What gilded sorcery is this that seduces my senses with quilted eyeshadows in gold, bronze, violet and pink? — that piques my interest and enchants my cheeks, face, lips and nails with deep reds, pinks and beige?
It is Chanel, you say? A conjurer named Coco? And her spell is called Eclats du Soir?
This spell you speak of and its 10 pieces of prettifying power, they hath possessed me! I am now at the mercy of the new Chanel Eclats du Soir de Chanel Collection for Holiday 2012!
BEWARE! For soon, when the spell spreads to Chanel counters and chanel.com next month, you might be, too… 🙂
Here’s a look at six of the 10 upcoming pieces from the release (reviews coming soon)
The entire Chanel Eclats du Soir de Chanel Holiday 2012 Makeup Collection includes…
- Regard Signe de Chanel Quad Quadra Eye Shadow in Harmonie du Soir ($65) — With a bronzed gold, a taupe, a violet-plum and a pink (limited edition)
- Ombre Contraste Duo Eyeshadow Duo in Nuit Claire ($42) — With a rosy beige and a deep black (limited edition)
- Illusiono D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow ($36) — A golden bronze (limited edition)
- Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Star Dust ($43) — A shimmering soft pink (limited edition)
- Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder in Reverie ($52) — A rosy golden beige (limited edition)
- Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Allegorie ($29.50) — A sheer, shimmering pink (limited edition)
- Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Mystery ($29.50) — A fresh rosewood
- Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Intrigue ($29.50) — A reddish brown
- Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in L’Impatiente ($32.50) — A deep reddish black (limited edition)
- Nails Le Vernis Nail Colour in Malice ($26) — Also a deep reddish black
Feeling bewitched by any of these items? I am. 🙂 Which ones have got you under their spell?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. It’s been a long one, friend, and I didn’t get nearly as much done today as I wanted to, but oh, well. Whatcha gonna do, right? I’m not gonna beat myself up over it because it just doesn’t do any good.
I hope you had a good day today, but if not, maybe this pic of Tabs snuggling a pan of blush can help. 🙂
Chelsea says
September 24th, 2012 at 9:04 pmI’m saving to hit up the Chanel counter soon! The counter manager (a former coworker, who was always one of my favorites) was raving about a sample of their new mascara, saying she’d never gotten so many compliments on her lashes – I love Inimitable Intense, so I’m excited! Not sure what exactly else I’ll get, but their blushes always look so gorgeous. That eyeshadow quad is something else though!
Karen says
September 24th, 2012 at 9:07 pmIt pained me to swatch it! I wish I could preserve the quilt design…I could stare at it all day.
BTW, I was actually at the Chanel counter this weekend. I’m giving their loose powder a go. Have you tried it?
Chelsea says
September 24th, 2012 at 9:34 pmNo, I haven’t – I rarely wear powder! My skin is really dry, so it’s not really a necessity most of the time.
Abbi P. says
September 24th, 2012 at 9:39 pmI want the quad and lipstick soooo bad but I just can’t see getting that much use out of those colors where it hardly ever gets cold and I wear “summer” clothes year round, I guess I’m saving money but I love love it!!
Heidi says
September 24th, 2012 at 9:49 pmOoh, that nail color is stunning!
Ashley says
September 24th, 2012 at 10:13 pmWhat lens are you using for these picture?! I need it.
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
September 24th, 2012 at 10:14 pmThat lipstick looks amazing! And so does the polish! And I don’t even like red polishes haha!
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Teri says
September 24th, 2012 at 10:16 pmReally loving the nail polish and the lipstick, I’m so curious how it looks on you Karen!
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gio says
September 24th, 2012 at 10:19 pmThe nail polish looks very pretty!
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Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
September 24th, 2012 at 11:04 pmOh wow–that quad is SO pretty! I don’t own any of the Chanel Quads yet, so I may need to make this one my first. Who doesn’t love a good taupe? And I am in love with the Violet-Plum shade! The Star Dust Joues Contraste is gorgeous also, but I’m not sure how well it will show up on my skin tone. It’s so pretty I’m def willing to try though. Oh, and don’t even get me started on that lovely Mystery Glossimer!!! 😀
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Rae // theNotice says
September 24th, 2012 at 11:07 pmBeautiful photos, Karen! I love how bright these are — it really sets off the winter hues of this collection 🙂
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Dawn says
September 25th, 2012 at 1:28 amIs it my imagination, or does it look like the Illusion D’Ombre eyeshadow has dried up a bit and pulled away from the sides of the jar?
