Dolce&Gabb​ana Passion Duo Lipsticks for Summer and Beyond

Dolce&Gabbana's best-selling Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipsticks have some new shades in the family for summer thanks to a new collection, Summer Pleasures, created to keep you looking fab for the rest of the {hot!} season and transition you seamlessly to fall {my fave time of year!!}.

these vibrant, vividly rich hues include juicy reds and oranges inspired by luscious summer fruits, neutral nudes and beiges to compliment all sun-kissed, light to dark skin tones, as well as deep fuschias, rich browns and pinks that capture the allure of sunsets seen in the late-summer and early fall.

i have three shades that were sent to me, and i'm happy to report, they are gorgeous! take a look...

Exotic {an intense fuschia}, Tropical {vibrant, warm orange} and Royal {a rich berry} are moisture-rich, highly pigmented and gorgeously glossy. i wouldn't normally wear any of these shades, but as you can see from the pics, they're quite flattering {if i do say so myself ~ smile*}.

10 fusion duo shades are in the Summer Pleasures collection {other shades include Natural, Intrigue, Fatale, Imperial, Feminine, Sensual and Vivid} along with 5 nail lacquers {Grey Pearl, Passione, Royal, Fire and Cosmopolitan}, making for the perfect on-trend beauty accessories!

you can find the Dolce&Gabbana Summer Pleasures collection in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores and online at saksfifthavenue.com

products featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

Scarlett Johansson at the 2010 Tony Awards

first of all, i have to say congrats to Scarlett Johansson! if you didn't already know, the actress accepted the Tony for best performance by a featured actress on sunday night. she was wearing a deep green embroidered Elie Saab gown (isn't it gorgeous?!), and her makeup look complimented it by being both romantic and sultry.

Scarlett's makeup artist, Gianpaolo Ceciliato, created the look-- dewy, fresh skin and a fierce pink and purple smoky eye using products from the Dolce & Gabanna The Makeup line.

first, Ceciliato lined Johansson's inner and outer eyelids with the Dahlia Crayon Intense Eyeliner. he then blended the purple shadow from the Eyeshadow Duo in Dazzling and the pink shadow from the the Eyeshadow Duo in Guilty on her eyelids. completing the eyes, Ceciliato applied several coats of black mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

Ceciliato kept the rest of the face natural, key to accentuating the dramatic eyes, by applying a bit of Luminous Cheek Color in Provocative to the upper portion of Scarlett's cheeks. the final touch was a nude lip using The Classic Cream Lipstick in Nude.

what do you think of Scarlett's look?

xo
images: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

Spring Beauty 2010: Dolce&Gabbana Intimate Sensuality Collection

though i love this time of year, i know many of you are battling the incredibly cold weather. let's think warmer, more cheery thoughts for the time being, shall we? the spring season will be here soon and Dolce & Gabbana have a gorgeous makeup collection called the Intimate Sensuality Collection that will help compliment those fabulous warmer-weather ensembles you can't wait to wear. take a look...


for the eyes:



Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Petal




Smooth Eye Colour Duo in Mystery




Crayon Intense in Nude



for cheeks:



Luminous Cheek Colour in Apricot



for the lips:



Classic Cream Lipstick in Petal




Classic Cream Lipstick in Glam




Shine Lipstick in Precious




Precision Lipliner in Ultra




Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Innocence





for the nails:



Intense Nail Lacquer in Petal (left) and Drama (right)



such a gorgeous collection, right? this luxe line is pretty, feminine, and will add major glam to your spring should you choose to splurge on them. what do you think? anything catch your eye?

Dolce&Gabbana The Makeup Intimate Sensuality Collection will launch in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores and online at saks.com in march 2010.

xo

fall beauty 2009: Dolce&Gabbana The Romantic Collection

fall isn't just my favorite season because of the weather-- i love all of the gorgeous new makeup collections, too! Dolce & Gabbana has created one that you are sure to want to check out called The Romantic Collection.

inspired by Surrealism, the Dolce & Gabbana A/W 09 runway collection , The Romantic Collection echoes both revolutionary sensibility and rebellious spirit.

"we worship the surrealists; they pushed the limits, and proved that anything is possible," says Stefano Gabbana, "with the Romantic Collection, the idea is to break away from the expected to transform beauty, creating a look that is about ultimate fantasy."

