CHANEL BLUE RHYTHM DE CHANEL 2015 COLLECTION - NEW / NOW AVAILABLE

Inspired by sultry jazz, this spirited makeup collection celebrates the boldness of blue. In the spotlight: a new plumping gloss for high-shine lips and daring eye shades to turn up the drama.

Availability: Chanel, Nordstrom, Macy's and Neiman Marcus

U.S. Launch Date – Mid Aug / Early Sep 2015

LES 4 OMBRES MULTI EFFECT QUADRA EYESHADOW - $61.00 USD

244 TISSE JAZZ

246 TISSE SMOKY

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - $29.50 USD

116 SWING

118 MIDNIGHT

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

The best-loved, gel-cream shadow goes matte. Both soft and cushiony, this innovative texture can be worn as eyeshadow or an eyeshadow base. Includes a special applicator, developed specifically for this unique formula.

98 MELODY

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

102 MYSTERIO

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL MASCARA - $32.00 USD

70 BLUE NIGHT

CILS SCINTILLANTS SPARKLING MASCARA TOP COAT – $32.00 USD

Designed to be worn alone or over black mascara, this bright, turquoise top coat adds a shimmering finish to any eye look. 

JAZZY BLUE

LIGNE GRAPHIQUE DE CHANEL LIQUID EYELINER INTENSITY DEFINITION - $34.00 USD

60 DREAM BLUE

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG LASTING EYELINER – $32.00 USD

916 PERLE DE LUNE

GLOSS VOLUME PLUMPING LIPGLOSS - $30.00 USD

A translucent, high-shine gloss that visibly plumps lips while enhancing their natural colour. The cooling formula features emollient oils to soften and hydrate, and Vitamin E for antioxidant protection. 

The invisible gloss that makes them even more visible lips thanks to its translucent texture dressed in a crystal bottle. 
The makeup result: a shimmering gloss on luscious lips, visually smooth and hydrated. VOLUME GLOSS enhances the natural color of the lips and distributes exquisite hot-cold sensation.

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

665 VIBRATO

681 FORTISSIMO

AUDACITY IN PARIS LANCOME EYESHADOW PALETTE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

I swatched the eyeshadows from left to right and then followed next was the bottom row which was swatched from left to right as well.

Also, as I mentioned in a previous post I just happened across the Auda[City] Lancome eyeshadow palette quite by accident. I was placing an online order for something else on the Lancome website when I saw a pic of this palette. I was like, "that is a really nice palette" and once I read it was "designed by Lisa Eldridge", I was like "sold - THAT PALETTE WILL BE MINE"! I know, I know, this year has been THE YEAR of the palettes! YSL, Urban Decay, Dior just to name a few, all have released rather large palettes. So the question I keep getting is - Do I really NEED this palette? YES!!! Yes, you really do NEED this palette.

I LOVE all the colors included in this palette. It's as if someone read my mind and built this palette based on all of my favorite eyeshadow colors. The most perfect combination of light and dark shadows which will allow me to create the perfect daytime or nighttime look. With this palette there's no need to haul around several different palettes. OMG, I LOVE IT!

The shadows in the palette are extremely pigmented and blend so easily. They are soft to the touch but not so soft that they will crease, crumble or have any crazy fallout. In that respect they have a kind of dry texture. When you first use the shadows all you really need to do is lightly tap, tap, tap your eyeshadow brush into the shadow to pick up a good bit of product. Then you will lightly tap, tap, tap the eyeshadow onto your lid or crease. These are super pigmented eyeshadows so it doesn't take much to really overdo it. I know I did the first time I tried using the palette and ended up with a muddled mess on my eyes. So I started over and below is a natural look I created. 

Now, typically I don't use eyeshadows to line my eyes but I thought I would give it a go. It was actually easier than I thought it would be especially when using any of the last four shades on the right of the palette. Those lined my eyes beautifully and were the perfect colors to line the eyes. Although I did go back in and use a touch of the purple eyeshadow to line the top middle of my lids. Just to add a bit of drama and to make my green eyes "POP" a bit more.

Now if I had to dislike or gripe about anything with this palette it would be the dual-end makeup brush that is included. I wasn't able to use it because it was rough and scratchy to my eyes. Clearly it wasn't the best quality although everything else was perfection!

AUDA[CITY] IN PARIS eyeshadow palette - $68.00 USD

Shades include:

Filigree (light gold shimmer)
Choquette (peach matte)
Parfait (light pink matte)
Kitten Heel (gold copper shimmer)
Joie (golden-bronze shimmer)
Voyage (muted purple matte)
Sante (brown matte)
Éclair (purple metallic)
Exhibition (orchid shimmer)
Zip Me Up (deep [purple shimmer)
Volcano (silvery gray shimmer)
Clock Strikes 12 (gray metallic)
Audacious (smoky brown shimmer)
Couture (dark brown matte)
It List (black matte)
Nuit (black metallic)

Includes Dual Ended Brush

(0.45 oz.)

