CHANEL Summer 2009 Cote d'Azur Makeup Collection.

To get us even more in the mood for Summer and beautiful glowing skin is this brand new beauty from CHANEL. This is their just released summer collection entitled Cote d'Azur.

From elegant Monte Carlo to the seaside city of Deauville, Mademoiselle Chanel’s favorite resort destinations are re-imagined in the CHANEL Summer 2009 Makeup Collection. Cool coral, sun-soaked red, sandy-pink beige, lush peach and shimmering copper rose define summer’s vibrant beauty.

‘Tan’ as if you were summering on the Côte d’Azur. CHANEL bronzers for face and décolleté give you the flawless glow of a Mediterranean vacation all summer – and all year – long.

SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL 4 FACETTES BRONZING POWDER
A quartet of complementary shades – bronze, copper, pink and pale beige — delivers a subtle, natural glow.

SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL PRECIOUS BRONZING LOOSE POWDER
Lightweight powder formula gives skin a naturally beautiful, sun-kissed look.

SOLEIL TAN DE CHANEL BRONZING MAKEUP BASE
Light cream-gel bronzing formula allows you to smooth on the perfect shade of tan, while the velvety finish leaves your skin glowing

LIPS
Accent warm bronzed skin with juicy berry tones and gleaming sheer shades using AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15in Ischia (rose violet), Lipari (strawberry), Porto Rotondo (red), Salina (beige), Panarea (brown) and Monte-Carlo (red coral)  -or- AQUALUMIÈRE GLOSS in Cherry Blossom (cerise), Tangerine Dream (coral) and Ginger Shimmer (copper gold). Saturate lips in long-lasting colour with ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Rose Agate (pink-brown).

EYES
Discreetly highlighting summer’s best-dressed eyes: four pyramids of shimmering colour with eye-catching, three-dimensional effects. Each shade in LUMIÈRE FACETTES Iridescent Effects Eyes In Plein Soleil can be worn individually, in complementary pairs, or in striking contrast. Or, for a long-lasting iridescent finish, adorn lids with OMBRE D’EAU Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Seashore (copper rose).

FACE
Add a flush of warmth to cheeks with JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in In Love (coral).

NAILS
Drench nails in exuberant accents of the summer season with LE VERNIS Nail Colour in Orange Fizz (coral) and Golden Sand (copper).

This gorgeous collection is available now at chanel.com and department and specialty stores.

Pick of the Day - CHANEL Poudre Cristalline.

This is a must have powder to finish your makeup and set in your flawless look. This was recently demonstrated on the red carpet at The Golden Globes, where many of the A-List actresses where finished off with this CHANEL Poudre Cristalline.

A patented complex creates a weightless 'veil' effect, while setting makeup imperceptibly and controlling shine, without a hint of chalkiness. This powder can be used with the super soft velour puff or whisped on with a large powder brush.

Makeup artist Kate Lee used POUDRE CRISTALLINE on Anne Hathaway as a perfect finishing touch to take away any shine from the forehead, nose and chin.

Penelope Cruz’s classic look had a bright, soft finish, an effect makeup artist Jeanine Lobell achieved by setting her foundation with POUDRE CRISTALLINE.

Makeup artist Rachel Goodwin created January Jones’s glamorous 1940’s inspired makeup. She used POUDRE CRISTALLINE over her foundation to give January’s skin a soft matte texture.

If it can get a Hollywood beauty through one of the most grueling award ceremonies, red carpet and after parties, it is sure to work on us everyday women. I know that I definitely want a flawless look too!

$60 - Poudre Cristalline

CHANEL Introduces Lift Lumiere.

Who doesn't need a little extra lift? I know I do - pretty much all the time.

CHANEL is introducing Lift Lumiere - a Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup and Smoothing and Rejuvenating Eye Contour Concealer. Just in time for those of us who need it.

Drawing upon the advanced optical technology of the CHANEL Makeup Creation Studio, CHANEL introduces LIFT LUMIÈRE – a synergistic line of anti-age foundation and concealer.

I usually shy away from liquid makeup as I feel they settle in my lines, exactly where I don't want them to. But after being sold on La Mer Treatment Fluid Foundation last year, how could I not give this a try? The name Fluid does it for me too! I don't even think I need to mention that my eye area could always use some extra smoothing, rejuvenating and brightening too.

Here are the details, from CHANEL on these two new beauties:

LIFT LUMIÈRE FLUIDE Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15

More than a foundation, LIFT LUMIÈRE FLUIDE Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15 is the consummate skin-caring makeup. Not only does this unique formula even the skin tone as it helps deliver essential hydration, but the inclusion of firming polymers also provides skin with an impeccably smooth surface and the look and feel of an immediate ‘lift.’

Key among the de-aging ingredients: LIFTOPTIC, an innovative optical-illusion complex composed of spherical silicone powders that deflect light away from wrinkles, and photochromatic pigments that ensure colour stays true in any light.

The benefits of LIFT LUMIÈRE go beyond cosmetic. Enriched with a special botanical complex, LIFT LUMIÈRE FLUIDE helps improve skin’s firmness by protecting collagen and elastin from damaging free radicals. The luxurious formula also includes hyaluronic acid and Camellia oil to protect skin against dryness while providing a plush sense of comfort.

The creamy texture blends into skin beautifully so it will never accentuate fine lines or wrinkles. Provides medium to full coverage with a natural, luminous finish. Fragrance-free. SPF 15.

Available in nine shades. $65.00

LIFT LUMIÈRE CONCEALER Smoothing and Rejuvenating Eye Contour Concealer

LIFT LUMIÈRE CONCEALER Smoothing and Rejuvenating Eye Contour Concealer’s silky texture glides on to mask imperfections and instantly rejuvenate the eye area. Immediately, the micro-texture of the eye contours appears noticeably smoothed; skin looks fresher, brighter, feels more supple.

Cultivated to visibly reduce signs of fatigue in the vulnerable eye area, a Tetrapeptide targets the fluid that builds up under eyes to help measurably reduce the appearance of puffiness and effectively lighten the look of dark circles.

The silky texture allows for superior, crease-resistant blending anywhere and everywhere skin needs ‘perfecting.’ It can be applied not only to dark circles, but also to redness and blemishes. Provides medium to full coverage.

Available in three shades. $45.00

Look for them next month at your favorite CHANEL counter as well as online. I will definitely be trying them both after I go pick out my perfect shade and will report back.