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

436 MAGGY CHANEL ROUGE COCO ULTRA HYDRATING LIP COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Lately I have been on a lipstick buying binge! So when I heard Chanel recently reformulated / relaunched their ROUGE COCO lipsticks I was definitely intrigued. Now I wasn't a fan of the original formula and I never really invested much money into purchasing many of them. I believe I had previously purchased maybe two, Magnolia and Mademoiselle. Magnolia I still have but the other, Mademoiselle, I promptly returned to the store. I didn't care for how heavy it felt on my lips because it had such a thick formula. Also, it wasn't very moisturizing as it tended to dry out my lips quite a bit. So I'm super excited to see how these new lipsticks will perform.

There are 29 new ROUGE COCO lipsticks to choose from and each are named for people who inspired Coco Chanel - friends, lovers and artists. Now naming a product for a muse isn't a new trend. Other brands such as Nars and Tom Ford have all done the same with their lipsticks but it is still nice to see how each brand honors those closest to them. With the Chanel ROUGE COCO lipsticks there are five color groups to choose from with the nudes named for her family, the pinks named for her best friends, corals named for her muses, reds named for her lovers and plums were named for her favorite artists. The ROUGE COCO lipsticks currently retail for $36.00 USD, contain .12 oz of product and are available in store and online at Chanel, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales just to name a few.

According to Chanel:

The reinvented ROUGE COCO is more expressive than ever, in a new formula and vibrant colour spectrum, with shade names inspired by Coco Chanels closest friends. The bright lip colour features an exclusive complex with Jojoba and Mimosa Butters, Sunflower Wax and silicone for lasting hydration and luminous results.

The shades within each color range are featured from lightest to darkest with an even numbering system (400 to 456). The nude shades are 400 to 408, the corals are 410 to 418, the pinks are 420 to 438, the reds are 440 to 446 and the plums are 448 to 456. With so many to choose from I was a little overwhelmed. Each color group has something special to offer and trying to choose just one was really difficult. Typically I gravitate towards nudes, pinks and plums so after swatching a few I finally settled on 436 Maggy. It's the perfect "MLBB" (my lips but better) lip color which is a deep mauve-y pink. It does contain teeny tiny micro glitter particles which are not as noticeable on the lips until the lipstick wears off. Then they are more readily visible. In the tube the lipstick does have a slight floral scent but it didn't carry over upon application which is nice. I hate when a lipstick has a heavy floral scent attached to it and you can still taste and smell it on your lips even after application. Maggy applies semi-opaque with buildable lightweight color. The color does deepen and darken the heavier the application and it still feels lightweight. It is important to note the moisturizing properties contained in the lipstick keep the lips hydrated but it does have a slight waxy feel and it allowed the lipstick to travel somewhat. Especially along the outer edges of the lips so I would advise applying a lipliner for a more pristine look. Wear time for the lipstick was about five hours before reapplication was necessary. Even if you are not a fan of Chanel I would definitely suggest purchasing a few of these. The beautiful color range and the lightweight moisturizing properties absolutely make them worth purchasing.

Availability: Chanel, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales
Price: $36.00 USD

CREME DE ROSE DIOR SMOOTHING PLUMPING LIP BALM - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

During the winter months my lips get so dry and cracked that I'm desperate. I will try just about any lip product out there on the market - from lip balms, chapsticks, lotions, oils, or whatever is the most current lip product craze. So when I was at Sephora the other day, the Sales Associate recommended the Dior Creme de Rose. It is a smoothing plumping balm for the lips. Now there is a slight rose scent to this but it is so faint it is barely noticeable. The Creme de Rose currently retails for $27.00 USD, it contains .25 oz of product and is currently available in store and online at Nordstrom and Sephora.com.

Creme de Rose gives my lips that extra boost of moisture and really hydrates them. There is no waxy feel to this, just a smooth and creamy formula that is extremely lightweight. Wear time was about five hours and reapplication wasn't necessary. My lips stayed moisturized long after Creme de Rose had dissipated.

