Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

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Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 (Click photo to enlarge)

As many of you know, I’m a great Guerlain fan! In skincare, their fragrances, and their maquilage. Always wondering what kind of new colors they would bring for the new season. And maybe, …maybe new products. Guerlain is many times it’s time far a head. Innovative. A bit early maybe, but Guerlain’s Christmas collection (available Nov 1st) reminds us that the Winter season can be just as anticipated as Summer.

Guerlain Meteorites Powder Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain Meteorites Enchanted Snowflakes Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 (Click photo to enlarge).

An ideal gift: precious powder in beautiful packaging. From the entire collection of limited edition Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 the absolute leader according to the degree of expectations, are the meteorites. A harmonious blend of exclusive coloured Meteriorites Pearls in the shape of snowflakes to sublimate the face, neck, and décolleté. The formula in an exclusive technology of Meteriorites, playing with a mix of colours and pure reflections. The resulting shades and make-up look is a fresh, tender and delicate colour mix (white, beige, champagne, gold) giving light and radiance to create a soft iridescent make-up finish..

Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 (Click photo to enlarge).

Guerlain’s Meteorites powders are sinds day one my ultimate favorites to work with. No matter wich version you choose, true Holy Grails! The loose ‘little balls’ or the compact ‘travel’ version. Meteorites Voyage Enchanted Skin-Illuminating Matte Powder. A new generation of formula to set make-up and mattify complexion resulting in a soft focus effect. It is a must have product to be applied all over the face or for touch ups. It comes in a universal shades suitable for all skin types! The Meteorites may be a bit more expensive then other powders, but when you use them right, they last (much) longer!! And the effect is …àmazingly beautifull.

Guerlain Eyeshadow Blush Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain Palette Ors et Merveilles Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 (Click photo to enlarge)

A refined golden palette and ideal partner to easily sublimate your festive make-up anywhere and everywhere. A complete colour palette offering an infinite number of possible looks, by adding a touch of colour to the cheeks and eyes. Combining two levels of sophisticated make-up essentials for the eyes (1st level) and cheeks ( 2nd level). In terms of shades, the top layer consists of 5 iridescent eyeshadows shades to illuminate and sculpt the look while beneath there are 2 matte. A beautiful gift!

Blushes: a Rosewood & Coral shades. And 2 pearlescent blushes: a Pink and Iridescent Red.

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Guerlain Terracotta 03 Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 (Click photo to enlarge).

An exclusive edition of the powder with white and sparkling silicone sleeve. For me the most surprising in the collection was the availability of bronzing powder in snow case. Perhaps there is a certain logic. Speaking the truth, I myself long ago renounced colored blush, bronzers performs this role (and a hint of light sculpting program), vobschem Guerlain surprised, it turned out.

Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain Rouge G- 967 Merveilleux Rose Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 (Click photo to enlarge).

A collector’s edition of the jewel lipstick with a refined design composed of snowflakes. The shades is Rouge G (#3 worldwide): 62 Georgia. The lipstick color may not so unique (a natrual beauty!), and the case not the most convenient, this beauty with a gold button would be want by many!

Guerlain Eyeshadow Blush Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain Eyeshadow Blush Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016 The matte and creamy texture of Rouge G l’extrait M65 and a new gloss top coat with a shimmering glossy result (Click photo to enlarge).

The formula of the Maxi Velvet is a creamy and ultra-matte texture with a strong color impact (shade and formula similar to the Rouge G L’extrait M65 PARESS). It’s perfect for sophisticated look this season. On the other hand, Gloss d’Enfer is formulated with a glittered transparent white colour, intended to be applied as a top coat.

Guerlain Nail Polish Laquer Meteorites Powder Neiges et Merveilles Christmas Collection 2015/2016

Guerlain La Laque Couleur No. 903 Merveilleuse Neiges et Merveilles (Click photo to enlarge).

Another surprise: Guerlain La Laque Couleur No. 903 Merveilleuse Nuit, in the collection. Maybe because a color like this, you would expect in a YSL or Christian Dior collection. It is a beautiful magnetic purple shade, to illuminate the nails.

