nail color/care

Paul and Joe Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images from www.urcosme.com,
info from www.urcosme.com
& www.iswii.net)

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Here is a look at Paul & Joe‘s spring 2011 makeup collection, which is inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings featuring a woman with a parasol.

The items in this collection include:

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Kose Cosme Decorte Magie Deco Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosmedecorte.com/magiedeco)

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Kosé Cosme Decorte’s Magie Deco has already updated its official website to feature the line’s spring 2011 Sugar Magic makeup collection, which will be released in Japan on January 16th. The collection includes:

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Sonia Rykiel Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.cosme.net)

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Sonia Rykiel will release its spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:

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Dior Spring 2011 Makeup 1(images/info from www.iswii.net)

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Dior Spring 2011 Makeup 2

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Here is a quick look at Dior‘s spring 2011 makeup collection. The limited-edition star item of the collection is Dior Cannage Palette, which is available in two variations. (You can see the packaging of the palette here.)

Grey is the main color scheme of the collection. Though chic and sophisticated, greys are usually too cool-toned for my complexion. Also, I am not really impressed by the packaging of the Dior Cannage Palette. It seems to be very similar to the holiday makeup palettes that have been released in the last few years. Overall this is certainly not one of my personal favorite seasonal makeup collections from Dior, although I would be interested in seeing the grey-toned Dior Addict Ultra Gloss (image below) in person.

Have a look at the rest of the collection:

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Sonia Rykiel Holiday 2010 Makeup 7(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

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My post on Sonia Rykiel’s holiday 2010 makeup collection has been updated to include information on items that will be released in Japan on December 1st.

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Sonia Rykiel Holiday 2010 Makeup 1(images/info from biteki.com)

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Sonia Rykiel will release its holiday 2010 makeup collection in Japan on November 1st. The collection includes:

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Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search is featuring three must-have summer products of 15 beauty bloggers plus her own picks.

Please head over and have a look!

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My post on Lilting Lilac was back in December, and how time has flown. One of my readers predicted that there would be a Part 2, and she is right.

Here I share with you new faces (since last year), old favorites, and generosity from friends.

Above:
Maquillage Clean Contrast Eyes in SV844
Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Stage Lights
Paul & Joe Eye Color in 05 (to be reviewed later)
MAC Pigments in Violet and Frozen White (off-white with blue/lilac iridescence), in small pots from a lilac-loving friend

Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow palette in 250 Seascape
Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04 Purple Variation
Clarins Palette Impression in 03 The Mauve Garden
Anna Sui Pressed Face Powder in 200
Ferro Eye Candy Shimmer in February

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– (left) Lunasol Sheer Contrast Eyes in 02 Lavender Coral
– (right) Lunasol Scent Form Eyes in 02

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…and one more before there is more:

Revlon Glimmer Gloss Nail Enamel in 610 Grape Shimmer (upper left)

Other Splashes of Colors:

Girlie Pink

Citrus Orange

New-Leaf Green

Terrific Turquoise

Aqua Blue

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(Jill Stuart Birthstone Nail Collection)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)

On April 25th, Jill Stuart will release the following items in Japan:

Nail Lacquer N

The launch of the revamped nail collection will feature 20 colors. Most of them are fresh spring colors, including pink, peach, mauve, beige, and lilac.

Nail Art Sticker II (limited-edition)

(Jill Stuart Nail Art Sticker II)
(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)

Birthstone Nail Collection

Starting from April 25th, Jill Stuart will release one limited-edition nail color based on the birthstone of each month. The first one features emerald for May (seen above). Each monthly birthstone addition will be released on the third Friday of the previous month. (So the next one (pearl for June) will be released on May 16th.)

I really like the look of the new nail color bottle, and it seems that there will be some great colors coming up in the birthstone collection. I might be tempted to get a couple of them……

Related Posts:

Loving Japanese Brands – Jill Stuart
(my personal take on Jill Stuart)

Jill Stuart Brilliance Eyes in 04 Gem Amethyst
(my first lilac-based eye palette)

Coffret D’Or Summer 2008 Collection
(more nail colors)

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(part of Coffret D’Or’s
summer 2008 collection)
(image from www.biteki.com)

Coffret D’Or will release 20 nail colors as its summer 2008 collection in Japan on April 16th.

The summer collections of Japanese cosmetics brands are usually a lot smaller than their spring and fall releases, and this is an example. These nail colors also add to Coffret D’Or’s debut lineup (released in December 2007) which didn’t feature items for nails.

Updated on March 29, 2008:

The Coffret D’Or summer 2008 collection will also include the Cuticle Care Oil.

(image from www.joseishi.net/voce/)

I like the two-tier design, and the lilac and aqua look very pretty! This might join my cuticle oil collection

Related Posts:

Coffret D’Or 3D Lighting Eyes in 04
(one of my favorite spring 208 items)

Coffret D’Or Spring/Summer 2008 Base Makeup Collection

(loving the look…)

Foundation Face-Off: Coffret D’Or vs. Lunasol

(There is a clear winner for me.)

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