Prada FW 2011 Campaign

I just watched Prada FW 2011 Compaign. Although a bag addict, I am not a specialist on bags like excellent miu miu addict or also excellent ladies from Purse Curse and Purse blog. However, I have a strong interest in this python leather clutch (very flat as it is). I’ve already seen it on sale in Paris Printemps Haussman. My lovely Prada hobo, I bought years ago (4 years ago), and I went there to check out Prada new collection and I was happily astonished to see these beautiful clutches, and among them, this madras large clutch in red burgundy cocoa brown, or light tan caramel dark, or black cocoa brown, all available on sale for €745 at Prada and of course in local stores. Yet, I’ve heard of a blue version that may be available soon…

And now the link to see the video (if you want to check out the website) and of course this clutch will be honored in a next object of the day. Just click here.

Last but not least, what to think of these Prada faux fur tote and other bags? Amazing isn’t it? It is curiously called Prada Eco faux Mongolia fur Tote on The Bag Forum. Interesting…

Fall-Winter 2011

It is available on sale at Prada for €745. Check out your local Prada for more information on the price.

Image of Faux Fur Tote originally appeared on The Bag Forum

Object of the day: Balenciaga Braided Leather Oversized Clutch

I am currently on and off due to the fact that I am overbusy preparing to move to Tokyo on September. This blog will be officially launched when being in Tokyo and will tell my daily life in Tokyo as a foreigner. This is not my first trip to Japan, but I’ve never tried to live there. So let’s try. Anyhow, for this new post, let me present what I consider as one of the it bag of this fall/winter: Balenciaga oversized clutch. What is it? A beautiful woven leather oversized clutch with a detailed chain strap. I haven’t seen this bag in real because Balenciaga has not launched officially its new collection on sale yet, here in Paris. Yet…

Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2011-12

Unfortunately, a Balenciaga-France seller (working at Le Printemps Haussmann) told me that this model might not be available. At least in France… I am praying the contrary…

 

Infographic courtesy © Lady Desinvolte; image © Balenciaga

Lakmé Cosmetics Goddess of gold

Lakmé Cosmetics is one among many brands not available in Europe that I dream to try. Malheureusement! (Unfortunately!). Here is one that I found on Lakmé Cosmetics website: the Goddess of gold. You can find other tutorials from this Summer 2011 Collection available here.

Face

First begin with a foundation to create a canvas for the rest of the makeu-up. Of course, Lakme proposes foundation made especially for Indian skin tones. So I’ll advice to choose a foundation that matches to your skin tone.

Dab on some Golden Dust Shimmer Bronzer all across your face for a glamorous glow that’s staight out of a fairytale. That’s the problem: where to find it? Mac pro stores propose the beautiful Mac iridescent powder golden bronze if you can’t find this precious Lakmé golden dust shimmer Bronze. I haven’t found any brand else proposing this powder, but if you know one, go ahead. For lucky girls who will find Lakme Golden Dust Shimmer Bronzer, go ahead.

Eyes

Add depth to your eyes by using the brown shade from the Eye Color quartet as a base

Golden bronze eyes can be all yours. Just sprinkle some Solar Dust shade from the Fairy Dust eye shadow

Bring on the golden look with the Bronze Melt shade from the Fantasy Shimmer Liner

Finish by applying a thick stroke of Midnight Moon shade from the Fantasy shimmer liner

Lips

Intensify the gold, with the smooth finish of Enrich Satin Lip Color in shade 132.

Nails

Score a perfect ten with intense shimmery nail color. Start with a neat layer of True Nail Color in Shade 252. Then add a second layer to get a fresh shiny look.

My point of view

Is the model not so lovely? I love her makeup. This Lakme Eye Magic in gold and in silver looks amazing. I am not sure if this will be from the Summer 2011 Collection, let’s wait and see (and hope to have one). But, I would like to test the gold color. Hélas!

Of course, there are a lot of similar colors from other brands so try to to find, swatch, and do the tutorial. Urban Decay proposes a Loose pigment in baked which is a great gold color. A Urban Decay addict friend of mine can’t stop saying she loves this loose pigment. By the way, do not forget to prime your eyes first if you want to avoid crease and other issues. If you don’t find any golden color (you may not have search a lot but, anyway), try the precious Estée Lauder Island Oasis Eyeshadow palette which is made for bronze goddess. But c’est une tout autre histoire and it’s for another tutorial… For the lipstick, I and wondering if the Mac lipstick in Bronze can be an alternative. I have a Chanel version the regretté Hydrasoleil (discontinued!! Just pray that Chanel will launch lipsticks in bronze such as the hydrasoleil n°05. It is a fabulous lipstick) in n°05 which is a perfect bronze color.

Anyway, anyhow, Lakmé Cosmetics if you listen to me, please think of us non Indian girls who would like to wear your products. In the case you hear me, one never knows…

À une prochaine fois…

Nars new lipsticks, lipgloss and velvet matte lip pencil for summer coming up soon

Many of you, readers of Christine’s website temptalia, have certainly discovered the preview of NARS Summer 2011 Collection. I will not review it since Christine did a great job, so go and check her website for more information. Two important treasures (I don’t include the duo and trio eyeshadows, blush, shadow pencil or nail lacquers since I need to swatch before): the new lipsticks titled Carthage which is announced to be a Matte, hot pink, Mayflower which is a sheer raspberry with shimmer, the Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero and the Lipgloss Wonder.

First: Carthage. While I have already Mac Candy yum yum which is a matte neon pink (very bright), I can’t wait to see, swatch, and buy this Carthage which will be permanent. So it is not urgent — such as, for intance, Mac Candy Yum Yum which is a limited edition — to purchase it when it will be available for purchase, but… I love this slimmy tube.

Carthage looks gorgeous (close to this lipstick you have the Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Queen — a modern citrus gold glitter which is a limited edition — and Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero — a Pink canteloupe which is permanent). Let’s wait, swatch, buy and wear it.

Another one is Mayflower, a sheer raspberry with shimmer which is announced to be permanent, as well. I am not fan of sheer finition because of my pigmented lips but why not. I will try it and see if I can wear it. These two lipsticks will be accompanied with a lipgloss “wonder” which is a shiny, sheer mandarin orange with pink and gold shimmer. As the lipsticks, it is announced to be permanent. If you love lip pencil (I do), you’ll be excited to get the Velvet matte Lip Pencil in Bolero.

All these Nars products will be available soon. According to Nars facebook page, it may be in April. So…

Voilà, à une prochaine fois…

Source: temptalia

All the images originally appeared on temptalia