Yves Saint Laurent | Couture Palette Bleus Lumière (LE), Summer 2014

The recently released Bleus Lumière Collection for Summer 2014 from Yves Saint Laurent, is a beautifully curated makeup grouping (the nail polishes of this collection have been reviewed here), inspired by the myriad shades of blue and the way light plays off this sensual hue. The undoubted star of this collection, is the exquisite Couture Palette in Blues Lumière, with its vivid and yet complimentary 5 colour blocked Mondrian-esque shades. Seriously, this palette is a little like holding a bit of the Mediterranean in the palm of your hand, wouldn’t you agree?

Yves Saint Laurent | Couture Bleus Collection, Summer 2014

Yves Saint Laurent | Couture Palette Bleus Lumière (LE), Summer 2014

Couture Palette Bleus Lumière (limited edition) CAN $64.00 | This palette has all the makings of a collector’s piece; starting from the exterior – a luxurious laminated vinyl case cover that bears the YSL logo on a field of turquoise and gold – shades evocative of sea & sand. Once opened, your eyes are greeted by five intensely coloured shades: clockwise starting from the top left, there is a warm peachy golden/pink followed by a hot salmon/coral – the ‘sand’ hues, then we have the ‘aquatics’: celadon (bottom right), Agean (bottom left), and Majorelle (middle). All the shades of this palette can be applied either dry/straight from the palette or with a dampened brush for more intensity, although colour payoff is excellent no matter which method you opt for, while the finishes vary slightly in texture and shimmer with blendability ridiculously easy. I experienced no powdery kickback upon swirling any of my brushes across these shades and staying power was good as well, going easily past the 8 hour mark without primer and significantly longer with (when I removed my makeup at the 12 hour mark, the shades still looked fresh & vibrant at that point). buy propranolol online padstyle.com/wp-content/languages/new/propranolol.html no prescription

I’ve been playing with this palette for several weeks now, and each time I start with a look in mind, I always wind up doing something else as these colours just seem to all mesh so well together. My preferred daytime eye look with this palette is literally a sweep of the coral hue across the lid and a light splash of one of the 2 lighter of the blue shades on the bottom lash line, along with a couple of mascara coats – this combination makes eyes the focal point without seeming ‘done’ and just draws so much light to that area. For a more evening look, I’ve tried numerous combinations and they all literally seem to work: the key element to tying them all together is in using the middle Majorelle shade applied as liner (upper lash line) with a dampened brush – intense, smouldering and totally sexy. Also makes the whites of the eyes so crisp and clear – another bonus. buy zithromax online padstyle.com/wp-content/languages/new/zithromax.html no prescription

Yves Saint Laurent | Couture Palette Bleus Lumière (LE), Summer 2014

Yves Saint Laurent | Couture Palette Bleus Lumière (swatched with a dry brush)

Yves Saint Laurent | Couture Palette Bleus Lumière (swatched with a dampened brush)

This palette was certainly one huge surprise for me; to begin with, I never would have imagined all the endless possibilities offered by these 5 shades, let alone how easily they all seem to compliment each other. With a perfect mix of cold and hot colours, these contrasting hues are a great way to shake up your look without extending far out of your comfort zone, while the quality and superior pigmentation of these shades makes it a worthwhile investment to your makeup wardrobe. buy flagyl online padstyle.com/wp-content/languages/new/flagyl.html no prescription

Available now but limited edition, at YSL counters across Canada such as Holt Renfrew, The Bay, Murale, and Sephora. Find more information via: