SUMMER LUVIN' - Summer 2010 Beauty Collections

Here's the run-down of new cosmetic collections debuing this summer. There's tons of gorgeous goodies to choose from but most are Limited Editions so get your credit cards ready! Once they're gone, they're gone...you don't want to be trolling Ebay and paying triple the price for that "must have" product you let slip out of your hands. Trust me! I've been there, and done that my friends. 

CHANEL:  Summer 2010 Makeup Collection - "Les Pop-Up De Chanel" (Limited Edition)
The standout shades of the season: pops of neon-bright lip and nail colour, luminous bronzing powders and more.
Le Vernis (Nail Colour) in "Riviera", "Nouvelle Vague" & "Mistral"  $23
Rouge Allure (Luminous Satin Lip Color) in "Genial", "Darling" and "Super" $30
Gloss Fluo de Chanel (Brillant Lip Shine) in "Pop" & "Laser" $27
Levres Scintillantes (Glossimer) in "Bikini Peach" $27
Rouge Allure (luminous Satin Lip Colour Lipshine spf 15) in "Bondi" $28.50
Aqualumiere Gloss (High Shine Sheer Concentrate) in "Bondi Beach" $28.50
Soleil Tan de Chanel (sheer illuminating fluid) in "Sunkissed" $48
Soleil Tan de Chanel (Moisturizing Bronzing Powder) in "Terre D'or", "Terre Halee", "Terre Epice" & "Terre Ambre" $50
Les 4 Ombres (quadra eyeshadow) in "Demure" $56
Inimitable Waterproof (multi-dimensional mascara) in Noir $30

CLARINS:  "Instant Sun Light" Summer 2010 Collection
Inspired by the colors of spices for intoxicating light and warmth. For women who want a sun-kissed look all year 'round or to enhance a beautiful tan during summer months.
Instant Sun Light Eye Quartet and Liner Palette $36.00
Instant Sun Light Click & Gloss SPF 6 in "01 Vanilla", "02 Coral" and "03 Cinnamon" $18.00
Instant Smooth Compact Highlighter  in "01 Natural" and  "02 Bronze" $32.00
Waterproof Eye Pencil in "02 Bronze" $23

DIOR:    "Summer Look" Collection 2010
Inspired by the colors of John Galliano's fashion shows and the energy of Dior Addict Ultra Gloss. It highlights must-have products with irresistible, glowing and instant radiance.
"Addicted to Dior" Lip Gloss Luggage Tag in "Addicted Pink 002" $60
5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow  in "Crush Glow 659" $58
'One Color Extreme' Eyeshadow in "Golden Spotlight"  $28
'Smoothing Lacquer' Lip Polish  in "Radiance Expert Beige 001", "Fresh Expert Pink 002", and "Glow Expert Coral 003" $29.50

ESTEE LAUDER:  "Bronze Goddess" Summer 2010 Collection
Eyes sparkle...bright lips beckon in tempting shades. All illuminated with a heavenly sun-kissed glow.  This summer, the heat is on. Unleash your inner goddess.
Exotic Bronzing Blush $35,    Luminous Liquid Bronzer $28.50
Liquid EyeShadow in "Aqua Flash", "Ultra Violet", "Molten Bronze" and "Sand Shimmer" $17.50
New! Sumptuous Waterproof Bold Volume™ Lifting Mascara $19.50
Exotic Lip Gloss in "Wild Orchid" and "Wild Coral" $18
Pure Color GLoss Stick in "Wild Plum" and "Cherry Ice" $18.50
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in "Wild Orchid" $18
Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent $52

LANCOME:  "Bronze Riviera" - Summer 2010 Color Collection
A Playful Glow of Bronze. A Celebratory Pop of Pink.  Be lavished in shades of gold and bronze that jet you away to the beautiful places and faces of the Riviera. The most luxurious elements of nature all come together now to create this summer’s hottest color collection—with pops of pink to add a happy play of color to any look.
Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Compact, Bronze Riviera Palette for Summer 2010 -  "Pink Party Pretty" ($45)
Le Crayon Khôl Waterproof  Dual Ended Eyeliners in  "Sultry in Sunset" and "Sassy in Sunrise" $28.00
Color Design -Sensational Effects Lipcolor in "Summer Nude", "Sweetly Pink" and "Pink Splash" $22
Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in "Pink Precious", "Blushing Beauty", "Rose Pretty" and "Sheerfully Sweet" ($18)
Le Lipstique LipColouring Stick with Brush "Sultry Nude" $23.50
Le Vernis Divine Lasting Color & Shine polish in "Ms. Perfectly Pink" $18
Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer  in "Temptingly Bronze" $45
Tropiques Minérale - All Over Magic Bronzing Brush $33
Brightening Mineral Powder Blush With White Sapphire Complex™ in "Sparkling Sand", "Brillant Berry" and "Luminous Rose" $29.50

