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!”

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.)

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.

“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.

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.

It’s a glorious day at Makeup Bag HQ when I get to check out the latest glossimers from CHANEL.

Seriously, the headache I had from my bulging inbox nearly disappeared when I caught a glimpse of these saucy little glosses.

Peter Philips, Global Creative Makeup Director for CHANEL, created eight new shades directly inspired by a shower of meteorites as well as two iridescent nail polishes. On the lips, color oscillates between opalescent reflections and shimmering effects.

“I love the shine of Lèvres Scintillantes, because you can apply it without looking, pinch your lips and get a subtle result,” explains Peter Philips. “But if you want a more dramatic and delicious effect, you can overdose it without hesitating, as the formula doesn’t run.”

Lèvres Scintillantes

• Nebula a Parma pink sparkling with blue, white and violet pearlizers
• Venus a vivid pink with gold and pink mica
• Silex a coral busrting with coppery and rosy reflectors
• Météore a rosy copper
• Cosmos a red-brown sprinkled with gold
• Mica a tender, sweet and opalescent pink
• Mirage a starry dark violet
• Jupiter a red boosted with matching pearlizers

Le Vernis

• Cosmic Violine a plum to match the lips
• Mica Rose a tender pink

CHANEL Spring 2009 Celestial Lights is available beginning May 2009 at department and specialty stores and online at CHANEL.com.

Prescriptives Spring 2009: In Bloom is a sweet collection of floral inspired shades.

Vivid and whimsical tones in a playful palette of sunflowers, marigolds, petunias and lilies make this collection extra special.

I’m especially loving the new compacts embossed in an alluring floral design.

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