Tim Quinn, Giorgio Armani Beauty Celebrity Makeup Artist, will be making a special appearance this holiday season at Barney’s NYC (660 Madison Avenue, at 60th) to debut Giorgio Armani Beauty’s holiday offerings.  Tim and his A-Team of Giorgio Armani Face Designers will be introducing customers to the Holiday Crystal Collection, which features Swarovski Crystal details, and offering tips on holiday looks that transition easily throughout the season’s events and soirees.

This limited-edition collection draws inspiration from the use of the exquisite stones featured in Giorgio Armani’s couture evening dresses – delicate details combined with rich fabrics creating a dazzling effect.  The star product, the jeweled Crystal Palette, is a double-level case that features four shimmering eye shadow shades on top – ranging from silver to gold – while the bottom holds an iridescent body powder in a versatile neutral shade.

If you’re in New York this weekend, stop by Barney’s NYC on Saturday, December 13th for a special consultation with Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Tim Quinn and the Giorgio Armani Beauty A-Team.

Appointments can be booked at the Giorgio Armani counter and are available from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This Giorgio Armani Holiday Black Shimmer Puff is a luxurious limited-edition black soft puff containing a delicate shimmering powder that adds instant glamour to any look.

As a fan of shimmer, we’re loving that this little piece of gloriousness is slightly more affordable than the Victory Shoes.

"Introducing, for Fall, the ultimate fashion/beauty accessory from Giorgio Armani – the Python Palette.  Based off of Giorgio Armani’s Fall/Winter fashion show, this truly unique palette focuses on a strong, smoky eye and offers a range of looks from daytime to evening."

Fall makeup collections are our absolute favorite and Giorgio Armany Beauty: The Python Collection is at the top of our list.

The Python palette has three eye shadow colors in one palette to create a sophisticated and distinctive look: grey taupe, dark iridescent grey and luminous grey pearl.

The palette also includes two new stunning ArmaniSilk lip shades. These sophisticated fall tones, a deep red and an elegant mauve, are perfect for a glamorous night out or for everyday use.

The Python Palette has a suggested retail price of $100.

The Fall Collection also features:

Blending blush duo (n°1 and n°2)
Giorgio Armani Beauty also presents two new blending blush palettes in two shades. Following the Giorgio Armani Beauty heritage in blending and layering, our renowned Micro-fil™ cream texture allows the blending blush duos to morph into fluid color on contact with the skin.  The result is soft, flushed color and subtle highlighting that sculpts the face.
The Blending blush duo palettes have a suggested retail price of $60.

ArmaniSilk (n°80)
This new shade is also available for a limited time in a gorgeous burgundy tone.
The ArmaniSilk Lipstick has a suggested retail price of $25.

The Fall 2008 Collection is available beginning September 2008 for a limited time online at www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com and at select fine department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Barneys.

The much anticipated Crema Nera skincare line by Giorgio Armani Beauty is now available on their website.

Crema Nera offers three cleansers (mineral cleansing balm, mineral cleansing milk, and mineral cleansing foam), a toner, and a regenerating cream—the prize product in this collection.

We’ve yet to be disappointed by Giorgio Armani Beauty—hopefully Crema Nera is no exception.

See the entire line at giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com.