Now here’s something to hopefully brighten your Wednesday morning: Givenchy’s new Acoustic Colors collection for fall 2012, coming soon exclusively to Sephora.
Here’s a quick look-see at four of the six pieces in the limited edition release…
From the left: Gelee D’Interdit Smoothing Gloss Balm Crystal Shine in Acoustic Wild Rose #18 ($27.50), Le Gloss Revelateur De Liv Magic Lipgloss Lipcolor Revealer in LIVely Pink #34 ($27.50), Le Prisme Eye Quad Color & Shine for Metallic Eyes in Acoustic Harmony #80 ($58), Le Rose Revelateur De Liv Magic Lipstick Lipcolor Releaver in LIVely Pink #57 ($30)
Gelee D’Interdit Smoothing Gloss Balm Crystal Shine in Acoustic Wild Rose #18 (left) and Le Prisme Eye Quad Color & Shine for Metallic Eyes in Acoustic Harmony #80 (right)
Swatches from the left: Gelee D’Interdit Smoothing Gloss Balm Crystal Shine in Acoustic Wild Rose #18, Le Prisme Eye Quad Color & Shine for Metallic Eyes in Acoustic Harmony #80, Le Gloss Revelateur De Liv Magic Lipgloss Lipcolor Revealer in LIVely Pink #34 and Le Rose Revelateur De Liv Magic Lipstick Lipcolor Releaver in LIVely Pink #57
“For Autumn-Winter 2012, Acoustic Colors offers a score of magnetic and undulating colours on a harmonious stave of references. It is a show in which colours, lights and vibrations perform with an electric, rock ‘n’ roll energy. This score was partly inspired by Liv Tyler, my accomplice, who grew up in a world of sound and image. I asked her to colour her inner music that day. Pink. Natural. Two shades of LIVely Pink for the lips.”
–Nicolas Degennes, Givenchy Makeup Artistic Director
What do ya think?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Happy hump day. 🙂
az web design says
August 8th, 2012 at 10:18 amI love them all and think they are great palettes for the fall. I can definitely see the Liv Tyler inspiration with the rock and roll vibe. Great post!
dani@callitbeauty says
August 8th, 2012 at 10:24 amI had to stare at the eyeshadow quad for a few moments before I could decide that I like it! :p
My gut reaction was: “TOO MUCH SHIMMER!” But the more I look at it, the more I can see the different ways I could use it.
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Chris25 says
August 8th, 2012 at 11:22 amI like the quad. It looks more promising than the NARS Arabian Nights trio.
Karen, do you keep all the makeup the companies send you? I want to see the complete stash sometime!
Nina says
August 8th, 2012 at 11:39 amThe quad feels like its a tad too shimmery … or does it? I want it because the colors are so interesting and different.
Karen says
August 8th, 2012 at 4:15 pmHi Nina!
It’s quite unusual for Givenchy…and I like it. 🙂 I can’t wait to try this with a smokey eye. Hopefully the glitter won’t fall out.
Are you finished with shopping for a present for your hub’s bday?
Nina says
August 9th, 2012 at 6:49 amYep! I got him several things that hes been wanting for a while. He always says he doesnt want anything but I pick up on things he talks about! 🙂
Today is his birthday and we’re having Peking Duck for dinner as well as ice cream cake – his picks!
Tracy says
August 8th, 2012 at 11:50 amHoly Glitter-fest! As long as that shimmer stays put and doesn’t fall out then I might like it. I’ve never seen so much glitter from Givenchy. The lipstick looks pretty though!
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Karen says
August 8th, 2012 at 4:13 pmHi Tracy!
It’s super pretty — very natural — and it feels wonderful on the lips. 🙂
Hope you’re having a nice week so far!
gio says
August 8th, 2012 at 12:01 pmI love the look of the quad! It has very interesting and pretty shade, and they’re so shimmering!
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Karen says
August 8th, 2012 at 4:12 pmHi Gio,
Super shimmery! It should make a fun smokey eye, don’t you think?
Agata says
August 8th, 2012 at 12:15 pmI love the quad! I want it!!
Karen says
August 8th, 2012 at 2:16 pmHi Agata!
I didn’t know you were a glitter kinda gal. 😀 This quad’s bursting with glitter, but it’s fine, which is nice.
How’s your week going? Good, I hope. Things on this end are great. We’re having some really nice weather here in the Bay Area — warm but not sweltering hot. It’s hard to be inside!
Agata says
August 8th, 2012 at 8:38 pmI am totally a shimmer and glitter girl! To be honest I hardly ever use matte eyeshadows anymore. Of course, I like my glitter to be subtle, not be chunky and very visible.
My week has been good so far, nothing too exciting. The weather here is beautiful but it’s too hot, high 80s or 90s. I am kinda looking forward to Fall already.
Lulle says
August 8th, 2012 at 4:10 pmWait, the Magic gloss is clear, but then it turns pink once applied to the lips? That looks fun!
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Karen says
August 8th, 2012 at 4:11 pmYeah! It adjusts to your body temp and turns a lovely pink shade. 🙂 Isn’t it cute how the brush tip is hot pink?
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
August 8th, 2012 at 4:36 pmI’m normally a glitterphob but I like the selection of shades in this palette. Can’t wait till you do a smoky eye with it. If there’s no fallout I might have to cave. The lipstick looks like a nice everyday shade.
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shannon says
August 8th, 2012 at 5:55 pmOooo! I’m LOVING that lipstick! I’m going to have to check that out for sure!
Lisa S. says
August 8th, 2012 at 6:43 pmI want them all right now! So excited for these fall colors and they have outdone themselves this time. I might have to come take them from you. Just kidding, but do you have a release date when we can actually purchase? LOVE. thanks for all you do!
Katherine G says
August 8th, 2012 at 6:54 pmUh oh…another makeup brand I haven’t bought from yet and I already want the eyeshadow quad and that lip gloss in Acoustic Wild Rose….
Rachel says
August 8th, 2012 at 6:59 pmOoh! I love! I have been looking for mega shimmery shadows that make your eyelids almost wet/glossy. They look like it
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gigi says
August 8th, 2012 at 9:18 pmthis looks pretty interesting!
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
August 9th, 2012 at 12:04 amIt’s a bit too much glitter for my liking–but as usual Givenchy’s packaging has gotten to me and I want it anyway 😛
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redlipsblackhair says
August 9th, 2012 at 9:47 amI love Givenchy! That all looks so gorgeous!
Kiss & Make-up says
August 9th, 2012 at 10:56 amI like shimmer, but this is too glittery for me. I’ll pass for these, except maybe the lipstick. That does look very pretty 🙂
Kim says
August 9th, 2012 at 11:04 amI don’t really need to respond, do I? 🙂
I can’t wait to see you do a FOTD with this and I’m especially interested in the Acoustic Wild Rose lippie. The packaging has a fantastic disco ball feel to it. And how can anyone not love Liv Tyler. She’s adorable. And she’s Arwen, for goodness sake. 🙂
Crecia says
August 12th, 2012 at 8:56 amYes, release date please!! I am so in love with what you’ve shown so far. Not usually my thing, but I am obsessed for some reason!!