Essie and OPI Nail Polish Collections for Spring 2012!

Today we have  a preview of two gorgeous collections for Spring 2012. I am a huge fan of pastel makeup on myself (which is a huge trend for Spring 2012).
And I really like this Essie nail polish collection. The pastel lime green is really pretty, I’ll have to get it.

OPI Holland Collection

Estee Lauder Topaz Makeup Collection for Spring 2012

I really like the Estee Lauder Spring 2012 makeup collection which is called Topaz. This collection was inspired by Arizona and was created was Tom Pecheux.
As you can see, it’s all about the sand and aqua  shades. Looks like a more subtle variant of the summer collection. But I will always like a combo of a good gold/turquoise.
The good news is that if you’ve somehow missed the gelee palette from the Autumn collection, you can get a similar one now!

 

This collection includes:   
Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette Topaz Mosaic, €48
Pure Color Intense Kajal Eye Crayon, €21.60

• Dramatic Black
• Dramatic Teal

Sumptuous Extreme Mascara, €28.70
Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelée Topaz Chameleon, €39.70

Pure Color Gloss Citron Kiss, €22.50
Pure Color Sensuous Rouge Lip Color, €29.30

• Sultry Caramel
• Sensuous Nude
• Sublime Nectar

Pure Color Nail Lacquer Teal Topaz, €21.90

Laura Mercier 'Lingerie' Spring 2012 Makeup Collection

 

 Give your features an incredible, romantic allure with the Laura Mercier spring 2012 makeup collection. The new makeup collection features amazing all skin flattering colors and textures, so check out the products and pick your new season favorites!

 The name of the collection suggests the products are meant to create simple, romantic and seductive looks that ooze femininity. Martin Maulawizada, Laura Mercier's artistic director said that the collection was inspired by the Victorian era, so no wonder that the collection oozes seductiveness and elegance at the same time. Featuring colors that compliment most skin tones, the upcoming Laura Mercier collection for spring 2012 is definitely worth your attention, so take a peek at the following products and pick your new season must haves.

 

Eye and Cheek Palette
A palette that will quickly become your most treasured beauty secret, Laura Mercier's eye and cheek palette features an amazing array of colors that will give your eyes and cheekbones the perfect definition for the new season. The soft hues are a perfect match for all skin tones and can create a variety of all romantic looks. The palette features the following colors:

Eye Shadow: Buff Pearl Luster, Tawny Apricot Sateen, Rich Cocoa Matte, Pale Pink Matte, African Violet Luster, and Black Plum

Blush: Rose Desire and Fresh Peach

Creme Cheek Color
Give your skin a healthy flush with these stylish crème blushes that compliment all skin tones. Whether you opt for a rosy or peachy hue, your cheekbones will receive a naturalness that will make heads turn. The blushes are available in the following colors:

Oleander - dusty rose

Innocent Peach - dusty peach

 

 

Sheer Lip Color
Lipsticks can make all the difference when it comes to makeup, so invest in a high quality lip color that will give your lips a seductive allure. Perfect for both natural or more heavy makeup looks, the following lipstick hues are definite must haves for spring, so choose from the following hues:

Nude Lips

Baby Lips

Kissed Lips

Lip Shine
Give your lips a boost of shine and a gorgeous tint with your favorite Laura Mercier lip gloss. The following lip gloss hues are available in the Lingerie collection, so pick your best match:

Tempting Coral

Naked Apricot

Eye Basics
Make your eyes pop with the help of these nude colored eye basics signed Laura Mercier spring 2012.

Wheat

Flax

Tightline Cake Eye Liner

Mahogany Brown

Charcoal Grey

Mascara
The must have when it comes to makeup is definitely mascara as it has the power to complete any makeup, enhancing the look and giving more definition to the eyes. Laura Mercier's mascara delivers flawless results for your eyelashes making them stand out and grab all the attention.

Also available in this collection are two brushes meant to deliver perfect results, so use the eye color brush and the cheek color brush to add the perfect definition to your features.

Chanel Les Harmonies de Printemps Makeup Collection for Spring 2012

This is a very beautiful  and feminine collection with soft peaches and pinks, perfect for Spring.

