A CHANEL Makeover with International Artist

A CHANEL Makeover with International Artist

Yesterday, I was treated to a fabulous makeover at CHANEL Pavilion, by their international artist Sophie Egerton, who is visiting South Africa from the UK. First, the canvas was set using Chanel Teint Innocence Compact (in number 40), possibly my new favourite foundation of all time. I’m olive skinned, so the foundation was warmed up with another new favourite,  Soleil Tan De Chanel in Bronze Universal, then set with Chanel Vitalumiere Pressed Powder in B30. I was really impressed with the foundation, how it all blended beautifully with my skin, while it gave great coverage. I’ve only ever used Vitalumiere Aqua foundation, from Chanel which is great, but I think this combination above is definitely my perfect fit! Sophie started my makeover with my brows, spending quite a lot of time perfecting them. I love having my brows done by makeup artists, as it makes such a huge difference and I always manage to mess mine up when I try, although Sophie did give me some tips. First brush the brows down, then fill in the areas needed with a pencil before brushing them back up. That way you can get a better view of their shape and apply filler…

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August 23, 2011
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Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Eyeshadow

Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Eyeshadow

New from Chanel’s Autumn Colour Creation 2011 is the fabulous new gel texture eye shadow, Illusion D’Ombre Eye Shadow. Available in six jewel inspired shades, these long wearing shadows give your eyes great sparkle, perfect for day or night wear. I got to sample two of the six shades, check them out… The texture of the shadows is sort of a mousse that lets you build your intensity. They offer great colour payoff and the subtle sparkle is magical. I absolutely LOVE them. The Chanel Illusion D’Ombre eye shadows will be available this month from the 19th August 2011 at Chanel counters country wide. The retail selling price of each pot is R310.

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August 2, 2011
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Chanel Makeup Collection for Fall 2011/2012 – Illusion D’ombre

Chanel Makeup Collection for Fall 2011/2012 – Illusion D’ombre

The enchanted world of precious materials is brought to life at your finger tips. The caress of a feather, the texture of shagreen and the sparkling facets of cut stone inspire the imagination. Check out the all new, very precious makeup collection from Chanel for Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012. Illusion D’ombre is full of blingy products that will make you sparkle and shine. It will be available in South Africa at Chanel counters from the 19th August 2011. Here’s a little sneak peek for ya! Start saving… Eye Jewels These new creamy shadows interpret the richness of precious materials with six jewel inspired colous that are intense with beautiful iridescent reflections. They are available in; FANTASME: an iridescent white, MIRIFIQUE: every nuance of black, ÉMERVEILLÉ: a tender peach, ÉBLOUI: a brown smouldering with red, ILLUSOIRE: a grey-tinged taupe and ÉPATANT: a grey-shadowed khaki. Lips Lips are all about complimenting enigmatic eyes with two Lipsticks in Rouge Coco, two shimmering, glimmering glosses that you can wear over the lipstick or on their own. There is also a selection of two lip crayons to help you created precise lines. Nails Adorn your nails in shades with metallic and shimmering reflections. Gorgeous, totally…

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July 21, 2011
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The Beauty Store – Online shopping and exclusive brands

The Beauty Store – Online shopping and exclusive brands

Exciting news for all you makeup mad gals out there! There’s a new store in town that will allow you to buy all the world’s best cosmetics online, anytime, all the time! Yes, 24/7 shopping to indulge your beauty addiction. Now that’s what we call fabulous! UPDATE: Sadly it seems the Beauty Store has disappeared from cyberspace. We’ve kept this post up since (1) we don’t delete our content and (2) we’re secretly hoping for it to return. Launched yesterday, Thebeautystore.co.za not only stocks brands you already know and trust such as Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Christian Dior and Dermalogica to mention a few, but also those “I want them bad” brands you see in overseas magazines and blogs that you just can’t get in South Africa. You know, Nina Ricci, Anna Sui, NARS, Paula Dorf and Laura Mercier! Are you jumping for joy yet? I am! The Beauty Store was co-founded two young South African entrepreneurs living in London, Chris Cox and Chase Richards who aim to bring the UK’s online shopping culture to their home country. Thanks guys! You’ve just made a whole lot of new BFF’s! South African models, make-up connoisseurs and fashionistas are already getting excited about…

