L’Oréal Paris Project Runway Collection.

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The L’Oréal Paris Project Runway Collection is here. I have not seen it in any of my local stores yet, but I am told that shelves are being stocked as we speak. It should be available the beginning of October wherever L’Oréal Paris is sold. Let me just say this - I love it. You will love it. I CANNOT wait to see it in person, because the product images had me instantly.

The entire collection is called “Colors Take Flight”. It is a very limited-edition collection that contains four palettes (or mini collections, if you will) which are inspired by the captivating colors of exotic birds. Thinking back on the S/S 2012 Project Runway Fashion Show, all I can say that it fits the overall tone.

If you watch the show, you may have noticed L’Oréal Paris Consulting Makeup Artist and Project Runway featured artist Collier Strong. He helped to develop this collection. I am in awe of his creativity with the new and stunning shade ranges, rich textures and the tools that create the distinctly different makeup looks.

Inspired by the Cockatoo, the Owl, the Raven and the Amazon Parrot, these four cosmetics sets bring runway-inspired beauty to new heights.

The Charming Cockatoo


For a sophisticated, sultry look, create a blue metallic eye and deep burgundy lip that is both modern and romantic.

Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Quad – Charming Cockatoo’s Gaze ($8.95)
Super-Blendable Blush – Charming Cockatoo’s Blush ($9.95)
Colour Riche Lipcolour – Charming Cockatoo’s Pout ($8.95)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Charming Cockatoo’s Wisdom ($4.99)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Charming Cockatoo’s Mystery ($4.99)

The Watchful Owl 

For a glamorous look, create the perfect red lip and a brown metallic eye that flatters all skin tones.

Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Quad – Watchful Owl’s Gaze ($8.95)
Super-Blendable Blush – Watchful Owl’s Blush ($9.95)
Colour Riche Lipcolour – Watchful Owl’s Pout ($8.95)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Watchful Owl’s Night ($4.99)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Watchful Owl’s Lust ($4.99)

The Audacious Amazon 

For an avant-garde look, create upbeat, bright features with a fun, playful color palette designed to be used either alone or together.

Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Quad – Audacious Amazon’s Gaze ($8.95)
Super-Blendable Blush – Audacious Amazon’s Blush ($9.95)
Colour Riche Lipcolour – Audacious Amazon’s Pout ($8.95)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Audacious Amazon’s Flare ($4.99)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Audacious Amazon’s Flash ($4.99)

The Sultry Raven    

For a dramatic look, create a smoky eye and neutral lip that brings out your inner seductress.

Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Quad  – Sultry Raven’s Gaze ($8.95)
Super-Blendable Blush – Sultry Raven’s Blush ($9.95)
Colour Riche Lipcolour – Sultry Raven’s Pout ($8.95)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Sultry Raven’s Dream ($4.99)
Pro Manicure Nail Color – Sultry Raven’s Strength ($4.99)

The L’Oréal Paris and Project Runway “Colors Take Flight” collection will be available beginning in October, like I said, but only while supplies last.  Look for it at ULTA locations, drugstores and mass market retailers nationwide.

 

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L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope Collection 2011.

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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Partnering again with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), L’Oréal Paris has created its Color of Hope Collection. For this, they will donate $1 for every Color of Hope product sold this month and for each Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag sold, L’Oréal Paris will donate $5 to the cause.

The 2011 Color of Hope Collection offers a beautiful palette of products to achieve a complete makeup look for eyes, lips and nails. Drawing inspiration from the romanticism of the 1920’s, L’Oréal Paris fused deep, smoky hues with soft accents reminiscent of the feminine feathers, rouching and lace of this fashion-forward era.  The nostalgic collection honors a woman’s natural splendor and her contributions to society since the flapper style was en vogue – yet remains modern with wearable, on-trend shades.

