Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Makeup Collection: Secret Garden

Introducing The Secret Garden Collection for Spring 2011… modern femininity, warm nudes and cool neutrals; pastel blushes and tender pinks; silvery greys and soft floral highlights of lilac and pale turquoise. Weightless veils of tone-on-tone colour shift and shimmer seamlessly to capture pure femininity, while evoking the mystery of the Dolce & Gabbana classic and modern ultimate beauty.



“We’ve always been inspired by the lush gardens so unique to Sicily; they’re like a secret paradise. The aura of romance – the intoxicating wild flowers, the soft pastels – is such an integral part of our heritage and our aesthetic,” says Stefano Gabbana, “The creation of Spring 2011 was almost subliminal; it came directly from our hearts. It gave us so much pleasure to make something so special for the Dolce & Gabbana woman we know so intimately. Secret Garden is meant to be a key to her innermost soul, very personal, very private and, of course, extremely seductive.”

Adds Domenico Dolce, “With Secret Garden, we wanted to provide a kind of privileged information – or secret formula – for the women we love so much – so she could effortlessly achieve that illusive look of intrigue that all women crave. As for the fabulous Illuminator, it was, of course, inspired by the unfathomable Scarlett – the woman who epitomizes the true mystique of Dolce & Gabbana.”


Shine Lipstick

• Romance (95)

• Love (136)

Lipgloss

• Secret (136)

• Bon Bon (57)

Smooth Eye Colour Quad

• Eden (157)

Smooth Eye Colour Duo

• Romance (120)

Eyeliner

• White (13)

• Lilac (14)

Illuminator

• Eva (3)

Luminous Cheek Colour

• Delight (35)

Intense Nail Lacquer

• Platinum (90)

Dolce and Gabbana Holiday Haul

During a recent trip to the Big Apple, Saks was on my list of stops for a huge beauty haul. Did I mention it was Friends and Family time? And of course I had my list ready to go! I decided that for Dolce and Gabbana I needed the new Holiday collection. This particular collection called out to me a bit more since I could keep it neutral or glam it up a bit when needed. It’s a very versatile collection, in my opinion. I opted for quite a few pieces, but I’ll give a quick update on the Desert shadow quad, Shimmer gloss, Honey Gloss, Desert Lipstick and Cashmere Lip liner. I’ll post some reviews on the other items shortly.

(Desert Shadow Quad)

I love the Desert Quad for its warm golden shades; dark matte espresso, matte golden medium brown, warm shimmery taupe and a bone shade with the slightest shimmer. I love that this is completely appropriate for a nude day look but can be applied for a smoky night time look as well. It has the silky texture and great blend ability of the Dolce and Gabbana quality and of course the uber glamorous gold case is a treat.

(Desert Lipstick, Cashmere Lipliner)

The Desert lipstick has a bit of frost to it when I first apply it and seems a bit too coppery. But when I apply it with either the Honey or Shimmer gloss over it, it became a very attractive nude-beige shade I could wear every day. It is a nude so if you go with a soft neutral eye, this might not give you enough color, but with the more dramatic aspect of this collection, this would be great.

(Shimnmer Gloss, Honey Gloss)

The Shimmer gloss, Honey gloss and Cashmere lip liner are all on the neutral and nude side. There is not much color to either gloss, but both are great for enhancing a lip color. I apply both either over the Cashmere liner alone and it makes for a great quick lip touch-up while on the run. Or when you just don’t want too much color. The Shimmer gloss is true to its name and has a bit of shimmer but it’s not over the top shimmer. It has just enough to make it pretty, soft and romantic. The Cashmere lip liner is a perfect match for the Cashmere lipstick if you haven’t tried it already. It’s a part of the permanent lipstick collection and also a nude neutral shade.

So, basically this is the part of the collection that is more on the neutral side. The items I will review later are a bit more on the dramatic side and have more va va voom to them! All items in the collection are versatile and wearable for everyday, but certainly a treat for the holiday season. They are available at select Saks stores now and online at Saksfifthavenue.com

Dolce & Gabbana Ethereal Beauty Collection for Holiday 2010

This collection is delicate but daring at the same time. Rose and nude for a feminine touch; deep and dark for extraordinary glamour, this collection produces the spirit of the holiday season like no other. Whether your vision is of feminine subtlety or exquisite mystery, this collection has everything you need to create a mesmerizing look. Available exclusively at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores or Saks.com.


Lipgloss
• Shimmer
• Honey

Lipliner
• Cashmere


Smooth Eye Colour Duo
• Desire
• Mystery

Eyeliner
• Shimmer
• Coffee

Bronzer

• Cashmere

Nail Lacquer

• Pink

• Nude

Smooth Eye Colour Quad

• Desert



Blush

• Rosebud

Lipstick

• Glitz
• Desert
• Rosebud
• Shimmer



Dolce & Gabbana Evocative Beauty for Fall 2010

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana present yet another visionary colour cosmetic collection. Introducing the Evocative Beauty Collection for Fall 2010: a collection is inspired by the rogue spirit of today’s Sicily and saluting the spirit of its proud past. Dolce & Gabbana redefine their signature sensibility: daring duality, dynamic contrast and sly sensuality. Created for the Dolce & Gabbana woman, it radiates a profound femininity. Available mid-August 2010 at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations.

