As you all know, I am a huge fan of Giorgio Armani Beauty! You have seen Tim Quinn on video and podcast here and I love the line. Their HD Silk Foundation is a real staple. I get so many compliments when I use it that I hoard the stuff and am very careful in my application.
Sarah Conley’s blog StyleITOnline is really a great read. She’s funny, direct and honest in her opinions. I like her take and often– though her coloring and tastes are different from mine– I read just to see what others think about a collection.
(Check out Sarah’s post about the summer Armani Colllection. Molto Bello!) She’s on target and does deal directly with all the products and colors.
The fall 2009 collection of Armani Beauty is cutting edge as they come. Here’s what Sarah had to say about Armani’s Fall Collection which is quite a departure from 2008’s fall collection but reminds me more of the holiday 2008 one.
The “Greige” Eye Look by Linda Cantello
“Eye shadow is about shading. Rather than adding shadows, these muted tones contour and define, accentuating the eye and the pupil; the focus is actually on the eye itself. My favorite is the Greige and charcoal duo shade palette, but the pale lilac grey and fuchsia offer a really beautiful pop of color.”
Application Tips:
1. Use the Greige shade to contour the eye by sweeping the shadow along the crease of the eye. Follow by sweeping the shade under the lower lash line and over the upper lash line. Use charcoal to add intensity.
2. A second option is to sweet the charcoal shadow over the whole lid and use the Greige to blend. For added intensity, apply midnight blue eyeliner along the upper lid lash line.
Manta Ray Eye Duo Palettes
Inspired by the precious and luxurious materials used in Giorgio Armani fashion accessories, the palettes offer a beautiful selection of color harmonies inspired by nature which is dressed with an exotic Manta Ray pattern. The colors are:
* n° 1 – charcoal and Greige: the ultimate eye shadow combination for this season’s smoky eye
* n° 2 – deep ocean blue and intense ocean green
* n° 3 – pale lilac grey and luminous fuchsia
* n° 4 – light blue stone and sandy beige
* n° 5 – shimmering lilac pearl and pale green pearl
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For those with warm coloring and warm hair, you might find the grey a bit hard to wear. I would suggest the no 5 duo and the no 2 duo. Those might work better. Also make sure you take a neutral lip but that doesn’t mean totally beige. Give it a hint of color that’s more in key/tone of the eye color you are using.
Liquid Silk Eye Liner n° 1 and n° 2
Liners in matte charcoal grey or midnight metallic blue contrast the softer Greige tones with a smooth high precision stroke. The formula, which contains microdispersed waxes and micro-fil™ polymer, boosts the deep intense color and ensures a long-lasting, quick-drying application.
Armani Silk Lipstick n° 92
The grey-blue tones in this soft plum lipstick add intensity to the lip without giving a dark contrast, the new alternative to beige. The Armani Silk lipstick formula dresses the lips with a hydrating and silky veil. Specific oils allow the shade to reveal intense and radiant color, resulting in a luminous blush on the lips.
Thanks to Sarah Conley for the photos and for the commentary
Other Armani products I would suggest you get
Crema Nera eye cream
Crema Nera Face cream or serum
The Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF 20— Think of this as a high definition foundation that when used with the primer makes everyone’s skin look perfect — all day!
You can find Armani Beauty at Saks, Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, Barneys, and all Armani Boutiques.
Looking forward to a podcast or video with Director of Make-up Artistry, Tim Quinn on the techniques on this collection and how to make it work for you.
Stevie Wilson
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