Donna Karan New York 25th Anniversary Lipstick Collection

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Donna Karan, Donna Karan Cosmetics has created a collection of lipsticks inspired by the Fall 2011 runway show. The collection consists of the seven essential universal shades that every woman should have in her makeup bag; Tender Peach, Chic Pink, Rich Raisin, Runway Red, Modern Wine, Classic Ruby and Black Plum. The collection was created to fit in with Donna Karan’s philosophy that women only need seven essential pieces to her wardrobe, hence the seven shades. The collection is available online at www.neimanmarcus.com and www.bergdorfgoodman.com for $95.

 Chanel Spring 2011 Makeup Collection

Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, captures the quality of light-reflecting luminosity in a radiant Spring 2011 Collection, LES PERLES DE CHANEL. Luminous shades of pearlized black and white are accented with pinks and corals, creating a natural glow to the complexion, eyes and lips, whilst nails exude trend with blackened pearls.

 Poudre Universelle Compact

• Rose Merveille

Le Crayon Yeux


• Gris Scintillant

 Glossimer


• Aragonite
• Nakkar

Le Vernis

• Pearl Drop
• Peche Nacree
• Black Pearl

 

Ombres Perlees de Chanel (Limited Edition)

 Les 4 Ombres


• Regard Perle

 Rouge Double Intensite


• Cristal Rose

Le Crayon Levres

• Peche
• Framboise

Joues Contraste


• Espiegle

 
 
Rouge Coco


• Peregrina
• Jersey Rose

Rouge Allure

• Coquette
• Flamboyante

 
 

Edward Bess and his Boxed Beauties

Part of the recent release from Edward Bess is the boxed set containing three new shades of Ultra Slick Lipstick. And ultimately, all are absolutely stunning! They are romantic shades of nude and rose of a French love affair. With names like Demi Buff, Blush Allure and Rose Demure you can’t help but fall in love with the little beauties housed in the little black box.

The shades seem to resemble each other quite closely when seeing them in the tubes; however each has a distinct shade difference when worn. This is Edwards’ first collection to contain all nude shades, and while most nudes have to be worn carefully and might not be a good fit for all skin tones, this is fantastically done. It’s a nude collection with neutral undertones so most skin tones can sport any of the shades. The tube is a bit different from his other lippies, they are square this time. I’m not sure if this is a prelude to a packaging change or a special design for just this collection but they are sleek and modern none the less. The formulation is nothing less than you would expect of Mr. Bess, smooth and creamy with just the right amount of shine.

I recently introduced a friend to the Edward Bess line and told her to start out with a lipstick and she would not be disappointed. I warned her that this would be the beginning of something wonderful and somewhat of an addiction. She informed me later that I was right; she loved the lipstick and was now onto the other wonderful products in the line. I warned her, but what a great thing to become addicted to, right?

MAC Cham-Pale Collection

This is the must have collection to toast to the New Year! Cham Pale is a collection of Champagne and a shimmering golden glow of the brightest New Year celebration. With shimmer and glow in these tones, this is one collection that will brighten any skin tone and set you up for an alluring New Year night! Available December 26, 2010.

Special Reserve Highlighter Powder

• Chez Chez Lame

• Rose Ole

Eye Kohl

• I Get No Kick

Kohl Power

• Feline

Chromagraphic Pencil

• NC15/NW20

• NW25/NC30

Paint Pot

• Chilled on Ice

• Let Me Pop

• Vintage Selection

• Dangerous Cuvee

Nail Lacquer

• Soiree

• Very Important Platinum

Lipstick

• Tanarama

• Quiet, Please

• Flustered

• Gel

Lipgelee

• Bubble Lounge

• Sin-tillation

• Straight to the Head

• Luxure

Caviar Dreams Eyeshadow Quad

• Brule

• Et tu, Bouquet?

• Caviar Dreams

• Retrospeck

Studio Fix Lash

• Black Fix

Complete Comfort Creme

Fix+ Lavender

Lip Conditioner SPF 15 + Lavender

Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 + Lavender

• Calm Mode

philosophy's holiday greetings

As all who read my blog know, I LOVE philosophy’s holiday sets. No exception for this one! It’s absolutely yummy and once again, I am wishing they made these little pretties in the full sized items. But for now I will enjoy them while I can.

The set contains the most scrumptious Brown Butter Cookie 3-in-1 and Coconut Macaroon Body Butter with a Pink Frosted Cookie Lip Shine to add shimmer and shine for a delicious holiday pout. The wash is 4oz and the body butter is 2oz with the lip shine in full size. The set comes housed in a box shaped like a mailbox with holiday scenes which is perfect for gift giving should you chose to gift this. I gifted it, right to me, myself and I! I love foodie comfort scents and this one has hit the spot. Especially with the cold weather upon us, this gives me just the right amount of comfort and joy. It’s a sweet cookie scent but not so sweet that it overwhelms. And the body butter is wonderfully yummy and doesn’t clash with the wash. I’ve been using this with my night time bath so I can enjoy the scent while I am relaxing for bed. How’s that for getting relaxed for a good night’s sleep!

CHANEL BEIGE Les exclusifs

While at a recent Sniffapalooza event in NYC, I was determined to bring home this scent. I have tested and tried this so many times that it was time I caved and purchased it. My only reservation was the size. I honestly didn’t want a 6.8oz bottle that I had to pack in my suitcase for fear it would fall to its death in hands of the infamous baggage handlers. Imagine that I spend $230 on a bottle of perfume to have it coat my suitcase contents before it made it home! Well, luck was on my side; Chanel has released it in a 2.5oz bottle that sells for $110. Now if this didn’t entice me, nothing would!

Crafted in 2008 by Chanel Master Perfumer Jacques Polge, Beige is a powdery floral with an elegant blend of white petals and hints of honey. Stunning and elegant Beige starts out lush and full bodied with touches of frangipani, but becomes calming and woody with a final touch of honey. Although Beige has a highly floral beginning, its eventual base is toned down into a concoction a bit less heady and ever so slightly sweet. Don’t be put off by the honey and the sweetness it lends the fragrance, it’s a grown up and ever so sophisticated sweetness. Not being a floral lover, I tried over and over to ‘not’ like this fragrance, hence the repeated test runs. I wanted to one day say that it just wasn’t for me. This has never happened!

Its original release was in a 6.8oz for $230, however its sister bottle is 2.5oz for $110. A bit more wallet friendly and certainly easier for me to trek home (it fit into my plastic bag!). If you think you will use the 6.8oz to its end, it is a much better value. However, if you are like me and tend to like a bit of variety, the 2.5oz is perfect since it will take me forever to use up. Part of the Exclusifs Collection, Beige is released in limited locations that includes Bergdorf Goodman, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations as well as Chanel Boutiques.

Coach and Estee Lauder Purchase with Purchase

These were selling out before they even hit the stores since pre-orders flooded the sales counter for those who saw these and had to have them! I don’t blame them since I was one of the ones who said “are you kidding, this is a steal”! The set was a purchase with purchase; when you purchased any Estee Lauder fragrance item you could purchase the Coach cosmetics bag for $35. So, what makes this like the best deal ever? The bag is currently at Coach stores for $68 and does not come with any of the cosmetic items included in the PWP. This PWP came with an eye/cheek palette, eyeliner, two lipsticks, a lip-gloss, a retractable eye brush as well as a retractable face/blush brush. Now, tell me that isn’t the best deal ever! So if you could get one, this was the way to go.  I purchased a fragrance gift set for a friend and got this for me!!