Available online: Nordstrom, Lancome, Ulta and Macy's

DESIGNED BY LISA ELDRIDGE AUDACITY IN PARIS LANCOME EYESHADOW PALETTE - NEW / FALL 2015

I recently placed an online order on the Lancome website when I saw this amazing palette. It is designed by Lisa Eldridge! YES....THE FREAKIN AMAZING, I LOVE TO WATCH HER VIDEOS, MAKEUP ARTIST TO THE STARS, AN AMAZING INSPIRATION...THE Lisa Eldridge. This woman knows makeup and she is an artist! OMG, that alone makes this a "MUST HAVE" palette. Okay, okay...I know, enough singing her praises!

This gorgeous palette features sixteen shades (I'll list them all below) and a dual-ended eyeshadow brush. I ordered mine from the Lancome website and it should arrive within the next few days. So check back for swatches!!! I'm super excited, super pumped to try it. On the Lancome website they have a few video tutorials showing different looks you can create with the palette. Plus there are different makeup looks listed for inspiration too.

AUDA[CITY] IN PARIS eyeshadow palette - $68.00 USD

16 SHADES. 1 PALETTE. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.

"How Audacious are you today? Designed by Lisa Eldridge and inspired by the streets of Paris, Lancôme's first multi-palette has 16 beautiful shades in 4 finishes that let you bring Paris wherever you go. Pick a chic look for the day, an audacious look for the night, or anything that falls in between."

Shades include:

Filigree (light gold shimmer)
Choquette (peach matte)
Parfait (light pink matte)
Kitten Heel (gold copper shimmer)
Joie (golden-bronze shimmer)
Voyage (muted purple matte)
Sante (brown matte)
Éclair (purple metallic)
Exhibition (orchid shimmer)
Zip Me Up (deep [purple shimmer)
Volcano (silvery gray shimmer)
Clock Strikes 12 (gray metallic)
Audacious (smoky brown shimmer)
Couture (dark brown matte)
It List (black matte)
Nuit (black metallic)

Includes Dual Ended Brush

(0.45 oz.)

Available online: Lancome, Ulta and Macy's

MOODLIGHT TOM FORD SKIN ILLUMINATING POWDER DUO - NEW / FALL 2015

New for Fall is the Tom Ford Skin Illuminating powder duo Moodlight. The compact houses two shades: a lighter soft white shade and a warmer golden shade. The shades can be worn individually on the face or swirled together to create a multi-dimensional glow.

Unfortunately I don't have a local Tom Ford counter I can visit for swatches and to purchase products. Mainly I have to rely on the internet and the occasional rogue swatches that pop up on Instagram. So when Moodlight first came available online I pre-ordered it almost immediately. Even though I wasn't sure then if either of the shades would work for my really pale skin I knew if I waited too long it would probably sell out. As of today it is wait list only on the Tom Ford website and several department stores have it listed as unavailable on their websites. Moodlight will probably be the "Must Have" Fall item for 2015 so I would suggest calling your local Tom Ford counter to set one aside for you. Mine should arrive within the next few days so I will try to post swatches and a quick review for you all.

Tom Ford Skin Illuminating Powder Duo Moodlight - $80.00 USD

"Tom Ford created this highlighting and illuminating powder duo to capture the two most flattering types of natural light on the skin—a soft white shade is like the luminous glow of daylight and a radiant golden shade is like the romantic illusion of candlelight. These lightly shimmering shades can be applied individually or layered together to create a multidimensional glow."

0.42 oz.

Available now: Nordstrom and Nemain Marcus

TOM FORD COMPLEXION ENHANCING PRIMER - NEW / FALL 2015

New for Fall 2015 is the Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer. It is both a skincare and makeup primer which hydrates and brightens the skin, reverses signs of aging, dullness and tiredness all the while minimizing pores. Sounds promising!

There are two primer shades: 01 Pink Glow and 02 Peach Glow. Both shades are said to complement a wide range of skin tones and the primer can be worn alone or under foundation. I purchased the Pink Glow primer and I have been wearing it under my foundation for the past few days. I'll post a review once I finish testing it out. So far though I'm really loving it. My skin doesn't look as dry and there is a slight "glow-y" almost dewy look to my face.

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer - $74.00 USD

Available now: Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

GIORGIO ARMANI ECLIPSE COLLECTION - NEW EYE TINTS / SUMMER 2015

The new Giorgio Armani Eclipse collection features three new Eye Tints for Summer 2015. The new shades are 13, 14 and 15. Take care when placing your order though the Neiman Marcus website has the 3 shades listed as: Agathe, Bordeaux and Gold. While the Giorgio Armani website has them listed as: 13 Zenith, 14 Sunrise and 15 Sunset. Nordstrom just lists the numbers: 13, 14 and 15.

