BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL - Now Available on Chanel.com

Discover beauty in blue with BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL, a limited-edition colour collection designed by Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup. This contemporary palette of intense blue hues and modern metallic accents creates a captivating effect.

This new limited edition collection is now available on the Chanel.com website. For those who live in the European countries this collection has been available for quite some time. While others like myself, who reside in the US, have had to wait until now for this collection. 

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR SKY LINE (Limited Edition) - $30.00 USD

Pale and pearlescent, nearly metallic. This new, uniquely elegant nail shade brings the beauty of blue down to the fingertips. Part of the limited-edition BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL Collection.

SKY LINE - light pearly periwinkle blue

ILLUSION D'OMBRE DESTINATION (Limited Edition) - $36.00 USD

LONG WEAR LUMINOUS EYESHADOW

A new pale-satin shade adds a silver-blue accent to eyes. The shimmering gel texture, presented with a specially designed brush, can be worn as a long-lasting eyeshadow or eyeliner. Part of the limited-edition BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL Collection.

DESTINATION

ILLUSION D'OMBRE APPARITION (Limited Edition) - $36.00 USD

LONG WEAR LUMINOUS EYESHADOW

A new vision of elegance – an intense grey-blue shade offers chic shimmer with long-lasting versatility. The innovative gel texture, presented with a specially designed brush, can be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner. Part of the limited-edition BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL Collection.

APPARITION

LE CRAYON YEUX BLEU AÉRIEN (Limited Edition) - $29.00 USD

PRECISION EYE DEFINER

Dramatically define eyes with an intense, luminous blue eyeliner. The versatile crayon includes a built-in smudge applicator for the perfect smoky-eye look. Part of the limited-edition BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL Collection.

BLEU AÉRIEN

LE CRAYON KHÔL MARINE (Limited Edition) - $28.00 USD

INTENSE EYE PENCIL

63 MARINE

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF MARINE - $30.00 USD

LONG-LASTING EYELINER

30 MARINE

JOUES CONTRASTE ROSE ECRIN - $43.00 USD

POWDER BLUSH

68 ROSE ECRIN

ROUGE COCO SUPERSTITION - $32.50 USD

HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOUR

38 SUPERSTITION

LE CRAYON LÈVRES NATURAL - $29.00 USD

PRECISION LIP DEFINER

34 NATURAL

BLUE ILLUSION DE CHANEL LOOK

SPRING-SUMMER HAUTE COUTURE 2012

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NOTD: MAYBELLINE COLOR SHOW NAIL LACQUER #370 SHOCKING SEAS

Maybelline has 40 hot new nail shades to make your own.
Discover how to take looks straight from the catwalk to the sidewalk.

Color Show Nail Lacquer
Bolder, crisper color that just won’t quit

I had been wanting to try the new Maybelline Color Show nail lacquers since seeing an ad for them in my Allure magazine. The range of colors were so bright and colorful. I decided to pick up a few colors and #370 Shocking Seas is one of the polishes that I purchased. It is a solid cream polish with a color mixture of turquoise blue (but with less green) and a sky blue color. It has a smooth application with two coats giving opaque coverage. However, the brush is rather narrow but it doesn't hinder the application process.

The Maybelline Color Show nail lacquers are currently priced at $3.99 ea for .23 fl oz. and can be found at any local drugstore or discount store. I purchased three more Color Show nail lacquers and I will post a review of those in the coming weeks. So check back for those updates.

CHANEL ALLURE SENSUELLE

AN ALLURING SCENT FOR HER 

Discover the ultimate expression of feminine allure with ALLURE SENSUELLE. Ideal for Fall, rich spice notes shine in this Oriental scent, enlivened by fresh facets of Mandarin and Bergamot.

ALLURE SENSUELLE reveals a fascinating facet of a woman's allure. Modern, magnetic and different, it was created to draw a woman into a more sensual universe with a voluptuous Oriental note and a bright spicy accent. Eau de Parfum Spray creates a long-lasting fragrant aura.

Chanel Allure Sensuelle EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY is currently priced at $85.00 for 1.7 fl. oz.

CHANEL FLEUR DE LOTUS COLLECTION

This Asian exclusive collection was part of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale that just ended on August 5th. At that time, several of the items sold out almost immediately, so I was pleasantly surprised to see this collection on the Chanel website a few days ago. It is so beautiful!

Don't forget ♥ Be sure to subscribe or follow my blog because I'll be posting pictures of the items that I purchased along with swatches as well. So SHOP ON my dear readers ♥.

Shown: AQUALUMIÈRE GLOSS in Roselin, ROUGE COCO in Charme, JOUES CONTRASTE in Fleur de Lotus,
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF in Beige Clair, LES 4 OMBRES in Rives.

CHANEL FLEUR DE LOTUS COLLECTION was inspired by the freshness of the lotus flower, delicate pinks and contemporary neutrals offer a spirited palette for joyful, radiant beauty.