93 INTIME CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

93 INTIME is a sheer Rouge COCO Shine that is part of the Chanel 2014 Fall COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES. There are four Rouge COCO Shines released with this collection: Aura (check out the link below), Viva (check out the link below), Confident (check out the link below) and Intime. Two of them, Aura and Viva are highly pigmented with loads of vibrant color and shine. While the other two, Confident and Intime, are rather sheer and deposit a hint of color with a nice glossy finish. Each of the Rouge COCO Shines currently retail for $35.00 USD and they each contain .1 oz of product.

Intime Rouge COCO Shine is a soft pink with hints of peach undertones and is a semi-sheer lipshine. My review for 93 Intime will echo my sentiments identically to Chanel 94 Confident Rouge COCO Shine. Both are semi-sheer and deposit hints of colour. The wear time is two hours with no feathering or sinking into the lip lines. In my opinion, and how I feel personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of money on these two. They apply and wear like a tinted glossy balm and don't give much coverage but they aren't supposed too. Overall it is a "nice to have" but not necessarily a "must have" for your lip collection especially for $35.00.

Check out the entire collection here: CHANEL 2014 FALL COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES

Review of Innocence blush here: 160 INNOCENCE CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Orage nail colour here: 631 ORAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 96 AURA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 96 AURA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 95 VIVA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 95 VIVA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 94 CONFIDENT ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 94 CONFIDENT CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

94 CONFIDENT CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

94 CONFIDENT is a sheer Rouge COCO Shine that is part of the Chanel 2014 Fall COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES. There are four Rouge COCO Shines released with this collection: Aura (check out the link below), Viva (check out the link below), Confident and Intime. Two of them, Aura and Viva are highly pigmented with loads of vibrant color and shine. While the other two, Confident and Intime, are rather sheer and deposit a hint of color with a nice glossy finish. Each of the Rouge COCO Shines currently retail for $35.00 USD and they each contain .1 oz of product.

Confident Rouge COCO Shine is a mauve-y semi-sheer lipshine. It wore for about two hours with no feathering or sinking into the lip lines. It applies and wears like a tinted glossy balm and it doesn't give much coverage but it isn't supposed too. Overall it is a "nice to have" but not necessarily a "must have" for your lip collection especially for $35.00.

Check out the entire collection here: CHANEL 2014 FALL COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES

Review of Innocence blush here: 160 INNOCENCE CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Orage nail colour here: 631 ORAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 96 AURA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 96 AURA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 95 VIVA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 95 VIVA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

95 VIVA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

95 VIVA is a limited edition Rouge COCO Shine that is part of the Chanel 2014 Fall COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES. There are four Rouge COCO Shines released with this collection: Aura, Viva, Intime, and Confident (check out the link below to read about the entire collection). I have already reviewed Aura (see link below) and I will be reviewing the other two shortly. VIVA is described as a vibrant fuchsia lipshine (it definitely fits that description) that is semi-opaque with one application, applies with a smooth finish and glossy shine, and wears for about three to four hours with minimal fading. It didn't settle into my lip lines, there was no feathering or extreme fading and it kept my lips moisturized the entire wear time. Viva Rouge COCO Shine currently retails for $35.00 USD and it contains .1 oz of product.

Check out the entire collection here: CHANEL 2014 FALL COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES

Review of Innocence blush here: 160 INNOCENCE CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Orage nail colour here: 631 ORAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 96 AURA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 96 AURA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

96 AURA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

96 AURA is one of four Rouge COCO Shine lipsticks to be launched with the Chanel 2014 Fall COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES. At first glance Aura looks extremely dark in the tube but it is really quite an amazing, glossy and highly pigmented lipshine. The color is a dark plum that is semi opaque with one application. Wear time for Aura is typical for lipshines - it wore for about three to four hours and kept my lips moisturized during that time as well. It didn't seem to sink into the lip lines and there was no feathering around the edges of my lips either. It currently retails for $32.50 USD and it contains .1 oz of product.

