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Anna Sui Fall 2009 Website Update

by PJ on Friday, August 7, 2009

in -Anna Sui, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

Anna Sui has updated its official website to feature the fall 2009 point and base makeup collection. Have a look at the site to see larger photos of the new items than those I posted earlier.

The ad campaign features British model Agyness Deyn.

The update also includes limited-edition wall paper, screen saver and blog parts.

Agyness Deyn for Shiseido Maquillage

Anna Sui Makeup Color Collection D

My Latest Anna Sui Foundation Case

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Anna Sui Fall 2009 Point & Base Makeup Collecion

by PJ on Friday, July 24, 2009

in -Anna Sui, 2009 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - base makeup

(images/info from www.joseishi.net/voce)

Anna Sui will release its fall 2009 makeup collection in Japan on August 20th. The items include:

– Eye Color Accent B (above, 3 shades)

– Lipstick B (3 shades)

– Nail Color N (5 shades)

All the items above are limited editions.

On the same day, new base makeup items will be launched. They include:

– Moisture Rich Fluid Foundation (6 shades)

– Moisture Rich Powder Foundation (5 shades)

– Moisture Rich Foundation Primer

A limited-edition Moisture Rich Foundation Kit will be available as well. It consists of the new primer (full-sized), (presumably) either the fluid or the powder foundation (full-sized) and an original pouch. Th kit retails for 7350 JPY, which means customers receive the pouch for free when purchasing the primer (3150 JPY) and either of the foundations (both 4200 JPY).

Anna Sui Summer 2009 Hair & Body Collection

Anna Sui Spring 2009 Collection

Anna Sui’s Sui Lip Gloss in 100

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Anna Sui Summer 2009 Hair & Bodycare Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

in -Anna Sui, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, bodycare, haircare

(images/info from woman.excite.co.jp)

Anna Sui will release a collection of hair and bodycare products in Japan on June 4th. The items include:

– Bath & Body Trial Kit (with Hair Shampoo 60ml, Hair Conditioner 60ml, Body Shampoo 60ml, and a tote pouch)

– Hair Treatment Oil

– Hair Comb R

Updated on April 25, 2009:

– Body Protection N (SPF 30, PA++)

Anna Sui Spring 2009 Makeup Collection

Anna Sui Makeup Color Collection D

Anna Sui Face Color Accent in 400

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Anna Sui for Firefox

by PJ on Friday, April 17, 2009

in -Anna Sui, all about Japanese cosmetics

(screen capture from www.getpersonas.com/demo_install)

If you are an Anna Sui fan and a Firefox user, you might want to know that you can dress up your browser by downloading “personas” (developed by Mozilla Labs), which include the one you see above by Anna Sui. (There is another one here.)

Anna Sui’s Sui Lip Gloss in 100

My Anna Sui Foundation Case Collection

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Website Update: Anna Sui Spring 2009 Collection

by PJ on Friday, January 9, 2009

in -Anna Sui, 2009 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

Anna Sui Cosmetics has updated its website to feature the spring 2009 collection. There are also new desktop wallpaper and screen saver for downloading.

Loving Japanese Brands – Anna Sui

Anna Sui Sui Lip Gloss in 100

My Anna Sui Foundation Cases

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Holiday 2008 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Sunday, December 21, 2008

in -Anna Sui, -Coffret d'Or, -Kanebo, -Lunasol, 2008 Holiday, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6. Anna Sui

(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

The return of Ring Rouge in the Rouge Collection (seen above) is what made this collection special. For me, like the princessy loose powder, Ring Rouge defines the brand. While most Japanese brands release neural shades for the holiday season, the rest of Anna Sui’s collection features very bouncy colors, which is what we’ve come to expect from the brand.

5. Coffret D’Or

(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)

Coffret D’Or has done very well in 2008, and its first holiday collection continues to impress many makeup fans. I like the fact that the packaging incorporates the usual Coffret D’Or look but with a small twist. The neutral-toned and purple-toned palettes reflect the key trends for this holiday season. (I did nearly decide to get the purple-toned one…)

4. Lunasol

(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol/)

Lunasol’s recent holiday makeup sets have been criticized for the lack of imagination and color. (They usually include a neutral-toned eye palette and a few other items to go with them, and the palettes seem to look similar year after year.) This year’s version is again similar, but it does take on elements of red and burgundy, which are part of the makeup trend for fall this year. They make this set a little more special and memorable. Also, I almost always prefer a clutch bag or purse in a makeup set to a box (as in last year’s version).

