One chilly afternoon, three BFFs came up with a plan to survive the cloudy skies and biting cold of winter.
The three of them — Jacquelyn (pronounced Zhack-LEEN), Celeste and Lana — had known each other for years, having met at a crowded Chanel Master Class in the city.
The classes soon became a yearly ritual. This year, they went hoping to play with the lovely Aqualumiere Glosses.
Surrounded by Chanel, their minds wandered to warmer weather…
“I know!” said Lana, a pile of Glossimers on the desk beside her, “Let’s go to Kauai!” 🙂
So, the three friends booked a week-long tropical getaway together, pledging to leave their cares (and the cold) behind.
They left right away, boarding a plane dressed for success — strappy sandals, bikinis, bright sundresses and, tucked away inside their luggage, the latest Aqualumiere Glosses from Chanel (Holiday 2009, $27 each).
All three shiny and sheer, non-sticky glosses are just the things for a tropical getaway.
Jacquelyn, the outgoing flirt, loved shimmery coral Canari. With it on, she knew no man could resist her charms (or her Brazilian-cut bikini).
Glossimer in Canari, ($27)
Celeste, the shy bookworm with a wild streak, fell for shimmery pink Hirondelle.
Glossimer in Hirondelle ($27)
Quick-witted Lana’s penchant for sarcasm often landed her in trouble at bars and baseball games — the only two places she loved more than Disneyland. A fanatic for smokey eyes and nude lips, she opted for sheer beige Colibri.
Glossimer in Colibri ($27)
As the plane climbed above the gray, damp city below, the friends felt their cares float away…
Raising three champagne-filled plastic cups, they made a toast:
“To the girls who always have my back,” said Celeste.
“To another exciting adventure,” said Jacquelyn.
“And to our three super hot new Aqualumieres!” said Lana. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Chanel just posted a video online of yesterday’s Spring/Summer 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show in Paris. I’m loving the shoes, the pinkish beige lips on the models and the big ol’ bale of haaaay in the middle of the floor.
tali says
October 7th, 2009 at 4:28 pmYour lips are naturally pigmented such a gorgeous color. Mine are not so these would’nt look so good on me!!
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pinksoysauce says
October 7th, 2009 at 4:35 pmSuch a cute story! Thanks! 🙂
amy says
October 7th, 2009 at 5:45 pmThese look a bit sheer and the colours look very similar on the lips. How are the pigmentation for these and are they easily buildable? They look lovely in the tube though. I like Canari.
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bianca says
October 7th, 2009 at 6:45 pmhi karen, I just read the news that blogs in the states will have to tell the readers about the payed announces and gifts that turn into a regular post- I wonder what is your take on this one?
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Blovet Beauty says
October 7th, 2009 at 6:48 pmGlossimer in Hirondelle is hot!!! very subtle but sexy!
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Karen says
October 7th, 2009 at 8:23 pmHi Blovet Beauty,
I think that’s my fave. The pink glosses always get me!
Catherine says
October 7th, 2009 at 7:37 pmVery interesting shades for a holiday collection, but I’m not complaining! 😀
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Karen says
October 7th, 2009 at 8:22 pmHi Catherine,
Me neither. 😉 I’m down for an endless summer!
caitlin says
October 7th, 2009 at 7:42 pmThat video just brightened up my day. I love Lily Allen! And I want those glosses!!!
Karen says
October 7th, 2009 at 8:21 pmHi Caitlin,
Wasn’t that show cool? I wish I could’ve been there in person to see it! I also kinda wish there were some barnyard animals up in the mix, ha ha ha.
Karen says
October 7th, 2009 at 7:47 pmHi bianca,
It’s huge news among bloggers, but I don’t think it’s a bad thing. The idea is to protect readers from scammers who are really just writing paid posts for companies. It sounds like a good idea to me.
Astrid says
October 7th, 2009 at 10:28 pmI think that the blush used on the models in the SS10 show looks fantastic. It’s in the new spring collection, can’t wait!
Karen says
October 8th, 2009 at 8:02 amHi Astrid,
The makeup and styling was fantastic. I wish I could afford to rock Chanel ready-to-wear from head to toe! Le sigh…
Glosslizard says
October 8th, 2009 at 6:01 amY’know, it occurs to me that you could probably skip freelancing and make a perfectly decent living writing sassy romance novels… if you were so inclined! 😉
Karen says
October 8th, 2009 at 8:03 amHi Glosslizard,
It’s been a minute since I’ve read a heaving bosom novel, LOL! I did enjoy them back in the day…
Right now I’m slowly plowing my way through another Sookie Stackhouse book. It’s taking FOREVER. I’m starting to lose my momentum.
Alison says
October 8th, 2009 at 11:55 amI’m loving all of these, and the lippies you posted the other day. I already have an aqualumiere obsession and wear the lippie in waikiki most days topped with the gloss in diamond rose. I just think the formula of these glosses is the best i’ve ever tried, non sticky and moisurising too! I think I will get Colibri, will I be able to resist the other 2?
xtina says
October 8th, 2009 at 1:05 pmThey all look the same :/ Just like the lipsticks.