Along with raising me to respect big hair and instilling in me an appreciation for nonsensical song lyrics (“The reflex is a lonely child just waiting by the park…”), the ’80s also taught me about a certain something awesome called houndstooth.
Every girl I knew had something in a houndstooth pattern. I had a jacket I’d wear whenever I wanted to be “taken seriously,” like at piano recitals, haha!
Tabs would love a jacket like that…
The first words out of my mouth when I opened the new Diorblush in Pink Happiness ($42) were “CLASS OF ’89!!”
(I was referring to middle school.)
The houndstooth pattern stamped on this powder blush duo will help it stand out when it flits on Dior counters with the rest of the Cherie Dior Bow collection this spring.
John Taylor from Duran Duran (SWOON!) might look at these hot pink matte and shimmery golden, peachy pink powder blushes and say, “I can’t use these to contour my cheekbones!” but I like that they aren’t blindingly intense and pigmented; I think it makes them easier to control.
For a radiant, natural look, I’ll swirl a layer or two of the darker shade on the apples of my cheeks, followed by a light dusting of the lighter shade on my upper cheekbones. Both colors stay bright on my cheeks (but not too bright) for 8-10 hours before fading or beginning to look patchy.
Pink Happiness could be a fab day-to-night blush to keep in your work bag. Sweep a couple layers on when you get to your desk (she works hard for the money!), and then at the end of the day, ramp up the intensity with another layer before cabbage patching your way to ’80s night with the girls.
PRICE: $42
AVAILABILITY: Coming soon to Dior counters and dior.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Quick! — what’s your favorite dance move? Any era.
Hmm… That’s a tough one, but I’m goin’ with the Snake.
Molly says
You might want to read John Taylor’s new autobiography. 🙂 Class of ’92 😀
Karen says
I hope he offers blush contouring tips! 😀 That would be awesome.
Melissa says
Hammer time! Haha! Oh goodness.
Karen says
My-my-my-music hits ’em so hard…
Yeah, I still know the lyrics!
Paris B says
I have my eye firmly on this blush in the Dior Spring ’13 collection. Glad to know its as gorgeous on skin as it looks in the pan 🙂
Karen says
Hi Paris,
You will love it. It lasts all day and gives skin an effortless flush. 🙂
Hope you’re doing well. How have you been?
Paris B says
Ah I love the sound of it already! I’m doing well and I hope you are too, and looking forward to Christmas and the new year – goodness, where has the time gone?! 🙂
Karen says
Seriously. I feel like I blinked and now it’s 2013. Are you staying close to home for the holidays, or will you be doing any traveling? El Hub and I will be going back and forth between the families here in Northern California.
lyn says
This looks really pretty on you! I can’t wait to land my paws on this blush too. I think I had a houndstooth dress way back then 😉
Karen says
Hi Lyn,
My jacket also had a matching skirt. Yeah, it was a LOT of houndstooth. 😀
gio says
This is on my wishlist too. The colours are so pretty and they look great on you!
Karen says
Thanks, Gio! Happy Wednesday.
Teri says
This looks so pretty, love the design too. The colour looks so soft and glowy 🙂
Karen says
It is! Especially when you layer the two together.
Marina says
You look very fresh and feminine with such makeup!
Karen says
Thanks, Marina. 🙂 Have you seen any good movies lately?
Marla says
That pink blush looks so pretty on your skin. Ugh, how I remember those big hair days.
Karen says
Ha! I still love big hair. 🙂
Sunny says
I’ve been really digging this one! It does wear exceptionally well, and the color is so nice and fresh!
Karen says
Yes, it’s great. 🙂
Jennifer says
That’s very pretty on you… I’m too fair for it though!
Karen says
Hi Jennifer,
You could easily sheer it down for a lighter look. 🙂
Kim says
I’m not usually crazy about pink blushes, but I like this. I’m not sure I $42-like it, but it’s still really nice.
I, too, had the obligatory 80s houndstooth. I don’t think I’ve worn any in decades, though. Ah, Duran Duran. 🙂
Karen says
Believe it or not, that jacket in the pic above had a matching skirt. It was a LOT of houndstooth to take in at once.
Please tell me you had houndstooth pants…
Kim says
I think you just discovered that if a houndstooth jacket was stylish, than more houndstooth meant more stylish! 🙂
No, I’m sorry, it was just the jacket. But I did have a couple of pair of pinstriped jeans. Do you remember those? And some “awesome” pinstriped, navy Esprit pants. My, how I loved Esprit and Lacoste. I feel warm and fuzzy, just thinking about it. HAHA!
Nina says
Its really pretty. I am liking this one a lot!
Karen says
Hi Nina,
Me too! It’s got the looks and the wear. LOVE that!
Liz says
wow, that is super pretty. you look gorg!
Karen says
Thanks, Liz! Do you think you might pick up this blush?
Ankita@corallista says
I absolutely NEED this blush! I have no idea how long it takes for Dior collections to hit India. MAC typically takes anytime between 3 to 8 months. I will keep an eye out for this one. Looks fabulous on you!!
IndianGlamPrincess says
That Duran Duran comment cracked me up!! hehe
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
This looks gorgeous on you–really a natural, spring flush. and thanks for sharing that *awesome* picture of you in the houndstooth!! 😀
Angela Hall says
I too was a victim of houndstooth.
Karen says
It claimed a lot of girls in the ’80s.
Angel says
Stop with your bad self! Love your serious houndstooth jacket, and that hair!!! I can smell the Aqua Net from here. I had a pair of houndstooth Capri pants, I felt very Ska whenever I wore them. And OMG, I just finished reading JT’s memoir. I was beyond obsessed with him. I can’t even get into it without embarrassing myself. His book was not great, he left a LOT out. It was very unfulfilling for my inner Duranie so I can’t recommend it. But ohhhh, those cheek bones!!!!
Jessica says
Loooovvvveeee! Please tell me the eye and lip colors you are wearing in the top photo! They are beautiful! I am loving this spring collection, just ordered the bow palate, espiegel and the twin set in grey sigh! Can’t wait till I get em!