Everyone is getting on the summer bronze beauty train, and the colors in Givenchy’s new summer 2009 Le Makeup Collection reminds me of the sun right before it rains. Oh how happy I was to get a glimpse of this gorgeous collection, and have since dreamed about having the entire line for myself and my kit. Just a dab of the Glow to Wear Satiny Body Enhancer, a creamy liquid bronzer, and you can sculpt your body however you like. You’ll get an instant glow, and sexy shimmer instantly that looks like you’ve been on vacation somewhere warm and tropical. Try mixing with a bit of SPF lotion and then applying to the skin.

Givenchy's Summer Collection

Another of my favorite’s are the nine shades of golden-caramel-pink powders in  the Prismissime Mat & Glow Face Powder. Mattes and pearls so the choices and combination’s are endless. The colors look so beautiful on the lids and cheekbones, and you can use your fingers to apply if you just want a wash of color.

The entire collection is definitely worth checking out, including the Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Coral, and Sun Rose. So shiny, your friends may require sunglasses when you’re around. Available only at Sephora, and a limited-edition.

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image credit: Givenchy

Just a few of my newest favorite beauty products. As always I love sharing my finds, so please let me know what you think. If you have any beauty favorites of your own, feel free to share:)

Looking for a pretty eyeshadow palette inspired by the runway? Look no further. Calvin Klein’s Purple Variation Eyeshadow Quad is fantastic for creating sultry, alluring eyes with two gorgeous shades for color on the lid and crease, one in plum, and one in brown. A soft cream color to use as a base and a rich black for contouring as well and lining the eyes.

For anyone who hasn’t tried Calvin Klein eye shadows, they are extremely creamy, and look gorgeous on. Create sultry smoky eyes and be the envy of all your friends. This is a limited-edition and available only at Sephora.

BUY ONLINE NOW: Calvin Klein’s Purple Variation Eyeshadow Quad, $35

Can we just talk about how darling this Pocket Beauty Case is from Givenchy. A great accessory with a beautiful shimmery pink cream inside that you can use on your lips & cheeks. It gives your skin a dewy finish that leaves you party ready all season long. Clip it to your key chain so you’re never without.

Also exclusive to Sephora and a limited-edition. This fabulous gift is on my wish list. Is it on your?

BUY ONLINE NOW: GIVENCHY’S POCKET BEAUTY CASE, $55

This is one of the creamiest body butters I have ever used and my new favorite for keeping my skin looking beautiful and smelling soooo good. Maldive body butters nourish your skin with exotic  ingredients like illipe butter, shea butter, kelp extract, hibiscus extract, and Vitamin E.

Designed by L.A. based Caroline Atwood, each cream has its own unique smell, and all are delicious. You may be living in a windy city but you’ll feel like you’re in the tropics whenever you use.

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image credits: Sephora, Elope Island Beauty

I wrote a post on Beautiful Makeup Search about all of the new high tech mascaras that has gotten a bit of attention. Excuse the duplicate information if you read me over there, but I was wondering how more of you felt.

Maybe I am old, or old fashioned. Or maybe I am pretty good at applying my mascara, because I am not so sure about all of these new mascaras.

The madness began when companies started making giant wands and huge brushes, a la Benefit’s BADgal and the newer CoverGirl’s LashBlast. Then there are the rubber-like brushes, a la Lancôme’s High Définicils, and again Lash Blast combines this type of bristle with it’s large wand. Needless to say that these are my favorites of the many mascara’s that have veered away from the norm. Then there is now. Now we have an even weirder looking brush in the shape of a ball and some rotating and vibrating wands.

While I am tempted to try these, you know I am a sucker for anything beauty related; I honestly don’t know if any of these mascara’s would become a staple in my makeup bag.

I have SpinLash and it is not a favorite of mine. The brush spins very slowly aiding mascara application. I can see it being a help to those gals that are not only mascara challenged, it can force a curl at the base of the lashes for those that need it. I was very excited to hear of Estee Lauder’s TurboLash (sold out) and Lancôme’s Ôscillation (sold out in the exclusive preview). Alas, the more I read about them and study them - I am afraid I could really poke my eye out with one of these vibrational wands. Then there is one that looks almost like a torture device, Givency’s Phenomen’Eyes. I don’t know how this one could evenly coat my lashes.

Mascara application takes a very steady and precise hand. It could be considered an art form (applying false lashes certainly is!). I do not need my fingers slipping or running a muck. I certainly do not need a mascara brush in my eye, let alone rotating or vibrating at unheard of speeds.

I must admit that besides SpinLash, I have not held any of these other newbies, so call me judgmental. Simply put, I don’t need eye damage and I can see it going wrong - very wrong, at some time or another.

Madness - I swear! Will it end? And where will it go from here? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I am anxious to hear if you have tried any of these, if you love them, or are a bit of a skeptic or afraid as I.

image credits: esteelauder.com, lancome.com, sephora.com

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to shop for women? Shopping for the men in my life isn’t… Anyway, finding this fragrance made me realize that I have to get snapping. But I thought that I would pass this along just in case you have guys on your Christmas list to buy for. I think that this just might work for my hard to buy for son!

Price: $68.00
Sale: $40.99
You Save: $27.01 (40%)

And anything by Givenchi is a good deal in my books and if it’s on sale… even better!

*Cologne for Men by Givenchy, ( PI EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY 3.4 oz. + On Sale ) - @Up To 55% Off