Bonjour, Chanel!
Honestly, I have no idea why I look so serious in all of these pictures, because while I took them I was thinking about…
KITTENS! 🙂
One of the many perks of decluttering your office is finding gems like this copy of a Japanese magazine devoted entirely to cats.
Can I read Japanese? No. But since cats are the international language of love, things like this find their way into my life (I actually got it from this amazing bookstore in Japantown). I’m keeping it forever, obviously. It’s staying far, far away from the purge pile.
My makeup here was inspired by the visuals for Chanel Summer 2015 Collection Méditerranée Collection, which is available now at Chanel counters and online.
Gah! — I love this look. Now, if I could only figure out how to pose with my hands by face in a way that doesn’t make me look like I have E.T. fingers.
How do models do it? I have no idea.
Chanel Summer 2015 Collection products worn in this look…
- Chanel Lumiere D’ete Illuminating Powder — in the crease as a transition shade, along my lower lash lines, and on my cheeks and face as bronzer
- Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow Fresh Effect Eyeshadow in Caroube — lids
- Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow Fresh Effect Eyeshadow in Laurier Rose — center of the lids
- Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Noir Intense — upper water and lash lines
- Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Orchidee — lower water and lash lines
- Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara in Noir — upper and lower lash lines
- Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Malice — cheeks
- Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Allegria — lips
- Chanel Rouge Coco in Arthur — lips
- Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Coquelicot — nails (they aren’t shown in that pic above)
Your friendly neighborhood Chanel-loving kitten addict,
Karen
Alex says
April 29th, 2015 at 3:12 pmLove this collection. So classy but so fresh. I’m really digging that purple eyeliner that you have on the lower water line, it’s so cool. By the way, what foundation do you use Karen? It looks so beautifully luminous.
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:49 pmHi Alex,
Thanks for noticing! I jump around and use different foundations depending on how my skin is acting. Today I tried a new combo: MAC Lightful C Tinted Cream (it’s basically a BB cream that blurs pores, adds radiance and evens out the skin) all over my face with Dior Nudeskin on the areas where I wanted more coverage (cheeks, around my nose and chin). I set everything with MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural. Let me know if you have any questions or if you need any foundation recs! 🙂
Sunny says
April 29th, 2015 at 3:37 pmOOO what a pretty look! I love Caroube so much! Now I am tempted to get Laurier Rose as well (not that I should buy more eyeshadow sticks but you know how this goes)!
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Agata says
April 29th, 2015 at 3:59 pmSee, I told you Laurier Rose was gorgeous!!
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Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:46 pmHey Sunny,
I am TOTALLY obsessed with Caroube. How have you been wearing it? I’m thinking of grabbing a backup next time I visit the counter… I LOVE IT SO MUCH!
Sunny says
April 30th, 2015 at 12:27 amOh I’ve been doing the lazy thing, just a wash of Caroube all over my lid with a bit of matte shade in the outer corners for definition. Will definitely try to pair it with a colorful liner when I have the chance tho!
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Lauren says
April 29th, 2015 at 3:38 pmYou look gorgeous!!!
I hope this week is bringing you happiness!
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:46 pmHi Lauren,
Thank you for that. 🙂 I’m doing much better this week. A big part of it is finally, FINALLY cleaning out my office. I’ve done a lot of de-cluttering and I also ordered a shelving system which arrived today — YAY! I feel like once my office is in shape I’ll be able to deal with the rest of my life. LOL It’s weird but true.
How has your been? Good, I hope!
Agata says
April 29th, 2015 at 3:58 pmSo pretty! Now I want the Laurier Rose even more and that purple eyeliner on your lower lash line/ waterlines look so pretty too. Oh Chanel!!!
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Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:44 pmHi Agata,
I’m all about colorful lower lash lines. 🙂 What makeup did you wear today?
Agata says
April 29th, 2015 at 5:42 pmKind of had to rush through my makeup today because I had a Dr appt at 7am . I wore Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation set with Chanel loose powder. Hourglass Luminous Flush blush and Mac Taupe for contouring. On eyes: Diorshow Fusion Mono shadow in Mirror under my eyebrows, Nars Phoebie on the lids with a gold shadow from Lorac Unzipped Gold palette in the crease and blended out. Oh and lots of concealer- Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector with Maybelline Fit Me concealer. L’oreal Miss Manga Rock on the lashes. I just bought it so I’m testing it out. Anyways, you can see a picture of my makeup on my Instagram if you’d like.
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Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 8:21 pmI kind of love that you put on makeup to go to the doc. YOU GO GLEN COCO!
Katherine M says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:03 pmGorgeous! Love the name of this collection, too. Reminds me of an old fragrance that I haven’t seen in years, Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean (one of my fave scents being half southern Italian).
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:43 pmI remember that scent. The one in the blue bottle, right? I loved it too.
Hope you had a nice day, Katherine!
Kwmechelle says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:09 pmWow. Just wow. You look some kind of beautiful. And I submit to you that your “serious face” is actually your “resting bi*sh face!” Werk, gurl. I’m sure it was totally on purpose. That happens when you’re fabulous. Happens to me all the time ☺️
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:42 pmAw, thanks love! Did you get your second mani today? Please say yes.
