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Giorgio Armani Madre Perla For Holiday 2011

An inspiring era… The elegance of the 30s is setting the tone for the season. Pure lines, sophisticated colours, luxurious details… Art Deco in all its glory with one of its iconic materials: Madre Perla. Madre Perla inlaid in a precious case, heralding a must-have product. Madre Perla, too, in Linda Cantello’s colour inspiration, with subtle reflections and iridescent effects.
“Like a 1930s’ boudoir… A touch of lacquer and patinated metals add a sophisticated feel to satiny, pearlescent tones. Delicate shades reminiscent of the silk lingerie of the time.” — Linda Cantello

Madreperla Palette

Irresistible… Inspired by Art Deco style, Giorgio Armani’s famous black case is decorated in real Madre Perla. Precision work done entirely by hand in the purest tradition of luxury craftsmanship. Utter refinement: a silver logo adorns this exclusive limited edition case, which just 3,000 women in the world will have the privilege of owning. Decidedly unique… Inside are found three luminous, satiny powders in sand, champagne and aqua. Silky shadows that skilfully combine a featherlight texture with radiant colour. Blended over the eye area, the three shades sculpt and illuminate the eyes. Lightly dabbed onto the facial contours, the sand and champagne tones catch the light to increase the radiance of the complexion. The Face & Eye Palette is also available in Giorgio Armani’s iconic black lacquer case.

• Harmony 1 (Face and Eyes)
• Harmony 2 (Eye)

Eyes to Kill Intense Silk Eyeshadow 

Giorgio Armani Madre Perla For Holiday 2011

Giorgio Armani’s most spectacular shadow is revealed in a limited edition of three metallic shades subtly patinated: a gold, as an echo to antique gilt, a toned down silver plutonium, and an intermediate shade blending gold and silver. Thanks to Colorfil color matrix, these creamy, powder-free shadows adhere to the eyelid like a second skin, without ever fading or flaking. At the heart of their formula is a very high concentration of pigments captured in a supple polymer complex resistant to humidity and heat. The result: a vibrant film of colour, as if cast in metal, which stays true for 24 hours.

• #17 Silver
• #18 Gold
• #19 Blended gold and silver

Gloss d’Armani 

A play of light and shade for the eyes… while the lips are adorned in vibrant lacquered shades. A real weave of colour, Gloss d’Armani offers comfortable, long-lasting hold, expressed in four limited edition shades: barely iridescent rosewood enhances the natural colour of the lips, while a velvety “amaranth” red and sienna intensely emphasise their shape. And an unexpected choice: a bold amethyst, which is vivid yet so translucent on application that it matches any skin tone.

• Pink Iridescent rosewood
• Red Velvety amaranth red
• Brown Sienna
• Purple Amethyst

Every season the color experts at Zoya create dozens of new color collection options. This year, one of those “secret collections” just had to be seen now rather than later. The Feel Nail Polish Collection by Zoya delivers six new, highly pigmented, full coverage, neutral creams that are ideal for right now. Zoya polish retails for $8.00 per bottle.

• Kristen Full coverage, gull gray cream
• Carey Full coverage, periwinkle gray cream
• Megan Full coverage, taupe gray cream
• Kendal Full coverage, rose quartz beige cream
• Kennedy Full coverage, pale french beige cream
• Avery Full coverage, blonde beige cream

A tempting body powder that makes you look, smell, and taste like a bombshell.

This popular Sparkling Lickable Body Powder now comes in a smaller, sleeker (but still sophisticated) box. Unlike juvenile sparklers, this powder, flavored like honey, lends a soft radiance to skin with ultra-fine shimmer and a universally flattering hue. Dusted over collarbones, shoulders, and décolleté, this body powder makes skin look glowing and kissable. The gorgeous box makes a stunning addition to any vanity, too. And as always, the puff's luxe ribbon strap makes it easy to hold.

An eye shadow palette with six shades specifically selected to enhance the colour of brown eyes.blue & hazel eyes

Look flawless from any angle with this palette, created to complement brown eyes in any photo op. Its top trio of shades creates soft everyday looks. The bottom trio of shades has been customized for a perfect smoky eye. Peel the back label for easy-to-follow application tips or scan the QR code to watch the get-the-look video.

