With Spring nipping at Winter's heels, you maybe wondering...what I'm doing posting Les Merveilleuses Laduree's 2012 Holiday Collection now?! Well with work, life, Aki's mother's hospitalizations two months ago, this collection was left behind...forgotten at the bottom of a bag...that is until this week :)
This post is pretty photo heavy, so I've broken it into two parts. First up, the products, and then, the looks wore this week.
Eye Color Palette 101 (¥4,200/$54.40).
Eye Color Palette 101.
Eye Color Palette 102 (¥4,200/$54.40).
Eye Color Palette 102.
Both eye shadow palettes are to die for! The colors aren't terribly unique, but lovely just the same.
Cheek Color Mini Collection 02 & 03 (¥5,775/$62.44).
I passed on the Cheek Color Mini Collection in 01, but had to have 02 and 03. Both cream blushes have beautiful golden shimmers that really makes them sparkle.
At a glace, you can't see the golden shimmers, but it's in there!
Mini Face Color Rose Laduree 101 & 102 (¥3,360/$36.33).
Yup, I went ahead, took the plunge, and got the Face Color Rose Laduree blushers. Frankly, I only got them for the cute mini boxes, but to my surprise, I like them. Guess I better start seasoning my hat :P
From left to right: Cheek Color Mini Collection 03, 02, Mini Face Color Rose Laduree 102, 101.
Rouge Mini Collection 01 & 02 (¥5,775/$62.44).
The Rouge Minis give the lips a pretty stain effect, but can be built up. I didn't take photos of the Limited Edition Rouges because the packaging is the same as the permanent collection.
From left to right: Rouge Mini Collection 01, 02, Rouge 101, 102.
My gift with purchase. The candle does look a bit juvenile, but it smells yummy!!
Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.
Such beautiful pictures! That candle is adorable. When I see people on the street with Laduree shopping bag, my heart skips a beat. Then I am instantly disappointed that it's pastries and not the beautiful looking makeup!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bellyhead :)
Deleteone of the best parts about taking the pictures is that I get to eat the Macaroons after :D
These are almost too cute to use! Great photos, as always.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, but the products are amazing, so it's not that painful to use :)
DeleteBeautiful pics and swatches as usual :) hope Aki's mom is doing ok!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mimi, how have you been?
DeleteAki's mom under went her second surgery, and she's doing better.
oooh thank you so much for post! I really in love with your swatches=)
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you for such a lovely comment darling <3333
DeleteEep I want the mini rose blushes! Lovely swatches as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you Charisee :) I just picked up two more mini rose blusher during the launch of the new laduree counter at Isetan in Shunjuku. Whenever they offer them again, I'll let you know :D
DeleteGORGEOUS! I can see why you picked up these items - they have wonderful pigmentation and are so adorably put together.
ReplyDeleteI really loved everything about this collection!! My favorite Laduree collection to date :D
DeleteOh my gosh, my wallet hurts just looking at that! My fav are the rose petal blushers, but I could never bring myself to use them!
ReplyDeleteMy bank account still hasn't recovered from the damage :P
Deletethe eyeshadow 101 looks quite pigmented.... should I know it has the potential for such dark colors that is great for smoking your eyes/tightlining I would have gotten it.... but like you said this is the holiday 2012 collection, I am stepping my own feet!!!! grrrh!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth palettes are GORGEOUS!!! I loved everything from this collection. I'll be posting the Spring Collection over the weekend :D
DeleteWhere did you buy these in Tokyo? I couldn't find the store in Tokyo when I was there in November. I ended up a store that only sold the ice cream and macaroons!
ReplyDeleteI purchased them from the Laduree counter in Mitsukoshi Ginza, but the Isetan in Shinjuku just opened a counter. Now we can double our fun!
DeleteMEmemeee!!!!!I`m so crazy about macaroon "rose petal",this is so delicius,i just grab it from paris,1 kilo...sorry,we are here not for eating=D than rose petal blush,please.the collection is soo gorgeous.ohhhhh,beautiful pics
ReplyDeleteMargareth
Hahaha, no worries, we can talk about food :) I just purchased some Laduree Macaroons yesterday, and got the limited edition Marie Antoinette Macaroon. It's so stunning (and tasty) in all it's blue gorgeousness!
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