by PJ on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
in -Aube (Couture), -Dior, -Elégance, -Givenchy, -Kate, -Lancôme, -NARS, -RMK, -YSL, 2012 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, seasonal makeup trend reports
(image from www.parfumsgivenchy.jp)
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After purples for spring 2011 and blues for fall 2011 (as well as warm-toned and cool-toned neutrals, which have been taking turns to be on-trend in the last few seasons), we have green in its various hues for spring 2012.
Givenchy‘s spring 2012 Instant Bucolique makeup collection features a strong visual (above) and makes a statement with a fresh and spring-like minty green in Le Prisme Eyes Quartet in 79 Bucolic Blossoms. A very similar shade is seen in Venis Please in 178 Bucolic Lily.
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Givenchy released Radically No Surgetics Age-Defying & Perfecting Foundation SPF 15 PA++ as an extension to the brand’s No Surgetics skincare line. It is available in six shades, and today I am reviewing 1 Radiant Porcelain.
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by PJ on Friday, August 26, 2011
in -Addiction, -Dior, -Givenchy, -Kosé, -NARS, -SUQQU, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, seasonal makeup trend reports
(NARS fall 2011)
(image from www.iswii.net)
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Without a doubt, blue is one of the trend colors for fall 2011. Compared with gray from spring 2011, blue can often offer the same depth but with more vibrancy. This season, it is more about an intense smoky look with blue, but there are also softer alternatives.
A bright cobalt blue, NARS‘ Single Eyeshadow in Outremer (below) is one of the most striking blues of fall 2011. Its matte finish and high pigmentation level will surely please those who go for a bolder look.
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by PJ on Monday, August 1, 2011
in _I Love Colors, -Givenchy, -Jill Stuart, -MAC, -Maquillage, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, 2008 Fall, 2008 Spring, 2009 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, makeup - lip color, stash focus
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It has been a very long time since I brought you the last A Splash of Color post (Sensuous Plum). Today I am finally back with more, and of course it has to be lilac.
My More Lilting Lilac was back in May 2008. In the last year or so, I have been in my warm-neutral phase and one of my only new purple purchases is the new 3D Glossy Eyes in 04 Pink Violet from Coffret d’Or (which I will review later). But I have got quite a few purple items in the last three years. Here are some of the new additions of lilac, mauve, and violet:
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by PJ on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
in -Aube (Couture), -Dior, -Elégance, -Givenchy, -Kao, -Sofina, 2011 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10
(Givenchy summer 2011 makeup collection)
(image from iswii.net)
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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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(image from oscar.go.com)
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3rd: Helen Mirren (Vivienne Westwood)
How does she do it? She almost always looks great on the red carpet. This regal Vivienne Westwood gown goes well with all the aura that she has. I like the puff sleeves and the color of the dress suits her. I usually like her hair a little longer, but I think the style complements the gown.
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(image from www.iswii.net)
I came across the image of the new eyeshadow palette from the fall 2010 Masquerade collection from Smashbox. It reminds me of Givenchy’s Prismissime Eyes in 54 Cache Cache back in 2007, but the palette from Smashbox might be a little more versatile in terms of the color selection.
(image from www.sephora.com)
(image from www.isetan.co.jp)
Sometimes, western brands release limited-edition items only for the Japanese market. (Have a look at another stunning eye palette released exclusively for Japan.)
I think this Givenchy Prismissime Eyes palette (#56) will probably be released globally, but I have not come cross it elsewhere. (#55 Tempting Chocolate is one of the latest Prismissime Eyes palettes.)
Currently, within Japan, it is available exclusively in Isetan Department Store in Shinjuku in Tokyo. (It has one of the best beauty departments I have ever seen.) It will be available in the rest of Japan later.
The striking combination of lovely pastels and intense dark shades intrigues me. Notice that the very on-trend lilac takes center stage among pastel pink and light aqua blue, and I love how the soft pastels really stand out from the darker shades.
Based on the first impression, I think this palette is seasonal as well as versatile!
Related Posts:
Dior’s Totally Dior Cannage
(another exclusive item for Japan)
Spring 2008 Makeup Trend Report
(featuring Givenchy’s spring 2008 collection)
Kanebo Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes
(one of my latest eye palette acquisitions)