 This collection includes:
Face
Poudre Universelle Compacte

• Jasmin, luminous beige pigmented with gold, LE

Blush Horizon

• Eclat Douceur, five coloured blush, LE

  
Eyes
Les Quatre Ombres

•  Eclosion, peach, gold, grey beige and intense plum

Ombre Essentielle

• Tigerlily, orange-toned shade shot with flashes of gold
•  Rose de Mai, delicate pink

Stylo Yeux Waterproof

• Grenat, velvety wine

  
Lips
Rouge Coco Baume
Lip Balm enriched with a complex based on oil and cane sugar known for its restorative properties.
 Rouge Coco

•  Paradis coral pink, fresh and sun-kissed
•  Destinée , intense and enigmatic plum
• Chalys, orange coral with shimmering reflections

 Rouge Coco Shine

•   Candeur, pastel pink
•  Flirt,  tender and vibrant coral

 Levres Scintillantes

• Pétillant, peach with flashes of gold
• Bagatelle, pink with flashes of silver

Le Vernis

• April, highly luminous garnet of wild berries
•  May, intense pink
•  June, pastel apricot

 There are several things that I really want. Collection is out in late January/early February.

Guerlain Les Roses Et Le Noir Makeup Collection for Spring 2012

This Spring Guerlain’s makeup collection is all about the pink and the black. It is even the name of the collection actually - Les Roses Et Le Noir.
You can see that even the promo image with Natalia Vodianova is all about the pink and the black!

 

 The star product of the  collection is the  MÉTÉORITES CRUEL GARDÉNIA which is  an Iridescent Illuminating Powder. It is a limited edition obviously, and retails for £41.00 / €55.00.

The other big release is the new  Noir G mascara which you can see on the promo photo, by the way. It comes in the similar case as the Rouge G lipstick.
Here is what Guerlain says about the mascara:” Pull: there is a click and the mirror is revealed. Twist: a sleight of hand and a brush appears. Noir G is refillable to belong to you and no-one else. Pull the top to reveal the refill. Just trigger a secret click on the top of the cap to release it… And insert another. ”
This mascara should give us three-dimensional result, according to the brand, it should be volumising, lengthening and curling.
There is also a very interesting detail! Here is how the scent of the mascara is described:” The softness of flowery peach, the crispness of green vegetables, the opulence of rose and jasmine, the sensory pleasure of benzoin and white musk… ”


NOIR G DE GUERLAIN £35.00 / €47.00
NOIR G DE GUERLAIN – REFILL £19.00 / €25.00
There is also a new ÉCRIN 6 COULEURS palette,  £53.50 / €73.00

•  66 BOULEVARD DU MONTPARNASSE  four tones in a gentle harmony of flesh pink, pearl mauve, tea rose and tender violet to illuminate the iris, the liner frames the eyes in intense plum.

Two new variations of ÉCRIN 4 COULEURS £37.00 / €51.00
11 LES ROSES: IRIDESCENT frosted pink with minute pearl particles, MATTE intense pink with an ultra-gentle matte effect, VELVET SATIN raspberry pink with a velvety finish, and metallic and hypnotic ALCATAR’EYES violet. A gaze that is fresh, enticing, seductive.
12 LES AQUA: Shimmering IRIDESCENT petrol blue, sophisticated MATTE navy, VELVET SATIN turquoise with perfect glide, and ALCATAR’EYES glacier blue with magnetic shine. For a sophisticated, spellbinding and stunning gaze.

KISSKISS GLOSS £21.00 / €27.50

• 869 ROSE IN BLOOM: pure pink.
• 870 CHERRY PINK: a gourmand pastel.
• 871 FROSTED ROSE: an off-white with delicate, subtle pink mother-of-pearl particles.
• 872 FLUSH PINK: an intense fuchsia.

ROUGE G DE GUERLAIN £29.50 / €40.50

• 72 ROSE INNOCENT: pure and iridescent, it coats the lips in false innocence… Truly irresistible.
• 73 ROSE ENSOLEILLÉ: creamy and luscious, its sensual accents set the lips alight.
• 74 ROSE PIQUANT: a sumptuous pink with outrageous radiance.
• 75 ROSE BARBARE: a false fuchsia, incandescent and provocative.

