Armani Discussion

[katred]

I posted a review/ swatches on my blog here:

http://morelikespace.blogspot.ca/2012/07/making-faces-eyes-that-keep-on-killing.html

This includes both Red Platine and Obsidian Black Seaweed, both of which I love. These do make a great option for summer heat, since they stay in place so well and don't smudge.

Haven- It won't make things a lot better, but two of the four shades from the summer "bronze" collection- Ecailles and Obsidian Grey- are being added to the permanent collection from what I understand. The bad news is that #29 is very different from Chanel Fantasme. It's smoother and the pink shows through more. It would be closer to Mac's Pink Opal pigment (sort of) or Pink Freeze eye shadow.

 

[Almus]

Thanks for the review hatred. I do love how Obsidian Black Seaweed looks like, but I know I might not be using it at all. In fact, I have a sample of MAC's Deep Blue Green pigment (which might not be the same, but I believe it is close) and I haven't touched it ever! I cannot wait to get my hands on Rusted gold and Oxidized silver (I will get them thanks to a great MUAer!).

 

[Icecaramellatte]

How is it that I'm just finding this thread? After holding out forever and constantly eyeing online pics, I bit the bullet and bought all of the Summer Ecailles (sp??) ETK colors. Then, I read online that another collection of 6 ETK were coming out. I went to Bloomingdale's three times trying to get this collection during their triple point cosmetics promotion. No luck. I finally see it on the Bloomingdale's site and call the store and they have them in stock. I did see a GWP online but when I got to the store they didn't know what I was talking about. I told myself I would only buy 3 or 4 but when I got there I couldn't decide. The SA recommended 3 colors. The SA recommended the light pink, pink and one of the darker shades. None of which were my faves. I think I surprised her by getting all of them. I know myself, when something is on my mind, I can't get it out. But anyway, the SA recommended the light pink, pink and one of the darker shades. I actually liked #28 the best. After such a large purchase, the SA started talking me up and taking my info for future promotions. LOL. I don't know if this has been said, but if you are interested in #28, it is featured in the Nordies anniversary sale Armani kit. I'm tempted to get this as I really want to try the mascara.

Oh and since I bought so much, I really didn't want to look too hard at the glosses but I do remember that 515 gloss. Am I crazy or did it look like Mac's Flurry of Fun? I may have to go back for that one. I also found a Sephora that carried Armani and I had a ball trying on the glosses and fell for 3 - 4 of them but I decided to wait a bit.

Oh and I'm having a hard time remembering the names for the ETK. Are they listed anywhere on the box or product? I don't see it.

Well, I'm off to read this thread.

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I picked up Rouge Platine today and Obsidian Black Seaweed, which they miraculously restocked. Definitely going back for more... AND...

I persuaded my associate to let me look at her folder for Fall. Here's what I remember (I had to take all this in quickly):

- There is a new foundation coming
- The highlight of the collection will be two (possibly three) palettes with three powder shadows and a blush/ highlighter included.
- One of the palettes features more neutral shades- looked like a gold/ silver/ black combo and a highlight powder in beige
- Second palette had slightly deeper, warmer, plummy shades and a highlighter/ blush called Rose
- There may have been a third palette in special packaging, but the way it was laid out in the folder wasn't clear- my associate couldn't tell either.
- There are three new Rouge d'Armani shades:
- A deep, slightly rosy beige
- A warm, deep burgundy-red
- A dark purpled berry
- There are two long-lasting eye liners in black and plum

Everything is limited edition.

That's all I remember- there may have been more, but the collection seemed very "concise"- smaller but very classy looking. I'm all over the lipsticks. Both palettes looked nice, although I'm guessing they'll be pricey.

The collection will be in stores in August, but she wasn't sure when.

I found these promo pics here:

http://www.chicprofile.com/2012/07/giorgio-armani-neo-classic-collection-for-fall-2012-info-photos.html

 

[katred]

How is it that I'm just finding this thread? After holding out forever and constantly eyeing online pics, I bit the bullet and bought all of the Summer Ecailles (sp??) ETK colors. Then, I read online that another collection of 6 ETK were coming out. I went to Bloomingdale's three times trying to get this collection during their triple point cosmetics promotion. No luck. I finally see it on the Bloomingdale's site and call the store and they have them in stock. I did see a GWP online but when I got to the store they didn't know what I was talking about. I told myself I would only buy 3 or 4 but when I got there I couldn't decide. The SA recommended 3 colors. The SA recommended the light pink, pink and one of the darker shades. None of which were my faves. I think I surprised her by getting all of them. I know myself, when something is on my mind, I can't get it out. But anyway, the SA recommended the light pink, pink and one of the darker shades. I actually liked #28 the best. After such a large purchase, the SA started talking me up and taking my info for future promotions. LOL. I don't know if this has been said, but if you are interested in #28, it is featured in the Nordies anniversary sale Armani kit. I'm tempted to get this as I really want to try the mascara.

