Lipstick Powder N Paint

Inspired by the first cosmetic line launched by Mademoiselle Chanel in 1929, the Cote D’Azur collection is warm and sunny – like a vacation in Normandy. Create and accentuate a healthy tan with these gorgeous shimmering shades.

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Just in time for that sunny summer weather, we’ve checked in with the experts to see what new and hot in nail colours.

“Fun, fresh, and colourful are the buzz words for summer fashion,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive vice president and artistic director. “Add colour splashes throughout your wardrobe – on short, filmy dresses, ruffled floral prints and high-heeled sandals. Accessorize with fingertips and toes painted in rich, trendy hues that look as good with your favourite bikini or your new strapless sundress.” (more…)

Inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s gypsy dress designs from the 1930s, Peter Philips, Global Creative Makeup Director for Chanel, wanted to reinterpret the language of the vagabond beauty and project it into the future. “The gypsy is a heroine with very distinctive beauty codes,” states Philips.  Chanel’s Spring 2009 Collection, Bohemian Fantasy, is all about dark eyes and fiery lips.

LIPS

The Lèvres Signées Chanel (shown)
The iconic symbol of Chanel has been transformed into a beauty addict’s fantasy. This palette houses five wearable lipstick shades, ranging from pale pink to deep plum, in a glossy black casing.

Rouge Hydrabase
There are six new shades for the Spring 2009 Collection: Rose Rebelle (rosewood), Euphoria (intense pink), Fiesta (pink apricot), Fuego (coral red), Beige Desire (copper) and Gipsy Scarlet (vibrant red).

Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer
Spring’s best dressed lips are wearing this gorgeous shimmer and high shine gloss in Wild Rose (rosewood with silvery reflections) and Beige Guitare (gold-sparkled pink beige). (more…)

Not all eye shadows are created equal. Some offer more pigment than others, while many can be used wet and dry, or even as liner. We love them for their versatility and wide range of colours, but it’s so hard to choose between brands. (more…)