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June 9, 2011
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Friday Fragrance – Chanel Chance

Friday Fragrance – Chanel Chance

After posting a blog on the amazingly fresh and fabulous Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Sheer Moisture Mist, I became obsessed with the fragrance, Chance by Chanel.. Truth be told, I didn’t like this fragrance at first spray. Its not the kind of scent that has an instant “wow factor”, but after it settles on the skin for a few seconds it’s amazing. My oh my, is it amazing! It’s like a burst of total joy and releases the fun flirty, little girl in every woman. She’s pink, happy and dancing around in a bed of gorgeous pink flowers with the sun’s rays adding a gentle glow to her skin. Can you picture it? Chanel Chance is a fragrance for a young woman who lives life with passion and reaches for adventure. She’s innocent, determined, impetuous and dreamy. She’s also unpredictable and utterly romantic. Jasmine, Amber and Patchouli are mixed with hints of pink pepper to create this kaleidoscope of fun, flirty and fabulousness in a simple, elegant yet chic bottle. This is how I feel about this fragrance… I loooooove it! Chanel Chance retails at R695 for the 50ml EdT bottle.

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May 6, 2011
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Chanel Chance – EAU Tendre Sheer Moisture Mist

Chanel Chance – EAU Tendre Sheer Moisture Mist

Oh la la oui oui! Check out this fabulous, sheer moisture mist in CHANCE from Chanel. CHANCE EAU TENDRE Sheer Moisture Mist is a fresh body mist with a sheer, delicate texture. An exquisite moment of lightness and comfort for the skin. In a single step, as if caressed by the gentlest breeze, the body is perfumed and moisturised. A spray application, so you can take your chance with you wherever you go. Its a “poetic dimension” of the fragrance CHANCE, by Chanel. Fresh, breezy and totally fabulous, this moisture mist will have you feeling gorgeous and beautiful instantly.   “Chance is a way of being. Chance is my soul. ” ~Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel Chanel Chance eau Tendre (pink bottle) and Chanel Chance eau Fraiche (green bottle) will be available nationally on counters from the 15th April 2011.  

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April 7, 2011
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A tribute to Elizabeth Taylor – Modern Day Cleopatra Eyes

A tribute to Elizabeth Taylor – Modern Day Cleopatra Eyes

Yesterday was a truly sad day for the world! One of the greatest, most iconic beauties in the business, Elizabeth Taylor passed away. We will always love this icon and today, we pay tribute to one of the most glamorous women of our time. We’ll show you, step by step, how to create modern day Cleopatra Eyes, a perfect way for you to remember the great Elizabeth Taylor and keep her look alive. Step 1 Using a light coloured eye shadow (we love Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Bone) cover the entire eyelid, from the lash line, all the way up to your brow bone. TIP: apply using the MAC 217 Blending Brush Step 2 Add colour to the outer corners of your lids with something striking and sexy. We love Estee Lauder Double Wear Cream Shadow in Antique Gold. Pat the colour on using your fingertips, focusing on applying most of the colour to the outer corners and blend inwards. For more intense colour, build it up in layers until you have your desired result. TIP: apply using your fingertips for best results Step 3 Add definition to your lids using a shade that has gorgeous shimmer…

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March 24, 2011
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Autumn Skin 101: Makeup trend forecast

Autumn Skin 101: Makeup trend forecast

Thanks to the lovely Eloise Dreyer, celebrity beauty artist and blogger for sharing her autumn makeup trends with us today… This autumn we have a strong palette to look forward to. I’m a lover or strong lips and eyes, and here’s what you can do to be spot on when it comes to Autumn trends. Strong brows are making a huge comeback. Dont over colour brows and draw stark lines, rather use a soft brow pencil like Bobbi Brown Brow Pencils, to create a strong and groomed look. Colours for eyes include washes of greys, browns and purples. My favourite grey palette is found at Dior in their “Gris” collection. Purples pop in pallets from MAC Wonderwoman, Estee Lauder Surreal Violet and YSL in Parisian Sky. Use an aubergine/grey/navy color eye pencil to finish off strong eyes. Keep lips either very nude or very strong For nude, try MAC lipstick in Myth. For strong, go for Java Jolt; a dark chocolate, or even a dark grape will be perfect. Skin is flawless, slightly on the dewy, translucent side. I use Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua and YSL Transfer Resistant foundation to create the best skin. Colour mascaras are making a huge…

