Bands have been steadily releasing their holiday offerings, and I have a selection from NARS to show you today. Of course, François Nars always manages to add his own unique stamp on things, and this year’s grouping is no different. Drawing inspiration from 70s iconic punk fashion (hence the safety pins & studs), the shades of the Holiday 2018 Collection are all surprisingly wearable and relevant … with a bit of irreverence peeking through via the names, naturally.
Inspired by one’s “lucky star”, Dior’s Midnight Wish Holiday 2018 Collection (all limited edition) is a makeup lover’s delight. With holiday-themed shades to go with the intricately wrought designs — not to mention the most display-worthy packaging (seriously; just look at those nail polish bottles), everything shown would definitely be a hit gift … just make sure to grab a few items for yourself while you’re at it.
Earlier in the year, I was invited to preview the latest skincare launch from Shiseido, Essential Energy — a range inspired by neuroscience, of all things. Of course I was intrigued, as I’d never heard of anything like this before. It was the tail end of winter when I attended the event and given that I was already committed to testing out several other skincare products, it’s taken me until now to share my thoughts. The life of a beauty journalist, I tell you …
In time for the holidays, Shu Uemura has recently launched the La Maison du Chocolat Collection, done in collaboration with renown French chocolatier of the same name. With items drawing their inspiration — in name, colours, and in many cases even in scent — from decadent confections, everything is seriously, deliciously gorgeous. Beauty + chocolate = my kind of match.
In time for the holiday season, Ciaté London has recently released the Glitter Storm Eyeshadow Palette, and I don’t know about you, but I’m a total sucker for anything with a snow globe effect. It doesn’t hurt that the nine hues of this palette are also sitting firmly in my wheelhouse, or that they wear so well either.
