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