Giorgio Armani Night Shades Collection for Fall 2010

The new fall dress code for Giorgio Armani is “nocturnal”. Inspired by the deep blue tones of the night, Giorgio Armani explores for fall a new landscape of night shades. From cold blue to sophisticated pink tones and warm crimson berry. The new nocturnal chic.

Night Shades Eyeshadow Palette

Star product of the season, the quad palette shades continue the narrative of Armani elegance with shimmering colors of the night. The palette offers a beautiful selection of color harmonies inspired by the dark shades of a nocturnal landscape delicately lit by moonlight.

Eyes to Kill Palette

• Palette 10 — in Twilight Hues (Pure Mauve — Satin; Ink Black — Satin; Aubergine Purple — Metallic)

Eyes to Kill Mascara

• No. 5 Blue grey

Rouge d’Armani

• No. 604 Deep ruby
• No. 602 Soft pink
• No. 603 Black purple

Lip Skin

• No. 1 Black purple
• No. 2 Lavish red
• No. 3 Sharp pink
• No. 4 Nude Rose

Blush Duo

Extremely light and soft Microfil™ duo sheer blush in two special shades of shimmering pale and dark raspberry, in perfect harmony with the collection, adds shadow and a light touch of color to the cheeks.

Come November 24th, Marcel Wanders–industrial designer extraordinaire–will team up with MAC Cosmetics in their annual couture/luxe collection.  In case you’re unfamiliar, this luxe launch anniversarizes such collections as Stylistics, Monogram, and Baroque Boudoir.

These luxe collections are always priced significantly higher than your typical MAC collectio (e.g. $22 for a lipgloss) — I don’t have many details on products or pricing here, but if the theme/preliminary image grabs you, just beware that you’ll need to set aside a lil’ more than usual.  The compact looks to be the Sheer Mystery Powder, which they launch in every luxe collection.  There is also Air of Style concentrated perfume, a specially packaged brush (looks like the 187), clutch, and four lipsticks and lip glosses to round it out.

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While it’s easy to get swept up by pretty Fall makeup trends, NARS Cosmetics reminds us that having a stash of easy-to-wear basics is just as sweet. It’s an investment you definitely want to make before thinking about other extras.

If you’re new to makeup or don’t have a grounded collection quite yet, take a look at these NARS Fall Palettes next time you drop by Nordstroms. The value is exceptional and I can imagine you would get a great deal of use out of the colors.

Above is NARS ‘Only You’ Eye and Cheek Palette ($65 US) which is packaged in a compact zippered case for switching up your look quickly.

Choose from four pigmented eye shadows:

In addition, play up your cheeks with two blushes:

Dolce & Gabbana The Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010

Dolce & Gabbana present their signature collection of versatile colour cosmetics- magically and meticulously conceived by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Each seasons colour direct from the runway inspires each collection anew, to be re-interpreted afresh. The design duo salute their treasured past with a timeless present… and anticipate the future.

Introducing the Sicilian Lace Collection… lingering romance, deep intimacy and sun-splashed sensuality in nuanced naturals that exude a warm glow.

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In the Groove features five different blush duos, and there is a good range of colors in the collection. Happy Together and Hang Loose are the most wearable of the five, while A Little Bit of Sunshine and Band of Roses are the most pigmented and should be used with a light hand or stippling brush. New Vibe is a bit more of a glittery mix than the others, which have more luminous/soft satin sheens.

• A Little Bit of Sunshine is an orange-y bronze duo — it features a shimmery orange-copper with a frost finish paired with a orange-toned medium brown with a satin finish. Together, they blend to create a muted orange-brown with soft sheen. It would better suit warmer skin tones, just because it does run rather orange. On my skin, it turns a little orange and definitely needs to be buffed out and used lightly.
• Happy Together contains gilded champagne and peach-brown, and together they create a soft champagne-peach. Very luminous. I think this works well on warm skin tones for a little glow–more as a highlighter than intensely pigmented blush, though. It looks like a subtle bronzer on my skin. I think that you can go lighter/darker with ease, since you just have to focus on one half of the duo.
• New Vibe is a duo that features a satin-y raspberry pink and shimmery bright copper with microglitter. When swirled together, they create a muted raspberry shade. I don’t really like the way they come together–it’s kind of muddy, even when worn. It’s not as pigmented as the other shades, too, when mixed.

