Life Changer: Exceptionnel de Chanel Intense Volume and Curl Mascara…

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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 [...]

Fall 2009: Chanel Venise (Venice) Makeup Collection…

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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 [...]

Beauty News: Audrey Tatou for Chanel No. 5…

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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 [...]

Summer 2009: Chanel Cote D’Azur Makeup Collection…

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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 [...]

Sneak Peek: CHANEL Lift Lumiere Concealer & Foundation…

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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 [...]

Smell This: Chanel Beige Fragrance Added to “Les Exclusifs” For Fall…

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Coming this Fall, Chanel will add a new edition to their upscale fragrances known as “Les Excluisifs” with a new scent called simply, Beige.  Beige has been around since 1940 and pays homage to Coco Chanel’s affinity for a color she felt was quintessentially natural and which she turned into a symbol of elegance. She [...]