LAURA MERCIER:  "Sun Drenched" Summer 2010 Collection
The focus is on the body with an allover healthy glow, while cheeks are warm with a well-rested complexion. Lips are drenched with bold shades of fuchsia, coral or naked beige and multicolored neutrals accent the eyes.
'Bronzing' Pressed Powder  in "Sun Bronze", "Dune Bronze", "Golden Bronze" and "Matte Bronze" $32.00
Lustre Eye Colour in "Sandbar", "Marina" and "Sundown" $22.00
Lip Glacé in "Glistening Sand", "Heat Wave" and "Bon Bon" $22.00
Bronzing Gel  $32.00
Body Bronzing Makeup $38.00

NARS:  Summer 2010 - "Effortless Sophistication" collection
Inspired by Catherine Deneuve's character Severine in the iconic film "Belle de Jour". Francois Nars says "her character is incredibly beautiful and elegant. Her look is effortless -- she has an incredible inner sophistication."
Duo Eyeshadow in "Burn It Blue" $32
Cream Eyeshadow in "Cayenne" $22.00
Cream Blush in "Enchanted" $26
Lip gloss in "Coup de Coeur" $24
Lipstick "Love Devotion" $24
The Multiple in "Lamu" $38
Nail Polish in "Versailles" $16

SHU UEMURA:  "Gem Glam" 2010 Summer Collection
Inspired by the dazzling brilliance and alluring colors of precious gemstones, the shu uemura 2010 summer makeup collection invites you to let your summer beauty sparkle through a flawless, luminous complexion, multifaceted eyes and radiant lips.
Gem Glam Pressed Eye Shadow in "P 450" (pearl pastel sea green) "G silver"(sparkling silver), "G gold" (sparkling gold) and  "G rainbow" (sparkling pink-tone white)  $20
Gem Glam Cream Eye Shadow in "P pearl light pink", "P pearl ivory" and "P pearl light purple"  $30
Gem Glam Flawless Glow Powder  $55)
Gem Glam Vinyl Unlimited Lipgloss in "PK 327" (soft pink lacquer) and "OR 521" (coral pink lacquer)  $20

 YVES SAINT LAURENT:  YSL Summer Collection 2010
For the summer, the YSL woman embodies fantasy and freshness. Cheerful and light, the colors are a play on transparency to express freedom with a touch of elegance.
 'Terre Saharienne' Bronzing Powder in "#01 Sand",  "#02 Copper Sand" and "#03 Golden Sand"  $50.00
 'Fard Lumiere Aquaresistant' Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow  in "Riveria Blue", "Pink Sands" and "Golden Sands"  $30.00
'Gloss Pur' Pure Lip Gloss in "#03 Pure Coral, "#04 Pure Raspberry", "#07 Pure Sorbet", "#09 Pure Hibiscus", and "#10 Pure Redcurrant"  $30.00
Waterproof Mascara in "Blue Lagoon"  $30.00
La Laque "Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in "#142 Ultra Orange" and "#42 Ultra Violet"  $20

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Unfortunately I'm a bit of a procrastinator so if you're like me and haven't gotten your Mom a gift for Mother's Day yet - don't worry. Here's my list of top beauty, skincare, and bath products to bring a smile to any Mother's face. 

