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Bellissima Bellucci! The Dolce & Gabbana Monica Collection Voluptuous Lipsticks

June 29th, 2012 by Karen 37 Comments

Dolce & Gabbana Chic Italian Monica 160
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana Monica Collection Lipstick in Chic Monica 100

A few shots of the new super-saturated luxury lippies from Dolce & Gabbana’s six-piece Monica Collection ($32 each), available now exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and online at saksfifthavenue.com.

The collection’s named after one of Dolce & Gabbana’s muses, the Italian actress and fashion model Monica Bellucci.

Um…I’ll have whatever she’s having, LOL!

Dolce & Gabbana Monica Collection
Lipsticks from the left: Italian Monica 160, Attractive Monica 140, Magnetic Monica 120, Chic Monica 100, Only Monica 80 and Natural Monica 60

Dolce Gabbana Monica collection swatches
Swatches from the left: Natural Monica 60, Only Monica 80, Chic Monica 100, Magnetic Monica 120, Attractive Monica 140 and Italian Monica 160

Dolce & Gabbana Natural Monica 60
Natural Monica 60

Dolce & Gabbana Attractive Monica 140
Attractive Monica 140

Dolce & Gabbana Magnetic Monica 120
Magnetic Monica 120

Dolce & Gabbana Chic Monica 100
Chic Monica 100

Dolce & Gabbana Only Monica 80
Only Monica 80

Wear time comes in around 4-5 hours for me. Pretty typical for lipsticks that aren’t billed as long-wearing.

How they look and feel, though? — in those ways, I think they’re anything but typical. We’re talking crazy creamy and packed with pigment. Pigment to spare.

As far as how they smell and taste, they have that almost rosy, traditional lipsticky flavor and scent, but it’s very faint.

I’m crushing on ’em hard…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Bellissima Bellucci! The Dolce & Gabbana Monica Collection Voluptuous Lipsticks / Originally published June 29th, 2012

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  1. TJ says

    June 29th, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Chic Monica, Attractive Monica and Magnetic Monica are speaking to me! I’ll have to go check them out!

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  2. Ines, Cha Cha, LeRoux & Emily says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Oh my. All of these colors are super wearable to me – there’s a color for every occasion! Too bad we don’t get D&G in Canada.

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  3. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Whoa you look mega hot with all of these! I love how Natural Monica doesn’t wash you out, and it doesn’t surprise me how good Chic Monica looks on you either 🙂

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  4. Ru says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:14 am

    LOVE your eye makeup in these pics. What products are you using?

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  5. lexi says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Monica is on my list of “women I’d gladly switch teams for” so I’ll definitely be picking up at least one of these shades. It’ll be a hard choice as they all look fantastic!
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  6. Leah @ Mile High Beauty Blog says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I feel like Attractive Monica might actually work for me. It looks pretty cool toned for a red which is usually too bright or orange on my pale skin. I have yet to try any D&G makeup but I’ve been dying to try the foundation. I may have to add a lippy to that purchase now.
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  7. Nina says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:27 am

    Magnetic Monica and Chic Monica are both gorgeous! As gorgeous as the lady they are named after. She’s hawt, in a very Nigella Lawson sort of way!

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  8. Sunita says

    June 29th, 2012 at 11:42 am

    WOW! Your whole look suits you really well!!

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  9. Jenny says

    June 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    When I saw the photo of the lipsticks I was really attracted by Chic Monica and Attractive Monica, but in the swatches they both seem darker than in the tubes 🙁 However I love Italian Monica, so gorgeous!

    I also find it funny that the ad pic on your post is a spanish ad! lol Idk why but it made me feel excited (I never see posts or pics about spanish brands or ads in US blogs hehehehe)

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  10. Dominique says

    June 29th, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Very intense colours, I don’t know if I’ll purchase yet because I have so many lipsticks and I must save up money for the gorgeous Fall collections too. But Monica Lipsticks are great.

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  11. Bisbee says

    June 29th, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I’ve got Only Monica – love it on you!