If you are a fan of the eye tints then I'm sure you will love these three new shades as well. I have three shades from the original line up and I'm eager to try more; especially 15 Sunset. When I'm in a rush in the mornings I just grab an eye tint and swipe some color on my eyes then I'm good to go. It's an easy no muss - no fuss, grab and go type eye product that doesn't involve a whole lot of work.

Giorgio Armani Eye Tints - $38.00 USD

13 ZENITH

14 SUNRISE

15 SUNSET

"Eye Tint is the 1st to market liquid tint for eyes. The innovative formula transforms from liquid to solid, instantly adhering to the eye lid providing 16 hours of fault-proof, smudge-free and crease-free wear. 12 luminous runway inspired shades can be used as an eye shadow or eye liner, and infinitely layered for natural to glamorous looks."

Available now: Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

TOM FORD LIPS and BOYS 3 PIECE SET - NEIMAN MARCUS EXCLUSIVE / FALL 2015

New for Fall is the Neiman Marcus exclusive Tom Ford Lips and Boys 3 piece set. Housed in a luxe case the lip trio features lip shades in Flynn, Patrick and Luciano. All three shades are from the original Lips and Boys collection and are the clutch-size smaller version. I've heard there will be a re-launch in December of the original 50 shades with an additional 10 to 15 new shades being added to the collection. Now all this information is preliminary and subject to change so I'll update this post as more information becomes available.

NM Exclusive Tom Ford Lips and Boys 3 piece set - $105.00 USD

"This decadent wardrobe of rich lip color shades delivers maximum impact. Rare and exotic ingredients including soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil create an ultra-creamy texture with an incredibly smooth application. Specially treated color pigments are blended to deliver pure color with just the right balance of luminosity."

Includes shades: Flynn, Patrick and Luciano.

Each lip color is 0.07 ounces / 2.0g

Available: Neiman Marcus

Pre-order now - expected to ship on or before October 12, 2015.

GIORGIO ARMANI LUXE IS MORE PALETTE and POUCH - NEIMAN MARCUS EXCLUSIVE / FALL 2015

New for Fall is the Neiman Marcus Exclusive Giorgio Armani Luxe is More Palette and Pouch. This huge compact palette houses ten eyeshadows in the top layer and two highlight powders and two contouring creams in the bottom layer. Included in the compact are two eye applicators for the shadows and sponges for the powders and creams. This gorgeous palette comes wrapped in a luxe velvet pouch.

NM Exclusive Giorgio Armani Luxe is More Palette and Pouch - $140.00 USD

Drawing inspiration from old Hollywood glamour the 10 neutral eyeshadows in varying textures allow the wearer to create a variety of glamorous looks. Also included is a mini travel size version of the Ecstasy Lip Lacquer in shade 402.

Available: Neiman Marcus

Pre-order now - expected to ship on or before October 22, 2015.

NEW IN BEAUTY / UPCOMING BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES - AUGUST 2015 EDITION

New in Beauty! Fabulous Makeup Finds and Trends - 

Summer is winding down and the Fall collections are already rolling out to a department store counter near you. Are you ready? I know I'm not. I haven't even finished playing with all of my Summer makeup goodies yet! So who can even think about Fall right now....ugh!!! LOL

Anyway, whether you are ready or not there's a whole bunch of new Fall Beauty items just waiting to keep your wallets empty! I've selected a few of my favorites below. Also, I'll post a more in-depth breakdown of each item later today so be sure to look for those posts as well.

Neiman Marcus Exclusive Giorgio Armani Luxe is More Palette and Pouch - $140.00 USD

Available for Pre-Order: Neiman Marcus - Expected to ship no later than 10/22/2015

Neiman Marcus Exclusive Tom Ford Lips and Boys 3 piece set - $105.00 USD

Available for Pre-Order: Neiman Marcus - Expected to ship no later than 10/12/2015

Although these three new Giorgio Armani Eye Tints are from the Summer Eclipse collection all three colors would look great for Fall. So I included them in this week's roundup of fabulous products to try.  

Giorgio Armani Eye Tints - $38.00 USD

Available now: Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

13 ZENITH

14 SUNRISE

15 SUNSET

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer - $74.00 USD

Available now: Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

Tom Ford Skin Illuminating Powder Duo Moodlight - $80.00 USD

Available now: Nordstrom and Nemain Marcus

AUDA[CITY] IN PARIS eyeshadow palette - $68.00 USD

Available now: Lancome, Ulta and Macy's