by Diana Ajih on February 9, 2012
in Spring
Give your manis a pretty in pastel look this spring and summer with the OPI New York City Ballet Collection. OPI has just unveiled its newest 6-piece bridal collection that’s full of sheer pastels and soft nudes. The collection includes a lineup of soft colors inspired by the New York City ballet.
The OPI Artistic Director, Suzi Weiss-Fischman said in a statement,
“NYCB is rich with artistic history and has a renowned reputation that brings people from around the world to see NYCB performances. The dancers, choreography and costumes provided a wealth of inspiration for a range of soft, feminine hues. The beige, pink, and white lacquers bring to mind classic ballet slippers, tutus and leotards, while the sheer lilac and gray add muted color to ballet’s traditional pink.”
Here are the colors:
- Barre My Soul- A sheer beige
- You Callin’ Me a Lyre?- A soft pink
- Don’t Touch My Tutu!- A sheer white
- Care to Danse?- A genteel lilac
- My Pointe Exactly- A sheer gray
- Pirouette My Whistle- Silver sparkle!
The OPI New York City Ballet Collection will be available at select professional salons and specialty stores beginning April 2012. They’ll retail for $8.50 each.
So what’s your favorite shade?
by Diana Ajih on January 24, 2012
in Spring
Lancôme is thrilled to introduce Roseraie Des Delices, the Spring 2012 Collection by Aaron De Mey.
Inspired by a rose garden on a balmy, tranquil afternoon, the collection features blush, eyeshadow palettes, and lip colors in soft pinks and greens. De Mey hoped to capture the palette of summer nature, translating water, sun and sky into makeup shades that illuminate both sun-kissed and fair complexions.
Lancome Spring 2012 collection includes the following products:
CHEEKS
- La Roseraie Illuminating Powder, $42 – multi-color powder blush embossed with a delicate rose
EYES
- Color Design 5 Pan Shadow and Liner Palette, $49 – in Rose Romance and Vert Tendresse
LIPS
- Le French Touch Absolu Nu, $35 in Cotton Candy – Sheer pink lipstick in playful ornate packaging
- L’Absolu Nu Replenishing & Enhancing Lipcolor, $29.50 – Rose Petal and Sweet Marmalade
- Color Fever Gloss, $26 –Green Petal, Tangerine Petal and Rose Petal
AVAILABILITY:
February 2012 at all Lancôme counters and lancome.com
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by Diana Ajih on January 18, 2012
in Spring
butter LONDON™ and Founding Creative Director Nonie Creme introduces the new Spring/Summer 2012 nail lacquer collection.
Says Creme, “What a season! Pops of neon colour everywhere, tempered by sherbet pastels and cool neutrals. It left us plenty to play with in the nail realm. I’ve mixed a couple of softer opaque shades in cantaloupe and pale pistachio, and followed up with an intense retro turquoise and slightly glittery hot pink. Finally, a quietly marvelous sheer oyster that packs a tiny punch with micro glitter particles for those seeking a new way to wear neutral. The message this season is KNOW who you are, then BE who you are! It’s all about the Individual this season, and the beauty world is yours to rule.”
The collection features five cool shades:
- Bossy Boots- a light pistachio green. A beautiful take on neutral for this season
- Disco Biscuit- Tropical hot pink with an undercurrent of tiny iridescent glitter particles
- Knacked- A sheer, twinkling oyster shade flecked with micro glitter particles.
- Slapper- A truly teal lacquer, bold and very bright.
- Trout Pout- An opaque shade of cantaloupe, pale and retro.
Available at www.butterlondon.com for $14 each
by Diana Ajih on January 11, 2012
in Spring
Seems like beauty brands are sticking with the bright color theme for their spring collections. NARS Cosmetics introduces its spring 2012 collection which is a mix of bright and playful colors. NARS is one of many makeup collections that are setting the tone for spring- either go big or go home!
The Spring 2012 Collection, created by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, stars a mix of bright and playful colors balanced with rich, saturated hues. Nars chose to photograph model Ginta Lapina for the spring campaign, explaining, “Her delicate features and classic beauty made her an ideal fit for a collection that’s at once fresh and fierce.”
To achieve the makeup look in the campaign image, Ginta’s skin was made radiant with Santa Fe Sheer Glow Foundation and set with Eden Loose Powder to create an Immaculate Complexion. Next, Zen Blush was applied to the hollow of the cheek and blended toward the temple for contour; Gaiety Blush was brushed onto the apple of the cheeks for a pop of color.
After prepping with Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Lhasa Single Eyeshadow was blended onto Ginta’s lids, extending the color to the upper inner corner of the eye. Her brow bone was highlighted with Albatross Highlighting Blush before Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil was swiped across the upper lash line. It was further defined with Rue Saint-Honoré Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner; a winged effect was created in the outer corner. The lower lash was lined with the same pencil and gently smudged. Brows were defined with Blondie Single Eyeshadow; lashes were curled, then brushed with two coats of Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara. Lips were lined and filled in with Amazon Lipliner Pencil, then topped with Valparaíso Pure Matte Lipstick and Misbehave Lip Gloss for shine. The look was completed with Écume Nail Polish on the nails.
