News of Fall 2009 collections is winding down and Holiday is starting to hit my radar. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s talk Shiseido.
The brand just introduced its Fall 2009 Makeup collection, created by Artistic Director and Allure contributor Dick Page. The inspiration for Shiseido Fall was drawn from mosaic art, bringing a variety of different shades together to create a “full wardrobe” of colors, one that would fulfill a woman’s basic needs for every occasion.

These colors are reflected in the new Luminizing Satin Eye Color Line, an elegant collection with the luminous look of fine silk. …read more

LORAC’s Fall 2009 collection will prep any woman for her red carpet moment. Dubbed Red Carpet Reveal, it includes celebrity makeup artist (and LORAC creator) Carol Shaw’s go-to products for her A-list clients from Front of the Line Pro Liquid Eyeliner to the Breakthrough Performance Lipstick SPF 15 in seven gorgeous shades.
However, my must- have from Red Carpet Reveal is without a doubt the signature Palette. This sleek, slim black compact houses three coordinated neutral shades (Interview, the darkest of the three, also works perfectly as an powder liner) and one beautiful, versatile powder blush, Main Attraction.
Also included in the …read more

Fall 2009’s play on PINKS continues with Givenchy’s beautiful Les Poetiques collection.  Limited edition and available at Sephora soon, the dominant theme created by artistic director Nicolas Degennes is vivid pink and “romantiques.”
Both girly and elegant thanks to the contrasts provided by grey, beige and gold, Les Poetiques includes:
Prismissime Eyes in Poetiques Browns or Blues, $53

Gloss Poetique in Poetique Rose, $45 (not pictured)
Rouge Interdit in Poetique Irish, $27

Phenomen’Eyes Mascara  in Grey Lavender, $28

Parad’Eyes Liner in Poetique Lavender, $27 (not pictured)
Rouge Interdit Shine in Poetique Camelia, $27

I’m sincerely tempted by the gorgeous-sounding liner and mascara!  Do you have your eyes on …read more

For Fall 2009, Shades by Barielle and celebrity manicurist Elle extended a hand to guest collaborator Michelle Mismas, founder All Lacquered Up – THE nail authority online. Dubbed (of course!) “All Lacquered Up, ” the collection takes trend-making to a new level, offering unexpected color combinations, glitter particle and pearl shimmer effects, and Barielle’s signature healthy 3-free formulation.

Key colors in the collection? I’m oh-so-glad that you asked!
Black polish gets injected with a shot of colorful shimmer, with Lava Rock-a black and red pearl swirl, and Blackened Bleu-a black polish with sapphire sparkle. Blue and Green polishes come in …read more

As the proud ownner of hereditary dark circles (thanks, mom! thanks, dad!), the perfect concealer is my version of the holy grail.  Now, don’t get me wrong…there are several  that do a great job (Bobbi Brown and Cle de Peau come to mind, among others) but I can never stop that nagging voice in the back of mind that says, “Surely, you can do better.”  It turns out that the voice was right…I’m now loving tarte’s new Dark Circle Defense.
This intense coverage concealer has a drier formula, which leads to really amazing staying power. Simply dab a bit onto the stiff …read more

The Fall color collections keep rolling in and up next is Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup…
Inspired by Surrealism, the Dolce & Gabbana A/W 09 runway collection echoed both revolutionary sensibility and rebellious spirit and that inspiration trickled down to the beautiful (and a bit unexpected) Fall 2009 Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup Romantic collection.
“We worship the surrealists; they pushed the limits-and proved that anything is possible,” says Stefano Gabbana, “With the Romantic Collection, the idea is to break away from the expected to transform beauty, creating a look that is about ultimate fantasy.””And the ultimate luxury,” adds Domenico Dolce, “After …read more

Inspired by the YSL Fall RTW Fashion collection, which featured exquisite tailoring and sumptuous textures, the beauty look spotlights a flawless complexion offset by magnetic pearl grey eyes and intense plum lips.
FACE:
· Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation
· Touche Éclat Radiant Touch #1 Luminous Radiance
· Limited Edition Palette Y Collector Palette for the Complexion
· Limited Edition Crème de Blush Cream Blush #2 Powdery Rose
EYES:
· NEW Ombres 5 Lumières 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes #8 Midnight
· NEW Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara #8 Sublime Grey
LIPS:
· NEW Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick #22 Exquisite Plum
NAILS:
· NEW La Laque Long Lasting Nail …read more

Can you believe it’s already the end of July and fall is just around the corner?  Here at Makeup Minute, we’ve already shared some details about fall collections but today, I received word from Estée Lauder and just had to post!

Hitting counters this month is the limited edition Sensuous Gold, a uniquely feminine, luxurious new color collection for Fall 2009, which includes:

5-Tone Shimmer Powder for Eyes, Cheeks, Face in Pink Shimmer (available September – permanent addition to the EL line)

Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Rose Gold
Signature Lipstick in Cinnamon
Signature Lipstick in Plum Terracotta
Pure Color Multi-Shimmer Gloss in Rose Gold
Pure Color Nail Lacquer …read more

Fall’s runways were dominated by two words: bold and feminine. Strong shouldered and form-hugging silhouettes, extreme heels and provocative thigh-high boots, and a color palette of classic hues turned up a notch to Technicolor volumes. These trends also illustrate the NARS Fall collection.
“For this collection, I wanted to create something fragile and strong, and seductive but not aggressive,” said François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of the brand, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Here’s what I’m looking forward to:

NARS Fast …read more

This morning in Paris, the Lancôme makeup team unveiled their Fall 2009 color collection, dubbed Declaring Indigo. Created by artistic director for makeup Aaron De Mey, this collection celebrates Paris in all its vibrancy. Aaron chose shades that represent the glamour, the energy and the passion of Paris: indigo blue, bright red and luxurious gold. Sounds gorgeous, doesn’t it? So classic!

Lancôme spokesmodel Daria Werbowy is the face of the collection (the snap above is a behind-the-scenes shot!)She was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for the ad.
Declaring Indigo will be available for sale starting in August, but Nordstrom has a limited-edition Declaring Indigo …read more