CHANEL · Backstage Beauty Métiers d’Art Show 2021

Every year CHANEL pays tribute to the virtuoso hands behind all the exquisite details that go into each creation with the Métiers d’Art show, with the 2021/22 Collection held at Le 19M — the new venue where all of the Maison’s artisans are currently housed. Initiated by Coco Chanel herself, this endeavour helps to preserve the incredible skills of several hundred artisans, while also shaping new specialists to further these time-honoured traditions. The beauty look was both avant-garde and timeless … and you can bet that I’ll be trying my hand to recreate it. Wish me luck.

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Laura Mercier · Light Catcher Loose Powder

December 8, 2021

Laura Mercier’s original setting powder has earned a well-deserved reputation as a must-have item in basically every makeup artist’s kit. Now this cult-fave product comes in a new “light-creating” finish and in 3 tones to suit a wider range of complexions. I personally am not one to set my makeup on the regular, but I’ll have to make an exception for something as pretty as this, no? Plus it’s the holiday season where a bit of sparkle is always a good thing!

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Gucci · A Gloaming Night, The Alchemist’s Garden

December 3, 2021

gloam·ing

/ˈɡlōmiNG/ noun LITERARY

“hundreds of lights are already shimmering in the gloaming”

Inspired by twilight, that fleeting moment between dusk and sunset, A Gloaming Night is the latest fragrance to join Gucci’s The Alchemist’s Garden collection. Capturing that magical moment in essence form within the glowing red hue of the bottle, it’s the fragrance notes that have me utterly captivated … and coming back for more.

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CHANEL · Sublimage L’Essence de Teint & Hydra Beauty Camellia Repair Mask

November 29, 2021

CHANEL recently added a serum foundation to the Sublimage range — a product that sounds exactly like what my skin needs right now (yes, my skin ‘talks‘ to me. And since we all know that one needs to start with a proper canvas before applying makeup, what could be better than a repairing mask to get the job done? Go on … I’ll wait.

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Givenchy · Holiday 2021 Collection

November 26, 2021

Serving as inspiration to this year’s Holiday 2021 Collection, is the first gold-encased lipstick that was created in 1989 by Monsieur Givenchy and I have to admit, that few things say ‘holiday‘ better than luxe golden touches, am I right? This might be a capsule collection, but I’m ok with downsizing — especially with exquisite pieces like this.

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