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Fall 2009: Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup

Dina Fierro — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:53:43 +0000

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 all, the ultimate luxury is to dream and, for the Dolce & Gabbana woman, the dream should always be a reality.” (Oh, those Italians!)

Legendary make-up artist Pat McGrath collaborated closely with the designers to create the beauty look that includes a few beautiful new shades of light, ethereal pinks.

For Lips:

Soft, a new shade of the classic lipstick and the lipliner.

The same hue adds sophistication to nails, through the new Soft shade of the nail lacquer.

Eyes are delicate, yet smoldering with the eyeshadow duo in Rose:

Cheeks appear lightly flushed with the blush in new Delight:

“Dolce & Gabbana wanted to take risks with colour, texture, mood – and at the same time capture the essence of each element,” says Pat McGrath.”While the focus is on the eyes – very sexy, very daring – the soft voluptuous lips add an intensity that’s erotic. The rose look is very romantic, almost ethereal – yet very sophisticated.”

I must admit – I find the pink palette an odd choice for Fall, which I normally associate with reds, wines, plums and a nice smokey eye! That said, shades like this really work for my skintone regardless of season, so I might just embrace the look.

What do you think of the Dolce & Gabbana Romantic Collection?

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Dame Edna Collection from MAC Cosmetics

Shannon Nelson — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:12:40 +0000

Purple-haired vixen, Dame Eda, has collaborated with MAC Cosmetics to launch a post-holiday makeup collection of lovely pinks and blues. I think the trademark glasses on each product is adorable whether you are a Dame Edna fan or not. The Dame Eda collection becomes available on December 26 at MAC counters everywhere.

This collection includes lipsticks, lipglass, nail lacquer, highlight power and trio eyeshadow palettes in Royal Tour and Wisteria. Below are just a few samples of the products from the collection.

Photo Credit: MAC Cosmetics

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MAC Cosmetics Launches Monogram

Shannon Nelson — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:39:59 +0000

Monogram your way through the fashionable world, with luxe lips and pressed powders in shades forged with sheer spark to sheer mystery. Fabulously favorite air of style scent concentrate follows in your wake, back for a limited time only.

I am loving not only the casing of this collection from MAC, but the colors as well!

MONOGRAM LIPSTICK: This luxury formula is smooth and rich. Silky lipstick that glides on with ease for medium buildable to full coverage with satiny shine. Lips feel soft and look rich and lustrous. When paired with the Monogram Lipgloss, the look is high shine and multi-dimensional. Flourish: Frosty mid-tone red; All Mine: Creamy mid-tone blue pink; Marque: Soft light neutral pink; Status Symbol: Warm midtone reddish brown with pearl.

MONOGRAM LIPGLOSS: High shine, super sheer lipgloss provides comfort and cushion. Lips feel soft and look lustrous. Brilliant gold sparkle flecks give a lustrous effect. A patent leather slick of shine; beautiful alone or paired with Monogram Lipstick. Posh Life: Mid-tone bright pink with gold pearl; Identity: Pale baby pink with gold pearl; Distinguished: Sheer yellow beige with gold pearl; Monodramatic: Bronzy brown with gold pearl.

SHEERSPARK PRESSED POWDER: A new shimmer powder for both eye and cheek. Commemorate: Frosted pale gold with gold pearl; Keepsake: Frosted pale pink with gold pearl; Personal Touch: Frosted light peach with pink pearl; Old English: Frosted light bronze with gold pearl.

There is also a fragrance and clutch associated with this collection–it becomes available on November 26th at MAC, Sak’s, Nordstrom’s and Henri Bendel’s. Internationally available in December.

*Photo Credit: MAC Cosmetics

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Bobbi Brown Holiday Lip & Eye Palette

Shannon Nelson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:00:09 +0000

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 a silver carton.

The colors that will transform your day makeup to this seasons party look…

Berry Mauve Creamy Lip Color

Pink Sequin Creamy Lip Color

Exclusive Dusty Mauve Creamy Lip Color

New, Exclusive Ruby Creamy Lip Color

Champagne Quartz Metallic Eye Shadow

Gold Dust Metallic Eye Shadow

New, Exclusive Golden Bronze Metallic Eye Shadow

New, Exclusive Galaxy Metallic Eye Shadow

It becomes available this month! And we know how quickly her limited edition products sell out, so make sure to pick up yours quickly!

*Photo Credit: Bobbi Brown

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