The Estée Lauder Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection.

The new vision in color from Estée Lauder for the Fall 2010 season is beyond gorgeous. If you remember they recently introduced Pure Color Gloss and Pure Color Shadow. Building on that is this Fall 2010 collection called the Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection. If you are looking for smoldering eyes, shimmering lips and bold nails, this collection is for you.

Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux debuted his inspiration for this collection backstage at the Derek Lam Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Show. At the “Myth of the West” themed show, Tom created a strong, intensely energetic look that perfectly tied together the design and fantasy of the clothing. The complete makeup collection includes two distinct looks as well as two complimentary lip products that create a visionary, avant-garde look with a touch of whimsical glamour.

Pecheux said, "The blues and purples in the collection are iconic colors for autumn and winter. I like to give women choices in the way that they look. From a neutral to a smoky to a fashionable, strong look, these shades can be used with them all."

In this intensely seductive collection, eyes take center stage in electric blue and vintage violet, lips are shimmering in subtle shades of pale pink and raspberry shine while rich nail hues of deep navy and iridescent lilac complete the look.

The two looks:

Blue Dahlia

  • Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Blue Dahlia $40.00
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Rose Dusk $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Night Bloom $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss in Rock Candy $20.00
  • Pure Color Gloss in Twilight Petal $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Twilight Rose $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Sepia Sand $20.00
  • Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Blue Dahlia $18.00

 

Surreal Violet

  • Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Surreal Violet $40.00
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Orchid Dream $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss Stick in Mauve Mirage $18.50
  • Pure Color Gloss in Raspberry Pop $20.00
  • Pure Color Gloss in Star Pink $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Enchanted Meadow $20.00
  • Pure Color EyeShadow Single in Emerald Star $20.00
  • Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Surreal Violet $18.00

No matter which look you choose, there are also two coordinating lip products in Midnight Bloom that go with both looks. There is the Pure Color Gloss Stick, which sells for $18.50 and Pure Color Gloss, which sells for $18.00.

To see all of the collection pictures, be sure to check out the Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection Photo Gallery.

The Blue Dahlia Pure Color Fall 2010 collection is be available for a limited time at all Estée Lauder counters nationwide and online at esteelauder.com.

CHANEL SoHo Story Collection.

To celebrate the reopening of the CHANEL Boutique in SoHo, CHANEL Global Creative Director of Makeup Peter Philips has created a limited edition collection that echoes the spirit of SoHo. This is the CHANEL SoHo Story Collection.  I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the stores rebirth.

The SHo Story Collection is a study in extreme contrasts, partnering feminine pinks and roses with strong, industrial metallics. From pretty cheekbones to anthracite nails, tender creams and flashes of metal simultaneously reflect and contradict each other.

For me, SoHo is a place where Bohemian ideals meet the toughness of the city… I love the tension and energy this creates.” says Peter Philips. “I had a specific girl in mind who is both hard and soft. A girl who discovers a new city, a new life. This is a very special kind of New York woman.  She is innocent, but she has a steely determination that fuels the city. 

The collection’s SOHO DE CHANEL Exclusive Creation reflects a Pop Art influence.  Stamped with the four letters of SoHo, this silky powder comes in a delicate palette of shades and, when dusted across the face, creates a subtle, natural glow. 

Stupendous, Steel, Strong, Stunning, Stunt, Star: strong names that reflect the candance, the musical rhythm, the heartbeat of SoHo.

 

The collection includes:

  • SOHO DE CHANEL, $65.00
  • QUADRA EYE SHADOW in Stupendous, $56.00
  • ROUGE COCO in Stunning, $30.00
  • ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE in Stunt, $32.00
  • GLOSSIMER in Star, $27.00
  • LE VERNIS in Steel, $23.00
  • LE VERNIS in Strong, $23.00      

Be sure to check out all of the collection photographs in the CHANEL SoHo Story Collection Photo Gallery.

Chanel’s Soho Story collection made their online debut yesterday at chanel.com, and will also be available at the CHANEL SoHo Boutique on September 10th for Fashion’s Night Out.

Say "MEOW" with M·A·C Fabulous Felines.

You can say "Meow", but I am saying "Meow-za" after viewing the new Fabulous Felines collection from M·A·C. For the most sexy and seductive kitty in us all, three collections in the on, which are inspired by the colors and textures of the world's most prized pedigrees. The fact that they just so happen to be perfectly on trend for fall as seen on the runways, makes this a must-have for now.

As I said, there are three collections in once. First, there is the the pampered creature of luxury, the chocolate-hued Burmese in Burmese Beauty. Next, the wild and sleek ginger Ocicat in Leopard Luxe, and finally the plush and privileged sable Russian Blue in the Palace Pedigreed.

Palace Pedigreed

"With mesmerizing emerald eyes and a plush, silvery, sable-like coat, the Russian Blue was brought by British sailors from the Archangel Isles of Northern Russia.