Christmas collection Guerlain 2016: shine, shine, remembering in itself a girl, playing in the snow, sledding, catching huge snowflakes and believe in magic, no matter what!

All products may be found at Guerlain Boutiques and Institutes & selected counters, November 1st, 2015 This year it will be a wonderful and beautifull winter.

by Jean Amr

Mirror… Mirror on the wall… who is the most beautiful of them all

‘Miss Europe’ was held for the first time in 1920 and it was one of the most talked about events in the press. In 1930 ‘Miss Europe’ took place at Paris Opera, Paris, and the streets outside the hall were packed with people eager to see the participants…

Now, 85 years later, a little look back, of past beauty, fashion and make-up. Have a look at 1930’s Miss Europe particiapants:

Who is your top 3 Miss Europe 1930?…

Miss Allemange, Dorit Nitykowski -

Miss Allemange, Dorit Nitykowski (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Allemange, Dorit Nitykowski

Miss Allemange, Dorit Nitykowski (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Austria, Ingeborg von Grinberger -

Miss Austria, Ingeborg von Grinberger (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Austria, Ingeborg von Grinberger

Miss Austria, Ingeborg von Grinberger (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Belgique, Jenny Vanparays -

Miss Belgique, Jenny Vanparays (Click photo enlarge).

Miss Bulgarie

Miss Bulgaria , Kunqu Christ Chobanova-Nedev (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Danmark, Esther Petersen -

Miss Danmark, Esther Petersen (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Espana, Elena Plá Mompó 2

Miss Espana, Elena Plá Mompó (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss France, Yvette Labrousse, Begum Um Habibeh Aga Khan

Miss France, Yvette Labrousse (the later Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan), she had Always great story’s about ‘her time’ as Miss France, about the girls, the fashion of that time, the make-up and the travels (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Europe, Greece, Aliki Diplarakou

Miss Greece, Miss Europe, Aliki Diplarakou (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Great Britain, Marjorie Ross

Miss Great Britain, Marjorie Ross (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Hollande, Rie Van der Rest -

Miss Hollande, Rie van der Rest (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Hongrie, Maria Papst

Miss Hongrie, Maria Papst (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Ireland, Vera Curran

Miss Ireland, Vera Curran (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Italia, Mafalda Morittino --

Miss Italia, Mafalda Morittino (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Polonia, Zofia Batycka

Miss Polonia, Zofia Batycka (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Roumanie, Zoica Dona

Miss Romania, Zoica Dona (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Russia

Miss Russia, Irina Wentzel (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Tchécoslovaquie, Milada Dostálová -

Miss Tchécoslovaquie, Milada Dostálová (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Turkuie, Mubedjel Namik

Miss Turkquie, Mubedjel Namik (Click photo to enlarge).

Miss Yougoslavie, Stephanie 'Caca' Drobujak

Miss Yougoslavie, Stephanie ‘Caca’ Drobujak (Click photo to enlarge).

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Miss Europe 1930 contest at Paris Opera. Two pages showen from ‘The L’Illustration’, a weekly newspaper published in Paris. The winner: Mme Aliki Diplarakou: middle, left. Mme Yvette Labrousse (the later Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan), above, second from left.  (private collection)(Click photo to enlarge).

by Jean Amr

Soon: Dior Designer 5-Colour Palettes for June 2015

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Designer 5-Colour Palette (New, Permanent)

  • Navy (208)
  • Khaki (308)
  • Nude Pink (508)
  • Amber (708)
  • Taupe (718)

Inspired by professional techniques and textures, this palettes lets you create easy, stand-out eyes. Achieve flawless, sculpted eye looks and color graduation with these five semi-tones, while the designer textures allow for infinite layering with a sheer finish. This palettes features a powder base that smooths, evens out, and prepares lids for application of longer-lasting, eye shadow color. Enriched with pearlescent pigments, its array of satiny eye shadows deliver high-pigment power with a luminous finish that creates a 3-D, sculpted effect. The shimmering highlighter imparts an ultra-fine film of light onto the eyelid, and the dense eyeliner finishes off the look by defining the eyes with an elevated, beautiful matte glow.

In store real soon!

by Jean Amr