(Givenchy summer 2011 makeup collection)
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Summer makeup colors are usually a mixture of earthy bronze-toned hues and more vibrant shades, so rich colors are always around for summer. But, looking at some of the upcoming summer 2011 makeup collections, I think the last time when there was such a full-on array of dazzling colors was probably back in 2005.
(It was the year of Dior’s Duo Couleurs in 265 Diormambo (fuchsia pink & yellow) & 355 Diortropic (green & warm blue), YSL’s Bayadère Eyeshadow & Bayadère Pressed Powder, Chanel’s Lumières Facettes in 58 Lagons, and Givenchy’s Summer Eyes Cream in 31 Summer Pastel (more photos here).)
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by PJ on Monday, March 21, 2011
in -Elégance, -Jill Stuart, -Kanebo, -Kate, -Sonia Rykiel, 2011 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Jill Stuart
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Another season, another pink collection from Jill Stuart. Not surprisingly, the new Blush Blossom, launched in fall 2010, has proven to be a popular product, and there is one new color variation this season. Lip Luster was re-packaged to become Lip Jewel, which looks even prettier.
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Here is a quick look at Elégance‘s summer 2011 point makeup, base makeup and skincare releases.
Released on April 18th, the new items include:
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by PJ on Saturday, January 29, 2011
in -Clarins, -Coffret d'Or, -Dior, -Elégance, -Estée Lauder, -Guerlain, -Kanebo, -Lancôme, -Lunasol, -NARS, 2011 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, seasonal makeup trend reports
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After a few seasons of warm neutrals, grey emerges as one of the hottest shades for spring 2011. The looks that incorporate grey are chic and sophisticated, with a feel of low-key glamour. Meanwhile, surprisingly, purples are still at center stage, and, for this season, they are teaming up with warm neutrals for a natural but defined look.
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Silvers & Greys
Dior leads the rest of the field with an ultra-chic Gris Montaigne makeup collection. All the new eye makeup items are grey-toned, and the color theme extends to lip and nail items. You will also find greys in collections from other trend setters such as Guerlain and NARS.
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(info from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs & i-voce.jp)
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Elégance will release its Sweet Memories spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on February 18th. The feature item of the collection is the new Fabulous Rouge lip color palette, which is available in 4 variations (pictured above and below). They look stunningly ornate!
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The collection includes:
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10th: NARS
(image from www.narscosmetics.co.uk)
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NARS’ holiday 2010 makeup collection has got some of my favorite makeup colors: violet, lilac, gold, beige and cool pink. Also, I like the look (and the name) of Trio Eye Shadow in Okinawa, even though the colors might not necessarily work particularly well for me.
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by PJ on Friday, October 15, 2010
in -Elégance, -Kosé, -Paul & Joe, -Sonia Rykiel, -Visée, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
10th: Elégance
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Even though some of the colors in Elégance’s fall 2010 makeup collection don’t appeal to me, I like how the theme of the collection, Operatic Queen, is reflected by the way the colors are arranged in the Phantom Eyes palettes. The packaging of the items is opulent and classy as always.
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Elégance will release its holiday 2010 makeup collection in Japan on November 18th. The collection features:
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Elégance will release its fall 2010 Operatic Queen point makeup collection in Japan on August 16th. The collection includes:
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6th: Paul & Joe
(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
While the limited-edition Finishing Powder and Lipstick S from Paul & Joe’s summer 2010 makeup collection are probably getting the most attention, I am more interested in the new Lip Gloss G. I like the two Paul & Joe lip glosses I have (including Lip Gloss N in Black-Tie), and the new range also has some lovely colors. For a change, the chrysanthemum motifs are embossed (and not printed) on the tubes. Very pretty!
5th: Elégance
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)
From lip glosses from Paul & Joe to those from Elégance. The new Glam Up Gloss features a nice variety of shades, including a blue-tinted one, which I am slightly tempted to get. (The Glam Up Gloss range is not a limited edition so I will have time to think about getting the blue one.) Apart from the lip glosses, I also like how the whole collection is visually presented on the brand’s official website.
4th: Lavshuca
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lavshuca)