This set contains:

Hazel Eyes

- 6 x Eye Shadow in Bliss (matte ivory), Fortune (champagne shimmer), Sage (olive shimmer), Pastel (matte pale pink), Majestic (purple sheen), and Obsidian (deep slate shimmer)

Brown Eyes

- 6 x Eye Shadow in Marble (silvery taupe shimmer), Wine (shimmering burgundy), Brazilian Bronze (dark brown), Vanilla (matte cream), Bark (golden bronze shimmer), and Navy (matte navy blue)

Blue Eyes

- 6 x Eye Shadow in Cream (ivory cream shimmer), Shell (peach champagne shimmer), Pewter (gray silver shimmer), Custard (matte peach), Sable (matte warm brown), and Mocha (chocolate brown sheen)

formulated WITHOUT:

Parabens

A limited-edition mirrored makeup vanity that has all you need to glow your way through the season.

This makeup vanity features meticulously crafted lustrous mirrored panels with beveled edges, sparkling silver inlays in each pull-out drawer (lined in Tarte's signature purple), and a large pop-up mirror to catch a final glimpse. Each of the three removable trays contains an impressive selection of high-performance natural Tarte products. The top and middle drawer hold 24 supremely-soft and blendable eye shadows in a variety of shimmer and matte textures broken down into six user-friendly shadow quads with shades ranging from Cameo (matte beige) to Stardom (blackened plum). Also tucked inside are deluxe-size samples of Tarte's bestselling Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically Proven Natural Mascara and multiplEYE™ Natural Lash Enhancing Primer to give you the ultimate bombshell lashes. The bottom drawer boasts deluxe sizes of Tarte's most coveted products: Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in new shades Glory (shimmering peach) and Starlet (shimmering rose), Park Avenue Princess Mineral Powder Bronzer and Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (a gorgeous soft petal pink). Whether you plan to make it a memorable gift, or an eye-catching addition to your own dressing table, this makeup vanity is sure to delight and be this Holiday's most cherished gem.

This set contains:

- 24 x 0.04 oz eye shadows in:

Traditional Smoky Eye: Celebrity (deep shimmering gray), Superstar (deep shimmering silver), Luminary (silver frost), Opening night (sparkling black)

Earthy: Talent (shimmering peach), Idol (matte taupe), Cameo (matte beige), Virtuoso (sparkling forest green)

Plum Smokey Eye: Stardom (blackened plum), Icon (warm lilac), Major (shimmering plum), Siren (shimmering deep mauve)

Blues: Fame (shimmering cobalt), Big Break (shimmering ice blue), V.I.P. (shimmering blue-silver), Toast (shimmering toasted beige)

Browns: Popular (shimmering golden beige), Timeless (shimmering cocoa), Prestige (matte ochre), Trophy (shimmering golden brown)

Pinks: Ingénue (matte baby pink), Prima Donna (shimmering cinnamon), Leading Lady (shimmering nude pink), Diva (shimmering dusty rose)

- 0.05 Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (highly pearled golden tan)

- 2 x 0.05 Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Glory (shimmering peach) and Starlet (shimmering rose)

- 0.05 oz Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in Rose (soft petal pink)

- 0.11 oz multiplEYE™ Natural Lash Enhancing Primer

- 0.10 Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically-proven Natural Mascara in black

 
formulated WITHOUT:
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- GMOs
- Triclosan
Research results:

Multipleye™ Clinically-Proven Natural Lash Enhancing Primer: Delivers 739% increase in the appearance of lash volume while increasing the appearance of lash length.

Lights, Camera, Lashes! Clinically-proven Natural Mascara: 424% increase in the appearance of lash volume

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A sophisticated, faux snakeskin palette that features eight classically neutral Eye Colours, one universal black-brown Tightline Cake Eye Liner, and three sun-kissed Crème Veil shades for face and cheeks.

Providing a collection of subtle, sophisticated colors, this mirrored palette effortlessly enhances eyes, face, and cheeks for a naturally flawless look. Custom create the perfect nude eye with shadows ranging from soft Buff to deep Granite, while lining and defining the lashline with Ground Espresso Tightline Cake Eye Liner. Finish the look with a trio of sheer Crème Veil shades for face and cheeks to give skin a natural, "no-makeup" glow and shimmering highlights.

