Lipsticks are certainly back this fall and not only on handbags (Monogramme lipstick printed textured-leather clutchby Saint Laurent). Let your lips do the talking and pay homage this season to the beauty icon in rich and trendy shades. From blood-red to smudgy, just-kissed stains, you choose the intensity. From left to right:
Goth Girl
Chanel Rouge Allure N°109 Rouge Noir
A classic since 1994, this shade dresses lips with an unmistakable attitude.
CHF 48.00
Vampire Red
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Collector Kiss & Love N°1 Le Rouge
Being part of YSL’s Holiday Look 2015, this lipstick comes with kisses all over.
CHF 48.00
Fine Wine
Shiseido Perfect Rouge N°RS 656
Intensive ultra-pigmented color that moisturizes your lips.
CHF 40.00
Dangerous Colour
Clarins Joli Rouge N° 742 Joli Rouge
A classic red in a rich and creamy formula.
CHF 34.50
True Blood
Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick Matte Bad Blood
A classic suede-like finish – careful, it is highly addictive!
CHF 27.50
Dark Passion
Clinique Pop Lip Colour & Primer N°21 Rebel Pop
Rich color plus a smoothing primer in one.
CHF 33.00
A Statement in Red
Estée Lauder Modern Muse «Le Rouge»
An oriental floral fragrance inspired by the color red, seductive and ultra feminine as a lipstick itself.
Top notes: Red currant, raspberry, pink pepper and saffron Middle notes: Bulgarian rose, may rose, jasmine and magnolia petals Base notes: Patchouli, vetiver, madagascar vanilla and ambrette
CHF 68.00 (30ml), CHF 98.00 (50ml) and CHF 138.00 (100ml).
This post is also available in German and French on the Marionnaud blog.
Bobbi Brown‘s boldest, most vibrant lip color ever: LUXE LIP. This sumptuous formula dramatically boosts moisture levels while intensely rejuvenating lips, keeping them comfortable and conditioned—even after it’s removed. Now in 30 shades, with a sleek gold tube. It’s luxury, redefined. I am obsessed.
Kate Upton is the face of the campaign. You can watch the video at the end of this post but before I would like to invite you to enjoy Bobbi Brown’s insider tips on the right lip make-up.
What makes this new lip color formula so special?
BB: Luxe Lip is our most luxurious lipstick yet. It glides on effortlessly and gives lips rich, vibrant color with an ultra- luxurious finish. The nourishing formula is packed with moisturizers and peptides that work behind the scenes to make lips look softer and smoother—even after it’s taken off.
What does luxury mean to you?
BB: It’s all about the simple pleasures – a book you can’t put down, really good espresso, a hot bath after a long day. When it comes to beauty, luxury is defined by things that are timeless and made with the very best ingredients.
Can you describe the process of how you name lip colors?
BB: Inspiration for shades comes from everything I see in my daily life – from fabrics to countries to food. In this collection you’ll find names like Red Velvet, Sunset Orange, and Raspberry Pink. It’s also important that each name help women understand what the color actually looks like—makeup shouldn’t be complicated. Russian Doll is inspired by the color of cheeks and lips after being outside in the cold—rosy red. It’s a subtle, yet statement-making lip color. Parisian Red is inspired by French style. French women are known for their sexy, effortless brand of cool so this is the color that you can wear without any other makeup and still look pulled together. It is true red that instantly brightens up the complexion. And the shade Your Majesty is inspired by London—one of my favorite places in the world. When I’m in London, I’m constantly on-the-go—visiting my favorite sights, restaurants and meeting with friends. Your Majesty delivers just the right amount of depth – it’s sophisticated and royal – making it the perfect lip color to wear from day to night and on any occasion.
Any tips to finding the perfect everyday lip color?
BB: To find the most flattering nude lipstick, use the natural coloring of lips as a guide. The best shade will either match or be one or two shades brighter or darker than lips.
What is a beauty must when wearing bolder lip colors?
BB: Make sure lips are smooth and conditioned before applying lipstick; bright color can accentuate uneven lip texture. And for the most precise look, use a Lip Brush to apply lipstick; keep color within the natural lines of lips. Also, make sure to keep the makeup balanced—bright and bold lips look most modern with simple eye makeup.