The Romantic Collection features the following products:

for the lips:

the lipstick
Classic Cream Lipstick in Soft 65 (new)
Shine Lipstick in Naked 60
Shine Lipstick in Drama 90

the lipliner
Precision Lipliner in Soft 6 (new)

the lipgloss
Ultra Shine Lipgloss in Baby 75 (new)




for the eyes:

the eyeshadow
Smooth Eye Colour Duo in Rose 90 (new)
Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Dazzling 160 (pictured)

the mascara
Volumized Lashes in Black 1

the eyeliner
Crayon Intense in Platinum 6 (new)




for the face:

the blush
Luminous Cheek Colour in Delight 35 (new)

the foundation
Perfect Finish Powder Foundation in Creamy 80


for the nails:



the nail lacquer
Intense Nail Lacquer in Soft 205 (new, pictured above)
Intense Nail Lacquer in Pink 100 (pictured in first pic)

Dolce & Gabbana The Romantic Collection will be available in september at Sak's Fifth Avenue stores and online, saks.com

xo
info and images courtesy of prconsulting.net

Dolce&Gabbana Lipstick, Dahlia, Already on a Waitlist

Dolce&Gabbana The Make Up has already piqued the interest of fashion and beauty lovers even though it hasn't officially been released in the states. the anticipation the collection's Classic Cream Lipstick in Dahlia emerged as an instant favorite. the deep red shade premiered on Dolce&Gabbana's fall/winter '09 runway, and now Dahlia has garnered a wait list at Saks Fifth Avenue nearly a month prior to the official on-counter date of april 24!

Dolce&Gabbana The Make Up will launch exclusively in the united states at Saks Fifth Avenue in new york city, and will reach Saks Fifth Avenue beverly hills, and saks.com by mid-may.



Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana translated 20 years of fashion into their first makeup collection, pulling colors and influences directly from their runway collections and many inspirations over the years. the designers worked with renowned makeup artist, Pat McGrath to help realize their vision; the result is a multi-faceted collection suited to the natural femininity and sensuality a woman aims to capture. Dahlia is one of twenty-seven shades in the Classic Cream Lipstick range that is reminiscent of the inherent glamour of the 1950s with a delicate fragrance, and velvet, moisturizing texture.

psst... on saturday, may 16, Pat McGrath herself will be at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship on fifth avenue to share beauty tips and demonstrate makeup application techniques highlighting the collection from 12pm-5pm-- if you're in the area, don't miss out!

xo

Trend Report: Bold Rings

on the fall runways, one trend that stood out was big, bold rings. i love a chunky ring worn with, well, pretty much anything. be sure to keep bracelets and watches to a minimum-- or wear none at all- to really make your piece stand out.


at Anna Sui:




at Dolce & Gabbana:





at Versace:





at Lanvin:




at Chanel:




xo
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this ONE is not for me...

dolce and gabbana are celebrated designers who, rather than desiging seasonal trends, create timeless, contemporary luxury with mediterranean tradition. they are known also for out-of-the-box, and sometimes controversial, advertising.

i happened upon a sample of perfume that i received a few weeks ago when i had made another perfume purchase. that sample was dolce and gabbana's the one. the beautiful giselle is the model in the ad that, to me, depicts a confident, sexy fragrance.

when i first put it on it was very strong, almost heavy smelling. it smelled warm, soft and musky. not usually my cup of tea, but i knew it would change with the warmth of my body. i imagined that the woman who might wear this would be very confident, on the dominant side and very aware of her own presence. after a few hours, it was still warm and musky, but it also smelled sweet. hmmm... i'm not a nose, but it smelled almost like vanilla. and the woman became one of a more, how should i say this, um, mature age...

i looked up the fragrance this morning to get the true scent description. to my suprise, i was on the right track. the product description was warm, oriental-floral with modern sentuality. a fragrance that has a strong personality with a contrasting golden sweetness. notes include bergmont and manderin at the top, with fruits and florals in the middle and the warmth of vanilla and amber-musk at the base.

so, my final verdict? not for me. i know that stronger orientals, like the one are great for fall and winter, but i foud that i was too strong of a scent for me. hubby didn't like it either ("it smells like am old lady"), so that sealed the deal.

of course, i can only speak for myself in regards to fragrance since every scent reacts differently on each individual.

so, go out and try it. it just might be the one for you.

xo