Lipstick

• Cosmopolitan (237)

• Amethyst (165)

• Lust (167)

• Orchid (115)

Lipgloss

• Amethyst (155)

• Vibrant (143)

Smooth Eye Colour Quad

• Divine (147)

Smooth Eye Colour Duo

• Evocative (95)

• Ocean (180)

Crayon Intense (Eyeliner)

• Chocolate (10)

• Onyx (11)

Luminous Cheek Colour

• Tan

Intense Nail Lacquer

• Cosmopolitan (108)

• Dahlia

Dolce & Gabbana The Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010

Dolce and Gabbana is pleased to present its Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010. It exudes lingering romance and sensuality with a symbol of femininity, Lace. This collection introduces ‘The Makeup’s’ first limited edition creation, the Sicilian Lace Bronzer. Imprinted with a delicate lace pattern the bronzer imparts a warm golden glow for an aura of passion and style. Typical of Dolce and Gabbana, this collection brings together fashion and beauty to inspire a collection that salutes a timeless treasure, the alluring Dolce and Gabbana woman. The collection will be available mid August at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and at Saksfifthavenue.com

Lipstick

• Caramel (105) Classic Cream Lipstick

• Perfection (50) Shine Lipstick

Lip-gloss

• Caramel (135) Ultra-Shine Lipgloss

Shadow Quad

• Nude (110) Smooth Eye Colour Quad

Bronzer

• The Sicilian Lace Bronzer (New, Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer

• Perfection (220) Intense Nail Lacquer

Dolce and Gabbana

The Eyeshadow Quads in Stromboli and Mediterraneo

The allure of Dolce and Gabbana cosmetics is not only that it is hard to get your hands on, but that it offers exceptional products. The colors are straight off the runways of Milan, bringing fashion and color together. Each season brings new shades and textures, each just as fabulous as the last.

Stromboli The Eyeshadow Quad

Meditteraneo The Eyeshadow Quad

My two all time favorite eye shadow quads from the line are Mediterraneo and Stromboli. I tend to like neutral shades that are workable for every day wear, but I also love a pop of color once in a while. It is quite often that I don’t have enough time to re-do my whole look to transition from work to evening, but when there is a shade in a quad that will add a bit of night time drama, I love it! Each of these has all of that and more.

The Mediterraneo quad has the warm neutral shades as well as a deep green for transforming your look into something a bit deeper and more dramatic. The shades in this quad truly remind me of the shades of the Mediterranean. The Stromboli quad too has some excellent neutral shades; however they are a bit more golden in tone. There is also a true black with a bit of golden shimmer; this is a gorgeous addition to transform your day look into a night time look. It’s perfect for a smoky eye with a touch of light. The texture is silky and blendable, and able to de intensified if used with a damp brush or sponge applicator. Overall, I like this line a bit more each time I use it!

Givenchy Summer 2010 Collection

How stunningly feminine is the Givenchy summer collection! Shades of the islands adorn face and lips, new items to tease and taunt leaving you yearning for the island tropics. Expected to be released in April-May 2010.

Fleur de Frangipanier

• Island Sun (No. 2)

• Island Tan (No. 3)

Le Preisme Yeux Island Camaieu

• Island Lagoon (No. 17)

• Island Sand (No. 18)

Phenomen’Eyes (Waterproof)

• Black (No. 1)

• Brown (No. 2)

• Turquoise (No. 3)

Acti’Mine Sun

• Island Honey (No. 9)

• Island Macadamia (No. 10)

Pop Gloss Crystal Sun

• Sun Guava (No. 472)

• Sun Papaya (No. 473)

• Sun Cocoa (No. 474)

Rouge Interdit

• Island Hibiscus (No. 47)

Vernis Please! (Not available in the U.S.)

• Island Lagoon (No. 169)

• Island Palm (No. 170)

Dolce & Gabanna's The Midnight Bloom Collection for Summer 2010

Developed by the talents of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana i.e. Dolce and Gabbana, a collection of transfixing colors and textures for The Makeup Collection of Dolce and Gabbana. The seasons luminous colors are transformed straight from the runway, created by the brilliant duo is a dynamic collection inspired by glamour, sophistication and romance. All that a Dolce and Gabbana woman is cherished to be. She cherishes her sultry sensuality, yet flaunts her femininity and relishes in a luxury that is effortless. The Midnight Bloom collection incorporates the past with the present for a touch of fantasy. Be on the lookout for this fabulous collection in May 2010 at select Saks Fifth Avenue Stores.



Eyeshadow Quad

• Fabulous (155)

Eyeshadow Duo

• Laguna (150)

Crayon Intense

• Blue (8)

Shine Lipstick

• Delicate (53)

• Emotion (56)

Classic Cream Lipstick

• Nude (50)

Lipgloss

• Delicious (73)

Precision Lipliner

• Nude (1)

Luminous Cheek Colour

• Tan (22)

Intense Nail Lacquer

• Shocking (122)

• Nude (210)