Snatched from the palaces of the Tsars at the behest of Queen Victoria, her smile and her great beauty were said to amuse Her Majesty. In homage to the aristocratic heritage of this silver-and-emerald Royal, we’ve created a collection of colour every bit as hypnotic and enchanting as its finely favoured feline inspiration."


Eyeshadow x 4  - $36.00

  • Courtly Frosted muted light pink beige
  • Palace Pedigreed Deep berry with dark soft pink pearl
  • Quite Spoiled Mid-tone neutral mauve
  • Russian Blue Deep neutral grey

Superslick Liquid Eye Liner - $17.50

  • Nocturnal Bright silver pearl
  • Smoky Heir Dark blue violet with soft pearl
  • Signature Blue Dark navy with soft pearl

Pigment- $19.50

  • Mauvement Cool taupe with gold pearl
  • Bloodline Dark dirty browned purple

Lipstick - $14.50

  • Superior Sheer lavender pink with dazzle pink pearl
  • Of Royalty Light creamy blue pink
  • Aristo-Cat Mid-tone frosted purple mauve
  • Cunning Dark berry

Lipglass - $14.50

  • Docile Dirty lavender with pearl
  • Best of Breed Light dirty blue with pearl
  • Lap of Luxury Dark eggplant with pearl

Cremestick Liner - $14.50

  • Beurre Dirty Plum

Mineralize Blush - $21.00

  • Pet Me Light yellow pink with soft pearl

Palace Pedigreed Makeup Bag - $25.00

  • Felt cosmetic bag with faux leather trim

Burmese Beauty

"Shades of sable, champagne, and teak-olive, the Burmese is saucer-eyed and sensually compelling, prized for her sophistication and intelligence but woefully ill-equipped for the real world — she should never be let outside!

Luxury, pampering, excess — all attend the Burmese in her indulgent glory. A colour collection that celebrates the well-cared-for, and exalts in her high-borne right to be spoiled…she knows how to get what she wants. She’s a creature of luxury, and should be treated as such."


Eye Shadow x 4 - $36.00

  • Prized Pale yellow beige
  • Skintone 2 Dirty gold
  • Burmese Beauty Frosted brown green
  • Showstopper Deep blackened brown

Superslick Liquid Eye Liner - $17.50

  • Desires & Devices Sparkling dark green
  • Defiantly Feline Chocolate brown with soft pearl
  • Treat Me Nice Emerald green with soft pearl

Pigment - $19.50

  • Gold Stroke High-frosted tarnished gold
  • Antique Green Turquoise green with green pearl

Lipstick- $14.50

  • Pet Me Please Frosted light dirty mauve
  • To Pamper Creamy mid-tone taupe
  • Liquid Lurex Light yellow with green dazzle multipearl
  • Kittenish Deep red berry

Lipglass - $14.50

  • Spree Pink champagned taupe
  • Jealous Light dirty green with pearl
  • Fancy Cat Dark dirty brown with pearl

Cremestick Liner - $14.50

  • Velvetella Blackened plum

Mineralize Blush - $21.00

  • The Soft Meow Mid-tone golden bronze with soft pearl

Burmese Beauty Makeup Bag - $25.00

  • Felt cosmetic bag with faux leather trim

Leopard Luxe

"Wild, like her sleek sisters of the forest — the Ocelots and lightning-fast Lynx — the long-limbed, lithe ginger Ocicat boasts legs like a legendary supermodel, and a persona every bit as exotic.

But appearances can be deceiving — this is the kitten that roars, the lion that purrs, the wild thing that seems to possess a tender, kittenish cuddle. To wit: A colour collection as fierce as it looks, but as feminine as it feels…lips, cheeks and eyes that betray both sensual vulnerability and spectacular power."


Eyeshadow x 4 - $36.00

  • Wild By Nature Mid-tone camel
  • Style Predator Frosted mid-tone yellow orange
  • Notoriety Dirty brown with gold pearl
  • Furiously Fabulous Frosted warm black

Superslick Liquid Eye Liner - $17.50

  • Pure Show Bright yellow-gold pearl
  • Marked for Glamour Mid-tone grey with soft pearl 
  • On the Hunt True black 

Pigment - $19.50

  • Lithe Frosted warm nude with gold pearl
  • Old Gold High-frosted tarnished gold

Lipstick - $14.50

  • Out Minxed Light yellow gold
  • Drive Me Wild Mid-tone warm coral with gold pearl
  • Powerful Mid-tone bronze with dazzle multipearl
  • The Prowl Creamy dark chocolate

Lipglass - $14.50

  • A Quiet Roar Pale white gold
  • Schemer Mid-tone yellow camel with red and gold pearl
  • Wildly Refined Mid-tone coral with gold pearl

Cremestick Liner - $14.50

  • Creamola Soft tan

Mineralize Blush - $21.00

  • Utterly Game Warm peach with soft pearl

Leopard Luxe Makeup Bag - $25.00

  • Felt cosmetic bag with faux leather trim

The entire Fabulous Felines collection is available tomorroe! Check it out at your favorite MAC Counter or online at maccosmetics.com.

*Press sample(s) of the product(s) featured was provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.