YSL Fall 2011 Midnight Garden Tutorial Details

I was taken aback when I first saw the promotional photos for this campaign because purple lips don't generally appeal to me but once I started playing with the products, I knew it was love. The eyeshadow quad is seriously worth every penny! It's an easy, smoky way to experiment with color, especially if you're bored with brown or scared of black. Also, the new Radiance blushes are so smooth and so well pigmented. I can't wait to pick up the peach shade to use in the Holiday tutorial, even if it's not officially a part of the Tuxedo collection :) I hope you enjoy the tutorial!



P.S. I forgot to mention in the video that the YSL Fall nail polish I purchased, Midnight Blue, is nearly identical to Dior's Tuxedo. I see better wear time with Midnight Blue but there's no real need to own both - unless of course, you just want to! I almost always wear the nail polish that is released with each collection but chose to opt for a 3-free polish this week because of my mosquito bites, just in case my skin would become more irritable due to standard polish when I scratched.

Products Used:
YSL Teint Resist Foundation in 6
YSL Semi-Loose Powder in 2
YSL Touche Eclat Highlighter in 8
D&G Powder Blush in Tan for contour
Shiseido Natural Brow Pencil in Natural Black
Too Faced Glitter Glue Eyeshadow Primer [available at Sephora]
YSL Ombres 5 Lumieres Eyeshadow Palette in 11 w/MAC 239, E45 & E35 Sigma Eye Brushes
YSL Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black
YSL Shocking Effet Faux Cils Felt Tip Liquid Liner in Black
Velour Premium Handmade Mink Lashes in T Dot Oooh!
Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof Mascara in Black
Chanel Limited Edition Lash Curler [still available at most counters]
YSL Blush Radiance in 4 [The older version is called Blush Variation]
YSL Rouge Volupte Perle in 112
YSL Golden Gloss in 41

Nails:
Butter London HRH
*Not a bad shade to replace the blues and greens released with the collection, right? I wanted to stay as true as possible to the Midnight Garden theme!

Lenses:

Geo Tri-Color Violet from Pinky Paradise

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for a free animal lens case & mystery gifts :)

Guerlain Garconne Rouge G - Review, Photos, Swatches

I am a lipstick lover. My collection is proof of that but it is not every day that I meet a red that I would consider wearing more than once a month. Garconne's vinyl [a sophisticated sheen, not glossy or shimmery] finish and opaque coverage remind me that the power of a red lipstick should never be underestimated. This lipstick truly enhances my pout in a way that lipsticks rarely do and I believe that it has something to do with the luxurious texture. It hugs my lips yet plumps them! I will recreate the Guerlain Fall 2011 ad campaign look - a classic black smoky eye with Garconne - later this month and I will update this post with the video so you can see the color in action against my tanned skin. This shade, however, is neutral and universally flattering so I am positive I will feel just as confident wearing it when I return to my fair self in the dead of winter.

I have only one other Rouge G in my collection, a pink from Spring this year, and as much as I love it, it is very unlike Garconne - sheer and glittery. The creaminess and intensity of Garconne is unsurpassed. My roommate even commented that it appeared as though I was wearing blood on my lips! Garconne also has a slight staining effect, as many reds tend to do, but it still manages to moisturize my lips while lasting a solid 6 hours. That's a long-lasting lipstick, as I tend to eat or drink at least every hour so 6 hours is top-notch. And my last note: the signature violent fragrance [which I adore] is incredibly subtle but as I have said before, my sense of smell is rather weak.

On my lips, Chanel's Dragon reads a tad darker with a little more shimmer and Chanel's Excessive is a touch warmer. YSL's Rouge Pur Couture 20 is also warmer but has too much slip to compare to Garconne's texture.

You don't have to panic and purchase it now because Garconne is a permanent addition to the Rouge G line but let's just I'm hooked. I can't wait to try more Rouge Gs. Let me know what your favorite shades are!

Bottom Line: I need it and you most likely will, too.

Dior Fall 2011 Product List

Dior DiorSkin Airflash Foundation in 300
Dior DiorSkin Sculpt Concealer in 02
Guerlain Meteorites Pressed Powder in 03 with Dior Powder Foundation Brush
Le Metier de Beaute Eyebrow Pencil in Fawn
Dior DiorShow Brow Gel in Clear
By Terry Eye Primer in 002
Dior Blue Tie Palette with Sigma Travel-Sized Blending Brush & Sigma Pencil Brush
Giorgio Armani Waterproof Eye Pencil in Black for Spring 2011 [LE]
Dior Iconic Waterproof Mascara in Black
Ardell 120 Demi False Eyelashes
Dior DiorBlush in Vintage Pink 839 [re-promote from Spring 2009] with Dior Blush Brush
Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Angelique Beige 314
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 in Mango

To browse/purchase Sigma brushes: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=53495

Nails:
Dior Tuxedo 908

Lenses:
Lenses: Geo Tri-Color Grey from Pinky Paradise
*Use the code -- RAEVIEWONLINE --
for a free animal lens case & mystery gifts :)

Chanel Fall 1011 Review + Tutorial and Product List

In order of their appearance:
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation in B30
YSL Touche Eclat Highlighter in 8
Chanel Soleil de Tan/Bronze Universel Creme Bronzer
Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Loose Powder in 30
Le Metier de Beaute Eyebrow Pencil in Fawn
Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Creme Shadow in 86 Ebloui
*Must-Have
Chanel Ombre D'eau Liquid Shadow in 90 Delta
Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in Prelude
*Must-Have
Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Eyeliner Pencil in Khaki Platine
*Nice-to-Have
Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in Egerie
Chanel Glossimer in Constellation
*[This is one of my favorite glossimers of all time. It is hard to find but it's BEAUTIFUL!]



WRAP-UP! My favorites/must-haves from this collection are as follows -
1. Ebloui and Mirifique Illusion D'Ombre Shadows
[Quick review of the other colors: Epatant is unique enough because it is a greenish-silver that pairs will with cool greens. Fantasme/white was took sheer and glittery for my taste, Illusoire/purple had too grey a base and was not purple enough for my personal preference, and Emerveille/peach was a lovely peach as a swatch but not peach at all on my eyelids.. just a glittery nude, not really worth 40 bucks IMO!]
2. Prelude Eyeshadow Quad
3. All three Nail Polishes.. yes, all three!

Bloggers Mentioned: The Non-Blonde and Cafe Makeup
*They have posted reviews with pictures of all the products so make sure you check them out!

Nails: Chanel Peridot
I finally tried Graphite and I love it almost as much as Peridot!
I will try Quartz next week :)

Lenses: Geo Tri-Color Grey from Pinky Paradise
*Use the code -- RAEVIEWONLINE --
for a free animal lens case & mystery gifts :)