CHANEL Beauty Updates

A few upcoming items from CHANEL:

Polishes from their Summer 2013 Makeup collection-

Source: Chiara

Definitely picking up Azure and possibly Bel-Argus. Not too keen on the rest of the collection, though they do have something new- some crayon shadows. You can read more here.


CHANEL Avant Première de Chanel Makeup collection-

Image: Beautezine

A small collection consisting of a few Rouge Cocos, Coco Shines and polishes.

Image: Beautezine

LOVE! Can I have them all please??


CHANEL capsule collection for Hong Kong-

Source: Armocromia

Created especially for the opening of a new fashion boutique in Hong Kong, this reminds me of the Ombres Matelassees, 51 Montaigne made for Paris last year. Swatches of Western Light here. Not too keen on this collection either.


CHANEL Les Beiges collection, Healthy Glow Sheer Powder (want!!!)-

Image via Beautezine

A new compact powder from CHANEL? Need. to. get. my. grubby. hands. on. one!

No mentions of the CC cream anywhere because I personally think its mediocre. Been using a sample of the CLARINS BB cream lately and it is amazing, can't wait for it to launch!

Birthday Month!!

What's on my Wishlist this year:

CHANEL Poudre signé de Chanel thank you, Jagi! Knowing it was a Limited Ed, she quickly picked this up!! due for release soon with their Spring 2012 collection, I really really want this. Along side every item listed on my MateriaList on the right.

Shiseido Foundation Brush- been eyeing this for quite some time now, I'm surprised I haven't caved in yet.

A loose powder brush thank you little sis!- Dior or CHANEL, other brands don't quite make them big enough.

YSL Belle du Jour clutch- I passed on the Navy and now I can't find it anywhere. It's probably why I didn't buy any bags last year. I just couldn't find the colour I wanted!

More CHANEL polishes!! Illustration credit to: Samantha Hahn

Some books- Baking, cooking, self-help, motivational, spiritual, biographies.. I enjoy most genres now except for chick-lit and fiction.

Longchamp Shopping Tote- They have 2 sizes for the long handes, the larger one please! These are so good for travel- and so durable too. Colours I like: Burgundy, Fir, Navy.

That's all for this year's wants! More practical items which would last me for the years to come as opposed to certain items on last year's list (if anyone's interested).

This year, I will blog more too so expect to see updates every 2-3 days!

CHANEL Bombay Express Summer 2012 Makeup Collection

Some pictures of the upcoming collection have been released and 2 items appeal to me: Diwali (nail polish) and Nirvana (eyeshadow). LOVE!!

Read more here and here.

Chanel Updates

Due for release in Kuala Lumpur very soon, Chanel Summer 2012 collection:

Am so happy that the bronzers do not appeal to me, perhaps the coral polish or the pinky one will make it home with me.

The Ombres Matelassees eye palette will be released (in very limited quantities) before the Summer collection, colours are Pear, Pale Gold, Gold, Golden Khaki and Black Night. This was created for the opening of a new boutique in Paris. I WANT!!

These polishes have made it to my TAKE-MY-MONEY-ALREADY list, Frenzy and Skyline. I am already anticipating the arrival of Diwali.. I wonder how long these will take to arrive.

Regardless, my usual SA has promised to send me pictures when anything arrives so I won't miss out!

 

Ladurée Les Merveilleuses

I saw this on Chasing Elixir and I just had to repost it..

Ladurée (macaron god) x Albion (cosmetics house)

 Official website for Ladurée Les Merveilleuses.

Isn't this collection tooooo prettyyy?!?! TAKE MY MONEY ALREADYYY!! Recently launched and only available in Japan (at the moment); I am so glad this is not a limited edition collection so I can take my time to read up on reviews and think about it.

Items which are tagged LE have an effect on me- they instantly becomes more appealing and more often than not; I have to convince myself why I don't need them. Yes, I am weak like that. But these days I have been quite good; just this month I was gifted with so many products you wouldn't believe! And it is only the first week of March.

