The new season Chanel collection “l’ete papillon de Chanel” hit the counters last Friday and personally I think it’s awesome! Having worked for Chanel for almost 5 years, I still hold the company dear to my heart and still have a soft spot for their new collection releases, but this one speaks for its self. Based on the effect and colours that butterfly wings can give the collection holds the typical blue and coral tones that most of the cosmetics summer collections produce, however… Peter Phillips (global creative make up artist) has turned them on their head! Opting for a more electric blue and a punchy orange than coral.
One of my favourite parts to the collection are a range of cream eyeshadows “Stylo Eyeshadow”. These eyeshadows come in a solid twist up pen and can be drawn onto the eyes. They can be used. As a shadow on their own or as an incredible base. The texture is cool and creamy, on first application it feels wet giving the eye a cooling sensation. Perfect for our summer sun… Ha. They come in a fan range of colours, starting from the top “Black Stream” a crystallised jet black, “Blue Bay” an electric blue, “Jade Shore” a jade, mint green, “Moon River” a gorgeous metallic taupe, “Cool Gold” a slightly yellow based gold and finally “Pink Lagoon” a soft baby pink.
Nails and lips tend to be the summer fling we all have, but this year Peter has tried to divert us. With a gorgeous range of eyeshadows paired with the most beautiful coloured mascaras! Now looking at the picture there’s obviously one that’s screaming out at you… Yellow. I don’t think we’re quite there in terms of wearing yellow mascara but it looks pretty… The rest of the collection however is stunning. These coloured mascaras can be worn on their own for maximum intensity or on the tips of the lashes over your normal black. Coloured mascaras are a great alternative to eyeshadow, using the right colour can really make your eyes stand out and it’s much less hard work!
The rest of the collection boasts 3 gorgeous new nail polishes. 2 metallic blues, one turquoise “Azure” and one royal “Bel Argus”, and one bright zesty orange “Lilis”. There are 5 lip items, all slightly creamy or glossy textured, both textures come in a range of soft pinks and peaches with a hit of a hot pink. And lastly another gorgeous eye product, a waterproof eye liner in a royal marine blue. The nails and lips are all perfect colours for summer but I definitely think in this collection the eyes are doing all the talking.
When I worked for Chanel, I was incredibly lucky. I worked for one of the top fashion houses in the world created by one of the most incredible woman in the world. I had the opportunity to train at the Chanel academy and work with some of the most talented and successful people in this industry. I was trained as a specialist under the Peter Phillips rule and I feel quite sad that I find this collection absolutely gorgeous when it’s a shame it’s his last one for Chanel.
If you haven’t been in and bought the whole collection… Or at least seen it, please do with caution!! May result in a loss of your well earned money! Thanks for listening, arrivederci!
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