Available Exclusively at Harrods from 16th January 2012 and Nationwide from 1st February 2012
I  personally totally love all the lip products!

Lancome Roseraie des Délices Spring 2012 Makeup Collection

For Lancome’s Spring 2012 makeup collection  Roseraie des Délices Aaron de Mey was inspired by Lancome’s founder, Armand Petitjean, rose garden outside Paris.
This collection is all about pastel shades of rose, green and peach. Very Spring appropriate.


La Roseraie Blush Palette, £32.50
La Roseraie Blush evens out and illuminates skin with a sheer veil. Its rosy shade brightens the complexion, while the peach hues warm the face. The hint of green mother of pearl corrects redness.

 Les Yeux Doux, £33

• Vert Tendresse, delicate pink shades, delicate pistachio and mint hues
• Rose Romance, pale pinks and accents of fuchsia

 Aaron’s Tip: Apply a delicate veil of the paler shade over the whole eyelid simply using your fingertips. Illuminate the inner corner of the eye and the eyebrow arch with a highlighter shade. To sculpt the eye, blend the more intense shade from the lash base towards the lid crease.


French Touch Absolu Lipstick
Based on the 1954 lipstick, ‘Grand Canal’,  beautiful lipsticks with light texture.

 

• 314 Rose Candy, a vibrantly radiant fuchsia
• 316 Cotton Candy, irresistible bubblegum pink, shown above
• 318 Sweet Marmalade,  a zesty tangerine orange

Color Fever Gloss
Enriched with plant based ingredients and a lavender fragrance, includes sweet almond oil, which leaves lips feeling soothed and hydrated. .

 

 Aaron’s tip: apply Color Fever Gloss directly to lips to bestow them with a sensually glossy finish. The pink and tangerine shades will enhance natural colouring, while the almond green procures a frosted effect – or try it as a top coat over your lipstick.

• 386 Green Petal
• 387 Tangerine Petal
• 388 Rose Petal

Le Vernis

• 29 Green Almond
• 30 Rose Tangerine
• 31 Rose Macaroon

Available at Lancôme counters nationwide from 1st January 2012. The face of the collection is Hanaa Ben Abdesslem.
I want the green lip gloss a lot!

Dior Garden Party Makeup Collection for Spring 2012

Christian Dior once said: “After women, flowers are the most lovely things God has given the world.”
Mr. Dior used to have amazing parties which were called  “Grand Balls of the Century” at his rose garden in Normandy.
And this Spring Tyen, isnpired by the beautiful flowers from the garden,  created the Garden Party collection full of pastel lilac, rose and lime shades decorated with stunning floral prints.

 This collection inludes:
Dior Garden Clutch (Limited Edition), £55.00

• 001 Milly Garden, pays tribute to the couturier’s country house, and presents a contrast of pink and silvery blue with a violet-tinged grey for the eyes and fresh pinks to enhance the lips.
• 002 Granville Garden, leads you down to the cliff-top rose garden, revealing precious pink and pale green shades accentuated by a deep brown, to emphasise eyes and complement the apricot-tinged, “pink kiss” lip shades.

5 Couleurs Garden Edition (Limited Edition) £41.00

• 441 Garden Pastels, harmony, which floats between flowers and foliage with its pale pink, buttercup yellow and luminous greens.
• 841 Garden Roses, harmony, which is a vision of romantic pinks, Parma violet and silver, accentuated by a dramatic purple.

 3 Couleurs Smoky Eyeshadow £32.00

• 461 Smoky Garden (Limited Edition)
• 961 Smoky Violet

Rouge Dior Haute Couleur £22.50

• 363 Corolle Pink (Limited Edition)
• 448 Tulip Pink

Dior Addict Ultra Gloss £20.00

• 152 Socialite Pink (Limited Edition)
• 369 Party Lilac (Limited Edition)
• 452 Pretty Rose

Rouge Dior Serum de Rouge £25.00

• 255 Pink Dew Sérum (Limited Edition)
• 355 Petal Serum (Limited Edition)

Diorskin Rosy Glow in Petal (001), £29.50

Dior Vernis (Limited Edition) £18.00

• 504 Waterlilly, a soft green
• 694 Forget-Me-Not, a floral mauve

Skinflash, £25.00

• 001 Pink Glow
• 002 Ivory Glow
• 003 Apricot Glow
• 005 Universal Light (Limited Edition)

Skinflash Primer in Sheer Glow (001) £28.50

 
I would really love to try one of the quints and the Skinflash.
Launching exclusively at Selfridges & Brown Thomas 2nd January 2012 Available nationwide from 16 th January!

