537 QUADRILLE CHANEL LUMIERES FACETTES EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

I am so excited for Spring - it's my favorite season / time of the year. As equaling exciting is the newest collection from Chanel - NOTES DE PRINTEMPS. According to Chanel - "Spring makeup strikes a colourful chord with light, joyful notes. At the heart of the collection, a chorus of fresh, luminous reds sets the season’s tone for cheeks, lips and fingertips." This collection is gorgeous and one of my favorites; of course I say that about almost every collection that Chanel has launched, LOL!

Check out the entire collection here: NOTES DE PRINTEMPS COLLECTION

Check out swatches and review for the duo here: 70 ROSE MAJEUR CHANEL EYESHADOW DUO - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review for Sonate glossimer here: 178 SONATE CHANEL LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Diapason here: 92 DIAPASON CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Impulsion here: 93 IMPULSION CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Chamade here: 67 CHAMADE LE BLUSH CREME DE CHANEL

Check out swatches and review of Tapage here: 605 TAPAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Charivari here: 603 CHARIVARI CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

With each new Chanel collection I immediately check out the eyeshadows and I ask myself: how much sparkle / glitter, what are the colors, what are the finishes, will it work for my skintone...etc. These are typical questions that I'm sure we all have with any new collection no matter the brand. The colors in this quad are a mixture of cool neutrals but with some warmth due to the eyeshadows subtle iridescence. This is an amazing palette of creamy and buttery smooth eyeshadows - (top right) a warm vanilla cream, (top left) a taupe-y purple with slight hints of red, (bottom right) a dark matte brown (it can also be used as a brow color or as an eyeliner), and (bottom left) a warm medium pink with slight hints of peach depending on the lighting / angle. All have a subtle sparkle (micro fine glitter) in the pan but only the top right (the vanilla cream) is it really apparent. The wear time for this quad should be on par with other Chanel quads. I just received mine from Nordstrom yesterday evening so I haven't had time to fully experiment with it but from everything so far this is quite possibly one of the best quads Chanel has released in a while. This definitely makes my "Must Have" / "Back Up" is needed list.

537 QUADRILLE currently retails for $59.00 USD and it contains .24 oz of product. It can be purchased from any major department store: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Belk, Macy's, etc. or online. Chanel.com has had the collection listed on their website for about a week now but it was only within the past two days that it actually became available for purchase. This palette will not appeal to those who crave bright bold eyeshadows but for those like myself who love a good neutral palette, this is an excellent representation of the Chanel brand. It isn't as bold as the Chanel Eclosion quad (check it out here) and the colors are more blend-able as a whole to create a single look than the Chanel Seduction quad (check it out here).

Final Thoughts:
The eyeshadow colors housed within this quad are what I wear everyday. I used to mix six or seven different eyeshadows just to come up with the perfect look but now I don't have too. Chanel has done that for me with just the four colors in this quad. It is amazing! I definitely could spend all day raving about this "Must Have" / "Holy Grail" palette!

As I previously mentioned this palette may not appeal to those who prefer a more bold look but when used in conjunction with the Chanel Illusion D'Ombre cream eyeshadows (see example post here) it will make any look 'POP' and take it to a whole other level of awesomeness! It is important to note Chanel released two new Illusion D'Ombre cream eyeshadows (92 DIAPASON and 93 IMPULSION) with the NOTES DE PRINTEMPS collection which would definitely give you that 'POP' of intensity.

CHANEL SPRING 2014 NOTES DE PRINTEMPS COLLECTION - DETAILS AND PROMO PICS

Spring makeup strikes a colourful chord with light, joyful notes. At the heart of the collection, a chorus of fresh, luminous reds sets the season’s tone for cheeks, lips and fingertips.

NOTES DE PRINTEMPS is Chanel's newest Spring 2014 collection. It isn't even Christmas yet and the entire collection has already started to arrive at counters. So far its been spotted at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and online at Dillards.com and Chanel.com. Whew, that is really rushing things just a bit! LOL

So far the only information I have is what's listed below. I will continue to update the post as I get more information so keep checking back or you can reach out to me on twitter. I'm always close by should you have any questions.

Check out swatches and review for the quad here: 537 QUADRILLE CHANEL LUMIERES FACETTES EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review for the duo here: 70 ROSE MAJEUR CHANEL EYESHADOW DUO - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Diapason here: 92 DIAPASON CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Impulsion here: 93 IMPULSION CHANEL ILLUSION D'OMBRE EYESHADOW - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review for Sonate here: 178 SONATE CHANEL LEVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Chamade here: 67 CHAMADE LE BLUSH CREME DE CHANEL

Check out swatches and review of Tapage here: 605 TAPAGE CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Check out swatches and review of Charivari here: 603 CHARIVARI CHANEL LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

LUMIERES FACETTES (Iridescent Effects) LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYESHADOW - $59.00 USD

Create unlimited eye looks with this luminous palette, a harmony created exclusively for the Spring 2014 collection. Lavender grey, golden ivory and rosy apricot are united in a joyful Spring accord, accentuated by intense brown. Versatile formula can be applied dry for subtle shading, or dampened for more intense colour. Dermatologist tested. From COLLECTION NOTES DE PRINTEMPS.

