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Dolce & Gabbana Ethereal Collection Lipsticks and Lipgloss: Swatches and a Bad Pun

October 2nd, 2010 by Karen 44 Comments

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches

When you look in the mirror, what are your lips saying to you?

Do they offer words of encouragement? Do they build you up or tear you down?

Do they tell you you’re beautiful and say, “you’re making a difference in the world”? Do they say you’re important, unique, special, and tell you that you’re loved?

I hope so.

Today my lips are whispering the quiet, hushed tones of Dolce & Gabbana’s upcoming holiday collection and saying, “hurry up and take these pictures, Karen, and let’s go to the movies, ha!” 🙂

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches desert full face

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches desert

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches rosebud full face

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches rosebud

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches shimmer full face

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches shimmer

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches glitz full face

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches glitz

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches shimmer gloss swatch full face

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches SHIMMER-GLOSS

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches honey full face

dolce gabbana ethereal collection lip swatches honey

Collection Details

The 15-piece Dolce & Gabbana Ethereal Collection arrives at Saks Fifth Avenue stores (and online at saks.com) a little later this month. There are eight lip items in different nude, bronze, brown, pink and beige shades; four shimmery lipsticks; two shimmery lip glosses; and two matte lip liners. All of the lipsticks and glosses have a light rose scent and flavor, but the lip liners don’t. The lipsticks are priced at $30, lipgloss at $29 and the lipliner at $30, and all of the colors are new to the line.

dolce gabbana ethereal beauty collection holiday 2010 swatches lips

Okay, now, I’ve been trying to come up with some kind of amusing pun having to do with nakedness to end this post. How about, “Would you go skinny dipping with these nude shades?”

Yeah, I know. Sometimes it doesn’t work. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Breast Cancer Awareness MonthP.S. I warned you that I would keep cajoling you to participate in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month “Show Your Sign” project, so that’s what I’m doing right now… Hey, you, lady at the computer, I know you have a blank piece of paper and a camera phone in the house. That’s all it takes to enter, hint hint.

Dolce & Gabbana Ethereal Collection Lipsticks and Lipgloss: Swatches and a Bad Pun / Originally published October 2nd, 2010

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  1. Jenn says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    Don’t worry, I’ll enter after finishing O-chem hw! 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:59 pm

      Oh, I remember that feeling all too well!

      Reply
  2. Maygan says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Wow I haven’t even received these yet! You have me excited!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 pm

      It’s an unusual color palette for holiday but I like it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Summer Staff says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    Have you been doing something different with your skin? It looks amazing!!! You look like your 20!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:57 pm

      I’ve been trying a exfoliating product from Trish McEvoy — the Beta Hydroxy Pads:

      Trish McEvoy Beta Hydroxy Pads

      I bought ’em on a whim last month at Nordstrom! They cost and arm and a leg but I think they’re starting to help with the skin texture, especially!

      Reply
  4. vonnie says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    wow, these are gorgeous and look moisturizing 😀 I want!
    vonnie recently posted … Socialite Adventures 3

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 pm

      They are moisturizing! 🙂

      Which shade is your fave?

      Reply
  5. Abby says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    As much as I love the lipsticks I must say your shirt looks great on you, I love the colour and print with your skin!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks, Abby! That’s my new fave shirt — I call it my lumberjack shirt, LOL!

      How’s your weekend going?

      Reply
  6. Debbie says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    These are GORGEOUS! You may have made me fall in love with lipstick for the first time.
    I also second that your skin looks amazing! Please do tell what makeup you’re wearing in these photos, it all looks great 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 pm

      Hi Debbie,

      That’s my fave foundation/powder combo for pics working its magic: Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation topped with a 50/50 mix of MAC Prep+Prime Powder and MAC Blot.

      On my cheeks I’m wearing stuff from Dolce & Gabbana Holiday — Luminous Cheek Colour in Rosebud on the apples and Bronzer in Cashmere just below the apples to add some contour.

      If you have any more Qs feel free to ask!

      Reply
      • Debbie says

        October 3rd, 2010 at 2:26 pm

        I’m new to MAC makeup so reading this is great.
        The prime powder is one product and MAC blot is another? How do you mix them? I’ve only ever used Bare Escentuals powdered foundation so I’m not too familiar with other options. I’ve always wanted to try something new but am afraid with my oily skin (dry in the AM oily by the PM).
        Thank you again!

        Reply
        • Maygan Dale says

          October 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm

          your going to love the MAC blot! Im so oily and i keep one in my car and one in each purse Im so addicted. Its a quick touch up throughtout the day
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      • Debbie says

        October 3rd, 2010 at 3:04 pm

        Oh wow, I completely mis-read your comment! 🙂 Silly me, the foundation is Laura Mercier.