I have come across so many items of "TAKE MY MONEY ALREADYY" awesomeness, but I am going to take it as a personal test of will power. Most collections/items I have dismissed in the past month or so, but I am seriously still lemming for these..

1. GUERLAIN Iridescent Illuminating Powder

Meteorites Cruel Gardenia

2. CHANEL Nail Polishes

3. YSL Arty Rings

Its hard to save up for the big picture when there are so many distractions along the way!

In a week...

I WILL BE IN MELBOURNE!! ♥ ♥ ♥ 

I will be spending my birthday in Melbourne and I can't wait to over-indulge myself... good food, great company, and shopping!!

UPDATED:Birthday MateriaLIST:

1. Yves Saint Laurent Belle du Jour leather clutch

*still thinking of the colour.. red? navy? magenta?

2. CANON s95 camera thank you Papa Mama

3. Louis Vuitton Vernis 4 key holder in Rouge Fauviste
thanks meimei~ though it wasn't intended as a bday gift!

4. SK-II Facial Treatment Foaming Cleanser

5. Diamond Studs

6. Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ring (Turquoise Stone)

*size 8 please! :D

7. Belle Noel Nugget Cocktail Ring (size 8)

8. Tiffany Notes I Love You Ring (size 8) thanks JagiBOY (: I'm a size 7! heh

*I keep writing I am a size 8 but to be honest I really am not sure :/

9. Peter Alexander/Glasshouse candles

10. CHANEL Beige Perfume

11. Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream

12. ettika Love Me, Hug Me, Kiss Me, Im Yours to Keep bangle

(www.miijo.com)

13. Louis Vuitton Mini-Travel Keyholder

14. Shentel & Sereni, New Money in Light Grey

& Akeem in Cream

15. Acqua di Gioia EDP

16. La Mer lip balm

A dear friend who currently works in Singapore got this early present for me...

Karl Lagerfeld for Sephora Eyeshadow Palette

I basically squealed when I unwrapped the present and saw what it was. Because this eyeshadow palette was only released in Singapore and Europe, I was so sure it would be sold out the moment it hit the stores. I vaguely remember asking her (months ago) if she could take a peek and check it out for me. So so so happy :D thank you!!!

So, if you find yourself stumped as to what to get me, you can get some ideas here. Even if I don't receive the items listed above for my birthday, I am going to save up for them because I have been lusting over these products/accessories for quite some time.

Last year, I managed to make it through the ENTIRE YEAR without buying any bags! So pleased with myself. This year, I will aim to cut back on more unnecessary items.. Here's to 2012!!

Countdown: 5 MORE DAYS!!!

♥ 

Undying ♥ for CHANEL

The Chanel Spring 2012 Harmonie de Printemps is "an enchanting makeup collection inspired by springtime skies".

Every season, I have to convince myself what I DON'T need. And it's not an easy task. Some Limited Edition releases are one-of-a-kind, like this blush, and I would not want to miss out!

I am trying to save some money for my yearly travels but I justify my Chanel makeup purchases with the fact that I rarely purchase makeup from other brands. 

Their glosses and lippies from this collection don't appeal much to me but I am contemplating on getting the Christmas Rouge Allure Laque- Empire & Dragon (rumoured to be discontinued soon).

 And these two polishes above ♥

Christmas this year was fun, I spent it with some of my closest friends playing the "White Elephant gift exchange" and scored myself a Starbucks Giftcard!

My birthday is in a month and I have already gotten myself an early birthday/Christmas present (: I am so happy with it and I get to cross off an item from my MateriaList! Also, I will be celebrating my birthday OUT OF THE COUNTRY! IN MELBOURNE! YES, MELBOURNE! AGAIN! HAHAHAHAHA 

Yes, I just came back a week ago and I will be visiting again in Jan!! Am counting down the days.. 24!! 

Okay I will stop here, I can barely contain my excitement!! Birthday List post to follow!