As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’m in Paris and loving it. There’s something that’s just so magical about the city, it’s inexplicable. So, I was thrilled to see that French makeup line Bourjois is celebrating its home country this season with a collection of Paris-inspired eye shadows.
Each of the limited edition shadows commemorates an iconic Paris landmark as seen through the eyes of illustrator Nathalie Rêve. Below, the Place Vendome adorns a beautiful purple shadow called Violet Absolu.
There are four shadows in all available, including a classic smoky Noir Precioux and the neutral Beige Rose; if you’re a Francophile, …read more

Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, has pulled together a surprising palette with this fall’s Jade Nail Collection. It’s comprised of  two limited edition nail enamels – “Jade” and “Jade Rose” – that debuted during the Ready-to-Wear Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 runway show. These mineral-inspired shades recall the jade jewelry and the pink knit and pistachio tweed of the collection.

“For the nails, Karl (Lagerfeld, Chanel’s designer) wanted a green shade to evoke the jade notes of the collection. I worked with our laboratories to offer him a monochromatic palette of 10 green shades. We chose the color that most resembled …read more

There are some brands that I adore for their performance and others that I adore for aesthetics. The dreamy Paul & Joe collection is the rare exception…a brand that I adore for BOTH.
Exhibit A? The absolutely gorge Fall 2009 lipstick shown left, Reckless.
Yes, it’s true that the deep red hue a stunner, and the formula is rich and smooth.
But let’s face facts, when it comes to Paul & Joe, it’s all about the unequivocally feminine packaging of their limited edition lipsticks and eyeshadows, which differ each season and by shade.  I must admit that I’m guilty of hoarding these in …read more

Bobbi Brown’s newest gloss formula, the Sheer Color Lip Gloss ($20) is the perfect new lippie for Summer.  Available in four bright, poppy colors including my personal favorite, Popsicle (a sheer raspberry pink that gives the perfect-just-ate-a-popsicle wash of color), Marina Pink, Cabana Coral and Sailor.
The formula is smooth and relatively thick, though not a bit sticky.  Pair the gloss with Bobbi’s new Sheer Color Cheek Tint ($22, available in six shades) to get the full Nautical Collection look.
These babies are a limited edition so, pucker up soon!
Image via Bobbi Brown

Grand Duos are MAC’s latest take on the Mineralize Blushes – one side is marbleized with tri-colour veining to enhance and glorify cheekbones and the other, a complimentary mono shade to add a pop of colour. A soft, shimmery pearl on both sides gives skin a subtle glow.
My fave Grand Duo is Love Rock, a gold hued violet paired with a blue toned pink. It’s beautiful on many skin tones, especially if you lean cool.  Try applying  any of the Grand Duos with MAC’s 188 or 187 brush for a diffused glow that seems to come from within.
If pinky hues aren’t for you, there are six other shades available in …read more

It’s that time of year again where we have any and every excuse to dress up and play with makeup! This year Bobbi Brown has brought us an array of colors, textures and finishes to last us through to the New Year.
This petite double-decker palette has everything a woman needs to play up her eyes and lips for the party season.
It includes 4 shades of Metallic Eye Shadow, 4 shades of Creamy Lip Color, a Mini Eye Shadow Brush and a Mini Lip Brush with cap. The compact also has a handy size mirror and is packaged in …read more

Love YSL, but I totally cannot get into the dark lip/black lip trend AT ALL. However, for those of you who can, YSL has a very limited edition gloss that is available now called PUR Black. It is an online exclusive that could possibly sell out (since I may be in the minority about hating on the dark lip fall makeup trend.)
The official quote from the folks at YSL:
“Mysterious, sensual, luminous… A cosmetic jewel that turns lips into a spectacular fashion statement.From plum to ebony, it dresses lips in an infinite range of shades, depending on how it is applied …read more

A bit ago Revlon came out with their new Limited Edition Collection. We’ve already seen the commercials for two of the fifteen products (Sugar Sugar and Midnight Swirl).
When I had first saw the Sugar Sugar, I thought it looked like a great idea, but after reading some reviews, it sounds really messy and like it doesn’t live up to expectations. The print ads also make it look like your sprinkling baby bottle pop on your lips and that it might not be so fun to smack your lips together.

 
Midnight Swirl is created with black pearls and has a port wine …read more