I have updated the post on Stella Velvet Edition again with a photo, if you have been waiting for it. (Please scroll down toward the end of the post to see the photo.)
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(from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)Out in spring 2006, Face Color Accent was a new line of blushers for Anna Sui. As a lover for Anna Sui (and for blushers), I decided to check out the shades as soon as I had a chance.
Before testing them, I was more drawn toward lighter shades like #300. But, at the counter, I was recommended #400 as a naturally flattering shade. I was not convinced when I heard this, since it looked very bright and almost neon-ish. But I was pleasantly surprised when I tested it. I decided to go for this and it was definitely a good decision.
(my Anna Sui Face Color Accent in #400…love the packaging)
(The brush, which I don’t really use,is actually not too shabby.)
This is a cute bouncy bright matte pink that can create natural and beautiful rosy cheeks. It is slightly more pigmented than most of the other blushers I have. It can go on sheer and impart a light flush of color and it can be built into a more vibrant finish with little effort. The powder is solidly pressed so it is easy to control how much powder you want the brush to grab.
Overall I really like this. When applied lightly, it really matches and complements the natural flush of my cheeks. I also tend to like matte blushers, so this is something I constantly go back to!
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(from www.woman.excite.co.jp)
The Lancôme Holiday 2007 collection will include the star item Precious Carat, a gloss-enclosed ring housed in a jewelry box.
Other items include a blusher, a mini eyeshadow duo, and a mini lip liner.
These items are sold as a set (Precious Carat Coffret) in Japan, as holiday items are sometimes sold there. The Precious Carat ring and the blusher are likely to be sold separately elsewhere.
I will update this post with more information later on!
Update (September 28 2007):
Some close-up images of the collection!
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(I want some of these!)
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(continued from Part 1 and Part 2)
#3: Jill Stuart
(from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)
(from Biteki September 2007)When I knew there was going to be a new pressed powder blusher for Jill Stuart, I was trying to imagine what it would look like. I have to say the actual packaging doesn’t disappoint me, to say the least. Very ornate and princessy. (I will review this later on.)
The limited-edition Point Crystal II loose eyeshadow (pictured mid-right) rides on the success of the previous Point Crystal from last fall. This time, the shades are slightly more intense. Overall this is such a pretty collection.
#2: Dior
(from www.dior.com)
(from Biteki September 2007)
The 5-color eyeshadow palette in 060 Silver Goddess (the right one of the two palettes) is so fall 2007, with great shades of grey and silvery copper. If you have tested the blue shade in this palette, you know that it has vivid pink shimmer. So very pretty. The two eyeshadow palettes also complement the two Diorissime palettes (far right).
Currently only two Dior Blush shades are sold in Japan, while a larger selection is available in the US and the UK. There is actually a shade called A Touch of Blush. Well, not exactly the name of my blog, but close enough. (And it is a great natural shade!)
The Diorissime palettes finish off the collection beautifully. I have 002 Seduction Drama (the one available in the US) and I love it.
#1: Lunasol
(from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(from Biteki September 2007)
This is the best collection for fall 2007 in my opinion. It is also one of the most stunning collections from Lunasol.
All the items for eyes, lips, and nails coordinate with one another and come in five mini collections. Each features a 5-color eyeshadow palette, an eyeliner, a lipstick, a lip gloss, and a nail color. Among the eyeshadow palettes, the one in blue (04 Saphire) and pink (05 Ruby) are very popular in Asia right now, and they certainly tickle my fancy!
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(continued from yesterday)
#6: Guerlain
(from www.guerlain.co.jp)
(from Biteki September 2007)Continuing from a gorgeous collection in summer with Pucci, Guerlain puts forward some more great items. I like the gorgeous Ombre Eclat Duo & Liner palettes. The eyeshadows are smooth and silky, and so is the cream-to-powder eyeliner. The color selection is spot on, with blue and grey, pink and plum, and an array of neutral and golden shades. The shiny gold compact has a great sense of substance to it.
#5: Chanel
(from www.chanel.com)
(from Biteki September 2007)Chanel stays right on trend with olive green, featured in Les 4 Ombres (Garden-Party) and Irréelle Duo (Lotus-Cactus). Les 4 Camélias de Chanel (that I won’t be buying) has some pretty and wearable colors. The blushers are kept muted to go with the sultry eyes and intense lips.
#4: Lavshuca
(from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
(from Biteki September 2007)
Lavshuca has been doing well since its debut last year. The collection is expanding with more and more lovely items. This season, I love the new Eye Color Select palette in PU-2. The new Grade Color Select eye palettes (mid-right) are soft and sensual. The new Color Conc Rouge (bottom) does not live up to the promise, but they are still competent glosses in very cute packaging.
Come back for the final part of the count-down later!
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It is time to round up my top 10 makeup collections for fall 2007, in reverse order, throughout the rest of this week. This time I have included photos of the seasonal makeup catalog from the September 2007 issue of Biteki magazine.
#10: ettusais
Ettusais has re-packaged its makeup collection. Everything still looks minimal and simple to show off the variety of colors. I especially like the vibrant shades of the Eye Color (top right).
