Burberry Beauty Lip Glow Trio and Gift with Purchase - Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Exclusive

As part of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, Burberry Beauty is offering a limited edition trio of lip glosses for $65: Rosewood No.1, Blush No.4, and Nude Beige No. 9.  I gave details about it in this post.  The colors are all part of the permanent range, but to purchase all of them it would cost $81 so the set discount is a nice one.  They are also offering a Gift with your $125 purchase that only available if you purchase from a counter.  I'll have pics of that at the end of this post.

Burberry Beauty Anniversary Sale Trio

I purchased the trio, and have photos and swatches for those of you who don't live near a counter.  This trio is available online through the Early Acces tab for cardholders, and will be available to the general public starting next Friday.

More details, photos, and swatches after the jump!

Chanel Joues Contraste in Fleur de Lotus

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access for Cardholders is in full swing, and there are some great deals to be found.  Not to worry, if you are not a cardholder, you will be able to shop on July 20 when I am told there will be much stock replenishment.

Chanel is offering the Fleur de Lotus collection, an Asia exclusive earlier this year, as part of the Anniversary Sale.  It is available only at counters, not on the web.  I picked up the much-heralded Joues Contraste in Fleur de Lotus, and it does not disappoint.

Some pieces from Chanel's Fleur de Lotus Collection

More details and swatches after the jump!

Burberry Sheer Summer Glow Palette - Summer 2012

I've been using my Burberry Sheer Summer Glow Palette for about a month now, and I love it.  It's quite a shame that it's limited edition, as I've found it to be versatile and high quality.  I'm considering a back-up.

Burberry Beauty Sheer Summer Glow Palette

More details and photos after the jump!

Sneak Peek - Burberry Beauty Iconic Nude - Summer 2012

I just got home and wanted to share a quick look at the goodies I picked up:

L to R: Sheer Summer Glow Highlighting Palette, Nude Peach Lip Mist, Field Rose Lip Mist

I haven't had a chance to take color-accurate pics (this one is a bit washed out) or swatch or any of that good stuff, but don't worry it's all coming up!

Summertime de Chanel - Soleil Tan de Chanel Sable Rose vs. Bronze Rose

I was curious (and I know others are as well) about how Chanel's new Soleil Tan de Chanel in Sable Rose compares to last year's Bronze Rose*, which is similar in concept and has identical packaging.  Despite the overcast weather here, which is really hampering my blogging efforts the last couple of days, I did my best to take some pics.  I love Bronze Rose from last year's collection.  I have a hard time with bronzer because of my pale skin, and Bronze Rose was just perfect for me.

How does Sable Rose measure up?

L: Chanel Bronze Rose; R: Chanel Sable Rose

Swatches and details after the jump!  As always, click the images to make them larger.

Guerlain Meteorites Cruel Gardenia Review, Swatches

Hello there!  I apologize for my absence for the past couple of weeks I had some last minute travel that came up, but I am getting back into the swing of things now.  It's good to be back!

When I first saw Guerlain's Cruel Gardenia Meteorites, I thought for sure it was mainly a cheek highlighter.  It looked so frosty in the pan, and less frosty but so shimmery when swatched, that it seemed impossible to use all over the face without looking a disco ball.  I am happy to report that this is not so.

Guerlain Cruel Gardenia Meteorites

Chanel Extrait de Gloss in Triomphal - Holiday 2011

When I saw Chanel's new Extrait de Gloss in person, I knew I had to have it.  Triomphal is an exquisite pinked red with fuschia shimmer.  It is limited edition, released for Holiday 2011.

Image courtesy of chanel.com

Swatches after the jump!

Chanel Glossimer in Sweet Beige - Holiday 2011

I am loving Chanel's Sweet Bege Glossimer!  It's new for Holiday 2011 and it's limited edition.  The color is a pinky-peach-beige nude shot through with tiny gold sparkles.

Swatch after the jump!

Le Metier de Beaute - In the Know Bordeaux Lip Creme by Ken Downing

I have been on the hunt for the perfect holiday red, and Le Metier de Beaute's limited edition lip creme In the Know Bordeaux does not disappoint!  It's a shimmery, creamy, nearly opaque gloss with fantastic lasting power.

See a swatch after the jump!

Review: Chanel Precision Eye Definer in Khaki Platine - Illusiones D'Ombres de Chanel - Fall 2011

This year, Chanel's collections have been getting better and better.  Fall 2011 has me salivating ... it is so elegant!  Most of the items are permanent, so I splurged on the limited edition items right now, plus the Prelude eyeshadow quad because it just looked so delicious.

First up, I give you Chanel Precision Eye Definer in Khaki Platine (limited edition):

More details and swatches after the jump!

Fall 2011: Chanel Byzance Collection - ONLINE NOW

Image courtesy of Chanel

Nothing like the promise of fall collections to remind me of my neglected blogging duties!  The much-awaited Byzance Collection is online now at chanel.com.  Click here to see the collection and to purchase.

Many were unsure if it would show up online, but there it is!  Noticeably absent is the beautiful highlighting quint, which I believe is only available at select Chanel boutiques.  I've heard that only 1500 of them were made, and that they cost $250 each.  That's a bit much for me; I was perfectly happy to order the eyeshadow quad and the highlighting powder.  I think they will be fabulous with a peachy lip and cheek!