537 QUADRILLE (limited edition)

OMBRES CONTRASTE EYESHADOW DUO - $42.00 USD

This foolproof pairing of complementary shades - in two unique textures - is housed in one convenient compact. The softly shimmering light shade is a creamy powder, which can be worn alone for a luminous effect or as a base to extend the wear of the accompanying deep-toned shadow. The dark shade has intense micronized pigments for true color application and a matte finish to create depth and contour. Two applicators are included: a foam tip to apply the shadows and a brush to blend.

70 ROSE MAJEUR

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

The 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 an eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for the unique formula.

92 DIAPASON

93 IMPULSION (limited edition)

POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACTE - $45.00 USD

CHANEL POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACTE pressed powder covers your skin in a translucent, natural matte finish while setting your makeup or providing you with an easy touch-up. The ultrafine, lightweight formula features light-reflecting pigments and a luxurious soft feel to give you a beautiful, radiant look.

160 PREFACE (Limited Edition)

LE BLUSH CRÈME DE CHANEL - $38.00 USD

An innovative powder-cream formula offers an enticing new way to blush with sheer yet vibrant pigments for instant luminosity. The silky texture offers a long-wear satin finish—soft and comfortable for every skin type—and is simple to apply with fingertips or brush.

67 CHAMADE

68 INTONATION (limited edition)

ROUGE COCO HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOR - $34.00 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.

59 DEDICACE

60 TRIOMPHE

ROUGE ALLURE LUMINOUS INTENSE LIP COLOUR - $34.00 USD

The next generation of ROUGE ALLURE dresses lips with unmistakable attitude. The formula includes concentrated, ultra-thin pigments to offer radically intense color with full coverage and a satin finish, leaving lips supple and protected with lasting comfort.

136 MELODIEUSE

138 FOUGUEUSE

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOR - $34.00 USD

Elevating matte to a new elegance, this next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich color and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish.

44 LA DIVA

45 L'ADOREE (limited edition)

LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER - $29.50 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.

178 SONATE

179 MURMURE

LE CRAYON LÈVRES PRECISION LIP DEFINER - $29.00 USD

Creamy-textured pencil offers precise lip lining, to emphasize and maximize the shape of your lips with long-lasting colour. Silicones allow ease of application. Vitamin E helps combat free radicals. Built-in brush for blending; comes with double-bladed sharpener.

70 SONIC PINK

ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ ULTRA WEAR LIP COLOUR - $35.00 USD

Base Colour Coat: Innovative fluid texture delivers long-lasting performance, comfortable application and perfect adherence to lips - without transferring or feathering. Dries quickly, too. Top Gloss Coat: Clear gloss's soft, non-tacky texture provides high shine and comfort throughout the day.

52 PINK TWIST (US EXCLUSIVE)

It is available on the Dillards website - just click on the drop down box and it's the last item.

AQUA CRAYON LIP COLOUR STICK - $26.00 USD

Waterproof, long-lasting lip liner. Automatic pencil never needs sharpening. Delivers a precise, professional line. Waterproof formula stays put for hours and hours without feathering or bleeding.

19 RASPBERRY RED (US EXCLUSIVE)

It is available on the Dillard's website - just click on the drop down box and it's the last item.

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

Brilliance to your fingertips with must-have colours from the runways of Paris. State-of-the-art formula strengthens and moisturizes nails. Unique patented non-spill bottle with wiping action for easy application.

603 CHARIVARI

605 TAPAGE

24 IT-GIRL PURPLE GIVENCHY LE PRISME POWDER BLUSH - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

GIVENCHY LE PRISME IT-GIRL PURPLE is a soft and finely milled matte powder blush. It contains four colors: (top left) a light pinkish peach, (top right) a bright pink, (bottom left) a pale medium pink, and (bottom right) a pale lavender. The quad or "quator" are designed so that the top right shade is used as the reference shade for when all four are mixed together. The blush does contains a higher pigmentation concentration so an extremely light touch / hand is needed during application. The color intensity can be controlled or adjusted based on how much color is picked up from each of the sections. So if you want a lighter blush color then the focus would be more on the lighter shades. The same applies if you want a more bold look then the focus would be heavier on the brighter shades. When used as a highlight it leaves a nice flush of pink which awakens tired looking skin and as a blush it is a gorgeous bold pink.

It-Girl Purple blush is available for purchase in-store and online at Sephora.com and online at Barneys.com and at GivenchyBeauty.com. It currently retails for $44.00 USD and it contains .24 oz of product. This is the first blush that I have purchased from the Givenchy line and I was really impressed. The average wear time for the blush was 10-12 hours with minimal fading and even then it still looked fresh. Would I consider this a "must have" holy grail product - most definitely! I like having four colors to blend separately or all together with them housed in one easy to carry compact. Also, the enclosed applicator brush, housed in its own separate drawer, is an added luxury as well. Now compared to regular MAC blushes, which are $21 ea for .21 oz. of product, this blush is at the higher end of the price range. However, when it comes to comparing pigmentation, the IT-Girl Purple blush is by far the winner which makes the higher price worth it.