NEW! CHANEL LA SUNRISE SPRING 2016 COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

The Chanel Spring collection typically arrives at department store counters right at Christmas. So it always makes for a great last minute gift especially if the shades are complimentary to your skin tone. This year for Spring 2016 (how odd does that sound when we have yet to experience winter and it's Christmas!) Chanel has released their collection LA Sunrise.

PLEASE NOTE:

Almost every year across many makeup brands we typically see price increases with the launch of Spring collections. This year Chanel has implemented their price increase on a few of the products listed below.

Availability: Chanel, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks

"Discover a colour collection that reveals the vibrant mood of an endless Los Angeles summer. Flashes of purple, teal and green capture the city’s carefree spirit, while a dreamy spectrum of pink, coral and raspberry shades evoke the California morning skies."

LES 4 OMBRES MULTI-EFFECT QUADRA EYESHADOW - $61.00 USD

262 TISSE BEVERLY HILLS

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 cushiony allows it to be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for this unique formula.

118 MOONLIGHT PINK

122 OCEAN LIGHT

126 GRIFFITH GREEN

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER - $33.00 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.

924 FERVENT BLUE

926 PURPLE CHOC

925 PACIFIC GREEN

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL MASCARA - $32.00 USD

This high-precision mascara achieves instant volume and intensely lush colour in a single stroke. Its innovative formula expands, plumping lashes to their fullest. The exclusive new ‘Snowflakes’ brush combines long and short bristles to deliver an extreme, eye-opening effect.

100 ARDENT PURPLE

HARMONIE DE BLUSH - $70.00 USD

In an interlaced-ribbon design, this exclusive creation brightens cheeks with a radiant palette of pink, beige and coral, and leaves a smooth, satin finish

SUNKISS RIBBON

ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - $37.00 USD

The next chapter in the brilliant ROUGE COCO SHINE story: ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Colour Lipshine, an innovative formula with intensified pigments to take colour and sheen to a new level of vibrancy. Sheer, shiny, colour-rich shades are effortlessly chic, infinitely wearable. Hydratendre Complex softens and plumps lips for a healthier, fuller appearance.

114 SHIPSHAPE

116 MIGHTY

118 ENERGY

LE VERNIS NAIL GLOSS - $28.00 USD

A glamorous touch for any look. This Spring-exclusive formula features a gel-like fluid texture that glides on nails for a streak-free application and a high-shine, glossy result.

683 SUNSET TRIP

SEPHORA LOYALTY REWARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - DEC 2015

Sephora Loyalty Rewards are finally arriving so start checking the mailbox and/or your email! The loyalty rewards are redeemable starting today, Dec 2nd and consist of $25 off purchase of $50 for VIB Rouge, $20 off purchase of $50 for VIB and $15 off purchase of $50 for BI (Beauty Insiders). The loyalty reward is good for a one-time use and doesn't expire until Dec 13th for BI and Dec 14th for VIB Rouge and VIBs (they're given an extra day to redeem theirs).

Here is a roundup of several beauty recommendations to use with your loyalty reward and a few items I am considering purchasing as well.

My latest makeup brand obsession is Burberry; especially their wet / dry silk shadows. I recently purchased three and am currently testing them. So far they have exceeded my expectations. These shadows have a silky texture and are incredibly soft to the touch. There are a total of eighteen to choose from and I am eager to purchase more. If you plan on purchasing any of these I recommend you do so now as they tend to sell out rather quickly.

For those that crave a subtle eye look I highly recommend the Lancome Auda(City) in Paris eyeshadow palette. The color selection in this palette is not over the top or super bright. It is more of a subtle wash of neutrals with a slight punch of color. This highly underrated palette houses sixteen gorgeous shadows with amazing staying power. See my full review and swatches here for reference.

A few lip products I have been dying to try are the Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro lip colors. They are a matte lip stain with a velvety soft texture. These are quite popular and over half the colors tend to stay sold out. I am most interested in trying 507, a mauve rosy pink and 508, a pink nude. Hopefully Sephora will restock these before the loyalty rewards end.

This next item launches on the Too Faced website Dec 8th, the Chocolate Bon Bons eyeshadow palette. The palette IS available online at Sephora during their loyalty rewards period. I have the original Too Face Chocolate Bar palette and it contains a mixture of warm and cool toned eyeshadows. While this new palette is rumored to be all cool toned shades. I've seen a few online swatches on Instagram and it seems to house quite a few pink shades.

My last two recommendations are the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani eyeshadow palette and the Marc Jacobs The Sofia Five Piece Petites Le Marc Lip Creme Collection. The first item, the UD eyeshadow palette, is limited-edition so I would purchase this now as it will definitely sell out. The palette itself was created and developed with Gwen Stefani. It houses 15 of her must-have shades with the majority of the palette being somewhat neutral. The Marc Jacobs Sofia lipstick collection is available in store at Sephora and consists of five gorgeous mini Marc Jacobs lipsticks. I own several of his lipsticks and this is such a great value for your money!

TOM FORD BEAUTY 2 PIECE LIP AND NAIL BOX SET HOLIDAY 2015 GIFT COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

Tom Ford presents a sensational gift of lush, alluring color. Two shades of Tom Ford Lip Color and two shades of Tom Ford Nail Lacquer are offered in an elegant box.

Set includes:

• Virgin Rose Lip Color
• So Vain Lip Color
• Bordeaux Lust Nail Color
• Smoke Red Nail Color

Retails: $174.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

TOM FORD BEAUTY PRIVATE BLEND AND LIP COLOR SET HOLIDAY 2015 GIFT COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

The luxurious Tom Ford Private Blend Set includes one bottle of Santal Blush paired with two luxurious Tom Ford lip colors. The perfect gift for any beauty and fragrance connoisseur.