Eyeshadow Trio (Retail $45.00)
- Douce France Shimmery icy pink, shimmery rose-petal pink, matte deep rose
Eyeshadow (Retail $24.00)
- Lhasa Shimmery lavender-gray
Eyeshadow Duo (Retail $34.00)
- Paramaribo Metallic shades of brass and bronze
Blush (Retail $28.00)
Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil (Retail $24.00)
Pure Matte Lipstick (Retail $25.00)
- Valparaiso Rich raspberry
Lipstick (Retail $24.00)
Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (Retail $24.00)
Nail Polish (Retail $18.00)
- Diamond Life Metallic violet
Available: Friday, January 13th, 2012
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by Diana Ajih on January 9, 2012
in Spring
Spring is all about bold, electric color and China Glaze gives us a heavy dose with the release of its spring 2012 nail polish collection. Electropop collection comes in two kits: Electropop Brights and Electropop Lights. It features 12 lustworthy shades:
- Techno- silver glitter
- Aquadelic- creamy teal
- Sunshine pop- golden yellow
- Gaga for Green- creamy bright green
- Make Some Noise- red/orange
- Wicked Style- rosy pink
- Fuchsia Fanatic- deep fuschia
- Dance Baby- baby pink
- Electric Beat- dusty blue
- Kinetic Candy- sky blue
- Sweet Hook- lilac
- Gothic Lolita- shimmery mauve
China Glaze Electropop Spring 2012 Collection is now available at nail salons and some independently owned beauty supply stores. Don’t know when it will hit big chain stores like Ulta or Sally Beauty but hopefully by the end of January or early February.
by Diana Ajih on December 13, 2011
in Spring
Here’s a first look at Chanel’s newest Spring 2012 Makeup Collection: Harmonie de Printemps. The collection features soft pinks and peaches for the ultimate natural beauty look. It’s the perfect mix of colors to play with for spring and summertime.
From the break of dawn to the descent of twilight, skies reveal an enchanting array of hues with the arrival of Spring. Inspired by this brilliant seasonal change, Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, infused glowing, sunlit colour into the Spring 2012 Makeup Collection, HARMONIE DE PRINTEMPS. Subtle gradations of rose, coral and peach sculpt the face, giving it a soft radiance, while rich garnets and vivid pinks dress the lips.
Blush Horizon de Chanel / Glowing Blush Harmony (Retail $58.00)
In one elegant compact, five pink and peach tones mimic the luminous hues of sunset. This limited edition powder blush lends itself to multiple effects: blended together, the harmony is ideal for sculpting and accentuating the natural contours of the face. Using just the pink shades creates a fresh, youthful flush, while on their own, the peach tones produce a warm, sun-bronzed glow.
Poudre Universelle Compact / Natural Finish Pressed Powder (Retail $45.00)
- Jasmine- a Luminous beige
Les 4 Ombres / Quadra Eyeshadow (Retail $57.00)
- Eclosion- Peach, gold, beige, plum
Stylo Yeux Waterproof / Long Lasting Eyeliner (Retail $29.00)
Ombre Essentielle / Soft Touch Eyeshadow (Retail $28.50)
- Rose de Mai- a pink shade
- Tigerlily- a golden orange shade
Rouge Coco Shine / Hydrating Sheer Lipshine (Retail $32.00)
- Candeur- a pastel pink
- Flirt -a soft coral
Le Crayon Levres / Precision Lip Definer (Retail $29.00)
- Rose Corail- a pink coral
- Bois de Rose Rosewood
Levres Scintillantes / Glossimer (Retail $28.50)
- Petillant- a golden beige
- Bonbon- a soft pink
- Bagatelle- a pink
Rouge Double Intensite / Ultra Wear Lip Colour (Retail $34.00)
Rouge Coco / Hydrating Creme Lip Colour (Retail $32.00)
- Superstition- a golden beige
- Paradis- a pink coral
- Charme- a pink shade
- Destinee- a deep plum shade
Rouge Coco Baume / Hydrating Conditioning Lip Balm (Retail $32.00)
This moisture-rich lip balm combines ultra-conditioning benefits with a sumptuous, high-gloss finish. ROUGE COCO BAUME Hydrating Conditioning Lip Balm boasts an advanced Hydratendre Complex, which hydrates and softens lips, for a healthier and fuller appearance. Its sheer, lustrous texture glides on smoothly, leaving lips beautifully aglow.
- June- a pastel apricot shade
- May- an intense pink shade
- April- a garnet shade
Available: January 2012 at Chanel counters.
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