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Shiseido Hydro-Power, Proenza Blue

You know how sometimes things tend to slip under your radar? You consider yourself savvy and in the know. Then, all of a sudden; you discover something new and exciting, only to find out it isn't so new after all?

This happened to me recently as I prowled my local Sephora and stumbled across this beauty:
Many of you recall Mac's Electro Sky Paint Pot from the Mcqueen Collection- a matte royal blue with intense payoff. Well I like to think of Proenza Blue as Electro Sky's sparkling cousin. This color was created especially for Fall 2008's Proenza Schouler Fashion Show.

I own several of the Shiseido Hydro-Power eyeshadows, and am quite pleased with their performance as an eyeshadow and eyeshadow base. The color is buildable and lasts all day. You can sheer it out or build it up bright and strong which is a feature I absolutely love.

All in all this one gets a big thumbs up. If you missed out on Electro Sky, you just may want to snatch up Proenza Blue. Hurry though, the color is limited edition!

Yves St Laurent Summer 2009 Collection- Now Available

Good grief, first Nars now Yves St Laurent . I cannot handle so many new and amazing releases so close together. I'm cross eyed from all these collections!

So tell me, are you ready for this jelly?

I WANT, NEED, HAVE TO HAVE: The eye palette, peacock blue mascara, and the amethyst cream shadow :) Now if only the wallet would cooperate! I think it just gave me the finger

Find all of YSL's summer collection here

Illamasqua Cosmetics, where have you been all my life?

Ever have an itch you can't scratch? A particular item just out of reach? Yep, I am seriously jonesing for something new and exciting and I think I have found it.

While engaging in my daily ritual of procrastin... errrr... online research (reading beauty blogs while at work help me concentrate, promise); I stumbled upon a name that was as intriguing as it was hard to pronounce. Illamasqua Cosmetics is a UK based brand, specializing in richly pigmented and luxuriously packaged products designed to create bold and daring looks.

Besides having a gorgeous website with amazing featured looks, the products look rich and pigmented and of exceptional quality. They kind of remind me of the love of my life, Make Up For Ever . If these products compare, world better watch out cause I will stock up whenever I can!

Illamasqua Cosmetics are currently only available in the UK, making it depressingly out of reach.
I know, I know. These looks are dramatic, but they showcase the quality oh so well. I adore looks that POP!
Have any of you UK gals heard of or tried the brand? If so, I want to hear your thoughts! If you are in the UK, you can purchase the products here. All you lucky duckies, I'm so jealous!

And speaking of dramatic and awesome makeup; have you seen the new Make Up For Ever Sephora launch page? Im in lurve!!!
That is all ;)

NARS SUMMER 2009 COLLECTION, NOW AVAILABLE

Okay folks, hurry hurry hurry!

The Nars Summer 2009 collection is available for purchase.

Get it here and let me know what you haul!

YSL Treasures of Africa Summer 2009 Collection

Ahh YSL, you forever have a place in my heart. With your luxurious gold packaging and amazing products, you know I will always come back to you.

This time its the summer 2009 color story and promo images that have me jumping up and down.

The NEW SUMMER LOOK 2009 is a tribute to a vividly imagined land that invites us to discover the treasures of Africa. The Yves Saint Laurent woman defies the fiery rays of the sun at its zenith. In the season’s visual, her lips are natural and just slightly colored to emphasize the tantalizing power of her monochromatic, deep blue eye shadow. Hovering between darkness and light with radiant, contrasting colors, she proclaims the power of supreme seduction. The sensuality of the sun illuminates her skin with golden hues, while her intense eyes affirm her presence, and her lips are sheathed in fleshy transparency.

Tresor d’Afrique Poudre de Soleil Collector (Collector Sun Powder) ($72.00)
A mysterious wooden case, like a souvenir brought back from an unforgettable trip, this monogrammed compact contains a real treasure, an XXL sun powder. The Cassandra-logo engraved in the middle looks as if it has been written in the smooth sand of an arid shore. The shade and formula of this Collector Sun Powder are identical to those of SUN POWDER N°2 - Golden Sun, with an SPF 10 and Ampli Light + pigments. This bestselling shade heightens and illuminates all skin tones with beautiful transparency.

Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Yeux (5 Colour Harmony for Eyes) ($62.00)
Purple, indigo and turquoise encounter yellow and ocher to boldly dramatize eyes. Matte or iridescent, these luminous, long-lasting, highly pigmented shadows are easily modulated to dress up the eyelids. Through every metamorphosis you choose, they can be combined in twos or threes, or stand alone for a powerful monochrome effect. This color palette features two foam applicators: a thin one for defining the lash line, and a broader one for shading and blending.

Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Lèvres (5 Colour Harmony for Lips) ($62.00)
As multicolored as African jewelry, this alliance of five intense, vibrant colors is designed for precious, radiant, summer-y smiles. The three lip shades – fuchsia, pink and orange – and the two glosses – pink ivory and garnet – are gorgeous on their own or layered for results that are always unique, always flamboyant.

Water-Resistant Eye Shadow ($28.50)

• N°1 – Pink Sand – a delicate, flesh pink ideal for natural-looking radiance.
• N°2 – Amethyst Grey – an elegant gray with subtle purple highlights.
• N°3 – Golden Fern – a soft, khaki green enhanced with gold sparkles.
• N°4 – Copper Radiance – a deep, warm brown highlighted with copper sparkles.

Poudre de Soleil Sun Powder in N°4 – Iridescent Sun ($48.00)

Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick in N°32 – Frozen Mango, N°33 – Wild Blackberry ($30.00)

Everlong Mascara Waterproof in N°5 – Ever Peacock Blue ($28.50)

Touche Éclat in N°3 – Light Peach ($ 40.00 )

Long-lasting Eye Pencil in N°3 – Ocean Blue, N°12 – Paradise Blue ($28.00)

Shiny Lip Plumper in N°2 – Glossy Plum ($26.00)

Nail Touch in N°2 – Beige Touch, N°4 – Pearly Touch ($26.00)

Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush ($52.00)

Availability: On-counter on May 4, 2009

These images and info are credited to Christine over at Temptalia :)

So who else is squee'ing in excitement. That eyeshadow quint will be mine as sure as the sun fries me to a crisp :)

Update- Nars Summer 2009 Collection, spotted at Henri Bendel

I wish I could have had my camera with me to take pictures, but I just spotted the Nars summer 2009 collection while wandering around Henri Bendel.

Word on the street is that this collection officially launches April 14th.

Unfortunately, my hands were tied and all I could do is admire the items from this collection with an inch of glass between us(what a tease!). I can tell you that from what I saw this collection is lovely. The eyeshadow duo is pure sunshine and dandelions and the single eyeshadow is all about warm cloudless blue skies. Of course you also have your token bronzer and pink lipgloss, but gosh darnit that burnished bronze lipstick is a bit dark looking for summer.

I will say I reserve the right to change my opinions once I finally get to play.

Color me excited! Are you all looking forward to this collection as much as I am?! Do tell!