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March 22, 2011
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Award winning beauty – Marie Claire annouces the best

Award winning beauty – Marie Claire annouces the best

Every year Marie Claire magazine announces it’s annual superstar beauty products at the prestigious Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence de la Beauté awards. This year’s contenders were tough cookies, but we’re glad to see that StyleScoop favoured brand, OptiPhi won the local hero category. We’re also big fans of Chanel lip products, so glad to see they nabbed an award too! Care category winner: Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus and UV Damage Corrector Both of these creams are aimed at creating flawless skin. One smoothes out wrinkles with the power to rival dermatological laser procedures and the other achieves even skin tone with the power of a leading prescription ingredient for hyperpigmentation. Other contenders in this category (in no particular order) included: La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold Cream Decléor Aroma Night Beauty Cream – Regenerating Comfort Zone Range Make-up category Winner Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 05 Mademoiselle This colour was created to be flattering to all skin tones and complexions. Also, it boasts a creamy, hydrating and vibrant, long-lasting pigment Other contenders in this category (in no particular order) included: Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 Sensai Bronzing…

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March 15, 2011
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Chanel Rouge Allure – Pure Shine Intense Lip Gloss

Chanel Rouge Allure – Pure Shine Intense Lip Gloss

If there is one thing I love, it’s lip gloss. I must have a gazillion glossies stashed everywhere from my handbags to my desk drawers, my cubby hole to my hubby’s car. Right now, I’m loving Chanel’s new Rouge Allure Pure Shine Intense Colour Long Wear Lip Gloss. I know, the name is a mouthful, but it gives your lips just as much colour. Rouge Allure is Chanel’s new generation lip gloss, stylishly packaged in this sleek and sexy black case. Inside it, the most amazing, intense lip colour – my two favourites are Imaginare (a soft, silky pink) and Gene (a gorgeous coral). The applicator has a double sided, soft tip that helps you apply colour with precision. The texture of the gloss feels great; non sticky and not greasy. In our books, this glossy ranks 10/ 10!

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February 18, 2011
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10 Red Hot Nail Colours to Rock This Valentines Day

10 Red Hot Nail Colours to Rock This Valentines Day

February is the month of love, red hot love, and what better way to fire up our first Trend Report of the month than with red hot nails? We picked our top five red hot nail colours to rock out this valentines day… Here’s our first five… Feautured from left: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 475 Dragon is an intense red that coats your nails with a bright, red colour in just one application. NuBar Nail Lacquer in NV5 Barbera has a slightly pinkish tone in comparison to the others and offers a great variation if you don’t like siren red. Estee Lauder Nail Lacquer in 07 Red Tango also offers a true red tone and matches up identical to the Chanel shade. Revlon Nail Enamel in 680 Revlon Red offers a true red that’s just a little brighter than the Chanel and Estee Lauder variations. Tip Top Nail Chic in 932 Traffic Lights has a slight metallic sheen over its traffic stopping colour. More scarlet than red, but still red hot! Here’s a visual of the colours, how they look on my nails. Index Finger – Nu Bar Barbera Middle Finger – Tip Top Nail Chic Traffic Lights…

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February 3, 2011
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TREND REPORT – Chanel’s new “it” nail colour – Black Pearl for Spring/ Summer 2011

TREND REPORT – Chanel’s new “it” nail colour – Black Pearl for Spring/ Summer 2011

Tomorrow sees the nationwide launch of Chanel’s new Spring/ Summer 2011 makeup collection. A collection of shades that will make your heart melt!  I know we’re still stuck in Spring/ Summer 2010, but our friends on the other side of the equator are ahead of us, and thankfully we can still indulge in their pleasures! We’re totally smitten with Black Pearl, the new “it” colour from this collection that was seen on the catwalk of the Chanel Spring/ Summer 2011 show. You know when a Chanel catwalk features a colour, it’s pretty safe to say that colour will become the most coveted colour in the land.

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January 27, 2011
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