Partly due to the current world economy, many people are not spending as much money on makeup as before. It is also not surprising that many of us are looking for classic, wearable and trend-resistant colors.
If you are the kind of makeup fan that looks forward to unique shades, you might have already been disappointed with most of this season’s lineups. It seems that, for spring 2009, many brands are coming up with wearable colors that don’t easily date. But I find it very interesting to look into how various brands interpret “wearable colors”, and here are three shades from spring 2009 collections.
– Soft neutrals
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
Some of the loveliest neutral palettes I have come across are from Clé de Peau and Dior. They are soft, elegant, chic, and easy to wear.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Eye Color Quadin 121 (top) and 120 (bottom))
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/cpb)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow in 553 Elégante)(image from www.iswii.net)
If you want something slightly more intense, try Chanel‘s Les 4 Ombres (Quadra Eye Shadow) in Mystic Eyes from the spring 2009 Bohemian Fantasy collection.
(image from www.iswii.net)
– Pinks
(image from www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com)
Like Giorgio Armani, YSL includes pink in the brand’s only new quad for the season. (Check my previous post to see the main makeup look).
(Palette D’Artiste Colletor Powder for the Eyes)(image from www.cosme.net)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
(Illuminance Eyes in 06 Blossoming Shine)(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
For an edgier look, try Lancôme‘s Irreverent Madame palette from the brand’s Pink Irreverence collection.
(image from www.lancome.co.uk)– Lilacs
(image from ep-bko.com)
Lilac was part of the spring 2008 makeup trend, and, as a lilac fan, I am pleased that it is still a very prominent shade this season, especially in Japanese beauty brands. Beauté de Kosé’s Esprique Precious is using the lilac-toned palette (from the new True Impact Eyes range) in the ad campaign. Lunasol‘s Layer Bloom Eyes in 03 Purple Gradation is also the feature item in the brand’s Floral Purification collection. (In the image below, it seems that the palettes are blossoming under the fresh spring sun.)
(www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(image from www.ayura.co.jp)
(image from woman.excite.co.jp)
Beauté de Kosé‘s two new Eye Fantasist liquid eyeshadows are of pink and lilac hues:
(image from www.iswii.net)
(image from www.shuuemura-usa.com)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
(image from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)
More information on the spring 2009 collections featured above:
AYURA
Beauté de Kosé
Chanel
Dior
Elégance
Esprique Precious
Jill Stuart
Lunasol
Magie Deco
Shu Uemura
YSL
{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
As much as I love all the cool shades coming up in spring by Lancome, Clarins and Shu Uemura.. My skintone just cannot rock cool colors.
My guess is CdP is too expensive? With currency conversion, nearly every product is S$100-over dollars.
I already got Bobbi Brown’s shimmering nudes palette. So guess I’ll make do with that for a couple of seasons coz my next target is Lunasol!
Hi,
Indeed, if you like neutrals, then Bobbi Brown is definitely a great brand to buy from.
If you do want to experiment with pinks and lilacs, you could probably look for beige pinks, peachy pinks and warm plum-like lilacs/purples. They should hopefully suit you better.
Thank you for your comment. Let me know what you think about Lunasol later! :)
I’m really liking the look of Chanel’s spring collection – seems perfect for me. Thanks for all the info!
Hi Lori,
Chanel’s spring 2009 collection is indeed quite nice. I particularly like the look of the violet nail color. I haven’t seen it in person, and I hope it will look just as good.
Thank you very much for your comment! :)
I like a lot of the Spring 2009 looks, and have purchased quite a few of the new Dior 2009 items, including one of the new lip color shades, creamy lip pencil, and the eye shadow quad you had posted today. I have dark features and fair skin, and the shades are pretty. I also purchased their new Nude foundation, which is simply fabulous! It melts onto your skin and looks so beautiful, I don’t even need to use concealer after putting it on. Use a foundation brush to awesome application!
Hi Michelle,
I am pleased that you are enjoying your Dior purchases. I have also seen the new Nude foundation range. The new loose powder foundation seems to have quite a lovely texture.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! :)