Clarisonic/Philosophy Value Set  ($225)
An ensemble featuring Clarisonic's professional-caliber sonic technology and Philosophy's serious skin solutions for radiant, makeup-optional skin. Transform skin's complexion with this state-of-the-art, all-inclusive set. Contains:

• Clarisonic® PLUS with three speeds
• Universal Charging Cradle for international use
• Sensitive Brush Head
• Body Brush Head
• Clarisonic Normal Brush Head
• Philosophy® Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel
• Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser
• Philosophy Hope In A Jar

NARS - So Famous Set ($44)
Get your Mom this set featuring famed NARS shades to achieve a sophisticated radiance. A touch of blush in "Deep Throat" gives cheeks a delicate shimmering flush, while lips will have the perfect pink-beige coloring with "Bettina" Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. Complete the look with the ultimate multi-tasker, mini Multiple in "Orgasm", which bestows an on-the-go glow for eyes, cheeks, or lip.

The Body Shop - Creamy Coconut Bathe Beautiful (sale - $24.50)
Treat Mom to a tropical paradise with a gift of our creamy, silky, and exotic Coconut bath and body products made with Community Trade organic pure cold-pressed virgin coconut oil. Includes:

• Coconut Shower Cream
• Coconut Body Butter
• Coconut Body Scrub
• Coconut Soap
• Two-Toned Taupe/Cream Bath Lily

Sephora Favorites -  Eau Girl ($40)
Sephora gathered their best sellers in various beauty categories and packed them into one-of-a-kind kits. This limited-edition set features deluxe samples of handpicked, top-selling women's fragrances that are perfectly-sized for the lady about town. From fresh citruses to sweet florals, this kit offers a scent to match your every mood. Contains:

• Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum
• Clean Eau de Parfum
• Calvin Klein euphoria Eau de Parfum
• Givenchy Very Irresistible Eau de Toilette
• Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne Eau de Parfum
• Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette
• Gucci Flora Eau de Parfum
• Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum

Voluspa Candles - Victoria Candle Gift Set ($68)
The complete collection of Voluspa Victoria fragrant candles, each candle packaged beautifully in a decorative metal container. Presented in a stunning black glossy box with embossed pattern. Included:

• Tuberosa Agave (Mexican tuberose, blue orris, coconut milk, musk and vetiver)
• Cult of Helios (Peruvian heliotrope and vanilla musk)
• Pink Fatale (Pink grapefruit, juicy mandarin, arum lilies and cashmere)
• Green Datura (Green vein datura, lemon, green apple and freesia)
• Vanity (Mimosa, amber resin, sugar cane and raspberry)
• Corsica (Frangipani, orange rind and white peppercorn)
• Malayan Coco (Coconut Milk, Coconut Bark, Sandalwood, and Hinoki Wood
• Fleur de Café (African Coffee Flower, spiced Chai Tea, fresh Crème, and Vanilla Bean)

Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all my Karen's World of Beauty Readers who are Mothers (or soon to be Mothers)!!!

READER BEAUTY QUESTION - PURPLE LIPS

In this new installment of "Reader's Beauty Questions" my lovely friend and model muse, Shauna emailed me that she needed my professional guidance on purple lips.  She loved the look but wanted some direction on what colors to pick. Below are my "cream of the crop" choices when it comes to wearing purple on the lips - whether in gloss or lipstick.

(FYI: Purple lips "ruled the runway" at the Vena Cava spring 2010 show).

DEEP - use for dramaticly dark and seductive pout

Lipstick:

MAC "Cyber" - Intense blackish-purple (satin)

Victoria's Secret - Perfect Lipstick in "Vixen" - plum ($12)

Gloss:
Three Custom Color -  "Drifter" Lip Gloss for Rescue Beauty Lounge - a modern and sexy deep plum gloss. ($22.50)

Urban Decay - Pocket Rocket Gloss in "Jesse" -  blackberry with warm sparkle. ($19)

MEDIUM - bright/vibrant yet wearable level of color

Lipstick:
Tarte - Lipstick in "Zinfandel" - plummy wine ($16)

Givenchy - Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in "10 Paradise Pink" - pink mauve  ($28)

Gloss:

Kat Von D. - Lightning Sheer Lip Gloss in "Bam" - sheer grape with pink and gold glitter (sale - $9)

 Estee Lauder - (Limited Edition) Bronze Goddess Exotic Lip Gloss in "Wild Orchid" ($18)

LIGHT - soft dose of color that's perfect for daytime

Lipstick:

MAC - Amplified Creme Lipstick in "Up The Amp" - Lavender violet ($14)

Benefit - Silky-Finish Lipstick in "Swoonderful" - pearl/ silver mauve  ($18)

Gloss:

Victoria's Secret - Limited Edition Spring 2010 Lip Gloss ($10)

Benefit - Lip Goss in "Kiss You" - clear fuchsia  ($18)

BE A GREEN GODDESS!

