A LIPSTICK A DAY

Dior has launched a new line of lipsticks, called Rouge Dior Nude, together with the new Diorskin Nude foundations.

Imagine a new lipstick that behaves like a highlighting blush, thanks to radiant new shades and a new treatment balm formula.

From the first application, lips are perfectly hydrated, plumped and smoothed, thanks to a formula containing a high concentration of active treatment ingredients.

Rouge Dior Nude is available in 10, new, warm or cool, blush-effect shades that add a transparent touch of warmth or coolness to the complexion. From beige to bronze and from greyish-beige to rosewood, they echo the nude coloured silhouettes of the latest Dior shows.

These lipsticks are not nude in the traditional sense, but are supposed to subtley enhance your natural lip colour.

I don't know about you but I was sold by the promotional images of Natalie Portman.

I have been anticipating the relaunch of the Chanel Rouge Allures ever since I saw preview pictures of the various colours.  A lot of the shades were a departure from Chanel's usual line-up - there are a lot more vivid bright shades and a lot less "safe" colours. 

I made a mental wishlist before I headed to the counter - Exaltée, Enjouée, Excentrique and Pimpante - I skipped the reds since I have far too many red lipsticks already and not enough opportunities to wear them!  Pimpante was slightly too light for me (I think - I did not try it on my lips), Enjouée when swatched looked too similar to coral Rouge Allures I already have (Coquette & Hyde Park), and so Excentrique was my pick.

Yesterday I picked up two lipsticks that are opposites in extremes - Chanel's Relaunched Rouge Allure in Excentrique (in your face bright orange) and Dior Rouge Nude Lip Blush in Grege (subtle pinkish nude).  Reviews coming soon.

x Sylvie

For Vogue's Fashion Night Out, Chanel released 3 'twin sets' of matching nail polishes and Rouge Allure Velvet lipsticks.  My interest was piqued only by Provocation - the darkest shade of the three.  I was temporarily tempted to buy the matching lipstick Provocative when I was in line at the Covent Garden pop-out - but then decided it's probably wiser to wait for Rouge Noir in thenew Rouge Allure formula.

Vertigo is one of those colours you either love or hate.  I didn't commit to buying it until I had a manicure done at the Covent Garden pop-up store - and then I knew I had to have it in collection.

August Favourites post is a tiny bit late because I totally forgot - August just went by so quickly.  My August makeup look was mainly a bronzed flushed look or a very simple bright statement lip.  I didn't use highlighters very much since my skin naturally veers (often dangerously) shiny/glowy in summer.

• 01. Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose Initiale - both colour and texture is amazing.  Gives a rosy but natural looking flush.
• 02. Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow in Liquifuschia - for when I want a more dramatic rosy cheek look
• 03. Guerlain Pucci Bronzer Blush - I think I have featured this in my favourites for a few months running.  When I bought it I never thought I would reach for it as much as I do - this is very good for when I'm running late and don't want to think about what to use on my face.
• 04. Guerlain Sun Shimmer Highlighter/Blush in Sunny Pink - It doesn't look it in the tube but it gives a sheer natural colour to the cheeks
• 05. NARS Laguna/Orgasm Duo - I only use the Laguna bronzer side nowadays - for when I want more bronzed/contoured look.
• 06. and 07. Burberry Lip Cover in Primrose Hill Pink and Burberry Lip Cover in Golden Peach  - My other lipsticks have been neglected lately since these two have become my go to day to day lipsticks.  If I want a natural look, I dab a tiny bit on my lips then apply with fingers.
• 08. Becca Lip and Cheek Creme in Tuberose - please excuse the review, it was when I frst started blogging and I cringe a little looking at my old photos.  I like to use this to replicate this Becca look on the left.  Gorgeous.