Yves Saint Laurent Candy Face Makeup Collection for Spring 2012

YSL Spring 2012 makeup collection is all about our favourite candies, pastels and girly shades. Here is what  Lloyd Simmonds, Creative Director Yves Saint Laurent Make-up, says about it himself:

 

 “The gleam of an infinite profusion of dazzling fruit jellies, translucent raspberry and wild strawberry, mandarin orange, melon, mango and persimmon bring a gorgeous flush to the Yves Saint Laurent woman’s face. Her smile is as bright as shining sugared drops and syrups: shocking cherry, tangerine, grape and pomegranate, crystallized rose petals, mint and chocolate.”

 The star product of the collection is Vinyl Candy Palette, £39/ €55

It was inspired by the box of candies.  You get a beautiful pink compact with golden YSl logo with four shades inside:

• 2 pearly eye shadows: luminous raspberry and lilac subtly infused with pearly pigments.
• 2 satiny eye shadows: blackcurrant and rose petals play up the magic of chiaroscuro.

Lloyd Simmond’s tip: “There are various ways to modulate the intensity of the color: with the brush, to diffuse a vaporous, smoky halo or with the foam applicator tip, to create a lustrous hue, or to mute the iridescent effect”.

                         
Ombre 5 Lumieres No13  (House of Fraser exclusive, LE), £39.50/ €57

Voile De Blush, water-based, transparent and moisturizing gel blush £28/ €38

• N°1 Voile Carmin: a bright, candy apple red
• N°2 Voile Corail: a bursting-with-health apricot
• N°3 Voile Rose: a sparkling pink
• No4

 As this a new product, I thought I’d include what is written in press release:

• Color. Water soluble colors give the skin an ethereal hue, sheathing it in a soft, subtle infinitely adaptable veil of color.
•  Freshness. The high concentration of water and the gelling agent act together to create a supple, cool, intangible film that assures fresh, long-lasting color.
• Comfort. A transparent silicone polymer adds soothing comfort and roundness to the texture; making it glide on and blend beautifully with a finger tip.
• Hydration. Highly moisturizing glycerin gives the skin a smooth, resilient aspect.
• Radiance. Tiny mother-of-pearl sparkles add delicate radiance.

Mancure Couture No8 (mint and brown) No7  (pink and coral), LE £28/€38

 Rouge Volupté Perle,  £23.50/ €32

• N0113
• No114 Sparkiling Fuchsia
• No115
• No116 Milky Pink

 Volupté Sheer Candy,  £23.50/ €31.50

• N°7 Figue Gourmande: a fleshy, carmine red
• N°8 Prune Frappée: a rich, frothy purple
• N°9 Goyave Sorbet: a daring pink
• N°10 Mandarine Acidulée: a radiant tangerine

Golden Gloss, £22/ €30

• No49
• No50

Waterline!

 

 Waterline! Άγνωστη λέξη; Ετοιμάσου να εντυπωσιάσεις τις φίλες σου με τις γνώσεις σου απλώς αποστηθίζοντας την παρακάτω πρόταση (όπως τότε που πήγαινες σχολείο...): Waterline είναι το εσωτερικό του κάτω βλεφάρου. Είναι το σημείο που συνήθως αφήνουμε άβαφο ή καλύτερα χωρίς μολύβι αφού είναι το μοναδικό προϊόν που μπορείς να βάλεις στην περιοχή. Αν, όμως, κάνεις την κίνηση ματ μπορείς σε dt να μεταμορφωθείς σε sexy famme fatale με το πιο-μυστηριώδες-δεν-γίνεται βλέμμα! Και από την άλλη (σου έχω κι άλλο!) μπορεί να κάνει τα μάτια σου να φαίνονται ξεκούραστα ακόμη κι αν έχεις περάσει το προηγούμενο βράδυ σου πίνοντας κρασιά μέχρι το ξημέρωμα.