This set contains:

- 8 x 0.03 oz Eye Colours in Buff (matte finish/ soft neutral cream), Tiger's Eye (sequin finish/ sparkling chocolate brown), Sandstone (sateen finish/ pale peachy pink), Bamboo (luster finish/ golden brown shimmer), Baroque (sateen finish/ warm terracotta), Fresco (matte finish/ neutral beige brown), Granite (matte finish/ smoky gray), Cocoa Brown (sateen finish/ shimmering brown)

- 1 x 0.04 oz Tightline Cake Liner in Ground Espresso (universal black-brown)

- 3 x 0.02 oz Crème Veils in Bronzer Veil (universal bronze), Cheek Veil (matte rose peach), Glow Veil (radiant neutral beige shimmer)

 A four-piece makeup kit featuring Benefit's top sellers.

This set is the most flawless gift of all, featuring a watermelon-pink blush, an ultra-shine lip gloss, a do-it-all mascara, and a radiance-boosting luminizer, all tucked inside a brilliant, collectible box.

This set contains:

- 0.25 oz Girl Meets Pearl (pearly golden pink)

- 0.14 oz A Little Bit BADgal Lash Mascara in black

- 0.17 oz Ultra Shines in Foxy Lady (diamond rose)

- 0.28 oz Bella Bamba (watermelon pink)

A limited-edition, three-piece set featuring signature NARS shade Super Orgasm.

NARS delivers the iconic, gold-flecked joy of Super Orgasm with the Yorokobi ("song of joy") Super Orgasm set. The collection features the in-demand, pink-peach shade, which delivers a radiant, exuberant glow to cheeks, nails, and lips.

This set contains:

- 0.12 oz Blush in Super Orgasm (peachy pink with gold glitter)

- 0.25 oz Nail Polish in Super Orgasm (peachy pink with gold glitter)

- 0.14 oz Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm (peachy pink with gold glitter)

A mirrored compact of 16 eye shadows, including 10 new shades and "QR" codes that let you use your phone to access Urban Decay's exclusive how-to videos.

This much-awaited collection of 16 eye shadows includes never-boring neutrals, provocative hits of shimmer and vibrant hues, as well as a Book of Shadows first—a portable speaker and how-to videos that reveal Urban Decay's five newest looks. All you need is a phone with a camera and a web browser to scan their QR (quick response) codes and instantly download videos. Pick your look, scan the corresponding QR code, plug your smart phone into the speaker, and drop your phone in the cradle. Then, open the drawer of shadows and recreate the look right along with the how-to video. This kit also include a 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, a travel-size Eyeshadow Primer Potion, and a travel-size Supercurl Curling Mascara.

This set contains:

- 16 x 0.03 oz eye shadows in Blue Bus (periwinkle blue sheen), Gunmetal (gunmetal gray with silver glitter), Cobra (smoky green with gold shimmer), Baked (rich golden bronze shimmer), Bender (moss green sheen), Gravity (violet with silver glitter), Lost (neutral brown shimmer), Hijack (metallic muted teal), Midnight Cowgirl (golden beige with gold glitter), Sin (light shimmering champagne), Midnight Rodeo (beige shimmer with silver glitter), Crystal (pale icy blue shimmer), Bust (taupe sheen), Missionary (light taupe sheen), Skimp (ivory peach sheen), Zephyr (pearly cream sheen)

- 0.058 oz 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion (carbon black)

- 0.18 oz SuperCurl Mascara in black

- 0.13 oz Eyeshadow Primer Potion

- Mini Keychain Speaker

Any phone with a browser and a camera can access Urban Decay's exclusive how-to videos.

-If you don't already have an application that reads QR codes, download one at your carrier's application store (many of them are free).

-Open the application.

-Hold phone over the code and center. Hold it still, and make sure you have enough light and no glare.

-Hit "scan," or the video may just pop up.

-Your video will load instantly and then start to play.

-Place phone in holder to watch the video hands-free while you follow the steps.