The products in stores include:

  • Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Quads ($8.95) in Nostalgic Beauty and Sentimental Splendor
  • Colour Riche Nurturing & Protective Lipcolour ($8.95) in Courageous, Faithful and Color of Hope
  • Infallible Never Fail Lipgloss ($9.99) in Hopeful and Admiration
  • PRO Manicure Nail Polish ($4.99) in Whimsical, Valiant, Mystery, Devotion

L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag ($29.95) is available exclusively through drugstore.com.
The limited-edition silver pouch (pictured above) is newly re-designed and beautifully modern. The bag includes:

  • Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Quad in Nostalgic Beauty and Sentimental Splendor
  • Colour Riche Nurturing & Protective Lipcolour in Color of Hope
  • Infallible Never Fail Lipgloss in Admiration

The Color of Hope Collection is now available available nationwide at leading retailers including Walgreens, CVS and Wal-Mart, while supplies last. Pick up the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag only at drugstore.com, while supplies last.

To date, L’Oréal Paris has raised more than $19 million on a mission to fund research that will help eradicate the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among American women.  Through this annual cosmetics collection and a sponsored OCRF Hope Line, L’Oréal Paris provides tangible hope for a cure and ongoing support by generating awareness for early detection.

Fall 2011: Bobbi Brown Marrakesh Chic Collection.

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A few years ago, Bobbi Brown traveled to Morocco for an inspiring week-long bike tour, which took her from the Atlas Mountains to the coastal plains. Can you imagine? What a trip! The highlight of her trip was Bobbi’s first stop to a marketplace in Marrakesh, where she found no shortage of color. Surrounded by jars filled with saturated pigments, mounds of fabric in the most vibrant hues, burlap sacks of anise, cumin and turmeric spices, and antique woven kilim rugs in beautifully weathered colors, her senses were overwhelmed. Moved by these colorful sights and smells, Bobbi returned home with endless inspiration for what is now the Fall 2011 Collection called Marrakesh Chic.

“From the dusty tones to the sandy textures, fall is about rich color made wearable.” - Bobbi Brown.

Featuring intensely pigmented colors, this collection is designed to be smudged, swiped or blotted to create a stained look that’s fresh and wearable. The star products are the Rich Color Eye Shadows, but that is not all. There is an entire collection of color here to admire, with different lip formulas, so there is definitely one for everyone.

Rich Color Eye Shadow - $24
This innovative creamy powder blends onto lids like a cream and builds easily to a super rich shadow with smooth, long-wearing finish. A highly pigmented formula delivers intense color and incredibly comfortable wear with a unique adherence technology that feels lightweight but is super long lasting. The shadows stay color-true and doesn’t crease or smudge for up to 12 hours.

  • Sand Dune
  • Pink Silk
  • Rich Kashmir
  • Desert Lily
  • Rich Slate
  • Wine
  • Coffee Bean
  • Royale

Lip Color - $23
Bobbi’s original creamy-matte lipstick formula goes on smoothly and offers full coverage. It’s made with a unique blend of Beeswax and Vitamins E and C to moisturize and protect lips throughout the day.

  • Desert Plum

Metallic Lip Color - $23
The newest discovery in shimmer. Metallic Lip Color features a unique combination of high-shine emollients and light-reflective pearls. The result is multi-dimensional shimmer that has a soft and creamy feel with medium coverage.

  • Violet Glaze

Rich Lip Color SPF 12 - $23
A lightweight, color-saturated formula for lips, Rich Lip Color showcases the true color of pigments—so what you see is what you get. This creamy and emollient lipstick also moisturizes and conditions
lips as it protects with SPF 12.

  • Desert Rose

Creamy Lip Color - $23.00
This innovative lip product combines rich color with comfortable, long-lasting wear and shine. With emollient shea butter and plant-derived skin conditioners, this amazing formula glides on smooth and leaves lips soft and moisturized.

  • Pale Plum
  • Pink Blossom

View the entire Marrakesh Chic Collection at bobbibrowncosmetics.com and at all Bobbi Brown counters now.

 

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