Σε απλά... beautyομαθηματικά! Κράτησε τις παρακάτω απλές εξισώσεις, δες πώς μπορείς να τις εφαρμόσεις στην καθημερινότητά σου και πώς μπορεί να αλλάξει το βλέμμα σου (ακόμη κι αν το υπόλοιπο μακιγιάζ παραμένει ολόιδιο!) 

Waterline+ Λευκό/ Μπεζ μολύβι= ξεκούραστο και μεγάλο βλέμμα

 

Το λευκό ή μπεζ μολύβι (οι make up artists προτιμούν την δεύτερη επιλογή) κάνει τα μάτια να δείχνουν πιο ξεκούραστα και μεγάλα. Αν αποφάσισες να απλώσεις στο waterline αυτό το μολύβι κάνε κινήσεις μπρος- πίσω και αφαίρεσε όποια υπολείμματα λευκού ή μπεζ μολυβιού που θα έχει συσσωρευθεί στις άκρες των ματιών με μια μπατονέτα.
Tip: Αν απλώσεις λευκό μολύβι στο waterline κι έχεις αποφασίσει να αφήσεις το κάτω βλέφαρο γυμνό από μακιγιάζ μην χρησιμοποιήσεις ούτε καν μάσκαρα! Ο λόγος; Το βλέμμα σου θα αποκτήσει καθοδικότητα και δεν θα δείχνει τόσο καθαρό και ανορθωμένο!


              Waterline+ Μαύρο μολύβι= sexy και μυστηριώδες βλέμμα

 Βλέπεις πόσο μυστηριώδες βλέμμα έχουν όλα αυτά τα κορίτσια; Ε, λοιπόν, αν αυτά τα κορίτσια είχαν επιλέξει λευκό αντί για μαύρο μολύβι το σκηνικό θα άλλαζε παντελώς! Άρα: το μαύρο μολύβι δίνει μυστηριώδες και super sexy βλέμμα έχει όμως ένα default: αλλοιώνεται πολύ εύκολα και συσσωρεύεται στην εσωτερική γωνία του ματιού οπότε αν το επιλέξεις πρέπει να έχεις το νου σου και να κοιτάζεσαι στον καθρέφτη σου που και που!
 Tips:"Για να έχεις ωραίο και σταθερό αποτέλεσμα επίλεξε ένα σταθερό μαλακό μολύβι".
 "Γέμισε το waterline αλλά και την ρίζα των κάτω βλεφαρίδων και σβήσε με το ειδικό μακρύ τρίχινο πινέλο (blender). Αμέσως το μάτι σου θα γίνει μυστηριώδες αλλά πιο μεγάλο από ότι αν άπλωνες το μολύβι χωρίς να το σβήσεις".

Colossal Cat Eyes - Maybelline NY

Μετά τον όγκο, το μήκος, την ένταση, η τελευταία λέξη της μόδας στη μάσκαρα είναι το γατίσιο βλέμμα. Και μπορείς να το αποκτήσεις πολύ εύκολα, με μια μόνο κίνηση.

Αν ψάχνεις την ιδανική μάσκαρα για εντυπωσιακό βλέμμα πρέπει να δοκιμάσεις την Colossal Cat Eyes της Maybelline NY. Επί χρόνια η Maybelline δημιουργεί πρωτότυπες μάσκαρα που απαντούν στις διαφορετικές μας ανάγκες. Όμως η τελευταία μάσκαρα της σειράς Volum' Express είναι ότι πιο έξυπνο έχω δει στη συγκεκριμένη κατηγορία. Γιατί σίγουρα όλες θέλουμε όγκο και μήκος, αλλά όταν μια μάσκαρα σου υπόσχεται γατίσιο βλέμμα τότε δεν μπορείς να αντισταθείς. Η Volum' Express The Colossal Cat Eyes χρησιμοποιεί ένα ειδικό βουρτσάκι που απλώνει τις βλεφαρίδες προς την εξωτερική γωνία του ματιού, “ανοίγοντας” το βλέμμα. Θα την βρεις σε όλα τα καταστήματα καλλυντικών και θα την ξεχωρίσεις από την πρωτότυπη συσκευασία με το animal print στο καπάκι. 

 

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