The holiday 2008 countdown finishes in Part 3.

Spring 2009 collections from the three brands above:

Anna Sui

Coffret D’Or

Lunasol

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Anna Sui Spring 2009 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, December 17, 2008

in -Anna Sui, 2009 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images and info from www.iswii.net)

Anna Sui Cosmetics is known for bright colors, especially for spring, and there will be more vibrant shades for spring 2009.

The Anna Sui spring 2009 collection includes 3 new shades of Face Color Accent and 5 limited-edition shades of Nail Color N.

The collection also features 5 new shades of Sui Lip Gloss as well as new eyeliners and eyebrow mascaras.

A limited-edition brush set will also be released. It includes a blusher brush, lip brush, a double-ended eyeshadow sponge tip and a pouch.

Anna Sui Holiday 2008 Collection

Anna Sui Makeup Color Collection D

Anna Sui Face Color Accent in 400

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Anna Sui Holiday 2008 Collection Update

by PJ on Monday, November 24, 2008

in -Anna Sui, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image and info from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

The Anna Sui Cosmetics website has been updated to feature the second part of the holiday 2008 collection. All items are limited editions and will be released in Japan on December 4th. (See part one of the collection here.)

The collection will include two sets of Rouge Collection. The once very popular (and later discontinued) Ring Rouge will make an appearance in each of the two sets. It is paired with a special edition of Mini Rouge, with an added charm. They are presented in the Original Jewelry Box.

Also in the second part of the holiday collection is Beauty Mirror (Rose) W, which will please some of those who collect Anna Sui’s beauty accessories.

To Buy or Not to Buy – Anna Sui Makeup Color Collection D

My Anna Sui Foundation Cases
(including a photo of Hand Mirror G from holiday 2007)

Loving Japanese Brands – Anna Sui

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Anna Sui Holiday 2008 Collection

by PJ on Monday, October 27, 2008

in -Anna Sui, 2008 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(all images from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

Anna Sui Cosmetics has updated its website to feature the holiday 2008 collection, which will be released in Japan on November 6th. The collection includes bright colors very typical of Anna Sui, instead of neutrals that many other Japanese brands release for the holiday season.

The lineup includes:

– Eye Color Accent S (three variations)

– Color Powder (four new shades)

– Nail Color Collection 2008 (two versions)

The Eye Color Accent S and Nail Color Collection 2008 are limited-edition items.

The website also has a new wallpaper and screen saver available for downloading for a limited period of time.

Updated on November 24th:

Second part of the collection.

Fall 2008 Makeup Top 10

Anna Sui Summer 2008 Makeup Collection

Anna Sui Sui Lip Gloss in 100

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Fall 2008 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Wednesday, October 1, 2008

in -Anna Sui, -Kesalan Patharan, -Paul & Joe, 2008 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6. Anna Sui

(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its makeup line, Anna Sui has brought out Makeup Color Collection D as well as a new range of nail colors. (Please check this post for relevant information and a link to some actual photos of the makeup set.) Pricey as it is, it is one of those ultimate collectible items and I think it will only get more expensive as we come across it on auction sites.

5. Paul & Joe

(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)

Paul & Joe has been releasing the seasonal Sparkles collections in the past few years with original prints from designer Sophie Albou’s fashion collections. I don’t always love all the prints or the colors, but I like the overall look of this collection. I had a chance to test the items at the counter, and almost all the colors are pleasantly elegant and wearable. I was thinking about buying the eyeshadow and the lipstick in the cases with the pink bouquet print, but I personally think the print photographs slightly better than it looks in reality.

You can check out this blog post for more photos of some of the items.

4. Kesalan Patharan

(image from www.kesalanpatharan.co.jp)

Some of you might be surprised at Kesalan Patharan‘s 4th-place finish since I wasn’t overly impressed by the Eye Color Palatte in S007 that I bought and reviewed. But I think this reflects my view that there aren’t many outstanding makeup collections for fall 2008 and this well-constructed lineup is good enough to secure a spot in my top ten. (The collection also features three coordinating lipsticks and two blushers.) This is Kesalan Patharan’s rare appearance in my top ten.

Check out the final part of the countdown!

Loving Japanese Brands – Anna Sui

Loving Japanese Brands – Paul & Joe

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