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Who Gardens at Midnight? YSL, Of Course, with the YSL Midnight Garden Collection for Fall 2011

August 26th, 2011 by Karen 35 Comments

ysl midnight garden fall 2011

Evenin’, gorgeous. What are you up to tonight? I’ve basically been laying low here at home, painting my nails, reading some magazines and just chilling with the boys.

I was fiending for sushi earlier tonight but didn’t want to drive the 20 minutes to the Japanese place I really like, so I just picked up one of those packages of pre-made sushi rolls (shrimp tempura) from Whole Foods.

Eh, it was aw-ite. 🙂

Oh, Lloyd Christmas got a trim at the salon this afternoon, so he’s back to his old self again. And then afterward he and I stopped by Nordie’s for a quick look around.

There were TONS of new fall products out on counters in the beauty department, but the purples, greens, pinks and reds from the new YSL Midnight Garden Collection kept me occupied. They’re available now in stores and online.

ysl midnight garden fall 2011

The 12-piece collection of stuff for eyes, cheeks, lips and nails feels pretty summery to me, which is great because I’m nowhere even remotely near ready for summer to end. Tropical flowers, exotic birds and fantasy midnight gardens (fo’ reals!) are supposed to have inspired the release, and I can see it, too, in the rich jewel-toned shades and the pale pink, peach and lavender pastels that pop against them.

I’m a HUGE Faux Cils mascara fan and really, REALLY wanted a tube of the new Midnight Blue ($30), but alas, the counter was sold out. I walked away almost empty handed (got a bottle of La Laque Nail Laquer in 43 Wintergreen).

Have you checked out the collection in person? Here are some swatches if you haven’t seen them yet. Take a look, and holla at me in the comments with your faves.

ysl midnight garden fall 2011 blushes
Cheek swatches from the left: Blush Radiance in No. 1 (yes, these use numbers for names), Blush Radiance in No. 2., No. 3., No. 4 … etc.

ysl midnight garden fall 2011
Eye swatches from the left: 7. Ombre Solo in 19 Velvet Green, 8. Ombre Solo in 18 Deep Night Purple and 9. No. 11 Midnight Garden Lumieres. Not pictured: Volume Effet Faux Cils in 20 Midnight Blue

ysl midnight garden fall 2011
Lip swatches from the left: 10. Rouge Volupte Perle in 107 Impetuous Beige, 11. Rouge Volupte Perle in 108 Celestial Mauve, 12. Rouge Volupte Perle in 109 Brazen Plum, 13. Rouge Volupte Perle in 110 Incandescent Orange, 14. Rouge Volupte Perle in 111 Mysterious Red and 15. Rouge Volupte Perle in 112 Spellbinding Violet

ysl midnight garden fall 2011
La Laque Nail Laquer in 43 Wintergreen. Not pictured: La Laque Nail Laquer in 44 Moonlight Blue

ysl midnight garden fall 2011

The entire YSL Midnight Garden Fall 2011 Collection includes…

  • Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in 18 Deep Night Purple, $30
  • Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in 19 Velvet Green, $30
  • 5 Colour Harmony in No. 11 Midnight Garden Lumieres, $56
  • Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara in 20 Midnight Blue, $30
  • Blush Radiance in No. 1 – 6, $45 each
  • Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 107 Impetuous Beige, $30
  • Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 108 Celestial Mauve, $30
  • Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 109 Brazen Plum, $30
  • Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 110 Incandescent Orange, $30
  • Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 111 Mysterious Red, $30
  • Rouge Volupte Perle Lipstick in 112 Spellbinding Violet, $30
  • La Laque Nail Laquer in 43 Wintergreen, $20
  • La Laque Nail Laquer in 44 Moonlight Blue, $20

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Who Gardens at Midnight? YSL, Of Course, with the YSL Midnight Garden Collection for Fall 2011 / Originally published August 26th, 2011

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  1. Lindsay says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Oooo I’m really loving the quint! I saw this all in person but didnt realize it had just came out that day.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 11:00 pm

      Hi Lindsay,

      The quint is super pretty! I do wish the dark purple was slightly more intense. It should look really pretty applied wet, though.

      Reply
  2. Makeup Morsels says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    I never ever stop craving sushi o.O The worst part is that my favorite place is erm…halfway across the globe. Very convenient, right?

    Thanks for swatching this collection! The Rouge Volupte Perles are gorgeous, I think Incandescent Orange is my favorite. Must hold off from making any splurges right now since I just placed a rather sizeable first Fyrinnae order, but I’ll keep these in mind in case I have a moment of weakness~
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    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Makeup Morsels,

      LOL… mine is an hour drive and a bridge away. You totally win!

      What do you like to order? I’m big into rolls, myself. Anything with avocado , shrimp or salmon and and I’m good.

      Reply
  3. Jessica says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    Looks gorgeous- I’m in love with the lipsticks mainly for their packaging. So luxurious looking!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Hi Jessica,

      Oh, I know. They’re a splurge, but such a nice one. 🙂

      Reply
  4. dani@callitbeauty says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    deep night purple & velvet green are gawjus! i think emerald green might be one of my favourite colours for F/W 2011 <3.
    dani@callitbeauty recently posted … Maybelline’s Shine Sensational Pop Stick in Fruit Punch Looks Good Enough To Eat!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 10:54 pm

      I love all the greens in this launch, Dani! 🙂

      Reply
  5. AO says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    I’m about to pass out!!!. Great stuff. 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 10:47 pm

      Hi AO,

      I know! I had to pry myself away from the display. 🙂

      What pieces are your faves?

