Armani Discussion

[LiliV]

It seems like they are putting out less stock. I was really annoyed when the Dior palettes sold out before I was expecting them to but I was able to get Bonne Etoile off the Macy's site yesterday. I bought #30 #32 and #33 already, but when I see they are sold out makes me feel like I should be in a rush to buy the others although I really don't need them.

Yes, I hate feeling rushed! That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of. I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out. I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me!

Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease. It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

 

[Icecaramellatte]

Yes, I hate feeling rushed! That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of. I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out. I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me!

Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease. It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

Great idea to pair those two shades. I will try it. Look great!

 

[MACina]

Gorgeous, LiliV

Yes, I hate feeling rushed! That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of. I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out. I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me!

Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease. It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

 

[sarabeautime]

Yes, I hate feeling rushed!  That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of.  I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out.  I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me! Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease.  It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

It looks so gorgeous! Have to try it out too... I never thought to use this shade on its own but looks so stunning on you.

 

[LiliV]

Thank you ladies!

 

[Winthrop44]

Gorgeous LiliV! Does anyone know of a store that still has ETK #30, Rose popillia?

 

[katred]

Hmmmm... I was perusing Armani's web site, trying to figure out what's permanent and what's not among their lipstick shades and, while I was looking at the assortment of Rouge d'Armani lipsticks here:

http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/Lipstick/lipstick,default,sc.html

...I noticed that #604 has been removed. I'm not sure if that means that it's out of stock or discontinued, but I did notice that the tester was gone from my counter the last time I was there. Now I'm wondering if #610 is the replacement for that, since they seem very close from the photos I've seen. If that's the case, I may not need to get #610, since I have #604 (my very first RdA lipstick!). Anyone seen/ have both and care to comment?

On a side note, it looks like #609 is now part of the permanent collection, which is nice to know, because it's a great dupe for Tom Ford's now discontinued "Black Orchid".

 

[Sylvia60]

Thanks ladies! Aside from Rose Popilla, I have Burberry Antique pink in the crease, Mac Dazzlelight as a highlight and Mac Satin Taupe in the outer corners. I like how the colours sort of blend into one another a little.

Here's another link to swatches of 410, 610 and 612. I have to say that 612 looked a lot different than that when I swatched it on my hand, so it's interesting the colour that she got from it.

http://lipstickboulevards.blogspot.ca/2013/08/lipstick-week-tag-giorgio-armani.html

After several hours of wearing 611 today, I am completely smitten with it. Seriously can't get enough of the Armani lippies!

Your photos are fabulous and I love love love the looks you've pulled off.
Rosa Popilla is awaiting my paycheck at the end of the month!

 

[Sylvia60]

Yes, I hate feeling rushed! That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of. I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out. I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me!

Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease. It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

A gorgeous combination LiliV!

 

[LiliV]

Gorgeous LiliV!

A gorgeous combination LiliV!

Thanks!

 

[Rinstar]

Yes, I hate feeling rushed!  That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of.  I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out.  I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me! Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease.  It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

Gorgeous look! Do you find Gold Hercule leans more green or gold?

Gorgeous LiliV!  Does anyone know of a store that still has ETK #30, Rose popillia?

Did you check Bloomingdales site? I got mine there, not sure if they still have it though.

 

[LiliV]

Gorgeous look! Do you find Gold Hercule leans more green or gold?

Thanks! On me it definitely seems to lean green which I think might be because I have green eyes. It's funny though I actually don't wear a lot of green shadows for that reason (sometimes it's green overload lol) but I really like this shade!

 

[Rinstar]

Thanks! On me it definitely seems to lean green which I think might be because I have green eyes. It's funny though I actually don't wear a lot of green shadows for that reason (sometimes it's green overload lol) but I really like this shade!

I have green eyes too and I usually think green e/s looks bad, but this looks nice on you! Maybe I will try to hunt it down

 

[LiliV]

Rose Popillia ETK is back on Nordstrom.com but has a ship date of October 5th. I placed an order anyway I really don't want to miss that shade and it's sold out everywhere!

 

[katred]

Rose Popillia ETK is back on Nordstrom.com but has a ship date of October 5th. I placed an order anyway I really don't want to miss that shade and it's sold out everywhere!

Better to be safe! Hope you love it. I really love it either on its own or in combination with other shades.

By the way, if anyone picked up Madre Perla from last year's summer collection, you might want to try it with Violet Scarab. The two look amazing together!

 

[Baby1black]

Better to be safe! Hope you love it. I really love it either on its own or in combination with other shades. By the way, if anyone picked up Madre Perla from last year's summer collection, you might want to try it with Violet Scarab. The two look amazing together!

Happy to hear rose popilia is pretty . I could not find it on nordstrom a couple of days ago so ordered from Neiman Marcus. Hope it gets here soon.

 

[Genn]

Better to be safe! Hope you love it. I really love it either on its own or in combination with other shades.

By the way, if anyone picked up Madre Perla from last year's summer collection, you might want to try it with Violet Scarab. The two look amazing together!

I've already done that twice! I agree Its beautiful.

 

[Monsy]

any experience with the blushes? i really like number 10.
how is the texture?

 

[chsai]

Yes, I hate feeling rushed! That was also always something I loved about high end make up, there were always very few sold out items, at least for the things I was aware of. I always have trouble finding certain drugstore limited edition things I want, everything is always gone by the time I finally find the display, and while I enjoy Mac I hate that if you don't stalk, a lot of times you miss out. I know the Dior palettes were special with the stars and things so maybe I get that sell out (not overnight though!) but I remember even that coral blush/bronzer duo from summer sold out, that one surprised me!

Here's a look I did with Gold Hercule today, I used a little bit of the dark green from my Guerlain Coup de Foudre quad in the crease. It's overcast here today so I can't get a good shot of the color change but I love this!

Sooooo gorgeous.

 

[sarabeautime]

I just received the nail polishes I ordered and I was so curious about the colors since there were no swatches and now I am disappointed, not because of the shades because some of them are really unique (especially fell in love with 703 &704) but because of the size of the bottles. They are only 6ml/0.2 OZ and here they cost 22.99 EUR, which makes it the most expensive nail polish that I own (and know of), is like 3 times more expensive than Chanel! I think I should stop cursing myself for giving this money and appreciate the "almost one coater" duo chromes. *big sigh*