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Next to a picture of my guru Paramahansa Yogananda on my altar of worship sits the Chanel logo. To say that I am a devotee to the house if Chanel is putting it mildly, so I was very excited to review Chanel’s newest mascara – Exceptionnel de Chanel Intense Volume and Curl Mascara. It has [...]
As a city built on water, Venice was a source of great intrigue for Gabrielle Chanel. She saw it as simultaneously dramatic and fragile — qualities she herself possessed. Venice comes to life in a palette reflective of the city’s shimmering facades and mosaics, and the sparkling aquatic colors of its lagoons. As seen in [...]
Oooh I love a good nude look and Chanel has always been great at making iconic shades that end up being timeless. Le Naturels de Chanel is a quintessential makeup collection of universally wearable, natural colors designed to enhance and flatter the face. . . and ensure a woman’s best look is naturally her own. [...]
Yesterday was the 88th anniversary of Chanel No. 5, the iconic fragrance from Chanel. Watch the new short film for Chanel No. 5 with acclaimed french actress Audrey Tautou which will debut as TV ads soon. The mood is definitely a stark departure from the previous ads, Amelie director, Jean-Pierre Jeunet brings a softer, romantic [...]
The Summer collections keep rolling in – this latest one is from Chanel. The standouts for me are the Aqualumiere Glosses/Lipshines and the bronzing powder quartet….must haves! From elegant Monte Carlo to the seaside of Deauville, Mademoiselle Chanel’s favorite Resort destinations are re-imagined in the Chanel summer 2009 makeup collection. Cool corals, sun-soaked reds, sandy-pink [...]
Natalie Portman always looks so pretty no matter what. she is also one of those rare actresses that can wear any hairstyle from long to bald (remember when she shaved her head for that movie role??) Makeup artist Janine Lobell created her look using Chanel. “My inspiration for Natalie on Oscar night was her dress,” [...]
Jennifer Aniston sparkled at the Oscars this past Sunday night…she had this bohemian chic look about her that seemed effortless. Not many women can pull off the softly braided hair she did without looking silly. She stays true to her style and it comes across as warm and authentic. Makeup Artist Angela Levin created Jennifer’s [...]
CHANEL is introducing Lift Lumiere – a Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup and Smoothing and Rejuvenating Eye Contour Concealer. Big surprise….the makeup actually comes in NINE shades! Go Chanel! This one also has SPF 25 built in which is amazing. LIFT LUMIÈRE FLUIDE Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15 More than a foundation, LIFT [...]
Okay….I have never been shy about admitting my lust for expensive skincare. I do like a mix of high and low but sometimes to me the high is the only thing that does it. Trust me in certain instances, you most definitely get what you pay for and this is one of those times. Now [...]
All of this gorgeousness in one place has got to be illegal. Chanel’s Spring 2009 collection is awash with pink, beige, plum & bronze. The inspiration was Chanel’s gypsy dresses, dark eyes and fiery lips. The Satin Lip Color compact with the “C” logo is a must have as is the shadow quad and the [...]
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