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REVIEW: Chanel Eye Shadow Single in #89 Twilight

CHANEL EYESHADOW SINGLE IN #89 TWILIGHT

 This one #89 I have been eying for a while at the Chanel counter.  I finally decided to bite the bullet and slam down my $28.50 and get it.  I must say that although it may be a dupe-able pastel twinkling multi-glittery shadow I love it.  It adds that little something extra when doing subtle eye looks.  

I love wearing this alone on my eye as it is light and easy enough to sheer out to look like a light veil is on the eye with the subtle multi colored glitter twinkling but just pigmented enough for an impact on my complexion. You can dab it on the center of the lid with a lot of looks as I so also to give them more dimension.  I always use a primer before I apply shadows but if you are looking for super pigmented, this is not for you.  It's more for the subtle shadow girl. It was powdery when sweeping the brush on the skin. I rate this 3 out of 5 only because you may want more pigmentation than this offers and texture. Overall I like this one. Swatches Below:

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Review: NARS Carravagio Eye Shadow Duo ($34.00) www.sephora.com or www.narscosmetics.com

      I love, love, love this shade, as you can see the purple side has been well loved in the Nars Caravaggio Duo I am super obsessed with purples as it has been a long love affair which is still going strong.  Nars describes it as an Azalea Pink with an Iridescent Violet which is an accurate description. I cannot describe the beauty properly in words you have to see the swatches below. www.narscometics describes thier shadows as:

       "Modern, unique, sometimes unexpected color combinations of eyeshadow shades. Worn alone or together, all Duo Eyeshadow shades feature micro-fine powders that are highly pigmented, longwearing and crease resistant. Color glides on smoothly, evenly and blends effortlessly. The effects can be subtle or smoldering -- the options are endless.
* “Best Overall Eyeshadow” 2011 InStyle “Best Beauty Buys”

• True color application
• Can be applied dry or with a dampened brush for stronger intensity.
• Multifunction use for shading, lining and highlighting the eyes.
• Classic, neutral, and fashion-forward shade pairings." 

You will see the swatches below the history lesson..lol

Now I'm always digging around into products name and I have always loved the name of this duo so I came across the follow of the name:
    "Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio  born 29 September 1571 – 18 July 1610) was an Italian artist active in Rome, Naples, Malta, and Sicily between 1593 and 1610. His paintings, which combine a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting, had a formative influence on the Baroque school of painting."
Check out his strong, powerful and beautiful masterpieces below:

Chalk portrait of Caravaggio by Ottavio Leoni, circa 1621.

Amor Vincit Omnia. 1601–1602.Caravaggio shows Cupid prevailing over all human endeavors: war, music, science, government

Boy with a Basket of Fruit, 1593–1594.

The Musicians, 1595–1596

Judith Beheading Holofernes 1598–1599

 Now onto the swatches :)

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Tutorial: Wearble Bright Pink Eyes! Using NARS Carravagio

Okay, so I have decided to show my NARS eye shadow Duos some love as they have been sitting in my makeup box untouched for way longer than you'd like to know.. So this look I created using NARS Caravaggio & Surbaya.  I used the Guerlain Capri Palette as the highlight color and Urban Decay 24/7 Liners in Perversion & Stash to line.  I finished up with the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer then Chanel Sable Rose Bronzer with MAC Fleur Power on the cheeks and Ohhh la la the NARS Foreplay Palette Gold Color to Highlight.. Shall I say this was a fun and easy wearable look! Check out the video above..

NARS Foreplay Blush Palette Sawtches and Review

Oh as I gather my words and breath to describe this beautiful palette.  It looks more artistic than the title suggest, and if you have kept up with NARS then you know the names always are sexually suggestive. I ordered this palette from www.sephora.com ($49). It came in the sleeve you see above to reveal the traditional NARS black box, 

Sephora describes it as:

"What it is:
A chic cheek palette featuring four dazzling shades based on the bestselling Orgasm blush.What it does:
The gorgeous afterglow of classic Orgasm is reinvented in this quad that combines Orgasm blush plus vivid shades of pink and peach and a shimmering gold to create your own signature glow.This set contains:
-Peach Matte Blush
-Gold Highlighting Blush
-Pink Matte Blush
-Orgasm Blush (peachy pink with golden shimmer)"

Now from my experience with NARS I find that they make extremely lovely blushes and shadows, I have not had soo much experience with the lipsticks but as for the glosses, I just do not care for the waxy scent unless they have altered the formula since those years. With this palette I swiped each and every color on my cheeks mixing them in my own way. I always found that orgasm did nothing for me but I fear now that I was wrong.  

1. The Peach matte reminded me soo much of NARS Amour in appearance. I found that it was super soft and pigmented and applied very natural and not over the top and you could definately build the color. 
2. The Gold Highlighting shade puts me in the mind of NARS Albatross except Albatross is lighter in the pan but goes on gold  as well but perhaps a touch lighter. This gold looks super opulent and blends very easily into whichever blush you use directly on the cheek.
3. The Pink Matte shade is reminiscent of NARS Desire with it's matte and bright pink texture or even NARS Angelika but she has shimmer. I find this shade to be the one which sheers out more than the others so you can build such a bright color as it is still blendable and beautiful to create those barbie doll cheeks.
4. Orgasm is one which I am guilty of underestimating although I find this to be a bright peach pink which shines alot more gold on the cheeks.  I don't know if it was the store lighting or what but it was beautiful on me at home.  Now I am starting to see why it is the best seller. I know some say Deep Throat is just as beautiful but I tried it and it had not any pigmentation on my skin's coloring. This would be amazing this summer dabbed lightly on the cheeks and also seemed to have a dual effect in highlighting the cheekbones as well.