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  12. Crystal says

    June 29th, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    I ordered every one but Natural Monica. The D&G lipsticks are so good thanks for the swatches! Love the pigmentation!
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  13. Ricky Blue says

    June 29th, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Are you sure that’s Chic Monica at the top?

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  14. musical says

    June 29th, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Only Monica looks lovely for everyday wear! The others are perfect for a statement lip :).

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  15. Katherine G says

    June 29th, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    You look beautiful in the new lipsticks! I love Monica Bellucci. Great muse for D&G.

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  16. AG says

    June 29th, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Wow, the very first picture of you make me double-take! You look stunning in that color!

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  17. Nicole says

    June 29th, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Chic and Only Monica get my vote!

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  18. Naomi says

    June 29th, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    They all look so lovely, I wouldnt know what to choose it I only have one choice! Super fab and you Karen! Happy Friday!
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  19. Chris25 says

    June 29th, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I’m drooling over Attractive and Magnetic. Is it even fair to place Monica in a cosmetics ad? She looks amazing with or without makeup!

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  20. Lulle says

    June 29th, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I love Only and Italian, but I’ll have to pass and look for more affordable dupes.
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  21. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    June 29th, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Only Monica is so so so pretty on you! I haven’t tried anything from the D&G beauty but I definitely need to!
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  22. Tracy says

    June 29th, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    I saw these at Sak’s in San Francisco and was thinking of getting one, but hadn’t really heard anything about them. Dang it. Oh well! Next time! You look great in all of them!
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  23. Rozae says

    June 29th, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Wow Karen you’re rocking all these colors, will check them out. Are they hydrating?

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  24. Nadege says

    June 30th, 2012 at 1:04 am

    These are so hot! I want Attractive Monica, Magnetic Monica and Chic Monica! So gorgeous on you, Karen!
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  25. Gwen @ Makeup Toys says

    June 30th, 2012 at 2:59 am

    Lovely shades for the 2nd half of the year!

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  26. Amanda says

    June 30th, 2012 at 6:36 am

    I’m lusting over Natural Monica and Only Monica! They look so beautiful! I don’t have a Saks anywhere near me, guess I’m heading to their website right now.
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  27. Ruby says

    June 30th, 2012 at 7:54 am

    U look gorgeous in these shades! Such a pity that D&G is not available in Singapore

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  28. Bun Bun Makeup Tips says

    June 30th, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Why does Chic Monica look so different in the cover picture and the one below? I hope the one in the cover picture is the more ‘true’ color coz it looks gorgeous on you.
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  29. Alice Chaffin says

    June 30th, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I generally liked all the colors on you. The bright red one though not so much, it just isn’t you in my opinion. However if five out of the six look good that is not too bad.

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  30. antara says

    June 30th, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    love the magnetic monica on you……its suiting you
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  31. Vonvon says

    July 1st, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I like all except Only and Natural. The other 4 are perfect for Fall.
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  32. Marina says

    July 1st, 2012 at 10:43 am

    LOVE Magnetic Monica!

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  33. Mindy says

    July 2nd, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Wow, you are rockin in the Magnetc Monica. That is definitely a hit for me, as well as Chic Monica; Only Monica is an everyday, day time shade. You look lovely in all of ’em!

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  34. Nancy says

    July 4th, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    You look glamorous! I love the whole collection and agree that they are very pigmented and last a long time. You look great in the Italian, chic and magnetic shades…

    Reply
  35. Maygan says

    July 12th, 2012 at 8:36 am

    They are all amazing colors but the Natural Monica is like the magic lipstick! When I first saw it I thought okay anothe neutral pink. It blew my mind. It looks good on almost anything with a pulse. Im super light and it doesnt wash me out or turn too blue. The Only Monica is much sheerer so I wear that when I want more of a stained look. If it would give me her curves I would eat them all lol!

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  36. Elena says

    October 24th, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Hi all. can u pls tell me an alternative for chic monica?? from bobbi brown or mac?? thanks

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  37. Venus says

    July 14th, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Got my friend in UK to nab Only Monica from Harrods after reading your post. Love how the hue brightens and lends youthful complexion. It’s a third lipstick I bought after checking out your reviews (stila & bobbi brown). Thanks!

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