Hey, buddy! Another beautiful fall morning here in the Bay Area. I went to take the trash out this morning, and when I exhaled I actually saw my breath in the air. It’s only a matter of time before it gets really cold again (well, cold for this part of California, which I know is not really that cold compared to other parts of the country, but we’re weather wusses here).
Hopefully the new Chanel Harmonie Du Soir quad will keep me warm… Not so much physically warm, but its four colors (taupe, gold, pink and plum) have been firing me up. Lately they’re all I’ve been wanting to wear.
Harmonie’s formal name reads like a champion race horse: “Regard Signe De Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Harmonie Du Soir,” and at $65, it’s priced like a thoroughbred, too.
There’s really no way around the fact that this is one expensive piece of makeup, but as hard core Chanel-o-philes already know, the price premium is nothing new from the line. This palette does include a special quilted design on the pan, though, which makes it seem a little more exclusive.
Oh, and it would make such a wonderful gift! Imagine opening it up on Christmas morning… [SWOON!] I’d need a fainting couch.
The Chanel Harmonie du Soir Quad 60-second overview…
- Finish: One of my favorite things about this quad! It’s shimmery without being frosty. Wearing it, I feel all delicate and glowing, like I’m being illuminated by candlelight and photographed using a soft focus lens. It plays nicely with my fine lines, even as the day wears on, just as the formula itself never appear heavy or thick.
- Pigment: I’d characterize each of the colors as “just shy of full coverage.” Guys/gals who love saturated pigments may want to build them up in layers, but I kinda love how Chanel dialed back the opacity. I think it makes these extremely easy to blend and gives me more control over how much color I apply on my eyes.
- Blending: Another big plus for this quad. Easy, seamless color transitions — no elbow grease required. And no shadow fallout!
- Wear time: How about damn good? Maybe even epic. The other day I wore the colors in the quad for 12 hours. In that time they hardly creased at all, and the colors had faded only a teeny, tiny bit by the end of the day.
So, yeah. Love this! It’s my favorite piece from the Eclats du Soir de Chanel holiday collection so far, and a home run for Chanel.
A really, really expensive home run. Price is the only thing that keeps it from being a grand slam.
PRICE: $65
AVAILABILITY: Coming next month to Chanel stores and chanel.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A
MAC Marilyn Monroe is up!
Morning and happy Thursday! Just a quick note about the new MAC Marilyn Monroe collection — it’s online now at maccosmetics.com, and not surprisingly, many of the pieces are already sold out! I should have more pics, thoughts and swatches to share in the coming days.
In other news, I’m staring at a cup of coffee that I know I shouldn’t have (because I’ve already had enough).
Yeah…when has that ever stopped me before? 🙂
Have a good one today. We’re almost to Friday.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Emi at Project Swatch says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:18 amThis is beautiful! I especially like the taupe (of course).
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Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 amHi Emi,
I love the taupe, too. 🙂
Soo Jin says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:30 amHey Karen! That Chanel quad is so beautiful and so expensive! haha! I’m wondering how it’ll look on us fair-skin ladies. Looks perfect on you!
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:32 amHi Soo Jin,
When I get the chance I’ll try to swatch it on El Hub — he’s a NW20. Hopefully tonight if there’s still good light when he gets home!
Brooke @ BlushingNoir says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:38 amThis is gorgeous on you!! I still needs it, regardless of cost!
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Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pmI think you’ll love it, Brooke!
gigi says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:40 amthese colors are absolutely stunning and they look ecpecially good on you in the way you applied them! thanks for the review. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pmYou’re welcome!
Chelsea says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:40 amAhhh, gorgeous! I was secretly hoping it was rubbish so that I wouldn’t want it!
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:46 pmHaha, I know what you mean. I felt the exact same when when I tried Chanel’s eye cream a few years ago.
gio says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:54 amWhat a lovely palette. Looks beautiful on you!
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Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pmHi Gio,
Thank you!
Kim says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:57 amOh, this is just cruel. 🙂 It’s been a cray-cray week and I told myself that I was absolutely going to get over here today, no matter what. Naturally the first product up is the one I’m trying not to think about. HAHA! The quad is lovely. And I still don’t need it. I know, keep telling myself that!
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pmDude…this is really, REALLY beautiful quad. You have to swatch it at the very least. For serious!
Kim says
September 28th, 2012 at 8:17 amYou’re killing me. 🙂 Maybe next week when I’m in Seattle, though I’m hoping something prevents me from making it to a Chanel counter. Thank goodness, Sephora won’t have it!
Kim says
September 28th, 2012 at 8:18 amOh, I never thought a reading fail would make me happy, but I just realized this won’t be out until next month. Darn. 😉
Rainy Days & Lattes says
September 27th, 2012 at 11:57 amYou are looking radiant and lovely as always, K! 🙂
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pmThanks hon! Hope you’re having a lovely day so far.
Aelyn says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:15 pmSo gorgeous, love the way you blended out those eye shadows!
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pmThanks, Aelyn! Will you be checking this out when it hits counters next month?
Carrie says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:16 pmOmg, I love how you applied the gold to the bottom of the eye! These colors look even better on than they do in the compact. I really want!
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:43 pmHi Carrie,
Thanks! Gold on the lower lash line is an easy way to brighten up the eyes. Try it with a shadow or a liner sometime.
Are you a Chanel fan, btw?
Nadege says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:32 pmSimply beautiful!
Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:43 pmHi Nadege,
Yeah, I love this quad too! Are you excited for this collection?
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:32 pmSo pretty! I like that the shades come across softer. I’m a bot worried about the pinky plum color making me look bruised though. I once declared I wouldn’t pay over $50 for an eye shadow palette. Once way the key word there.
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Karen says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:42 pmLOL, Cindy! You know, I was worried about the plum shade looking funky on me, too, but it’s actually really wearable. There’s very little red in it, which I think makes it easier to wear.
Trina J says
September 27th, 2012 at 12:45 pmHaven’t been to your blog in a bit, but I love the new look! Oh and I’m loving the Harmonie du Soir Quadra Eye Shadow palette…this would be a great for a gala or evening event. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sonya says
September 27th, 2012 at 1:07 pmGah, so beautiful! Great look too!
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Eboney M says
September 27th, 2012 at 1:08 pmAre the gold and brown colors similar to the ones in the topkapi quad? Is the quality similar to topkapi as well?
Eboney M says
September 27th, 2012 at 1:09 pmI meant gold and taupe sorry bout that.
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
September 27th, 2012 at 1:30 pmDamn it! There doesn’t seem like there’s any way around it–I NEED this eyeshadow quad!!
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Tammy says
September 27th, 2012 at 1:39 pmSo absolutely gorgeous!!
Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
September 27th, 2012 at 2:41 pmOh oh oh this does look pretty darn perfect on you!!! I wasn’t sure about the plum, but on you it’s whoaaaaa! Must check this out now 🙂
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Tiffanie says
September 27th, 2012 at 3:58 pmI will definitely be getting this! Thanks for the thorough review.
CynthiaCC says
September 28th, 2012 at 3:56 amAck! So gorgeous! So pricey! I only buy Chanel when I have a dept store gift certificate. Is this LE? Hope not.
Jennifer says
September 28th, 2012 at 4:32 amOMG that is gorgeous! Chanel… keeps getting better!!! Their quads have always been stellar though, no?
Ava says
September 28th, 2012 at 8:08 amLovely! It appear to have the same silky texture as those in the Topkapi quad.
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Nina says
September 28th, 2012 at 9:02 amI love love love this Chanel quad! The colors are gorgeous and deep!