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.

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:

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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“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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“This season is more about peach,” says makeup artist Tom Pécheux, who used the soft color at Hermès and Derek Lam. “It gives you the appearance of being a bit made-up without looking too girly or bronzy.” Because peach powder contains strong pigments, Pécheux suggests using a light hand to apply one swipe of blush a little below your apples so it doesn’t look too doll-like.

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Determine your face shape before applying blush. Concentrate blush on the center of the face for high cheekbones. A rounder fuller face looks good with dusty pink or rose blush at the outside of the face near the hairline. Smile into the mirror to find out the ‘apple spot’ on your cheek. Apply blush from this spot to your hairline, taking care to blend well. There shouldn’t be an obvious patch or line of color on the cheeks.

Sweep powder blushes in one direction always. Always tap off excess powder blush before applying it on the cheeks. A dot of cream blush applied on the apples of the cheeks must be worked upon to blend with the hairline. A hint of shimmering blush on the highest point of your cheeks can add a hint of drama. Choosing a quality blush brush is the first step towards the right application.

Find a blush brush that is the size of the apple of your cheek for a perfect application. A full round blush brush can give a professional look to your blush makeup. A bigger brush gives better results – one with a dome-shaped head and generous fibers. For perfect blending or precise outlines, use a good set of makeup brushes for applying blush. Compact size blush brushes are too small and the bristles are not shaped properly. Do not use the same brush that is used for applying loose powder.

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Here are some steps to choosing blush & applying it.

1. First choose the color using nature as your guide. According to InStyle, the trick is to find a color that matches your cheeks when they’re flushed after exercise or being out in the cold. For a quick test, ‘spank’ your cheeks & use the resulting color as a guide. (We suggest doing this in the comfrot of your home away from other people, wink). Another trick is to match your lip color. Fair skin looks great in rose, olive in peach & dark skin in apricot or even red.
2. Now that you have the color, choose the right formula for your skin type. Powder is typically best for oily & combo skin. Cream is great for dry skin. Liquid and gel are great for oily skin. For even better results, combine cream & powder together. “It helps my blush stay on longer & looks more luminous,” said makeup artist Laura Mercier in O Magazine . Keep in mind stains — great for well-moisturized skin, not dry skin — tend to dry very fast so blend well & fast.
3. Apply foundation, eye color & lipstick. While blush is usually your 2nd-to-last makeup step (before powder), you should experiment with what works best for you. Some makeup artists like to apply blush BEFORE foundation for a more ‘natural’ look.
4. Throw out the freebie ‘Barbie-size’ blush brush that comes with the blush. Use a professional full brush instead (I like MAC’s blush brush No. 116), but don’t use the same brush you use for your powder.
5. Put the blush on your brush, tapping off any excess or put a dab of gel on your fingers.
6. Look into the mirror and smile. This helps you figure out where the ‘apple’ of your cheek is.

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Here are some tips for how to apply blush.

1. First choose the color using nature as your guide. According to InStyle, the trick is to find a color that matches your cheeks when they’re flushed after exercise or being out in the cold. For a quick test, ‘spank’ your cheeks & use the resulting color as a guide. (We suggest doing this in the comfrot of your home away from other people, wink). Another trick is to match your lip color. Fair skin looks great in rose, olive in peach & dark skin in apricot or even red.
2. Now that you have the color, choose the right formula for your skin type. Powder is typically best for oily & combo skin. Cream is great for dry skin. Liquid and gel are great for oily skin. For even better results, combine cream & powder together. “It helps my blush stay on longer & looks more luminous,” said makeup artist Laura Mercier in O Magazine . Keep in mind stains — great for well-moisturized skin, not dry skin — tend to dry very fast so blend well & fast.
3. Apply foundation, eye color & lipstick. While blush is usually your 2nd-to-last makeup step (before powder), you should experiment with what works best for you. Some makeup artists like to apply blush BEFORE foundation for a more ‘natural’ look.
4. Throw out the freebie ‘Barbie-size’ blush brush that comes with the blush. Use a professional full brush instead, but don’t use the same brush you use for your powder.
5. Put the blush on your brush, tapping off any excess or put a dab of gel on your fingers.
6. Look into the mirror and smile. This helps you figure out where the ‘apple’ of your cheek is.

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Blush Application Tip One: Oval Face

This face type typically does not need any contouring at all since the natural slope of the face already provides a perfect plane to apply blush. For a natural look, apply blush onto the apples of your cheeks for a flushed, healthy glow. If you are going out for a night on the town, add slightly more blush to the bridge of your nose for extra color.

Blush Application Tip One: Square Face

For this face shape, soften the angles of cheeks by concentrating the brighter color of the blush on the apples of the cheeks, then sweep the color straight out towards your temples. This will give your face a natural lift. If you want to round the corners of your jawline, lightly dust some blush from your chin to just below your ears.

Blush Application Tip One: Round Face

Start applying blush to the area just above the apples of your cheeks and slightly blend forward to thin the face. Make sure not to get blush too close to your nose; otherwise, the extra color will highlight the rounded area of the cheeks. Next, dust the contour shade just below the cheekbone down to the jawline and blend the color so it looks natural.

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Giving a warm, natural color of blood rushing to your cheeks – this is what blush does. Blush gives depth and contour to your cheeks and accentuates your inner glow. Unfortunately, blush comes in a wide variety of hues, shades and tones that can get you confused on which shade is just right for your skin. A guide for beginners and experts alike, read on to get the full story on one of the cosmetic industry’s best effects.

1. Choosing the appropriate shade of blush for your skin tone

This is similar to picking the right shade for your foundation, concealer or eye shadow. It is hard to pick out the right one – doing this would require comprehension of color theory. But, you don’t need to worry. Blushers today are very flexible, which will blend onto your skin tone easily. Getting off at the wrong track, however, will make your face drained or looking like a clown.

2. What to consider

There are two simple things to take into consideration – skin and the context.

Skin tone

- Know whether your skin is a warm or cool tone.
- If you have a yellow undertone, you will settle in better with cool colors like mauve, rose and pinkish plum.
- Orange, copper, almond or peach is appropriate for olive-skinned while blue skin tones (very dark-skinned) can opt for dark red or auburn.
- Those with a neutral look can have any color while those with pink tones can get away without a blush at all.

Skin intensity

- The darker the skin, the stronger the color of the blush. So it follows that the lighter the skin, the lighter the blush.
- The intensity of the blusher will make or break your look. Having a blusher that is too weak for your skin will not even be seen.
- Fair-skinned women may use a shade from a pale pinkish red to beige – you can also apply powder blush on top to have that transluscent effect.
- Medium tones call for warm pinks, brown-based pinks or soft beige. For the olive-skinned, brown-red, soft berry, honey beige or plum pink is recommended.
- Those with a darker skin color can use deep bronze, soft mahogany or cocoa.

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Enhance your beauty by finding the perfect blush color to complement your skin tone. With so many gorgeous blush color shades to choose from, finding the right blush color perfect for you may seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be! Just follow these simple tips to find the best blush color for your skin tone:

Match Blush Color to Skin Tone
The best blush color for your cheeks is usually the one closest to your skin tone. Think of the flushed tone your cheeks take on after exercising or emerging from a hot shower; that is the natural color you want to aim for when choosing your blush color. Following this guideline will also help you avoid choosing a blush color that seems artificial. The perfect blush color is one that looks as natural as possible.

Typically, darker skin tones benefit from burgundy or wine colored blush colors, such as Aloette’s Boysenberry blush color. Pink hues like Aloette’s Rosedust blush color will enhance lighter skin tones. 

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