Set Includes:

• Santal Blush Eau de Parfum, 50 mL bottle.
• Pink Dusk Lip Color
• Flamingo Lip Color

Retails: $324.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

TOM FORD BEAUTY 4 PIECE MATTE LIP SET HOLIDAY 2015 GIFT COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

New for the Holiday Tom Ford presents a sensational gift of lush, alluring color. Four shades of Tom Ford Matte Lip Color are offered in an elegant box.

Matte Set Includes:

1. Pink Tease.
2. Pussycat.
3. Black Dahlia.
4. Ruby Rush.

Retails: $208.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

CHANEL VAMP ATTITUDE HOLIDAY 2015 COLLECTION - NOW AVAILABLE

Availability: Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Chanel.com

LES 4 OMBRES EYESHADOW PALETTE - $65.00 USD

This exclusive creation offers a palette of dramatic shadows, each embossed with a precious design featuring the double-C monogram. A shade reminiscent of Vamp is styled alongside velvety purple, golden saffron and satiny beige tones for exquisite versatility.

SIGNE PARTICULIER - satin beige pink, velvet purple, black red, saffron gold (limited edition)

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 cushiony allows it to be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for this unique formula.

857 ROUGE NOIR - dark burgundy wine

LE CRAYON KHOL INTENSE EYE PENCIL - $32.00 USD

Perfect for a smoky eye, this soft pencil quickly achieves a dramatic look. A special blend of colour and pearl pigments provides a rich, intense line with a semi-matte finish. Specially formulated to glide gently over the eyelid, the liner is safe for use in rim of the eye. A companion sharpener ensures the pencil is always ready for lining.

How to use:Line along the inside edge of the upper and lower lid to create depth and intensity.

17 ROUGE NOIR - blackened red (limited edition)

LE CRAYON YEUX PRECISION EYE DEFINER - $32.00 USD

Line eyes quickly and easily with an eye crayon that achieves a variety of effects, from a subtle yet precise look, to a more dramatic definition. The built-in smudge applicator perfects a smoky eye look, while a companion sharpener ensures the pencil is always ready for lining.

How to use:
Apply to upper lid and smudge into lashline prior to shadow application to create depth and shadow. Apply to lower lashline and smudge with sponge-tip or #13 Chanel Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush for a smoky 'halo' effect. Line and define based on shape of the eye and desired makeup result.

57 OR SAFRAN - warm gold (limited edition)

LE VOLUME DE CHANEL MASCARA - $32.00 USD

The high-precision mascara achieves instant volume and intensely lush color in a single stroke. Its innovative formula expands, plumping lashes to their fullest. The exclusive new Snowflakes brush combines long and short bristles to deliver an extreme, eye-opening effect.

90 ULTRA BLACK

27 ROUGE NOIR

JOUES CONTRASTE LUMIÈRE HIGHLIGHTING BLUSH - $45.00 USD

This remarkably silky powder blush creates effortless radiance. A shining Holiday accent, the luminous golden shade can be worn alone or over any JOUES CONTRASTE blush.

12 COUPS DE MINUIT - peach beige (limited edition)

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ROUGE ALLURE LUMINOUS INTENSE LIP COLOUR - $36.00 USD

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE dresses your lips up with unmistakable attitude. Its new formula contains concentrated, ultra-thin pigments that offer radically intense, long-wearing colour with full coverage and a satin finish. It leaves your lips supple and protected with lasting comfort.

109 ROUGE NOIR - blackened red (limited edition)

237 VAPOREUSE - light pink purple (limited edition)

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOUR - $36.00 USD

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOUR elevates matte to a new elegance. The next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich color and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish. As moisturizing as a satiny lipstick, it feels as weightless as a second skin.

437 LA MERVEILLEUSE - intense raspberry red (limited edition)

LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - $30.00 USD

Gorgeous shimmer and a high-shine glow is delivered effortlessly to lips with just one stroke of CHANEL’s best-selling lip gloss. A wide range of shades, from sheer and natural to sparkling and rich, look beautiful on their own, or over your favorite CHANEL lipstick. Equally beautiful is the conditioning formula's comfort and deep hydration.

477 ROSE DE LUNE - shimmering soft pink

487 ETINCELLE - golden black red

ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITE ULTRA WEAR LIP COLOUR - $36.00 USD

Glorious long-lasting colour paired with high-shine gloss delivers full-coverage colour that lasts all day. Glossy top coat imparts brilliant shine and superb hydration, while the innovative fluid texture of the base colour coat applies smoothly, comfortably, with perfect adherence to lips - and no transferring or feathering.

How to use:
Using the built-in lip wand applicator, apply base coat shade to the lips. Allow a moment to dry. Follow with built-in top coat for a high-shine result and all-day comfort. Re-apply top coat as needed.

Note: Lips must be free of any makeup prior to application to ensure long wear.

397 MERRY ROSE - soft grey pink

47 DARING RED

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

CHANEL LE VERNIS brings brilliance to your fingertips with must-have colours from the runways of Paris. Its state-of-the-art formula strengthens and moisturizes nails. A unique patented non-spill bottle with wiping action allows for easy application.

18 ROUGE NOIR

757 ROSE FUSION

LE TOP COAT LAME ROUGE NOIR GOLD SPARKLE NAIL COAT

This multi-effect top coat by CHANEL features a unique combination of black-red lacquer and metallic shine. It's the perfect complement to Vamp, the rebellious, black-red nail shade that became an icon.