        Reply
  7. amy says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    Desert is my favourite shade on you.
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  8. Nina says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Lovely shades! Desert IS awesome on you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks! I like that both the lipstick and the quad have matching names. 😀

      How’s your weekend going?

      Reply
      • Nina says

        October 3rd, 2010 at 7:12 am

        Busy… 🙂 But chill this Sunday morning.

        Were gonna have Indian food for lunch (by the MAC store yay!) … 😉

        Yours? Recovered yet?

        Reply
      • Karen says

        October 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 am

        So far, so good! I slept in, which was *really* nice. I’m finally starting to adjusted to the time again… damn that jet lag!

        Ooh, what kind of Indian food did you eat?

        Reply
  9. Sabrina says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Karen these all look amazing on you. Thanks for the preview. I’m going to need 1 of everything from the collection. I wonder how Honey compares to Glossy. Guess I’ll just have to wait and see.
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:49 pm

      Hi Sabrina,

      I don’t have Glossy, but Honey’s a very warm, sheer peach with subtle gold shimmer, if that helps. I noticed that If I pile too much on it starts looking a little porn star!

      Reply
    • Maygan Dale says

      October 3rd, 2010 at 2:31 pm

      glossy is more beige and has no noticable shimmer. Its a great nude for people who dont want anything peachy .
      Maygan Dale recently posted … Dolce &amp Gabbana- Milan Fashion Week- Summer 2011- Show Review- Interview with Pat McGrath- Makeup and Beauty Blog- Makeup Reviews- Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Findscomment-171945comment-171945

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  10. Alison says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    They all look so pretty! When I look in the mirror, my lips are saying “Exfoliate me! Give me some lip balm! I’m thirsty!” (I had a cold this week, and my lips got soooo dried out!)

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:48 pm

      Oh no! Sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather. Are you feeling better now? I hope so!

      Reply
  11. makeup morsels says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Shimmer is my favorite, what a gorgeous color. btw I love your sunglasses especially the red side! haha they remind me of those 3D glasses
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

      They are 3D glasses!

      Reply
  12. Megan says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    Such pretty shades! Dolce & Gabanna never seems to disappoint!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

      Yah! The past few collections have been really nice. Did you see the summer release with the blues and greens? I really liked that one!

      Reply
  13. marisol says

    October 2nd, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    These are some gorgeous colors. Never tried any MU by D&G. Maybe it’s time to start.

    Are those 3D glasses that you are rockin’?
    marisol recently posted … Monday Weigh In

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 2nd, 2010 at 10:21 pm

      LOL, yeah. I’m gonna start wearing them everywhere I go ’cause that’s how I roll!

      Reply
  14. Vonvon says

    October 3rd, 2010 at 5:08 am

    My favorites are Desert and Rosebud.

    and Desert looked very good on your lips!
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 am

      Thanks, Vonvon! 🙂

      How’s your Sunday going so far?

      Reply
  15. leo says

    October 3rd, 2010 at 8:39 am

    I really like Rosebud… and your face in that picture!! 😀
    I’m quite a fan of lumberjack shirts, too.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 am

      Me too! I haven’t rocked a red plaid shirt in public since the early 90s! I’m glad to see ’em back though.

      Reply
  16. Jana says

    October 3rd, 2010 at 8:47 am

    Wow, the Shimmer Shine Lipstick looks great on you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 3rd, 2010 at 10:41 am

      Thanks! Are you gonna pick any of these up?

      Reply
  17. mkdallas says

    October 3rd, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Karen, all of these lippies look great but more importantly, you look MAHVELOUS!!! I don’t know if you’re tweaking the hair/makeup or what, but you look radiant, beautiful and happy. Good for you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 am

      Hi MKDallas,

      I got bangs! That’s the big change, LOL!

      Reply
  18. Sylvia J says

    October 3rd, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    D&G makeup isnt available in Australia 🙁 WHY?!?!?

    Reply
  19. Kim says

    October 4th, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Well, you know I like the Shimmer lipgloss (of course!), but that Desert lipstick looks great on you. I’m just seeing your sign contest this AM, so I’ll have to read up and see if I can get creative. I did an awesome luminary bag for the Relay for Life this year but unfortch it wasn’t breast cancer themed. I know, my laziness knows no bounds. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Mona says

    October 11th, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    love the lipstick swatches! the shirt you are wearing looks great on you! Beautiful shade of red! Can you tell me where you got it? Thanks!

    Reply

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