Fresh and feminine. Joyful and radiant. Introducing FLEUR DE LOTUS, the new limited-edition colour collection inspired by the beauty of the lotus flower. Discover a spirited palette of delicate pinks and contemporary neutrals for eyes, face and lips.

CHANEL LES 4 OMBRES RIVES EYESHADOW PALETTE - $58.00 USD

From classic ivory to rich brown, the shades of the essential eyeshadow compact offer unlimited looks of elegance. The smudge-proof, dermatologist-tested formula can be applied dry for subtle shading or dampened for more intense color, with long-wearing results even in extreme climates.

35 RIVES

CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE LONG WEAR LUMINOUS EYESHADOW - $36.00 USD

This intensely shimmering long-wear eyeshadow offers true versatility. An innovative gel texture that is both soft and cushion-y allows it to be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for this unique formula.

87 RIVIÈRE - light silvery mint green

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER - $30.00 USD

Waterproof, smudge-proof eyeliner delivers long-lasting definition with a twist of the wrist: Colour winds up when you need it, winds down when you don't. Gentle, soft, silicone-enriched formula delivers smooth, even lining. A built-in sharpener at the opposite end detaches for quick refreshes.

86 BEIGE CLAIR

CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE BLUSH - $43.00 USD

A vibrant new shade of the classic Chanel blush enhances the cheekbones with joyful color. The unique formula offers buildable coverage, from natural to dramatic, for a flattering, youthful glow.

69 FLEUR DE LOTUS

CHANEL FLEUR DE LOTUS ROUGE COCO HYDRATING
CRÈME LIP COLOR - $32.50 USD

CHANEL introduces a modern interpretation of classic creme lip color as an homage to the rich life and legacy of Coco Chanel. New lightweight lip color glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips—even boosting their ability to hold in moisture—for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

40 CHARME - lightly frosted medium pink

38 SUPERSITION - golden beige

CHANEL AQUALUMIERE GLOSS - $27.00 USD

The freshness of the lotus flower inspires a joyful touch of beauty. The water-light finish of a delicately sheer gloss now comes in Alize, a natural nude shade perfect for a refreshing kiss of color on its own, or as a finishing touch for lipstick. Roselin, a sweet pink shade can be worn alone or atop lipstick for added shine.

81 ROSELIN - pink

80 ALIZE - light peach

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DOLCE VITA NARS BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

The ultimate authority in blush, NARS offers the industry's most iconic shades for cheeks. Natural, healthy-looking color that immediately enlivens the complexion. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush.

* Silky texture in matte and shimmering shades * Micro-nized powder ensures soft, blend-able application
* Iconic NARS shades

NARS DOLCE VITA is a dusty rose colored blush. This is one of those blushes, that if you are not familiar with the whole range of Nars blushes, can be easily overlooked. If used lightly, it gives a really nice flushed look to the skin. For a more dramatic look, use a heavier hand when applying to intensify the look.

Now many of you may not agree but I think it is very similar to the MAC Mocha blush or the MAC X Rocks shimmertone blush from the Neo Sci-Fi collection. Dolce Vita may be a touch pinkier and it may not be as shimmery as X Rocks, but color wise, I think they are very similar.

Nars blushes are currently priced at $28.00 for .16 oz and they are available on the Nars website - narscosmetics.com, at Sephora stores, online at Sephora.com, and at finer department stores.

NEPAL NARS SINGLE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Luminous, light-reflecting shades for shading, highlighting, and lining eyes. Highly pigmented, longwearing, crease resistant colors that can be applied sheer or layered for more dramatic effects. Color glides on smoothly, evenly and blends effortlessly.

* True color application * Can be applied dry or with a dampened brush for stronger intensity. * Multi-funtion use for shading, highlighting and lining the eyes * Sophisticated, luminous shades

NARS NEPAL is a soft and sheer rose colored eyeshadow that has slight shimmer. It is another eyeshadow that would make an excellent base color for the eyes. It can be worn alone or layered with other shadows and would look good on any skintone.

Nars eyeshadows are currently priced at $24 for 0.07 oz. and can be purchased on the Nars.com website, Sephora, or at select department stores. Compared to Chanel and MAC eyeshadows, Nars and Chanel are at the top of my list. They consistently produce beautiful and high quality eyeshadows.

85 SILLAGE CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW 85 SILLAGE was first released in the Spring of 2010 with the launch of Les Impressions De Chanel. I first came across this shadow when I went to the Chanel counter in search of a good base color. It's described as a gorgeous shimmery beige with pink undertones. Although I think its closer to a shimmery shell pink color in my opinion.  In certain lighting it can even come across as a dupe for MAC All That Glitters but with pinkier undertones.

Now this isn't a color that you hear people rave about so there isn't a lot of buzz surrounding this eyeshadow. Although, I think it should be a "must have" for any collection just for the simple fact that it can be worn alone as a beautiful base color. It is currently available on Chanel.com and at all major department stores as well with a retail price of $28.50 for 0.07 oz. of product.