Another interesting item is the Cheek Color (far right). All the 7 shades are packaged in a round compact with a spongy puff applicator attached to the bottom of the compact. I wonder how well the applicator works…
#9: Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown doesn’t appear on my top 10 lists very often (I have been doing the lists for a while for some of my friends.) But this collection caught my eyes. The Stonewashed palette has a great selection of brown, taupe, and grey shades. I nearly considered buying it, but the battle was won by Dior’s Diorissime palette. I am also intrigued by the eyeshadow trios. It is a slight departure from their usual neutral tones.
#8: Elégance
Elégance’s latest collection is in tune with the fall 2007 makeup trend. The eyeshadow palettes feature lovely shades of muted green and grey. They also include some lilac shades, which I always like.
(photo from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)The lip glosses look scrumptious. All the shades look very wearable and appear to have delicate shimmers. Love the gold packaging as well. Very Glamorous.
#7: Anna Sui
(photo from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)
The Mini Rouge lip colors (top right) have been popular with Anna Sui collectors for the ultra-cute packaging and a good selection of shades. The limited-edition Pressed Powder M (bottom right) has been popular as well. For me, the new Liquid Eye Color (lower mid-left) looks very tempting.
Stay tuned for the rest of the round-up in the following days!
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Fall 2007 Makeup Round-Up Part 3
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(with more on ettusais and Elegance.)
Summer 2007 Makeup Round-Up Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
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I was watching The Emmys 2007’s red carpet coverage and the award ceremony on Sunday (which was early Monday morning here in the UK). Fashion-wise, it was disappointing. I couldn’t even come up with a top-5 best-dressed list. There are only 2 (well…2.5) this time:
Katherine Heigl (in Zac Posen)
This is a perfect modernized retro look. Delicate and demure. I like the whole proportion of the dress, and the dress moves well with her. The hair and makeup complete the ensemble seamlessly. This is a great overall success.
Ana Ortiz (in Escada)
If I were a stylist, I would not dress an actress in black for an award ceremony. But I think Ana Ortiz shows us how to wear black and still stands out in the midst of all the black tuxedos (as you can see in the photo). The simple dress has a great shimmer (almost a dark purple shimmer, as I saw on the TV screen), and she looks sassy and vibrant. Everything else is kept simple, which is the right thing to do.
These are the only two looks that I like. Other than those, Marcia Cross‘ earrings deserve a mention. They are great statement pieces, in a gorgeous color. They go with the style and the color of her hair so well. (I am not so crazy about the dress though….)
There are many disappointments from my usual favorites. I usually like Helen Mirren, Debra Messing and Eva Longoria. They looked nice, but nice is almost not enough! (Maybe it is only because I do expect more from them…)
Helen Mirren‘s dress is a tad too fussy. Her hair doesn’t suit her this time, as it is too messy and relaxed. I do give her credits for trying to be versatile with shorter hair, which she has normally done superbly well.
Eva Longoria looked fresh and glamorous. But I am not a fan of shorter dresses at major award ceremonies…
Debra Messing‘s look is simple and classic but it is slightly too sterile for my personal liking. I always like to see her pull off something bold (and I don’t care what others say).
I am tempted to mention some badly dressed celebrities, but then this post could run very long…so I think I will stop here and bring you some related fashion reports:
Couture Patrol: Costume Institute Gala 2007
(There were some great gowns…)
Best-Dressed at Oscars 2007
(Let’s remind ourselves of how movie stars do award ceremonies…)
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(part of the MAC Holiday 2007 Collection)(photo from www.iswii.net)
I am not usually a MAC person. The last time I wrote about MAC was back in November last year when I was talking about the MACouture collection. I didn’t buy anything from MACouture, but months later I did buy a Patternmaker lip palette, which is the only MAC item I have at the moment. (I shall write a post about it later.)
But it seems my lone Patternmaker lip palette might soon welcome some siblings. Nowadays I rarely get excited about MAC as I used to years ago, but the upcoming Holiday 2007 lineup really caught my eye! Antiquitease (pictured above) is part of what will be appearing at MAC counters in the coming months.
Well, yes, it is the packaging. It has a retro and fancy Baroque feel with some elaborate patterns. It is a little similar to my princessy Majolica Majorca cases…just the kind of things I love!
For (many!!) more photos, have a look at the Specktra.Net Beauty Blog. I know I will be there to do some serious picking and choosing! (Also, get your diary out for the release dates.)
(A special thanks goes to A-Mused at Musings of a Muse, who knows what I like, for bringing my attention to the MAC holiday 2007 collections.)
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(Les 4 Camélias de Chanel)(photo from www.chanel.com)
No, I won’t be buying this…not because I don’t like Chanel or because I don’t like the look of this palette.
It is quite the opposite. Chanel is one of my favorite brands for makeup. I love the low-key and glamorous packaging and I enjoy using their items.
I adore this palette as well. The beautiful colors, in the shape of feminine and delicate camellias, are wearable for most people.
*BUT*, the second my lip brush is dipped into the colors, I won’t have all the four perfect camellias anymore! Sigh. As much as I want to keep looking at them, I want to use them too! So I will just have to satisfy myself by looking at the photo here…
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Chanel: The Perfect Black
(my take on Chanel cosmetics)
Chanel Contrast Lumième Palette in Aquarelles
(I don’t have a problem with this beautiful palette. I am happily using this.)
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