-The added bonus: the portable speaker delivers big sound. Attach it to your keychain so you can whip it out whenever you demand better sound from your phone and MP3 player.

-The Book of Shadows IV display features a two-way cradle so your smart phone can play video in either a vertical or horizontal position.

A chic, mirrored palette packed with Smashbox's holiday eye essentials.

Get everything you need for beautiful, camera-ready eyes this holiday season with the Click You're It Holiday Eye Palette. With 15 eye shadows, five cream eye liners, a mini photo finish lid primer—plus Smashbox's fan-favorite Get-the-Look cards, you will be able to create a multitude of magnificent looks that will have you feeling fabulous for every shot.

This set contains:

- 15 x 0.97 Eye Shadows

- 5 x 0.24 oz Cream Eye Liners

- 0.02 oz Photo Finish Lid Primer

- 3 x Get-The-Look Cards (6 total looks)

Icon. Actress. Supermodel. Chanteuse. Muse. Frog-o-phile. Cinema and television superstar nonpareil. Generous glamour goddess that she is, Miss Piggy is sharing her beauty with the world via a limited-edition, online-exclusive, M·A·C collection for the eyes in celebration of her much anticipated return to the silver screen in Disney’s The Muppets, in theatres November 23. Say “oui” to Miss Piggy for M·A·C today!

Q&A WITH MISS PIGGY

Tell us about what it was like collaborating with M·A·C on a collection that captures your iconic beauty look.

Oh I adore collaboration—especially when everyone is there to listen to what I have to say and do exactly what I tell them to. And those fabulously talented people at M·A·C did just that. They were more than willing to listen, learn and be inspired by moi, so they could get the pink eye shadow just right, the flutter of the lashes just perfect, the texture of the eye liner just so. Best of all, they did all the work while I did all the talking! Très fantastique!

What was it like working with James Gager, Senior Vice President and Creative Director, and Jennifer Balbier, Senior Vice President for Global Product Development?

Ah yes, James and Jennifer…..Uh, what were those names again? Gager and Balbier? Sorry, not ringing a bell. But if I met them and they were important, I love them and can’t wait to see them again. You see, Jimmy and Jennie as I called them, seemed to understand moi’s very soul. And best of all, they understood moi’s desire to make the collection worthy of comparison with other iconic M·A·C “diva” collections (Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper’s Viva Glam campaigns and Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday) while inevitably surpassing all of them.

Tell us about your typical beauty routine when you’re on set. Does it differ from your every day beauty routine?

At home and on the set, my beauty routine is the same. I sit in a chair while a squadron of stylists, manicurists, cosmetologists, hairologists and so forth hover around and make magic. Then, I open my eyes, look in the mirror and voila…perfection! The advantage of doing this on set is that someone else pays for it. How would you describe your style in your upcoming film, “The Muppets”? I play an editor at Vogue Paris, so naturally I had to wear the most au courant couture and meet all the top designers in the world. (Naturally, we hit it off like gangbusters. Trust moi, you haven’t partied til you’ve ridden in a cab down the Champs-Élysées singing show tunes with a passel of Parisian designers!) So, I would have to say that moi inspired designers who, in turn, designed clothes that captured the essense of moi. It’s a win-win all the around, n’est ce-pas?

Any style advice for your fans? Can anyone wear the products from the Miss Piggy inspired M·A·C collection?

You can’t be moi, but this is the next best thing. This collection is perfect for any skin tone, goes with any wardrobe choices…and will help vous find your personal style. To moi, style is all about having fun! You are you! Go for it! Get glam! Have fun! Laugh in the face of critics! Scoff at cynics! Chortle in front of rude people! You got it sister, so make the most of it! That is what this collection is all about – celebrating the absolute joy of being vous, embellished and enhanced by the magic of moi! (Ooh, that’s good. I should trademark that!) And remember, true beauty comes from loving yourself. So go ahead: love yourself. And if that proves a problem, might I suggest loving moi?

Eyeshadow

Miss Piggy Pink Mid-tone blue-pink (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Penultimate Liner

Rapidblack Black

Lash

#36 Lash Full lash, creates a naturally dramatic look