Thursday, January 19, 2012

SPRINGSPOLSION!! The Best of Spring 2012


Investigating NARS new collection got my my mouth watering for the vibrant pastels of the vernal equinox, so I present to you what I consider the highlights of the Spring Makeup Collections. They include: Dior's "Garden Party", Chanel's "Harmonie de Printemps", Anna Sui's "Rose Fairy", Yves Saint Laurent's "Candy Face", Bobbi Brown's "Neons & Nudes", Essie's "Navigate Her", and OPI's "Holland". This is a mammoth posting, but nonetheless, a comprehensive glance at the best of this springs makeup counters. Enjoy!

CHECK OUT PHOTOS AND PRESS RELEASES AFTER THE JUMP!
Dior's "Garden Party"





“After women, flowers are the most heavenly creation.” — Christian Dior

    Christian Dior grew up in Granville, on the cliffs of Normandy, in a house buffeted by strong winds, and seemingly unsuited to the creation of a garden. However, the young man’s creative strength and relentless hard work defied nature, and today one can still admire the garden in bloom and in particular, the fantastic rose garden planted with his own hands.
Christian Dior also loved the excitement of parties, and often hosted the aptly named “Grand Balls of the Century” with enchanted beauties from the Normandy coast and Paris alike. The theme of the festive garden is still alive today throughout many Dior creations. The Dior spring color collection is inspired by Dior’s fantastic garden."
Dior will be launching its Garden Party Spring 2012 Makeup Collection later on in January 2012. The collection is based on Dior's garden in Granville, Normandy. The absolutely gorgeous collection includes products for the cheeks, nails and lips, with follow ups of a skin care product range, heated lash curlers and a new perfume. The very pretty collection comes in equally pretty packaging. The Dior Garden Clutch is a beautiful hand finished clutch with shades of Lilly Garden (silver/pinks) and Granville Garden (green/peach). The 5 Couleurs Palette Garden Edition comes in two colourways and is limited edition. They also have pretty roses embellished on them which look so unique and gorgeous. The Dior Vernis Garden Party nail colours are even rose scented and are in the bright shades of Waterlily (green) and Forget-Me-Not (lilac). Rosy Glow is a beautiful pink blush. Dior Ultra Addict Gloss feature in the shades of Rose Mondain, Lilas Party and Rose Pretty. A very cute and must-have collection indeed.

  • Garden Clutch ($75.00) (Limited Edition)
  • The clutch is reinvented in with the Garden Party spirit in mind. Featuring a glossy light pink leather-like shell, adorned with a woven pattern & sealed by a “Rosebud” clasp and makeup must-haves for eyes and lips. Inside is a trio of delicate rose-embossed eye shadows, one shade of Dior Ultra-Gloss and one Lip Maximizer. Available in two color harmonies: Milly Garden #001 (Nordstrom and Dior.com Exclusive), 
  • Granville Garden #002 (everywhere except Nordstrom).
  • 5-Couleurs Garden Edition ($59.00) (Limited Edition)
  •     Garden Pastels Pale pink, buttercup yellow and luminous greens
  •     Garden Roses Soft pinks, Parma violet, silver and purple.
  • Vernis Garden Party Scented Lacquers ($23.00) (Limited Edition)
  •     Waterlily (#504) Soft green
  •     Forget-Me-Not (#694) Light mauve
  • 3-Couleurs Eyeshadow ($48.00)
  •     Smoky Garden (#461) (Dior.com exclusive)
  • Rouge Dior Lipcolor ($32.00)
  •     Corolle Pink (#363) (everywhere but Sephora)
  •     Tulip Pink (#448) (all locations)
  • Ultra-Gloss ($28.00)
  •     Socialite Pink (#152) (Dior.com exclusive)
  •     Party Lilac (#396)
  •     Pretty Rose (#452)

Chanel's "Harmonie de Printemps"