Loving the pinks and golds in this collection
Marina says
September 25th, 2012 at 1:55 amI really love the dark lipstick and the nail polish, of course 🙂
Isolde says
September 25th, 2012 at 2:12 amThat eyeshadow palette looks amazing! I’ve got a gold and bronze one from a limited release either last year or the year before that is a similiar style. Still can’t bring myself to properly use it. Love the little C’s and quiltwork… oh yes, and of course the shades are gorgeous. I’ll have to ask Santa for this! Thanks for sharing with us! x
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Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
September 25th, 2012 at 3:02 amOh. my. God. That lipstick!!! I die!!! Apparence is so pretty too! And Tabs, Tabs!!!
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Jennifer says
September 25th, 2012 at 5:20 amThat stardust, the nail polish and the glossimer… outragous!!! CANNOT WAIT for that!!! So beautiful! Chanel never fails to disappoint do they?
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Nina says
September 25th, 2012 at 7:02 amThe quad is soooo pretty!
Kim says
September 25th, 2012 at 8:45 amI just want to share my reaction to this post.
Sees Harmonie du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow: Screams inside, “OMG! I DON’T NEED YOU!” (quickly scrolls).
Sees swatch of Rouge Allure Velvet in L’Impatiente: Screams louder “OR YOU! I WON’T EVEN WEAR YOU!!!” (scrolls faster)
Sees Le Vernis Nail Colour in Malice on your nails: Gives thanks that there is not a Chanel counter near me because I’ve lost all the will to resist.
True story. 🙂
Karen says
September 25th, 2012 at 8:50 amLOL! I totally believe you! This collection is very, VERY exciting. Probably the most exciting Chanel launch I’ve seen in a while. I’m wearing the Glossimer right now (with sweats, of course). I’m going to give a quad a go in a few minutes, even though digging into the quilted pattern is killing me. Le SIGH.
Oh — saw your question about the switch from Aqua Brow to MAC Concrete a few posts back. No reason, really. I still like Aqua Brow. Concrete’s just been the closest thing at hand lately.
Michelle says
September 25th, 2012 at 9:16 amYes to the quad, blush, and glossimers!! So beautiful!
Lucia says
September 25th, 2012 at 9:34 amThat blush is GORGEOUS, omg. I’m imagining wearing it on a cold, clear winter’s day *cues cheesy music* yes I think that deeply about makeup 🙂
can’t wait to see it in an FOTD, karen!
Dee (and Maitai) says
September 25th, 2012 at 9:45 amI already gave a list to my Chanel counter lady, but after seeing your pictures I might have to add a few more things.
I hope the quad looks just a pretty on! I can’t wait for your post.
OrangeLipstickBlog says
September 25th, 2012 at 10:25 amOmgggg, the lipstick! I love it so much!
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parnia says
September 25th, 2012 at 10:33 amThank you for the swatches Karen, are the e/s smooth like the topkapi quad?
Alison says
September 25th, 2012 at 11:02 amLoving it all! I really need that blush, the gloss and the polish (I’m almost up to 100 Chanel polishes – just 3 more and I’m there).
I saw further up that you’ve just got the loose powder, I’ve used it for years and love it – Chanel perfection! Oh and it lasts ages too.
I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t visisted the blog in a while, ut I wanted to say I’m loving the new look!
Katrina says
September 25th, 2012 at 11:38 am!!!! Be still my beating heart! I want all of these so badly! I know what is going on my Xmas list already!
Elle says
September 25th, 2012 at 2:58 pmLove this!!!!
I really appreciate what you share and how much of your creative spirit shines in all of your posts. Thank you Karen.
Thanks also for sharing Mr. Tabs. He is like a ray of sunshine to any day.
Gilded Sorcery indeed.
Beng says
September 26th, 2012 at 11:41 amDo you think that eyeshadow quad is worth the money? The colors look amazing but I really wanna know if the formula is buttery! Seems like it’ll be my first Chanel quad, ever 🙂
beautylovesbooks says
October 22nd, 2012 at 2:00 pmI want the whole collection. So pretty!
Heavy Hedonist says
November 19th, 2012 at 2:44 pmI saw your pic of these shadows and followed it back, only to find your lovely site! Now, I’m not just pining for the shadows, but the nailcolor, too, in Malice!