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Dolce&Gabbana The Make Up for Fall 2009: The Romantic Collection

 

Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up for Fall 2009 draws it's inspiration from the Fall/Winter runway show that looked to the Surrealism movement.  "With the Romantic Collection, the idea is to break away from the expected to transform beauty, creating a look that is about ultimate fantasy and the ultimate luxury", according to Domenico Dolce.

The Romantic Collection is a wash of pink tones with a wash of shimmer to lend natural luminosity.  Legendary make-up artist Pat McGrath again collaborated on the looks for the collection.  "The rose look is very romantic--almost ethereal--yet very sophisticated", says Pat McGrath.  The shades in this collection are easy to wear and should make pretty additions to anyone's makeup bag.

Highlights from The Make Up for Fall 2009 Romantic Collection include:

 

Smooth Eye Colour Duo in Rose 90   $36

Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Dazzling 160   $59

 

Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Baby 75   $29

Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up for Fall 2009 The Romantic Collection is available at select Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and at saks.com.

CND’s New Nail Colour & Effects Collection - Fall 2009

 

CND, runway trend expert and leader in professional hand and foot beauty, introduces a dazzling, customizable nail colour concept – Colour & Effects. Based on a concept similar to what you do in fashion--mix, match and layer,  CND’s Colour & Effects Collection creates endless possibilities.  

A full spectrum palette of 50 new crème nail colours includes sheer, semi-sheer and opaque neutrals, pinks, darks and brights from the whitest white (Brilliant White) to the blackest black (Blackjack). No wardrobe is complete without a few metallic accessories.  A selection of 3 must-have chromes round out the Colour range.  

Colours are complemented by 15 tantalizing Effects, providing endless possibilities to style your favorite look.  Effects come in sheer hues of three categories – Pearl, Shimmer, and Sparkle – which can be layered over or under the crème polish in order to achieve any desired look.  The introduction of Super Matte Top Coat to CND’s award-winning CND treatments now allows you to create every texture; from the glossiest pedicure to the most modern matte finish manicure.

Jan Arnold, CND co-founder and style director explains, “Nail Colour conformity is a thing of the past.  Our new Colour line provides a mesmerizing combination of options for women to stylize their most natural fashion accessory, their nails.” 

The CND Colour & Effects Collection will be available in top salons and spas in late fall 2009.  Suggested retail price for Colour is $9.00 a bottle; for Effects $11.00 a bottle, for base and top coats $8.00 a bottle.  For more information or to find local availability, visit cnd.com.

YSL Fall 2009 Make Up Collection

The YSL Fall Makeup Collection was inspired by the YSL Ready-to-Wear Fashions, which--as you would expect--offered exquisite tailoring and sumptuous fabrics.  The Fall Makeup Collection has the colors that I adore...grays and plums.  And even with all the Fall makeup I've already bought, I feel like I have to have this collection!

The YSL Fall 2009 Makeup Collection includes three looks:

 

The Midnight Harmonies look features:

FACE:

• Perfect Touch Radiant Brush Foundation  $55
• Touche Éclat Radiant Touch #1 Luminous Radiance  $40
• LIMITED EDITION Palette Y Collector Palette for the Complexion $62
• LIMITED EDITION Crème de Blush Cream Blush #2 Powdery Rose  $38

EYES:

• NEW Ombres 5 Lumières 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes #8 Midnight  $56
• NEW Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara in #8 Sublime Grey  $28.50

LIPS:

• NEW Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick in #22 Exquisite Plum  $34

NAILS:

• NEW La Laque Long Lasting Nail Lacquer in #39 Stormy Grey  $20

The Bronze Gold look features:

FACE:

• LIMITED EDITION Crème de Blush Cream Blush #3 Silky Praline  $38

EYES:

• NEW Ombres 5 Lumières 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes #7 Bronze Gold  $56

LIPS:

• NEW Gloss Volupté No. 4 Frosted Plum  $30

The Red Alert look features:

FACE:

• LIMITED EDITION Crème de Blush Cream Blush #1 Velvety Peach  $38

EYES:

• NEW OMBRES DUOLUMIÈRES Eyeshadow Duo for Eyes #23 Pearly Peach/Brown Mink  $41
• Everlong Mascara #5  Ever Burgundy  $28.50

LIPS:

• Rouge Volupté No.17 Red Muse  $34

NAILS:

• NEW La Laque Long Lasting Nail Lacquer #40 Extreme Purple $20

The YSL Fall 2009 Makeup Collection is available at YSL counters nationwide, www.YSLBeautyUS.com and at Sephora and Sephora.com.