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Usher in summer with warm weather essentials from Jemma Kidd Make Up School.  With a streamlined make up bag and a lighter load, you’ll be ready to grab and go on weekend getaways or even longer vacations. These five products will work and work beautifully.

Skin Rescue Bio Complex Veil SPF 15 – $55.00

• The multi-tasking formula works as a moisturizer, prep formula, primer, illuminator and tint
• Nourishing botanical complexes work with active peptides to reduce visible signs of aging, repair damage and protect against external aggressors
• An SPF shields against UV damage, thereby reducing the risk of age-related imperfections
• Skin is left evenly toned, perfectly moisturized and youthfully radiant

Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Crème – $30.00

• The light diffusing cream can be used all-over for a lustrous finish, under or over foundation or on bare skin
• Contains moisturizing jojoba and sun filters to help protect the skin

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Burberry Peony (04) Blush ($42.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a dim neutral pinkish which can be sheered out for only a spirit of color or layered for a some-more intense, doll-like look.  This is unequivocally the softest of the 3 blushes I’ve seen (the alternative dual being Russet and Cameo), and I think it most appropriate suits light to light-medium skin tones, with middle skin tones saying a soft demeanour overall.  I think deeper skin tones will find it doesn’t do most to their skin tinge but a good volume of layering.

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Lancôme’s Fall 2010 color collection has finally landed. Confident, avant-garde and extraordinarily chic, the collection, French Coquettes, captures the spirit of the modern woman at the start of the 20th century. Dreamed up by artistic director Aaron De Mey, the collection harks to signature hallmarks of French glamour. From the opulence of the Belle Époque to the bohemian decadence of Montmartre, the collection’s palette of deep plums, shimmering charcoals and sophisticated nudes are sure to inspire.

Collection Includes

Ombre Magnetique / Spectacular Sparkle ($25.00)

• Black Macadam
• Uban Silver
• Cherry Cherie

Color Design Eye Shadow Quad ($42.00) (Limited Edition)

• French Touch

L’Absolu Rouge ($29.00)

• Rose Divine
• Parisian Attraction
• Cherry Kiki

Le Vernis Trio ($25.00)

• Kissed by Paris

La Rose Deco ($40.00)

• Rosy Glow

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“The beauty of the palettes is that you can create many looks ranging from neutral to dramatic. For a neutral look, use shades 1 and 3. To add more color, blend shades 2 and 4 to your desired intensity and line the eye with shade 5. I want women to play and have fun with the colors!” – Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder.

Introducing the new vision in color for the Fall 2010 season, the Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection for smoldering eyes, shimmering lips and bold nails. Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux debuted his inspiration for this collection backstage at the Derek Lam Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Show.

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Burberry’s elegantly cool Brit style and signature tartan plaid print is now looking to make its mark on the world of beauty.

Available now exclusively on Nordstrom.com, Burberry Beauty’s full line of cosmetics include richly pigmented lipsticks, glosses, eye shadows and blushes in wearable sheer shades that celebrate the brand’s heritage.

“The colors are taken from the signature Burberry color palette — natural, light, timeless and iconic. We have been inspired by our beautiful stormy, cloudy, misty, hazy skies followed by the gentle glow of the British sun,” says Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey.

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“Coco Chanel’s iconic style was a study in contrasts. She boldly mixed black and white, masculine and feminine, classic and modern. Paying tribute to her unique vision, Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, has created a makeup collection for Fall 2010 that brings bold emphasis to the eyes, and keeps lips soft and delicate.”

JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH – $42.00

ROUGE COCO HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOUR – $30.00

LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER – $27.00

LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYE SHADOW – $56.00

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW – $28.50

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER – $28.00

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR – $23.00

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With inspiration taken from three iconic women – Kiki de Montparnasse, Sarah Bernhardt and Edith Wharton, Aaron de Mey’s collection for Lancome is all about emancipation – freedom, if you like, to be confident with how you look. He’s used vampish cherry reds as the core shade.

Probably the most special products in the collection are the Ombres Magnetiques that use next-generation textures and coated pearl pigments. The pearl pigments make up 40% of the formula – that is some dazzle! And, I’ve heard they should last up to 24 hours. It’s available in three shades; Cherry Chérie, Urban Silver and Black Macadam.

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