Check out the entire collection here: CHANEL 2014 FALL COLLECTION ÉTATS POÉTIQUES

Check out Innocence blush here: 160 INNOCENCE CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out Orage nail colour here: 631 ORAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

CHANEL 2014 FALL COLLECTION ETATS POETIQUES - NOW AVAILABLE

A poetic Fall palette. A colourful game of opposites. Innocent and stormy shadows express passion and emotion. A redesigned eyeliner pen defines a tone of mystery with a sleek felt tip for ultimate precision.

MODEL IS WEARING 631 ORAGE NAIL POLISH FROM THIS COLLECTION

The Chanel Fall collection for 2014 - ÉTATS POÉTIQUES is now available online at Chanel.com and Saks. Several people have already spotted the displays at several department store counters - Saks and Nordstrom but I have yet to see it here in Charlotte. I absolutely love this collection with these bright purple and pink colors!

Be sure to subscribe to my blog to see swatches and pics. Since I've already placed my order for many of the pieces they should arrive this week. I will swatch the items, post pics of everything and write up a brief initial review of each item as well. Take care and let me know what items are on your "MUST HAVE" list!

Review of Innocence blush here: 160 INNOCENCE CHANEL JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Orage nail colour here: 631 ORAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of Atmosphere nail colour here: 629 ATMOSPHERE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 96 AURA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 96 AURA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 95 VIVA ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 95 VIVA CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING COLOUR LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 94 CONFIDENT ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 94 CONFIDENT CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 93 INTIME ROUGE COCO SHINE here: 93 INTIME CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE HYDRATING SHEER LIPSHINE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 112 PULSION EYESHADOW here: 112 PULSION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 108 EXALTATION EYESHADOW here: 108 EXALTATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 104 PALPITATION EYESHADOW here: 104 PALPITATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 102 SENSATION EYESHADOW here: 102 SENSATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Review of 106 HESITATION EYESHADOW here: 106 HESITATION CHANEL OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOWS - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW - $29.50 USD

An instant CHANEL classic, this ultra-fine powder eyeshadow is sensuous in feel, foolproof in its application, and fabulous in its range of matte, satin and shimmer finishes. The versatile formula can be applied dry for subtle shading, or dampened for more intense colour -- and the complementary shades can be blended with one another to lighten or deepen tone.

102 Sensation – Ivory Pink (limited edition)

104 Palpitation – Soft Rose (limited edition)

114 Admiration – Golden Yellow

108 Exaltation – Bright Pink

106 Hésitation – Pink Plum

112 Pulsion – Deep Plum

Joues Contraste Powder Blush – $45.00 USD

Unique powder blusher offers buildable coverage, from natural to dramatic, and imparts a flattering radiance to cheeks. Remarkably silky texture ensures easy application of seamless colour. Applied high on the cheekbone, or near the eyes, it instantly 'lifts' and softens the face for a more youthful look.

160 Innocence – Rosewood

Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine – $35.00 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.

93 Intime – Soft Pink

94 Confident – Intense Rosewood

95 Viva – Intense Fuchsia (limited edition)

96 Aura – Plum

Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer – $29.50 USD

189 Rose Rêvé – Milky Pink (limited edition)

191 Songe – Iridescent Pearl (limited edition)

Le Vernis Nail Colour – $27.00 USD

Atmosphère – Iridescent Pearl (limited edition)

625 Secret – Nude

631 Orage – Grey Blue

Rouge Coco Baume Hydrating Conditioning Lip Balm – $35.00 USD

A moisture-rich lip balm with an advanced Hydratendre Complex, this formula hydrates and softens lips, for a healthier and fuller appearance. Its sheer, lustrous texture glides on smoothly with a sumptuous, high-gloss finish.

Lip Balm (repromote)

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15 Sunscreen – $57.50 USD

N°40 (repromote)

Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Sunscreen SPF 15 – $45.00 USD

30 Beige – Sandy Beige (repromote)

Écriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner – $35.00 USD

Noir – Black

Brun – Brown

Le Volume de Chanel Mascara – $30.00 USD

Prune – Purple

Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow – $59.00 USD

14 Mystic Eyes – Deep Brown, Light Pink, Shimmering Grey, Copper Brown (repromote)