In celebration of Earth Day, I've created a beauty blog post that shows you how to get your "green" on with great natural/organic cosmetics and skincare products. I truly believe you can be green and gorgeous at the same time my friends. Happy Earth Day!!!!

BOSCIA:
Created in Japan, this preservative, fragrance, and color-free line combines new technology with time-tested botanical healers to get skin glowing.

Clear Complexion Kit ($48)
This kit contains everything you need to get on the road to a clearer complexion. Each product works in tandem with the others to sterilize the bacteria that causes acne, unclog pores, and reduce oil production. And since it's Boscia, all products are 100 % preservative free, dermatologist tested, and alcohol free, with 100% natural fragrance and color.


CARGO PLANTLOVE™
Embodying the mantra, "Red Lips. Green Conscience," CARGO introduces a new revolution in eco-friendly beauty. 

PlantLove™ Lipstick ($20)
100% Natural lipstick!  Celebrity designs!  A lipstick tube made entirely from corn!  PlantLove lipsticks are certified by ECOCERT for being environmentally friendly in Product, Packaging, and Process. Just when you think it doesn't get better than that, $2 from every celeb-designed lipstick goes to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

JUICE BEAUTY:
Using certified organic ingredients in their paraben-, fragrance-, and petroleum-free formulas, Juice Beauty's USDA-approved skincare line is a trailblazer in a category that's gaining serious momentum—organic beauty.

Juice Beauty - Organics To Go Kit ($29)
This is a complete organic skincare routine for day and night. It cleanses, brightens, helps to smooth and firm, and provides essential vitamins and antioxidants for healthy, radiant skin. This starter set is the perfect organic gift for a friend and is also ideal for your purse, gym bag, or while traveling.

JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS:
Talk about a natural beauty-supermodel Josie Maran has gone back to her roots to create her own organic beauty line, Josie Maran Cosmetics.  A homegrown organic beauty expert, Maran has designed a collection that features pure, natural cosmetics in a luxurious array of colors and textures.

Natural Wonder Powder Palette ($35)
This palette includes Eye Shadow: Daydream (shimmery apricot), Hope (bright iridescent blue- purple), Desire (iridescent teal), Trance (shimmery gold), Think (shimmery copper brown), Blush: Illusion (deep rose), Fiction (peachy pink), Bronzing Powder: Beach No. 1 (bronze).

Earth Day Essentials Kit  ($48)
Featuring Josie's Best Sellers this eco-chic kit has universally flattering shades and is housed in a box made from recycled materials and printed with fun green tips from Josie herself. The kit includes: Mascara in black (full size) Cream Blush in sunrise (full size) Plumping Lip Gloss in daring (full size) Eye Liner in black (full size) 100% organic Argan Oil (deluxe sample).

KORRES NATURAL PRODUCTS:
Made from plant extracts and essential oils to enchant the senses while treating the skin, the Korres line was created at the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens, Greece. 

Color Value Set – Natural Beauty ($39.50)
A collection of Korres best-selling color formulas, this beauty kit contains all the essentials to achieve a natural glow. The set contains 6 full size products including: Provitamin B5 & Rice Bran Mascara in Black, Zea Mays Blush (Pink 16), Soft eyeliner pencil (Black 1S), Long-lasting eyeliner pencil (Brown 2) and Cherry Lipgloss (Nude 33 & Light Purple 23).

 

Best of Korres - Natural Wonders Gift Set ($29.50)
This travel-size gift collection contains all our best-selling, favorite products. Kit includes Wild Rose Cream, Sugar Crystal, Evening Primrose Eye Cream, Guava Body Butter, Yogurt Cooling Gel, and 2 Guava Showergel sample sachets.


TARTE:
Tarte products are chock-full of skinvigorating™ ingredients that nourish and protect your skin and are 100% free of mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and phthalates. Think of it as "health couture"—a beauty-full mix of fashion and nature.

Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set - ($35)
Celebrate your Mother Earth every day with tarte’s reusable, eco-friendly tote and (3) 24/7 lip sheers. [Shades: Reduce-shimmery coral, Reuse-pink & Recycle-nude]