the makeup artist behind me and walking him through the application on the customer behind me.  This woman, I later learned, was Pat McGrath's assistant.  When my MUA was almost finished, Pat herself glided down the aisle of Saks, walking up to each customer to say hello, and direct the MUA to getting our looks just right the Pat McGrath way.  She was so kind, so sweet and so eager to talk to all of us.  I truly walked away feeling like we shared a genuine moment.  Now THAT is what I call an experience.

What I purchased from the line:

• Dolce & Gabbana The Nail Lacquer in Stromboli (AMAZING) $20
• Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeliner in Stromboli $29
• Dolce & Gabbana The Eyelinerin Coffee $29
• Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeshadow Quad in Nude $59

While in the MUA's chair, I overheard and learned a few things:

• Anything named Stromboli is a must have (obviously I bought into this by my nail polish and eyeliner purchase)
• Notice I didn't purchase a lip gloss? The glosses were recalled due to a defect in the brushes - the brush hairs literally fell out!
• Paula of Older Girl Beauty overheard during her appointment that the reason there were no makeup brushes available for purchase was that D&G could not decide on the logo for the handle, therefore they are not available for purchase
• The lipsticks smell like Estee Lauder, aka old lady
• If you watched RuPaul's Drag Race, you might remember Rebecca Glasscock, one of the finalist drag queens.  Outside of the dazzling drag world, Rebecca is known as Javier, who is apparently a Freelance Makeup Artist.  He was the one receiving all the coaching from Pat McGrath's assistant.
• Don't even think of attempting to open the nail polish bottle while the gold cap is still in place. You must remove the cap to expose quite a boring, black corrugated lid to open the polish.  Design fail.
• The D&G counter at Saks Fifth Avenue is directly across from the Giorgio Armani Beauty counter.  I like to call this space the Pat McGrath hallway of greatness

Overall, I think the line is overpriced for what it is. The Stromboli color is STUNNING and an absolute must have from the line.  The brushes were soft, but I'm not even 100% that these were the brushes from the actual line.  The assortment of bronzers is amazing, and the powders in the eyeshadow quads are smooth. I think the price I paid for the products was worth my experience, but I can't say 100% that I would be repurchasing the product.  I purchased the experience and the opportunity to shake hands & double kiss with a legend.

Have you had a chance to check out the line? Is there a color/product you're dying to see?