With Flash

No Flash

with flash

Top to bottom in natural light: Peach Matte, Pink Matte, Gold Highlight, Orgasm

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Top to bottom in natural light: Peach Matte, Pink Matte, Gold Highlight, Orgasm

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Dior 'Le Croisette' 5-Color Palette Aurora #654

Dior 'Le Croisette' 5-Color Palette Aurora #654 ($60.00)

"Inspired by the art de vivre of the French Riviera, the Dior Croisette Collection combines the peace of the French countryside with the splendor of Saint Tropez Adorned with sunbursts, the Le Croisette palettes are inspired by the sophisticated signature pleating technique used on the fabric of Dior dresses. The Aurora harmony is a warm collection inspired by a day spent sunbathing on the beach."

-By Dior.(www.dior.com)

I received this palette today and I was super excited! The tracking number stated that it was delivered on the 9th so I was starting to wonder, but it arrived today in one piece on 6/12.  So once I got through the tape, box flaps and package peanuts, there it was revealed to me in all of its glory, this beautiful stunning palette.  Once I removed it from the velvet pouch and opened this palette I saw it in all of its splendor and decadent sheen looks- looking like something I would love to consume if it were food. It looks like perfectly intricately designed 'eye' candy. Scroll down for swatches and thoughts........

The DIOR Campaign for the Summer 2012 Collection

Saint Tropez, France...wish I were there now...I can see where the inspiration came from in the colors...just beautiful!!!

 My thoughts on the Aurora Palette:

1. The 1st swatched the cooper color which is by far the standout, it's pigmentation is amazing , as as with all of these, i love how they just glow which the camera just doesn't capture well. It swatched very smooth and silky.I would rate this color 5 out of 5 for consistency, pigmentation, and ease of application
2. The 2nd color swatched was the whitish color, which swatched not as smooth as the others considering this would most likely be the highlight  color. It has that lustrious glowy effect as well. I would give this color 3 out of 5 marks.
3. In the center is a very pastel pink, which I think would be great on the lid. It has a somewhat tinge of silver in it, runs cool toned. This color is soft and blendable swiped a tad chalky as I find the  center shade in the Dior palettes to do, so there is some fallout when applying. I give this color 3 out of 5 marks.
4. The true gold color is exactly that bright and luxuriously perfect for those goddess summer looks you will create with this, the quality is superb and is a standout! I give it 5 out of 5 for sure.
5. The last color a bronzed brown I find matches my skin tone, my skin but better kind of way, so its good for dark skin girls like myself to play with the neutral look. Its a soft pliable pigmented color and I rate it 5 out of 5.

 Overall this palette is great if you are a sucker for coopers, bronze, gold, coral colors as I am you will not be disappointed!

Taken with flash

Taken with flash

 

Guerlain By Emilio Pucci Écrin 4-Couleurs Eye Shadow #13 Capri

 Guerlain By Emilio Pucci Écrin 4-Couleurs Eye Shadow #13 Capri Palette ($59.00)

 

I was sooo elated once this palette arrived from Sephora this past week. I had been contemplating if I wanted it because of the ticket price but once I opened up that beautiful bronze box to see the felt pouch and then the palette revealed itself to me, I was sold! 

Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis in a Pucci Scarf

Once opened it reveals the classically beautiful Emilio Pucci bold Mediterranean printed design, which the celebrated designer started producing in the 1950's and became popular via Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis (above). You then remove this luxurious velvet pouch which encases a beautiful metallic high quality luxe compact.  It then reveals in all of its glory four beautiful colors:

1. The White color as I call it the highlight color is tinged with a slight golden gilded quality with shimmering flecks of gold. It is soft and blendable and absolutely illuminates the eyes. On a scale of 1 to 5, I would rate it a 4 out of 5.

2. The Pink color is more so matte in finish and spreads on very easily and the pigmentation is on a scale of 1 to 5, I would rate it a 4 out of 5.

3. The Coral color is divine, it spreads as butter on a warm fresh piece of toast. The pigmentation is supreme and it has flecks of golden shimmer. This one to me is the standout color of the palette. I would rate this on 5 out of 5.

4. The Dark color I would describe as an burnished luminescent flecked blackened bronze, which has a matte quality, and when I applied it, it was soft and super easy to blend without appearing harsh. which is why I would rate it 5 out of 5.  

Above is the video of a look I created with this palette, I apologize for the shotty audio, and please subscribe and click "like" as I really appreciate any support and I support fellow bloggers as well. Thank you and enjoy the swatches.

Swatches with regular light

Swatched with regular lighting

Swatched with a flash

This Palette was purchased by myself from www.sephora.com