"From the break of dawn to the descent of twilight, skies reveal an enchanting array of hues with the arrival of Spring. Inspired by this brilliant seasonal change, Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, infused glowing, sunlit colour into the Spring 2012 Makeup Collection, HARMONIE DE PRINTEMPS. Subtle gradations of rose, coral and peach sculpt the face, giving it a soft radiance, while rich garnets and vivid pinks dress the lips."
  • Blush Horizon in Eclat Douceur – $58
  • Poudre Universelle Compacte in Jasmin – $39 – Limited Edition – luminous beige with a touch of gold.
  • Les 4 Ombres  Quadra Eyeshadow ($57.00) Eclosion Peach, gold, beige, plum
  • Le Vernis Nail Colour ($25.00) June Pastel apricot,  May Intense pink,  April Garnet
  • Ombre Essentielle  Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($28.50)     Rose de Mai Pink, Tigerlily Golden orange
  • Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour ($32.00)   Superstition Golden beige, Paradis Pink coral, Charme Pink, Destinee Plum
  • Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine ($32.00) Candeur Pastel pink, Flirt Soft coral,
  • Levres Scintillantes  Glossimer ($28.50)     Petillant Golden beige, Bonbon Soft pink, Bagatelle Pink
  • Rouge Coco Baume Hydrating Conditioning Lip Balm($32)
  • Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner in Garnet ($29)
  • Le Crayon Levres Precision Lip Definer ($29) Rose Corail – Pink coral, Bois de Rose – Rosewood
Anna Sui's "Rose Fairy"
 



Anna Sui Rose Cheek Color
100 Mystic Rose - bright blue/lavender/silver mix
300 Romantic Rose - pink tone mix
301 Dreamy Rose - pink and orange tone mix
400 Anna Rose - lovely mix of brights and dusty reds and pinks
500 Antique - reddish brown and warm beige tone mix
600 Sunny Rose - bright orange/pinkish peach/champagne mix

Anna Sui Double Lip Gloss
01 Sensual Rose featuring cherry red rouge and pearl pink gloss
02 Seductive Rose featuring pink rose rouge and pearly white gloss
03 Prismatic Rose features fresh orange rouge and pearly sheer yellow gloss

Anna Sui Liquid Eyeliner
Black
Violet
Brown

Anna Sui Cheek Brush
Yves Saint Laurent's "Candy Face"


YSL Candy Face
"The gleam of an infinite profusion of dazzling fruit jellies, translucent raspberry and wild strawberry, mandarin orange, melon, mango and persimmon bring a gorgeous flush to the Yves Saint Laurent woman’s face. Her smile is as bright as shining sugared drops and syrups: shocking cherry, tangerine, grape and pomegranate, crystallized rose petals, mint and chocolate."

Fluttering and bursting with bright candy colours is the Yves Saint Laurent Candy Face Makeup Collection Spring 2012. Llyods Simmonds, Creative Director for YSL Beauty takes inspiration from "fruit jellies, translucent raspberry and wild strawberry, mandarin orange, melon, mango and persimmon" to bring out a girly collection full of delicious shades. The collection includes products for the eyes, lips, and face. The highlight of the collection is the Vinyl Candy Palette, which is inspired from a yummy box of candies. All those with a sweet tooth, this collection is sure a must have! Ginta Lapina is the face of the YSL Candy Face Makeup Collection Spring 2012.


Candy Palette
4 Colour Harmony for Eyes
$65.00
Voile De Blush
Gel Blush
$30.00
Ombres 5 Lumieres
5 Colour Harmony for Eyes
$56.00
Golden Gloss
Shimmering Lip Gloss
$30.00
Bobbi Brown's "Neons & Nudes"


""The most modern way to wear bright color is as an accent on an otherwise neutral face.” — Bobbi Brown

The Neons & Nudes Collection features a unique pairing of bright, neon colors that are balanced by soft nudes and neutrals. Pair a soft, nude eye with a neon lip or a bright eye with a nude lip depending on your mood."

