The Best of this Spring MakeUp Collections

The Spring MakeUp Collection have come out! Let’s review the prettiest hues we will all be wearing in the next few weeks. I love the look of this new YSL makeup collection for Spring 2013, YSL Arty Stone MakeUp Collection, especially the mint lipstick and nail polish, and three new cream blushes. I am loving … Continue reading

Focus… Carine Roitfeld for MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics is launching its exclusive collection developed with former French VOGUE editor Carine Roitfeld on September 6th. Now it is a funny coincidence that this launch concurs with the date for Fashion Night Out… The collection is heavy on eye makeup, as a nod to Roitfeld’s signature look, ranging from solid basics like eyelash … Continue reading

Focus… NARS Andy Warhol Collection

Francois Nars and The Andy Warhol Foundation are launching this winter their colour cosmetics collection. Speaking to WWD, Nars told WWD: ” I have always surrounded myself with Andy’s work and even paid tribute to him in my past collections— Edie Eyeshadow, Chelsea Girls Lip Lacquer, etcetera. This just seemed like the right time to … Continue reading

Focus… Les Essentiels de Chanel for Autumn-Winter 2012

It is a Chanel day on the blog today (!). This time, let’s take a look at Chanel’s Autumn/Winter 2012 makeup collections, Les Essentiels de Chanel, because really, who could resist a treat in black packaging with entwined Cs. Lumière d’Artifices Beiges Limited Edition has two shades of beige, infused with fine golden sparkles to … Continue reading

Focus… Gold and Bronze Beauty

In beauty and for the summer, gold and bronze colours are the perfect beauty go-to shades, in light of the Olympics perhaps even more so! Many runway shows for this Spring Summer chose to use these colours for their beauty looks. At Carolina Herrera and Blumarine sheer washes of barely-there bronze brushed cheeks with a … Continue reading

Focus… Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

WWD broke the news a few days ago that Karl Lagerfeld will be teaming up with cosmetics brand Shu Uemura for a new line set to be released as a special holiday collection, adding another name on the list of the designer’s endless series of collaboration. The 17-piece collection will be unveiled in September, but will … Continue reading

Focus… Dior Summer Mix Collection

Dior will be introducing Summer Mix in a few days, a brightly- coloured limited edition collection of lip glosses and nail varnishes. The 4 new Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss enhance lips with irresistible shine whereas the new Dior Vernis Nail Gloss come with a completely new texture and a brand new translucent, glossy formula with a … Continue reading

Focus… Beauty Trend for the Season: Coral

Pantone may have announced Tangerine Tango as the shade of 2012, but until Jason Wu’s matte coral mouths and the glossy and glowing cheek and eye combinations at Jaegar on the SS12 catwalks, beauty addicts were yet to be convinced. Unlike pure orange, or washed-out apricots, coral is not only universally flattering – it has … Continue reading

Focus… Bobbi Brown Rose Gold Collection

It seems that cosmetic labels are trying their best to develop amazing beauty boosting products in an array of seductive shades and textures. Nudes, earth tones and rose tones are dominating the makeup scene, and one of the collections that follows rigorously the upcoming trends is Bobbi Brown Rose Gold makeup collection for spring 2012. … Continue reading

Favourite… Best Red Lipsticks for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is a list of the best red lipsticks for the most romantic day of the year: Chanel Gabrielle, Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani, Stila Cherry Crush, Dior Addict New Look, MAC Ruby Woo, NARS Heat Wave.