When Luxe Lip meets the Lust List: super-talented Australian artist, Sally Spratt, created 15 hand-drawn mood boards featuring the gorgeous new shades and the countries that inspired them.
For the full list, click here please.
For girls who love fast cars, you’ll love Retro Coral.
For the woman who’s the epitome of modern glamour, meet the gorgeous Hot Rose shade.
The brilliant Great Barrier Reef inspired this beauty in Atomic Orange. The new lipstick collection is in stores now for CHF 47.00 each.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BEAUTÉ launched with a glossy, long-lasting nail polish in the very same shade of red as the soles of the designer’s glamorous shoes. The collection has now expanded to include the most luxurious range of lipsticks in satin, matte and sheer finishes. What’s more, each beautifully packaged color can be worn as a pendant.
This will be my new beauty addiction for February: this limited edition collection consists of 50 clutch sized lip colors named after the characters in Tom Ford’s life. Finally, I can fit my favorite lip color in the teeny-tiny little bags that we all will carry this summer. Here is the selection to choose from, another tough one.
NUDES TO BROWNS Holden – Vanilla suede (existing shade) Beau – Blush nude (existing shade) Henry – Warm sable (existing shade) Gustavo – highly pearlized rich mocha with purple pearl Pavlos – intense cherry brown
SILVERS TO BLACKS Casey – highly pearlized white Orlando – highly pearlized pinky platinum Peter – highly pearlized rose gold Stavros – highly pearlized rich grey Alasdhair – rich blackened orchid
LIGHT PINKS TO MAUVE Ian – highly pearlized metallic pink rose Flynn – neutral pale pink Addison – Pink dusk (existing shade) James – Twist of fate (existing shade) Richard – Negligee (existing shade)
POP PINKS TO ROSES Alexander – light rose pink Patrick – pasty muted coral Michael – vibrant pinkish coral with small level of pearl John – hot blue pink with heavy pearl Giacomo – deep rose
FUCHSIAS TO MAGENTAS Preston – bright pop blue pink Justin – vibrant rich blue pink with blue pearl Cooper – Pure pink (existing shade) Jack – rich blue orchid Francesco – intense blue magenta
CORALS TO ORANGES Luca – highly pearlized pink/peach coral Matthew – pasty coral yellow undertones Adriano – True coral (existing shade) Tomas – highly pearlized burnt metallic orange Rafael – bright tangerine
REDS Rory – clean yellow gold Diego – more intense version of “Firecracker” Alejandro – Slander (existing shade) Luciano – Deep blue cherry red Leonardo – Smoke red (existing shade)
PLUMS Colin – Indian rose (existing shade) Cary – Casablanca (existing shade) Didier – Moroccan rouge (existing shade) Guillermo – rich purple fig Wes – intense blackened plum wine
I want all the boys for me… The limited edition collection will be available in Switzerland from February 23, 2015 at the Tom Ford counters Jelmoli Zurich and Globus Geneva.
Now, that we just got our fingers on the highly anticipated Prabal Gurung collection for MAC Cosmetics, we have something else to look forward to: Giambattista Valli is the next designer to collaborate with the beauty brand. To celebrate the French fashion house’s 10th anniversary, Valli is bringing his signature florals to a limited edition lipstick collection.
The lineup features five shades, that are done with a matte finish and encased in a colourful version of MAC’s traditional black bullet tube. The collection will launch in stores worldwide in Summer 2015. OMG!
After seasons of backstage-to-runway beauty partnerships, M·A·C and Prabal Gurung debut their highly anticipated makeup collaboration. The modern glamour and immaculate style of the designer comes to life with M·A·C in an exclusive colour collection featuring smoky, gilded hues for eyes, lips and cheeks in ultra-luxurious, custom gold packaging.
Cream Colour Base CHF 89.00
Coral Lumineux vivid coral crème
Eyeshadow Duo CHF 58.00
Satin Ochre soft pale white gold (frost)/coral orange (matte)
Terre shimmering neutral beige (veluxe pearl)/mid-tone warm brown (satin)
Cinder smoky cool grey (lustre)/dark charcoal (matte)
Kohl Power Eye Pencil CHF 28.00
Feline rich black
Chromagraphic Pencil CHF 28.00
NW25/NC30
Bronzing Powder CHF 89.00
Matte Bronze bare shouldered bronze
Square Handled Buffer CHF 89.00
The 14-piece collection is available now in MAC stores in the U.S. and online – and in December in all of the brand’s international stores (except China). In Switzerland exclusively at MAC store Lucerne and atmaccosmetics.ch.