Kwmechelle says
April 29th, 2015 at 4:51 pmGot dressed to go but fatigue kept me home. Couldn’t sleep last night. However, it’s on my to-do list for tomorrow. Can you believe I beat my face to go out & went nowhere….lol. It also was a rainy, dreary day today. Tomorrow promises sunshine & mani(s) =)
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 5:03 pmOMG ME TOO. I have been stuck in the house all day! Maybe this is the universe telling me I need to go out for ice cream so I can show off this eyeliner. LOL
Hope you get some better sleep tonight! Go to bed early. (That’s what I’m going to try to do myself.)
Beatrice says
April 29th, 2015 at 5:49 pmHello gorgeous Karen, nice to see you smile again 🙂
Lovely collection ! you can’t go wrong with Chanel
xoxoxoxo
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 8:19 pmHello Beatrice,
Thank you! I’m feeling a lot better this week. I’m making headway in cleaning my office and that’s just for starters.
I hope that you’re doing well. 🙂
P.S. You’re so right! You can’t go wrong with Chanel.
Allison C says
April 29th, 2015 at 6:10 pmBeautiful, elegant look! Chanel is all that. In spite of the high end-ness of this post, it made me laugh out loud. Thank you, Karen! I needed a laugh
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 8:18 pmGlad to make you smile, Allison. Hope things are OK with you!
Sami says
April 29th, 2015 at 6:28 pmIt’s official! I need those two eye shadow stylos! Gorgeous combo
Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 8:17 pmThanks, Sami! This is my fave combo so far. You will LOVE that brown shadow. It’s gorgeous and you can glam it up or tone it down.
Hope you’re having a good week so far!
Ankita@corallista says
April 29th, 2015 at 6:35 pmThose eye shadow crayons look amazing!
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Karen says
April 29th, 2015 at 8:17 pmThey are AMAZE-BALLS! Super pricey but they’re so easy to blend and they stay on forever.
Erin says
April 29th, 2015 at 8:30 pmI want it all 🙁
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tirurit says
April 29th, 2015 at 10:27 pmLOL at the ET fingers comment! But yes, I have given a few tries to taking pictures of myself and lets just say that those won’t ever surface and feel the rays of sunshine 😉
Just yesterday I went to the store wanting to give a look at this collection as it looks fantastic! However, it won’t be arriving for two weeks :X
And yay for decluttering!
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Kiss & Make-up says
April 30th, 2015 at 2:36 amOooh I lllllike this! The liner looks amazing.
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Nicole says
April 30th, 2015 at 5:03 amOrchidee is yelling, “girl, you got this.” Love it!
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Fancie says
April 30th, 2015 at 7:24 amYou take the most beautiful pictures! This is a gorgeous look that’ll be great for date night. I just love that eye look and the pop of purple on the lower lid
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Jen says
April 30th, 2015 at 7:36 amTotally gorgeous, Karen! That Orchidee liner really looks like something special and you’re rocking the glossy red lip! Can’t wait to check out this collection in-person 🙂
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Kim says
April 30th, 2015 at 11:00 amI like the pop of purple on the lower lash line – it’s really striking with the brown shadow. Who knew? Wait, everyone but me knew? 🙂 Seriously, it looks really elegant, but still fun.
Tatiana says
April 30th, 2015 at 11:42 amArgh! Now, in addition to Caroube, I want that purple liner! This look is beautiful on you!
LindaLibraLoca says
April 30th, 2015 at 12:35 pmI guess the models don’t do it on their own, but the photographer and Photoshop do the job for them.
You look stunning, I really like purple on the lower lash line.
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Lena says
May 2nd, 2015 at 7:42 amyeah i kinda went gaga when i saw that chanel promo pic a few days ago on your blog. i need that purple. i’ve been trying the look with a combination of purple and blue eyeliners that i have and i’m pretty happy, but that orchidee is still haunting me….
need to test it in person.
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Elizabeth says
May 4th, 2015 at 7:52 pmOMG not only am I digging the new chanel collection on you, but i must know…where did you get the necklaces?!?! I must have!!!!
Karen says
May 5th, 2015 at 8:42 amHi Elizabeth,
Thank you for noticing! I did a blog post on them recently:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/daily-photo/new-bargain-bling-loft-necklaces-on-serious-sale/
Cailin at Sassy Dove says
June 3rd, 2015 at 7:47 pmExceptionally gorgeous! You have a talent, and those lovely colors don’t hurt either. 🙂 Cheers!
Angie says
August 4th, 2015 at 9:57 pmOmg Karen I saw this ad awhile ago and literally drooled over the look! I’m so glad you recreated it you look stunning! Def going to have to try this one out when I have some place to go and thanks again for reminding me of that color combo lol love!!
Angie says
August 4th, 2015 at 10:01 pmI’m loving that jean shirt too where is it from?
Btw idk what kind of lighting you have but your pics and face always look so lit from within! you look perfectly highlighted or you may just have j-Lo’s lighting Crew tagging along when you take these pics ?