Chanel Introduces Ultra Correction Lift Skin Care

 

CHANEL has introduced Ultra Correction Lift, a line of four products that uses a plant-based protein to help firm and lift skin from within. 

CHANEL scientists have discovered that the skin's actual structure is as important to the aging process as the lack of collagen and elastin--typical markers of aging. They have determined that a protein called Tensin helps anchor and connect cells to the skin's dermal network and the key to helping restore tensin to its youthful level is an exclusive, powerful ingredient called Elemi PFA.  Elemi PFA, the star ingredient in Ultra Correction Lift, restores Tensin to youthful levels and thus renders skin's appearance lifted and toned.

There are four products in the ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT line:

• Ultra Correction Lift Sculpting Firming Concentrate 5.0 oz. $165.00
• Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Day Fluid SPF15 1.7 oz. $150.00
• Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Day Cream SPF15 1.7 oz. $150.00
• Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Night Cream 1.7 oz. $165.00

The CHANEL Ultra Correction Lift line of skin care is appropriate for a more mature woman who is looking for a lifting effect on her skin. The concept behind this line makes sense; I'm anxious to try it to see for myself how well it works. 

The CHANEL Ultra Lift Collection is available at www.CHANEL.com, select CHANEL boutiques and department stores.

5 Budget-Friendly Back to School Beauty Buys

As you gear up and shop for back to school, these five budget-friendly beauty picks really work...and won't break the bank! 

Covergirl LashBlast Length Mascara:  You loved the original? I love this new formula even more! The new Lashblast Length Mascara uses a combination of a formula that contains nylon fibers and a Super-Length brush to create ultra long lashes.  I find the this new brush to be much easier to work with than the original LashBlast.  The formula is smudge and smear proof and removes easily.  Covergirl LashBlast Length Mascara will be available at mass-market retail outlets nationwide beginning in September OR you can take advantage of a special presale now by going to COVERGIRL.COM/lashblastlength.

 

eos Lip Balm Spheres: I'm obsessed with this little ball of lip balm!  The eos Lip Balm Smooth Spheres hydrate and moisturize lips with a USDA certified-organic formula that contains Vitamin E, shea butter and jojoba oil and taste amazing.  Comes in Honeysuckle Honeydew, Summer Fruit and Sweet Mint and retails for only $3.29.  If you try one, you'll be hooked.  eos Lip Balm Spheres are available at Walgreens, Rite Aid, SpaceNK and Duane Reade.

Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion: It's no secret that as we change seasons, our skin has a tendency to get drier.  I've been using LUBRIDERM® Daily Moisture Lotion, which is specially formulated with vitamin B5 and other skin essential moisturizers to improve the moisture barrier for visibly healthier skin.  The lightweight formula relieves dry skin and prevents dryness from reoccurring throughout the day, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.  There is also a formula that has SPF 15 that I can also recommend. At $7.99 for 16 oz., it's a great value.  Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion (and other Lubriderm lotion formulas) is available at national food, drug and mass merchandisers.

TRESemme 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray:  I've been so impressed with this finishing spray, it's hard to believe that it retails for under $5.00!  The formula is humidity-resistant and the nozzle distributes an even mist while adding shine and hold without buildup or flakes. I love the fact that it really does give you great hold at a budget price.  TRESemme 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray is available at food, drug and mass market retailers nationwide with a SRP of $4.49.  

Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes:  If you're looking for an effective, easy and convenient way to remove your makeup, look no further than Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes.  These towelettes really deep-clean your skin and remove all traces of makeup--even waterproof mascara.  Leaves your face feeling fresh without stickiness.  Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes are infused with Triple Tea Antioxidant Complex, Vitamin E and Chamomille, so they're good for your skin, too.  Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes are available at mass market retailers; for more information and coupons, visit www.ponds.lifestyle.msn.com.