Dior 5 Couleurs Collection Fall 2014 | Rose Tutu trio

The Rose Tutu trio from the Dior 5 Couleurs Collection for Fall 2014, features a palette which bears both warm & cool pink tones, as well as a very ladylike pink lipstick and coordinating pink nail lacquer – all three items looking deceptively soft. I say deceptively, because appearances can be misleading as once again, it’s all about the textures (first mentioned in my review of the Dior Pied-de-Poule trio here). What I found refreshing to see with the launch of these reformulated eyeshadow palettes, is how Dior appears to have embraced – as well as thought of – the many varieties of complexions, offering selections to suit the very fair (as with this trio here) to the darkest (the Trafalgar trio comes to mind, to be shown in an upcoming review), although that being said, I urge you to experiment at the counter as you just never know how a particular palette will work on your own skin.

Jennifer Lawrence in her stunning baby pink Dior gown at the 2013 Oscars (remember her famous trip up the stairs to collect her award?)

A vintage sketch of a Dior pink gown from the 50’s

Rouge Dior #354 Rose Tutu (CAN $36.00) | This is a carnation pink hue with warm undertones (I can almost detect hints of pale coral) and the finest pearly shimmer (not really visible when applied, but which serves to add depth and a lustrous shine), in Dior’s buttery soft and ultra-creamy formula. Considering the colour seen in the tube, I expected #354 Rose Tutu to apply rather opaquely, but was pleasantly surprised to find it actually slightly sheer, making it not only an extremely wearable pink shade, but one that will suit even those who never thought they could wear pink (like me). Imbued with Dior’s signature rose scent (how appropriate, right?) – which fades quickly after initial application, staying power was average, giving me about 5 hours of solid wear before fading, although there was still a light rosiness seen once it had worn off and my lips felt very hydrated and well-moisturized – a huge bonus that comes with this formula.

Oh yeah, I should mention here that this may very well be the first pink lipstick that I have ever been obsessed with.

Dior 5 Couleurs Collection Fall 2014 | Rouge Dior #354 Rose Tutu

5 Couleurs #846 Tutu (CAN $61.00) | Forget everything you ever thought about pink eyeshadow, because the #846 Tutu palette is about to blow all that out of the water. To begin with, the textures found here all bear gleam of varying intensities – from a delicate pearl, to a more complex shine – with zero fallout, no powdery residue, or annoying glitter to contend with. A breakdown of the shades, starting clockwise from the upper left:

warm peachy pink, the least pigmented overall and one that pulls more silvery on my skin tone – best used as a highlight shade
cool lavender pink with excellent pigmentation & super easy application, with a slight duo chrome effect
deep rose and the darkest shade in this palette, warm leaning but with some silvery gleam that will also suit cooler complexions
lilac pink with excellent pigmentation and a subtle but stunning shimmery effect, superb application
pale pink with a gray/gold duo chrome effect, amazing colour saturation for such a light shade

The challenge I faced with this palette, was basically: how to wear pink colours on my eyes, without looking like A) I’ve been crying or B) that I have an eye infection? In truth, I can’t see anyone wearing all five of the #846 Tutu shades at one time, but it’s actually quite easy to create looks with several of the colours.

Option 1

Combine the top 2 hues + the centre shade for a soft, ballerina-esque daytime look: use the top right colour all over the mobile lid and along the lower lash line, then add touches of the middle colour to the outer crease for depth and a touch of impact, finish with the top left colour on the brow bone and inner eye corner

Option 2

Combine the lower 2 hues + the centre shade for a soft smokey eye: smudge the middle and the bottom right colours along the mobile lid to the crease, create more drama by dampening your brush and adding more of the middle colour to the upper lash line and outer crease, then run this same shade along the lower lash line to the inner corner. Finish by applying the bottom left colour to the inner corner of the eye as well as the lower lash line (over the middle hue).

Option 3

Create a fresh & wide-eyed look by applying the bottom right shade all over the mobile lid to the crease, then take a fluffy brush and run it along the crease to diffuse and blend the two shades together, finish with multiple coats of a volumizing/thickening mascara.

See what I mean? Once you start playing around with this palette, it literally opens up the door to so many possibilities you may never have thought of before. I also love how this is a welcome change from the traditional dark smokey eye, although incorporating a deep plum or grey/charcoal here can also look spectacular.

Dior 5 Couleurs Collection Fall 2014 | #846 Tutu

Dior 5 Couleurs Collection Fall 2014 | #846 Tutu, swatched dry

Dior 5 Couleurs Collection Fall 2014 | #846 Tutu, swatched damp

Dior Vernis #254 Rose Tutu (CAN $26.00) | A true pink hue with Dior’s ‘secret shimmer’ (which translates as depth when applied, not really visible) in a crème/jelly hybrid formula. More warm than cool leaning, there is just the perfect amount of colour to #254 Rose Tutu to keep it from veering into juvenile territory, giving it instead a feminine, fresh & fun kind of vibe. The application is on par with the rest of Dior’s newly revamped lacquers: superb, as in totally self-levelling and ending with an insanely glossy shine. As with the lipstick shade above, I do believe I may have just found THE perfect pink nail polish for my skin tone as well. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat

Dior 5 Couleurs Collection Fall 2014 | Dior Vernis #254 Rose Tutu

While I’ve always experimented with beauty, I’ve also tended to stay clear of pale pink colours (major clashing with my skin tone) but for some odd reason, I’ve also always been so drawn to them as well – a beauty dilemma. Seriously. The Dior Rose Tutu trio has given me options I’ve never had before, but what makes each of these products outstanding, is the quality and fresh, new, and sophisticated textures that every single item so incredibly wearable. Bear in mind that while I’m showing each of the new launches as trios, there are no hard & fast rules – feel free to mix and match at will, as there appears to be a seamless compatibility and harmony with all these new releases. Then again, you should be warned that it may prove impossible to not want them all.

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