Giorgio Armani Fall 2011 Jacquard Collection Reviews, Swatches.

Did I make you wait long enough? :P  Have a look at some swatches at items from Giorgio Armani Jacquard Collection.  Close up photos of the products can be found here.

Blushing Fabric in 6, Quatuor Eye Palette in 1, Rouge d’Armani in 406

Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric in 6 ($70) is a warm brown cream-to-powder blush.  This blush has a very slippery feel and is a dream to blend into the skin.  This particular colour is incredibly pigmented; the blended swatch below has 1/3 the amount of the concentrated swatch on the left.  It lasts all day on the cheeks.  Those with cool skin tones may have a hard time pulling off a shade like this, but warmer skin tones will wear it beautifully for a natural bronze-y blush.

Blushing Fabric in 6 swatches

Giorgio Armani Jacquard Quatuor Eye Palette in 1 ($45) includes a light olive, a cool sea green, a forest green, and a deep purple.  The three lighter shades are shimmery, while the purple is matte.  They are very pigmented even when swatched dry, but they are definitely more vibrant when applied wet.  All the colours are universally flattering and are well coordinated.

Quatuor Eye Palette in 1 swatches (dry)

Quatuor Eye Palette in 1 swatches (wet)

Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani in 406 ($38) is a rich pink-y red with a beautiful sheen to it.  I think it might even have silver shimmer laced in it. The formula is absolutely phenomenal.  It is super creamy, saturated and melts on to the lips without any dragging.  I recommend a liner to keep it from slipping around on the lips too much.  Love love love this!


Rouge d’Armani in 406 swatch


Rouge d’Armani in 406 lip swatch

Watch out for a look using these products in the next week.  For now, what do you think of the collection so far?  Are you going to buy, or pass on it?

Something To Look Forward To: Giorgio Armani Beauty Fall 2011 Jacquard Sneak Peek.

I don’t know if I’ll receive major stink eye for mentioning the dreaded F-word here, but the Giorgio Armani Beauty Fall 2011 Jacquard Collection is breathtaking.  It will be available in August exclusively at Holt Renfrew.

For now, here’s a sneak peek at some of the products from this collection:

  • Quatuor Eye Palettes ($70).  Two textured eyeshadow palettes with four shades each: an eyeshadow duo, a highlighter and a deeper shade.
  • Blushing Fabric ($45).  Silky smooth cream blush in two shades, a camel and Scarlatto.
  • Rouge d’Armani ($38). Limited edition lipsticks in glowing nudes (beige, rose beige, mauve pink) and a classic red, Scarlatto.

Blushing Fabric, Quatuor Eye Palette, Rouge d’Armani

Blushing Fabric in 6, Quatuor Eye Palette in 1, Rouge d’Armani in 406

Blushing Fabric in 6, Quatuor Eye Palette in 1

Quatuor Eye Palette in 1, Rouge d’Armani in 406

Rouge d’Armani in 406

 What do you think?  Did your heart say yes? ;)  I haven’t had a chance to play with them just yet, so check back for swatches and reviews in the next couple of weeks.  I am most excited about — surprise, surprise — the Rouge d’Armani lipstick.  That red lipstick has my name written all over it.  Who’s with me?

Disclosure: Products were sent by manufacturer for editorial consideration only.

What True Love Looks Like: Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora.

It’s not often that a product gets a re-post in my blog, so if it does, you know that I have found true love. I wrote about Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow in Aurora almost two months ago, and since then our love has flourished into a beautiful thing.  Yes, I’m still talking about a bronzer.

Brand new Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora, from May 2011

This isn’t a case of love at first sight, unlike many of my luxury brand buys (this Chanel blush for example, needs to get more sweet lovin’ from me).  We’ve been seeing each other everyday, and what we have is real. :)  Here is Aurora now, in all his thoroughly loved glory.

Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora, July 2011

Diorskin Nude Healthy Glow Powder in Aurora, July 2011

Now that I have an early summer tan (NC40-ish), I still wear Aurora all over the high points of my face for a subtle glow and highlight.  Because it has a dip in the pan now after a short time, I’m wondering if I should get a backup.  It scares me to think that I might hit pan this year.

Do You Have Any Recent Buys That Have Quickly Made Your Holy Grail of Products?

Please, pretty please, let me know.  I’d hate to miss out on a good thing. ;)