The DIVINE Dame Edna for MAC.

Yes, I know I just told you about the Dame Edna Collection for MAC that just came out, but I need to tell you just a bit more about it. The products themselves are spectacular - just like MAC's Shadows, Powders, Lipsticks and Glosses always are. But the packaging is unbelievably cool. Very special and collectible. Even the outer cartons are. Here are a few pictures from what I have in the collection.

Did you notice how unbelievably gorgeous that High-Light Powder is? The shade name is Spectacle! and it is the most beautiful highlighter powder I think there ever was. Christina (of Christina Loves and Crazy About Cosmetics) and I were chatting it up today and she mentioned how beautiful this powder is and... my gosh. She is so right (isn't she always?).

If you have a chance, you will be really surprised at how beautiful the shades in this gathering are. Check out Dame Edna for MAC online or at your favorite counter soon, as I don't think this one is going to last long.

BTW - if you want to see a super cute video review of the Dame Edna collection, then you must head on over to makeupbag.net to see Erika's daughter in all her Dame Edna glory. Precious!

CHANEL Spring 2009 Collection - Bohemian Fantasy.

Ok - the year is not even over and I am going to tell you about Spring Collections already? Yes I am. Just a week into Winter, it is so nice to at least dream of the Spring.

Bohemian Fantasy from CHANEL is gorgeous. I have not had a CHANEL Eye Palette in a very long time, but I will definitely be giving this one a good home. It looks beautiful!


Inspired by ‘Coco’ Chanel’s fascination with haute bohemian style, eyes take on deep tones for day and night, while lips are saturated with fiery reds and lush nudes, evoking an earthy sensuality elevated to a new level of sophistication.

The ultimate, the CHANEL Lip Palette, which I think I need, well, just because. It looks to be a collector's item.

LÈVRES SIGNÉES CHANEL – LIPS
Satin Lip Colour -
It’s CHANEL lip colour as you’ve never seen it. Five lush satin lip creme shades, from pale pink to deep plum, form the legendary double C signature in a black lacquered case. Complete with a rich velvet pouch and brush applicator, the compact is the epitome of glamour. $60.00

THE COLLECTION
LIPS:
Six tempting new shades of ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipstick arrive in luxurious nudes, fiery reds and opulent pinks: Rose Rebelle (pink), Euphoria (intense pink), Fiesta (apricot), Fuego (coral red), Beige Desire (beige) and Gipsy Scarlett (red). Add a translucent wash of colour with AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 in Malta (copper) and Positano (beige), or a subtle shimmer with LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer in Wild Rose (rosewood) and Beige Guitare (taupe). For rich all-day colour, opt for ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Alexandrite (red) and Opal Rose (pink).

EYES: CHANEL presents LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow in new Mystic Eyes, an inspired palette of plum, pink, beige and bronze. Further accent eyes with metallic touches using OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Magic Night (plum shimmer) and Liberty (beige shimmer), or OMBRE D’EAU Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Delta (gold). Finally, define eyes with LE CRAYON YEUX Precision Eye Definer in Brun Cuivré (brown) and magnify lashes with INIMITABLE WATERPROOF Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel Waterproof in Brun (brown).

NAILS: Two new infatuations, Vendetta (dark violet) and Django (beige pink) join the LE VERNIS Nail Colour collection.

FACE: Give skin a flawless, matte finish with POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACTE in Beige. Sculpt cheekbones and décolletage with JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in BRUN, a subtle brown that helps contour bone structure.

The collection is said not to be available until January, but it is available on Chanel.com for purchase already.

Glitter Eyes Palette - Perfect for New Years Eve.

While looking to spend yet another Sephora Gift Card - so thankful - I ran across this palette. It is made by Sephora and it called their Glitter Eye Palette. And I can just picture it all glittery and glistening for some sparkly smokey eye on New Years Eve - if only I was going somewhere and not hosting a small party at home.

This must-have set includes:
- Two  eyeshadow shades
- Sparkling Eye Pencil
- Gradual Volume Black Mascara
- Mascara Liner glittering fluid for lashes and lids

Applicators and instruction are even included in this great little beauty, all for just $38.

Maybe I will pick it up and get all decked out to sort of freak out my guests anyway. Sometimes I just love being overdressed, and this eye palette will definitely have my eye look definitely looking over the top.