Suite Array - Eyeshadow and Eye Liner Galore from MAC.

Another newbie from MAC. They sure love to launch collections together, don't they? Well, there is Cremesheen for the lips, so of course there needs to be one for the eyes. This is Suite Array. A suite of gorgeous Eye Shadow Duos and Pearlglide Eye Liners.

"Reserve the Luxury Suite. New Eye Shadow Suite with Pearlglide Eye Liners provide all the accoutrements: luminescence, iridescence, phosphorescence, good design."

I am so excited to see eyeshadow duos from MAC. I love their quads, but my makeup drawer runneth over from plenty of MAC shadow pots. I can't wait to get these in there too, and this will make it easier when needed to throw some into my purse. They are beautifully coordinated.

Here is the line up:

EYE SHADOW SUITE - $16 each
Sweet Liaison
Small Pan: Pale yellow with gold pearl
Big Pan: Deep brown with gold pearl
Rose Suites
Small Pan: Intense blue pink
Big Pan: Light yellow pink with silver pearl
Team Violets
Small Pan: Dark burgundy with burgundy pearl
Big Pan: Mid-tone violet with gold pearl
Counterparts
Small Pan: Deep forest with gold pearl
Big Pan: Mid-tone orange with gold pearl
Shallow V. Deep
Small Pan: Bluish green with gold pearl
Big Pan: Mint with silver pearl
Blue Zone
Small Pan: Deep grey/green with silver pearl
Big Pan: Light ice blue with silver pearl
Ocean 2
Small Pan: Mid-tone blue with silver pearl
Big Pan: Light blue with silver pearl
Smoke & Ash
Small Pan: Black with silver pearl
Big Pan: Mid-tone grey silver pearl

PEARLGLIDE EYE LINER - $14 each
Bankroll Rich green with bright green sparkle
Miss Fortune Eggplant with light pink glitter
Spare Change Mid-tone brown with copper glitter
Rave Deep purple with purple glitter
Fly-By-Blu Light blue with blue glitter
Wolf Deep grey with gold glitter
Molasses Dirty brown mid-tone brown glitter
Black Russian Black with navy blue glitter

This collection is also available right now at MACCosmetics.com or your favorite MAC counter.

Which colors are you looking forward to?

CHANEL Smoky Eye Collection.

If there is one line to get the smoky eye look down to perfection, than this is it. CHANEL just launched an entire collection dedicated to the must-have smoky eye. The CHANEL Smoky Eye Collection really has all you need to get the look done right. It includes an eyeliner duo, shadow quad, single shadows, and mascara.

The difference in these products is that the end result is smoky, but softer with some great CHANEL "special effects".

LA LIGNE DE CHANEL PROFESSIONAL EYELINER DUO -
The powder-based formula easily mimics both the precision of liquid liner and the smudged look of kohl pencil. Two different applicators deliver two different results that never stray: one for a precise line, the other for soft definition and gentle smudging. Available in Noir-Lamé, a must-have black matte/black shimmer combination. $45.00

LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYE SHADOW -
The indispensable compact with endless options for shading and shaping eyes now comes in Smoky Eyes, the perfect colour harmony to create the most desirable smoky eye effects, from subtle for day and dramatic for evening. $56.00

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW -
The creamy-soft powder eyeshadow debuts two new dramatic shades: Black Star, a pearlized silver-black, and Platine, a soft white-silver. Used wet or dry, the shades can be blended to lighten, darken, or intensify a glamorous smoky eye look. $28.50

EXCEPTIONNEL DE CHANEL INTENSE VOLUME AND CURL MASCARA -
Thick, lush lashes are the all-important finishing touch to every eye look. Now, CHANEL gives lashes the fullest advantage with captivating volume and voluptuous curves for a deeply glamorous, intense effect. The beauty coups: clump-free separation — the CHANEL point-of difference in volumizing mascara — and an innovative six-sided application brush that ensures dramatic results. The high-shine, smudge-proof formula comes in four deep, smoky shades. $28.00

To get the best smoky eye possible, I have some great tips to share. These tips are from CHANEL Celebrity Makeup Artist Kate Lee gives Tips for Her Signature Smoky Eye:

“Start with the Professional Eyeliner Duo. Draw along the lash line, bottom, top, or both depending on the desired effect, and blend out with either your finger or a brush.

Line the insides of the eye with a kohl pencil in a dark colour for intensity, or use one of my favorite tricks of late which is to use a light color or metallic eye pencil to make the eye pop.

Next, take a flat brush and gently layer on the darkest eyeshadow shade on the lash line and lid being careful not to go beyond the eyelid for an intense smoldering look.

Mascara is definitely optional as sometimes the smoky eye looks great with none at all! The most important tip I give, is to work on clean skin. Apply foundation last, as then you can make sure skin is clean and avoid any circles under the eye.”
This must have collection is available now at CHANEL.com, CHANEL counters and specialty departments stores.

Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette.

I have a major shopping trip planned for this Labor Day weekend, and this new palette from Bobbi Brown is at the top of my shopping list.

Nude makeup goes glam with a touch of glimmer in this new limited-edition Shimmering Nudes Palette. Flattering all complexions, it contains the perfect mix of seven cool and warm nude tones in both flat, sheer shimmer and high shimmer shades. The palette includes four new and five exclusive eye shadows that will illuminate and define. This palette is the definite standout in the collection, by far.

Shades in the palette: Nude Beach Metallic Eye Shadow, Nude Mist Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Naked Eye Shadow, Nude Glow Metallic Eye Shadow, Mica Wash Shimmer Eye Shadow, Nude Spice Metallic Eye Shadow, Espresso Eye Shadow.

This palette is perfect in every way. Espresso eye shadow is what I turn to most often when lining my eyes, so I am thrilled that this must-have from Bobbi contains this favorite shade.

I hope this is at the Nordstrom counter already. It is said not to launch in stores until September, but it is available online right now, for $50.