Bronzed Goddess with Chanel Reflets d’Ete Summer 2014 Illusion d’Ombre
Aahh Chanel, just as I thought I was swearing off your little jars of glittery preciousness (because I never use them fast enough and then they dry up in loneliness)… you turn out even more gorgeousness! I wasn’t even keeping an eye out for these, but sometimes life is like that isn’t it? You just … Continue reading
First Look at the YSL Couture Palettes - Swatches galore!
The new YSL Couture Palettes went on sale earlier this month at select retailers in the US, and are slowly rolling out at YSL counters worldwide. They were launched in Singapore last Thursday, making this 1 of 2 Asian cities to receive this highly anticipated line first. Similar to the Bleus Lumiere Collector’s Palette, the … Continue reading
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Solo “Macro-Color” Eyeshadows!
I am generally not a fan of eyeshadow singles, as I am too lazy to find complementary shades to match… but if I ever do reach for a single, it is most likely one of Giorgio Armani’s Eyes to Kill singles. So, when I heard that the brand was launching a whole new range of … Continue reading
Firstlook at the new Chanel Les 4 Ombres: Tisse Venitien
After nearly a century of dressing women in tweed, Chanel has taken the threads of the fabric and woven a new collection of eyeshadow quads for the eyes. There are 8 new Les 4 Ombres that have been released (and will be hitting most stores this summer) and will replace many of the existing ones. … Continue reading
YSL Summer 2014 Bleus Lumiere Collector’s Palette
YSL has a way of producing limited edition palettes that are the stuff of dreams. For Summer 2014, YSL has released the Bleus Lumiere palette. This is the first of the brand’s wildly anticipated new quint formula, and I’ve been itching to dip my fingers in them. Inspired by the various hues of the sea … Continue reading
NARS Lost Coast Eyeshadow Duo
After lunging head-first into the sea of Summer 2014 releases, I almost missed the NARS Adult Swim collection. Until Daph showed me a picture of this new eyeshadow duo (what will I do without my IG family)… NARS Lost Coast took me completely by surprise. With all the bright, bold colors (including a very … Continue reading
Dior Spring/Summer 2014 Backstage Box
After swatching all the Dior Transat eyeshadow palettes, I decided to pass on them because they all felt somewhat powdery to me. And also, I am sucker for nice prints, which was sadly lacking. Then on my way back to the office, I was led to the Dior Backstage store by a dear friend (you … Continue reading
Come Sail Away… with Dior Transat Summer 2014
May marks the arrival of Summer 2014 collections, and since we are having a long Labor Day weekend, many have started landing at counters! It is so very convenient to be working downtown with shopping malls within easy access… so come sail with me into the sea of fresh releases! First stop for today, some initial thoughts and swatches … Continue reading
