Sunday Stuff You Can't Have

Since last Sunday I showed you Le Metier de Beaute's lip kaleidoscope in Ecumes de Or but didn't show you any swatches (because I am extra evil), I decided to show you swatches this week.

Left to right is bottom to top.  The top shade looks clear but is a nice light pink with multicolored shimmer.

Yummy, look at that gold! All with the exception on the top shade are pretty darn pigmented.

And the piece de resistance...

The swatch of them layered!  It's a lovely carmely nude, love!

In case you missed it last week, here is the product picture.

This weeks question,

What is your favorite kiddy movie? 

I am currently watching Shrek which made me think of it, but my favorite is Little Rascals.  

Makeup Mavens

Since Lipstick Luvvies showed you her puppies, I thought I'd show you mine

Makeup Mavens present beauty posts you might have missed. We may be a couple down (holidays beckon) but there is sure to be something to tempt you in our roundup. This week we have a look at some free products for a change, what Chantecaille has in store for Fall, a Chanel nail polish perfect for summer and most importantly, one of our mavens tries Rouge Bunny Rouge for the first time.

Lovesong For My Lipgloss gives us a peek at the latest offerings from Chantecaille, two brand new shades of lip chic perfect for the transition from summer to fall.

In a change to form, Lipstick Luvvies shows us some of the best freebies on offer with the monthly glossies and some TK Maxx bargains.

Barely a week goes by without some mention of blogger favourite Rouge Bunny Rouge, and now it is the turn of Product Doctor. See whether she thinks their loose glitter pigment is enough to start a love affair with the brand.

Raspberry Rouge shows us that some of Chanel's older polishes are just as fabulous as their latest releases with a closer look at Miami Peach.

Chantecaille Les Delices De Roses Lip Palette

I was lucky enough to score the Chantecaille Les Delices de Roses Lip Palette from Zuzu Petal's blog sale.  I had wanted to pick this up at the counter, but unfortunately, it was sold out.  As you may or may not know, I really love Chantecaille's potted glosses.  These are the same consistency as the potted glosses but with a bit bigger pans.  The right two pans have similar pigmentation to the potted glosses as well, although the left one is sheerer.

The left is a sheer pink, the middle is a shimmery medium pink, and the right is a shimmery peachy pink.

This palette is a gorgeous spring and summer palette. Staying time is average for a gloss, about 3 hours.  These are medium thickness and not sticky in my experience.

It comes in a gorgeous creamy beige satin pouch.

This can actually still be found (yay for all of you!).  With any $125 purchase on Chantecaille.com, you receive this palette as a gift with purchase.  It's a really great deal as most of Chantecaille's gift with purchases require at least a $200 purchase.  Don't wait, go order now!

Here are the ingredients for anyone who is interested

This palette can be purchased here.  Note: this is an affiliate link.

Birchbox, What's It About

Since it's almost August, I decided to show you what was in my July Birchbox.  Makes sense right? Ha.  Well, I decided to show you more so I could explain about Birchbox than to show the contents of my July Box.

Birchbox comes with a card in it explaining the four products inside and the extra.  Products commonly found in a Birchbox are makeup, skincare, body care and hair care.  This month, I received a Korres showergel, Philosophy Purity Made Simple Face wash, Pur Minerals Pressed Mineral Makeup with a small brush, and Redken Shine Flash Hairspray.  The Extra was a Kind Almond and Apricot bar.  As you can say, Birchbox has quite the variety of brands to send out each month.

The contents.  With Birchbox, you get a variety of deluxe samples that Birchbox chooses for you.  A few qualms I have, you cannot opt out of types of items that you know don't work for you.  Purity Made Simple breaks me out and I am allergic to Korres.  That is two products in this box that I am unable to use.  Also, boxes sent out for the same month can include different items.  For example, one of my friends in New York received a Nuxe oil in her July box.

However, Birchbox is only $10 shipped, which really is a great deal.  Also, it gives you a great way to try products you might not otherwise have tested or even been drawn towards.  As a result of Birchbox, I have fallen in love with Oscar Blandi Jasmin oil serum (review coming soon).  If you would like to check out some of the brands Birchbox offers, and they are constantly expanding, head over to Birchbox.com.

*If you would like to sign up, let me know and I can send you a referral.**


**If I refer you, I will receive 50 Birchbox points.

Chantecaille Fall 2011 Lip Chics

Chantecaille is releasing two new lip chic shades for fall 2011.  When I visited my counter the other day, I was lucky enough to see them in person.  Unfortunately, I only had my phone with me, so sorry for the sub par photo. 

Left is Calla Lily and right is Violetta. 

I have reviewed my lip chics here, for ideas on formula. (spoiler: I love them to death)

Fall 2011 will also feature a four pan palette with a sheer pearl, a neutral lid shade and a plum liner with a classic pink blush.  There will also be the addition of a new eyeliner formula, gel liner pencil, in black and gray.  Chantecaille will be releasing a lash growth product as well which they have combined with the classic Faux cils mascara formula to create Faux cils longest lash mascara. 

Have you tried the lip chics? Do you think you will pick either of these shades up?

I have my eye on Violetta and the gray gel pencil, but we will see once I am able to play with them.

Cle de Peau Beaute Extra Silky Lipstick, Trend Perfect

I have been interested in the Cle de Peau Beaute Extra Silky Lipsticks ever since reading this post by The Black Panties.  It seems the Extra Silky Lipsticks are right on trend being that they are on the sheer side and very glossy.  However, these were not just released, they have been around for a bit longer. 

Anyways, onto the swatches because I know that is what you are waiting for.

Be sure to click to make the pictures larger so you can better see the colors and numbers.  These lipsticks have no names, just 3 digit numbers, which I find quite annoying.  I can never remember what color I'm wearing if it doesn't have a name. 

Cle de Peau says the Extra Silky lipsticks contain argan oil and are meant to be extra moisturizing.  I cannot attest to this claim as I haven't tried them on my lips yet (this needs to be rectified immediately).  They retail for $52 and can be found at Neiman Marcus or where ever Cle de Peau is sold.

Chantecaille Makeover Courtesy of the Lovely Cari of Neiman Marcus

Last Friday, I ran to Neiman Marcus after work in hopes of meeting Chantecaille's global artist, Fernando Cadavid.  Unfortunately, Fernando left before I got there, so Cari said she would do my makeup.  Cari always does a lovely job.

Here is the finished product.

I'm going to have to apologize here because I didn't write down everything that was used and I forgot some of the items (sorry Cari!!).

Base:
Future Skin in cream
Total Concealer in vanilla
Compact Makeup in Bamboo

Cheeks:
Cheek shade in Emotion
Highlight cheeks using Rose Quartz shadow


Eyes: (This is where I don't remember much)
Faux cils Mascara in Viola
Eyebrows filled in with Granite eyeshadow (a strange choice but it worked really well)
Smoky Topaz to smoke outer corner and along lower lash line
Basalt on lid
Jasper in crease and along lower lash line

Lips:
Hydra chic in Aster

And now a few more pictures, which are not the best quality because it was night time

Cari Lester can be found at Neiman Marcus Fashion Valley.  Call 619-692-9100 x2105 for appointments, or you could try just dropping by (it's better to make appointments to make sure there is time for a makeover).