Oh and since I bought so much, I really didn't want to look too hard at the glosses but I do remember that 515 gloss. Am I crazy or did it look like Mac's Flurry of Fun? I may have to go back for that one. I also found a Sephora that carried Armani and I had a ball trying on the glosses and fell for 3 - 4 of them but I decided to wait a bit.

Oh and I'm having a hard time remembering the names for the ETK. Are they listed anywhere on the box or product? I don't see it.

Well, I'm off to read this thread.

Welcome to the thread!

Gloss #515 does absolutely look like Flurry of Fun. It's pinker, but there is a definite similarity. I adore the Armani glosses, although it took me a while to give them a chance.

Thanks for the link to the Fall collection! I swear there was something in what I saw about a dark red/ burgundy liner, but that might have been with another collection, or it could have been dropped. Everything else looks like what I saw. It's a very sophisticated looking set, I find. I don't want to think about how much I like both of the face palettes, or how simple it would be to tote them around so that I could do my makeup in a flash... I like the Audrey Hepburn-esque model image, despite the scary photoshop job on her back/ chest.

 

[Miss QQ]

Is 27 anything like Chanel Illusoire? I didn't buy Illusoire although I really like the colour. The ETK costs $15 less!

 

[Ingenue]

Actually, they're nothing alike. Illusiore is more of a grey based lavender color... very cool. #27is more of a cool rose color. One is distinctly purply and the other is distinctly pinkish.

Illusiore is much closer to Armani ETK #4



Illusoire is on the top, Armani #4 is on the bottom.

 

[Shypo]

Wowie! Nice swatches, and great info on the Fall collex! I can't wait to see!

 

[Miss QQ]

Some swatches of 27, 28 and 29. I'm convinced I need them all! http://www.frontrowbeauty.com/giorgio-armani-intense-eyes-to-kill-eye-shadows-aqua-collection-27-oxidised-silver-28-red-platine-29-rose-titanium-reviews-swatches/

 

[MACina]

Thank you for the link Miss QQ!

# 29 looks so,so pretty.....oh well,I might need this one too!

http://www.frontrowbeauty.com/giorgio-armani-intense-eyes-to-kill-eye-shadows-aqua-collection-27-oxidised-silver-28-red-platine-29-rose-titanium-reviews-swatches/

 

[Genn]

I so should have stayed out of this thread

 

[katred]

I so should have stayed out of this thread

Falling in love with Armani is a very slippery slope... And money tends to fall out of your pockets a lot on the way down it.

 

[meleftie]

Falling in love with Armani is a very slippery slope... And money tends to fall out of your pockets a lot on the way down it.

I couldn't agree more to the above statement. When I stopped by the counter last weekend I had the girl pull all 6 new ETK. I was able to talk myself out of 1 of them but the rest came home with me roughly $170 later. LOL. I'm still not sure that #25 won't wind up home with me as well.

 

[Genn]

I can see this is going to be very bad for my wallet. lol there is an armani eyes to kill set on nordstrom's sale right now.....hhmmm

 

[Icecaramellatte]

I just noticed the palettes on the Nordstrom site.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/giorgio-armani-yeux-teint-face-eye-palette/3352468?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=6251

 

[Haven]

Thank you for the link!

I will probably pass on these though. The colors look great, but I am not sure about the packaging. I prefer to keep my products separate. Shadows in one container, & blushes in another. ( I also hate when lippies are mixed with powder products in one palette.) Just a weird pet peeve that I have.

 

[Ingenue]

I just noticed the palettes on the Nordstrom site.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/giorgio-armani-yeux-teint-face-eye-palette/3352468?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=6251

Those are stunning. Totally impractical for regular pro use, but excellent for personal use!

 

[MACina]

I really like these palettes!!!
Hope to see swatches soon...

Thank you for sharing the link!

I just noticed the palettes on the Nordstrom site.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/giorgio-armani-yeux-teint-face-eye-palette/3352468?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=6251

 

[Ikram]

Love the palettes, but the price is outrageous.

 

[Ikram]

One of the new platettes

http://www.beautezine.com/giorgio-armani-easy-chic-collection-for-fall-2012/