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Makeup Bag: Spring Collections

March 5, 2009

Laura Mercier Spring 2009: Gilded Garden

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Laura Mercier’s second creation to appear this spring is Gilded Garden, a collection of bold floral colors with gold accents to brighten every face this spring.

The star of the collection is the Gilded Garden Mosaic Shimmer Bloc, a blush/highlighter stamped with a gorgeous floral motif to softly illuminate cheeks.

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This compact is so beautiful, I didn’t even want to touch it!

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March 2, 2009

Guerlain Spring 2009: Exotic Paradise

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As the winter days come to close, Guerlain rejoices in the frivolity of the season that heralds happiness and abundance. With the spring come new hopes and a carefree spirit, boosted by luxuriant and jubilant nature.

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February 27, 2009

Givenchy Spring-Summer 2009: Maharani Collection

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In New York last week, I had an amazing opportunity to meet Nicolas Degennes, artistic director for Givenchy makeup, over breakfast with a small group of beauty bloggers.

In celebration of his new India-inspired collection, Nicolas explained his inspiration behind the pink and orange hued collection. “I wanted to create a collection with blazing, extravagant colors,” says Nicolas, “In India, it’s so natural to be daring!”

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I was mesmerized by Nicolas’ passion for beauty and life and clearly see how he translates his vision to his makeup collections. With Magic Kajal, a carbon black jumbo pencil to be used to line the inner eyelid, Nicolas says “It’s going to make your eyes stronger and more alive.” By allowing the liner to blend freely, smudging subtly as the day goes on, your eyes will tell the story of your day. (If smudged liner is not your thing, add a bit of translucent or colored powder along your lower lashline to keep the Magic Kajal in place.)

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Other must-have items from this collection:

Limited-Edition Precious Sari Glitter Eyeshadow

  • Maharani Silver
  • Maharani Gold

Limited-Edition Sari Glow Iridescent Blush

  • Maharani Orange
  • Maharani Pink

Givenchy Spring-Summer 2009 Maharani Collection is currently available at Givenchy counters nationwide and online at Sephora.com.

February 26, 2009

Bobbi Brown Spring 2009: Platinum Collection

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“The Platinum Collection is an uptown meets downtown look,”says Bobbi Brown of her new Platinum Collection launching this spring, “it’s fresh and edgy at the same time.”

With tons of silvery white and platinum shimmer, this collection will be great for weddings, proms or any occasion where a girl wants to look special and pretty.

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Here’s what the collection offers:

New Limited Edition Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick
Five color bars–soft pink, platinum, bright pink, golden coral and rose–blend together to light up the face.

New Limited Edition Shimmering Body Oil
Infused with pink and platinum pearls, this shimmering body oil gives skin a radiant glow as it moisturizes and conditions with a blend of essential oils.

New Long Wear Cream Shadow

  • Steel
  • Platinum
  • Ash
  • Heather

New Shimmer Lip Gloss & Lip Gloss

  • Glacier Shimmer Lip Gloss
  • Confetti Shimmer Lip Gloss
  • Nougat Lip Gloss

Bobbi Brown Spring 2009 Platinum Collection is available beginning March 2009 at Bobbi Brown counters nationwide and online at bobbibrown.com.