Ultra Nude Eye Palette ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

    Stone (Eyeshadow)
    Chino (Eyeshadow)
    Pink Chandelier (Metallic Eyeshadow)
    Praline (Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow)
    Champagne Truffle (Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow)
    Cocoa Berry (Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow)

Ink Liner ($24.00) (Limited Edition)

This liner is the perfect complement to the neon and nude face. Offering the precise, dramatic look of liquid liner, it easily defines the eye. The slanted, flexible felt tip applicator releases rich pigment in one simple stroke, and since the formula is long-wearing, there is no need to re-apply throughout the day.

    Really Black Black

Lip Gloss ($23.00) (New, Permanent)

Gorgeous, sheer and super shiny, these lip glosses are pure fun and will pair perfectly with a nude eye to polish off your look.

    Cosmic Pink Pink
    Citrus Tangerine
    Ultra Violet Violet

Lip Color ($23.00) (Limited Edition)

Two super vibrant colors and one neutral shade, these new lip colors are made of a unique blend of Beeswax and Vitamins E and C for comfortable wear.

    Atomic Orange Orange
    Neon Pink Pink
    Uber Beige Beige

Eyeshadow ($21.00) (New, Permanent)

    Ultra Violet (Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow)
    Bluebell (Eyeshadow)

Blush ($24.00) (New, Permanent)

Nothing gives the face a lift like blush. These two universally flattering, muted pink and peach blush shades are the perfect complement to brightly accented eyes and lips.

    Nude Peach Soft peach
    Nude Pink Soft pink

Essie's "Navigate Her"
This spring, essie pays tribute to the beautiful, ambitious woman of action. Not content to play it safe and hedge her bets during the wintry economic climate, the change in weather perfectly suits her sunnier outlook. In both fashion and finance, she’s ready, willing and able to strike out and try something fresh and new.
 Never one to rest on her formidable charms alone, this self-made woman knows what she wants and exactly how to get it. She’s in the driver’s seat navigating her way through life with daring, wit and fashion aplomb. “Fortune favors the bold,” says essie brand founder and global creative director Essie Weingarten. “I am so inspired by women who dream big, go with their instincts and always manage to put their best self forward.”
  This supremely feminine collection creates the perfect spring wardrobe for every woman on a mission. With skin-flattering brights and power pastels to suit every occasion, she’s always at the top of her game with essie color. For those in the vanguard, blazing a trail of glory to new heights, there’s olĂ© caliente. For a more gentle touch and soft-sell approach, a crewed interest is sure to post serious profits. Whatever your strategy, choose one of six ingenious colors that means business.

$8.00 each

    Navigate Her - New growth green
    A Crewed Interest - Pretty pursuable peach
    Ole Caliente - Spicy scarlet fever
    Orange, It’s Obvious! - Headstrong outspoken orange
    To Buy or Not to Buy - Limitless lilac shimmer
    Tour de Finance - Incandescent fuchsia futures
OPI's "Holland"

"OPI’s Holland Collection is not only filled with quirky names inspired by the Netherland, the collection features desirable blues, rich plums, sea foam green, red clay, neutrals, pinks and bold oranges that capture the energy of this clog wearing nation."

$10.95 each

A Roll in The Hague
Take advantage of this frisky little orange.

Red Lights Ahead…Where?

This coral-packed red is the hottest in the district.

Kiss Me on My Tulips

A smooch-worthy shade of hot pink.

Pedal Faster Suzi!

This pink lavender shimmer will have you “wheeling.”

Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI?
All of Holland hollers for this crowd-pleasing plum.

Vampsterdam

A deep purple for a divine diva.

Did You ’ear About Van Gogh?

Rumor has it…this sandy bisque is a work of art.

Thanks a WindMillion
You totally deserve this breezy sea green.

Wooden Shoe Like to Know?
It’s no secret…everybody loves this shimmery chocolate-brown.

I Have Herring Problem
What’s that you say? I need to “sea” this shimmery green-blue?

I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!
This sassy steal-blue shimmer means business!

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes
Take a walk on the wild side with this robust rose.

WHEW! Did you make it? I hope you enjoyed this look at the best of Spring 2012! Happy Shopping!

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