ABOUT PRABAL GURUNG
Singapore-born designer Prabal Gurung is one of the hottest names in eveningwear. Gurung’s talent for directional yet feminine silhouettes can be seen in his dreamlike prints, hot-hued gowns and sleek flared pants that add a cool new dimension to after-dark dressing.
The epitome of bold luxury, M∙A∙CUltimate combines an innovative design aesthetic with the sumptuous formulas of their Ultimate Lipstick and Sheer Mystery Powder. Ten new lip colours are utterly chic, while Sheer Mystery Powder smoothes onto skin in luminous hues that are barely there. Perfectly encased in modern geometric designs, this standout packaging features a sleek chrome finish in two cult-collectible accessories.
Ultimate Lipstick (CHF 36.00)
To SavourLight cool pink Soft Pout Sheer pink peach with white pearl MarqueSoft light neutral pink RavishinglyRichBright mid-tone orange Femme-de-LuxeBright pink CatharinaFuchsia Audacious Warm mid-tone red Dangerously Chic Cool mid-tone red Vogue en VioletCool mid-tone violet The Scene Deep berry
Sheer Mystery Powder (CHF 71.00)
Light Medium Pale ivory Medium Plus Tan beige Dark SecretDeep caramel Deep DarkCaramelized brown
The collection will be available in Switzerland at Globus and as an online exclusive from January 2015.
(In other countries the launch will be earlier, in the US in December 2014.)
Giorgio Armani‘s beautiful ROUGE & BLACK ECSTASY collection is inspired by two of the most prominent colors: red and black. Strong and seductive, those shades are made for the Femme Fatale inside you.
I love the Rouge Ecstasy lipstick collection with its lightweight yet pigment-rich texture. Now there are three bold and vibrant new shades, all with oriental names.
All shades are also available as matte lip lacquers – LIP MAESTRO CHF 51.00 (#404 Spice pictured).
Part of this elegant collection is the new Black Ecstasy Mascara. Its high-tech technology that contains a black hosting polymer helps you to achieve thicker, longer and intensified lashes in a single stroke. Available in 4 different shades.
BLACK ECSTASY CHF 51.00
#01 Obsidian Black (pictured) – #02 Armani Navy (Limited Edition) – #03 Wood – #04 Tadzio (Limited Edition).
In Switzerland, the new collection will be launched in September 2014. The perfect products for sensual red lips and dramatic black lashes. Love this collection and I am sure that you will, too!
I cannot wait to fly to London soon to visit The Burberry Beauty Box in London’s Covent Garden. This new retail concept brings the house’s must-have fashion and beauty together in an innovative format that allows you to explore the connections between make-up, fragrance and accessories through personalised physical and digital experiences.
Featuring the full Burberry Beauty collection of make up and fragrance, as well as limited edition beauty products, the new space also houses accessories including sunglasses, scarves and an exclusive selection of bags, available only in the store. A new look will be revealed each month, available to experience in store.
Below you can discover some of Burberry signature looks:
Brit – an irreverent look inspired by music
Body – a natural, nude look
Tender – a fresh, dewy look
Icon – a timeless look inspired by the Burberry icons
All products are gift-wrapped in exclusive Burberry Beauty Box gift packaging. Payments are taken using a mobile point of sale system on iPads and iPhones, which also offers the option of digital receipts. What a great concept! Love it!
Being a huge fan of Tom Ford‘s Jasmin Rouge scent, I couldn’t have been more excited about the new matching color collection. There almost nothing as sexy as red lips and nails. Cherry or crimson, mix and match, the latest launch for the season is a fun one with names such as Rouge Fatale and Vampire Kiss for your lips while you can paint nails in Trophy Wife (my favorite as seen on my nails below, the perfect red with a hint of pink shimmer) and Shameless. Love it.
Prices are CHF 62.00 for the lipstick and CHF 42.00 for the nail polish.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford and @ Sandra Bauknecht