      Reply
  6. Vonvon says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Purples and greens are gorgeous!

    And I love all the colours of the blush!

    I haven’t bought YSL for a while since the brand pulled out of Malaysia. But I am glad I could get them in the UK.
    Vonvon recently posted … MAC Styledriven Collection For Fall 2011: Pro Longwear Eyeshadows – Photos, Swatches and Quick Reviews

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 10:54 pm

      Hi Vonvon,

      The blushes felt buttery soft! I may have to go back to visit with the red one, LOL!

      Reply
  7. Rae // theNotice says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    Mmm, loving the look of Velvet Green & Blush no. 5 – what a gorgeous red!
    Rae // theNotice recently posted … Black Box Week | Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara review, photos, swatches

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 10:53 pm

      Oh yes! Imagine it applied with a fan brush… delicious!

      Reply
  8. Heidi says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Loving all the purples for eyes. What an unusual fall collection, but I love it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 11:01 pm

      Me too! I want to rock the look that the model’s wearing. Love, LOVE the mix of unexpected bold lips and eyes. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Crystal says

    August 26th, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    I got the number #5 blush and it’s beautiful!
    Crystal recently posted … YSL Blush Radiance #05

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26th, 2011 at 11:04 pm

      That shade is tempting me, big time. What brush do you use to apply it?

      Reply
      • Crystal says

        August 27th, 2011 at 4:49 am

        Sigma F50 since I’m a coward that doesn’t want to look like a clown lol:)

        Reply
  10. Jessica says

    August 27th, 2011 at 12:06 am

    So excited to see this post! I’m a YSL junkie, but I’ve been somewhat rational with this collection so far – I’ve hauled the Rouge Volupte Perles in 107, 108, and 110. But the palette, green ombre solo shadow, and blushes have reeeeally tempting me! Also love the wintergreen polish. Love the whole collection!

    Reply
  11. kalcedon says

    August 27th, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Thr two mono eyeshadows are to die for! I also quite like the Brazen Plum lipstick. The violet ones seems wonderful too (I’m just not sure I could pull that off :P)

    Reply
  12. Anitacska says

    August 27th, 2011 at 4:42 am

    Blush #6 is gorgeous! I’ve seen the collection in person, but only swatched the quint (I’m still umming and ahing about it as it’s £40 which is a bit steep), but that blush is really pretty!
    Anitacska recently posted … Too Faced Full Bloom Ultra Flush Powder Blush in Sweet Pink

    Reply
  13. Chris25 says

    August 27th, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Ombre Solo in Velvet Green looks so pretty!

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    August 27th, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Karen what would be a close dupe for Blush #1? Gorgeous! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 27th, 2011 at 7:15 am

      By Mac that is…

      Reply
  15. Melody says

    August 27th, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Oh no, I’m sorry about your mascara. It does look like a nice shade. I really want to check out velvet green myself. I wonder how close it is to MAC bows and curtsies…it looks more blue.

    Reply
  16. Sarah S. says

    August 27th, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    I think I’m the only weirdo on the planet who has a hankering for Lilac Blush (No. 3)… been wanting it since I first saw the promo images but I can’t pull the trigger!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 27th, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      You’re not! I wanted it until I swatched it. It probably won’t work on me as a blush (more like a highlighter). But if you’re lighter than I am GO FOR IT! I need to vicariously live through somebody, as you can see.

      Reply
  17. Michele DiCola says

    August 27th, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    I am lovin” that color!

    Reply
  18. Natalie Wilkinson says

    August 27th, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    literally chocked when i saw the price of the blush, i love #2 though. i will save many many pennies

    Reply
  19. Roxana says

    August 27th, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    I got the Midnight Garden quint the day it came out, about 3-4 weeks ago at Saks. I saw it in an online ad and I fell in love with it, so naturally I had to have it 🙂 I love YSL makeup and this is no exception, the colors are so beautiful and unexpected and they blend really well! Oh, hope you decide to do a look with it, Karen… I could use some inspiration! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Nina says

    August 27th, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    gorgeous launch! i love almost everything in it!

    Reply
  21. Monika says

    August 27th, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Their faux cils is my fave mascara hands down. And nail polishes are so vibrant and long lasting as well. Nice luxurious cases won’t hurt either:)

    Reply
  22. AO says

    August 28th, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Hiya Karen. What pieces aren’t my favorites? haha. Seriously, I couldn’t wait and ordered the 5 colour palette already. So that is on its way. I also want to get the midnight blue mascara and at least 2 or 3 of the lippies. Brazen Plum, Spellbinding Violet and i might just go out of my usual purple zone and try the Incandescent Orange. Oww la la. Now… the trick is to find all the $$ for these goodies. 🙂

    Reply
  23. mulberrytea says

    August 31st, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    I love all the colors together, as well as the pops of unexpected tones like lilac, red, and deep forest green.

    However, I’m too much of a neutral devotee to wear any of them on my face, haha. Hope you post some looks using this collection soon!

    Reply

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