Beauty News And Fun

Images from A Tartan Tale–the MAC Holiday 2010 Collection–were just released to me today!  Naturally, more details will follow… but I wanted to share some of the holiday fun as soon as was humanly possible!

Pure Color Extravagant, the Estee Lauder Holiday 2010 Collection, will be gracing counters during the holiday shopping season with its eye-popping opulence!  The limited-edition color cosmetics collection by Estee Lauder matches metallic hues of earth-toned eyeshadow with lush shades of berry and plum for the lips, and shimmery metallic nail lacquer in cool party-worthy hues.  I have my fingers crossed that I’ll get the chance to post swatches for you, soon!

Stay tuned to EsteeLauder.com to shop the collection, or visit an Estee Lauder counter near you!

Here are more details… direct from the brand!

Eyes Glisten in Opulent, Shimmering Shades
This season, the limited edition Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette is gilded in luxe metal shades to celebrate the extravagance and modern grace of the holiday season. The Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Extravagant Gold is a delightfully festive sequence of illuminating shades that capture the smoldering allure of crisp, winter days and warm, snowy nights by the fire. Five shades of copper, gold and silver drape the eyes to highlight and define with three textures of matte, shimmer and metallic to create endless opportunities for playful and seductive eye looks. Housed in the new, iconic Pure Color golden mirrored compact with oversized Estée Lauder cartouche, this enticing palette is the perfect beauty accessory. Layer and combine the different shades and textures for the ideal intensity.

Lips Are Veiled in Rich Reds and Berries
Expertly create a look from a neutral nude to a bold berry to a classic crimson with the debut of the limited edition Pure Color Five Color Lip Palette in Extravagant. This multi-faceted palette holds shades of Pure Color Lipstick and Pure Color Gloss in a range of hues and finishes that are designed to work together for any celebration. This dynamic new, golden mirrored palette contains five mesmerizing lip shades: two shimmering glosses in glistening gold and iridescent nude, two sparkling lipsticks in a crimson coral and a ruby bronze and one perfect satin red lipstick for infinite options in mixing and combining shades and textures.

Pure Color Gloss in Electric Ginger, Star Ruby and Extravagant Plum embellish lips with the exclusive True VisionTM Technology that wraps pigments in a crystal-like coating to provide intense, brilliant color and shine. From a soft, sparkling nude to a deep, red wine these limited edition shades will be the enviable finishing touch to your holiday pout. 

Adorn the lips in graceful majesty with glistening, limited edition shades of Pure Color Lipstick in Extravagant Berry and Extravagant Red. Pamper lips in a rich, medium-to-full coverage lipstick that contains Vitamin C and E for the ultimate high-impact look with comfortable application and wear.  Special for the holiday season, the lipstick bullets are wrapped in a vivacious gold overlay that adds a unique signature style.

Nails are Superbly Chic in Metallic Splendor
Finish off the look with pure luxury on the fingers and toes. Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Pearl and Extravagant Night are drenched in metallic glamour to perfectly compliment a festively sparkling outfit. These limited edition holiday shades are infused with a soft glitter that imparts a radiant shimmer on the nails.

Retail prices:
Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette In Extravagant Gold, $42
Pure Color Five Color Lip Palette in Extravagant, $42
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Extravagant Red, $22
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Extravagant Berry, $22
Pure Color Gloss in Extravagant Plum, $20
Pure Color Gloss in Star Ruby, $20
Pure Color Gloss in Electric Ginger, $20
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Pearl, $18
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Night, $18