EllaS
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LOL - I thought you might!Why I recognize those very signs!!!
Armani Discussion
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ashievic
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This collection looks something I would wear when I was a teenager. Just something to piss my parent's off, but I looked cool. Or at least I thought I did until I see the photos today!!!! I looked awful. Perhaps if you have the incredible rich mahogany skin tone this would work. On Casper, it will make me look like I belong on the steel table in the local morgue. Even the SA agrees, very weird lipstick. She saw and tested recently at a class held in LA. I work with SA's who tell the truth, are serious makeup junkies, and have a sense of humor. I avoid the ones who drink the kool-aid, you must use everything in one line. I believe in spreading my debt to many companies. I had a TF specialist from outside the store the other day. I told her the new cream foundation is not light enough for me. Since Cream is the lightest color. Totally ignored what I said, used it instead of Alabaster that I know is a perfect match. Then used Love Lust on me, which I knew would not work. Topped it off with Twist of Fate. I stopped in the ladies room and washed my face before I went home. Guess she doesn't get super fair skin with pink undertones. Then proclaimed I must use TF skin care line. Made the comment my Mom's skin is flawless and no wrinkles or turkey neck. I told her my Mom has always used Chanel skin care since she was a teenager and now uses Chanel Sublimage. The consultant was no, she must use TF. My Mom shoot back, if it's not broke, don't fix it.....
Icecaramellatte
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Any swatches of the runway lipstick?
ashievic
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I have shot an email to the super sweet SA for Armani at Neiman's I work with. She promised to shoot me a photo if it comes in tomorrow. They are having a big 2 day event for Armani Tuesday and Wednesday this week. That is why she is pretty sure it will show up very soon. I have found building true relationships with the SA's with the brands I drool over helps so much in my addiction for these goodies!!!!
EllaS
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Found a couple pics of the runway collection palette and lipstick on instagram. (http://www.instagram.com/anta_67). According to my google translation of the Russian, she says the lipstick is a translucent pale gold with a hint of pink sparkles and the palette - though neutral - is quite lovely.
ashievic
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The pressed powder looks very much like Chanel's Star Dust blush from Holiday 2012. I agree, it might actually be OK. But this is definitely a collection to be be seen in person prior to purchase. At least to me. Latvia, my dog was born there, literally. Doesn't everyone have a dog with a Latvia passport???? Yes, there is even a photo of her in the passport.
EllaS
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LOL My dog is from Missouri (so the paperwork said). Not nearly as exotic - no passport required.
ashievic
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I purchased my lovely sister in law the Holiday palette after Reve D'Orient went missing. She is a woman of color. I did not want to offend her more, then I already do. So I asked the delightful SA how can I give this as a gift when the super light pressed powder is obviously not even in her skin tone range? She explained it could also be used for a highlighter for the cheekbones, for the eyes, etc. I then asked her to please send with the gift one of those makeup charts when you get your eyes done explaining all of this? I was picturing, the rant on Christmas morning to my brother, Oh really??? Is your idiot sister trying to send a message here???? The lipstick if the description is correct would look lovely on you.
ashievic
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Spoke to a delightful MA yesterday that was teaching a master's class for Armani. He told me a few NM has the Runway Collection, not all stores will be receiving them. He said this a very limited release. I asked about the lipstick. He told me it is very sheer, with subtle gold, peach, and pink. The eye palette has a strong earth tone feeling. The pressed powder he said has sparkles undertones, I would really like to see this before I take the plunge. I also asked about the mascara. Same product new packaging he shared. My wallet is aching from all these incredible collections being released at the same time!!!!
He also said the nail polish is very sheer too.
He also said the nail polish is very sheer too.
dvdiest
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I will be anxious to hear your thoughts! Normally Armani can do little wrong in my book, but I'm not sure about those colors for those prices for me. I am so impatient for the fuchsia collection to come out! I'm afraid that I will buy it all! On a side note, why am I getting an email promoting the Bright Ribbon collection from a year ago?! Hello, I want new collection!:eyelove:
katred
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I understand your lack of willpower and I share your wallet's pain.
I haven't checked to see where this is available in Canada (if at all), but I know that if I do find it, there's a decent chance it comes home with me...
The Fuchsia Maharajah collection will probably be the death of me. Between that and the Eye Tints, Armani is definitely getting the lion's share of my money this spring. (Cold Copper is on its way to me at the moment and I'm wearing Emeraude as a liner. These tints are seeing serious use lately.)
laurennnxox
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I've got 6 eye tints! I want another, but the rest are shades I'd have to swatch in person before I order. I go home in a week or so, and we have a wonderful armani counter where I might go swatch those and some ETK shadows! I don't own one of those yet as I'm new to Armani. While being quite spendy with the tints... they are getting SO much love from me! definitely worth it!I understand your lack of willpower and I share your wallet's pain.
I haven't checked to see where this is available in Canada (if at all), but I know that if I do find it, there's a decent chance it comes home with me...
The Fuchsia Maharajah collection will probably be the death of me. Between that and the Eye Tints, Armani is definitely getting the lion's share of my money this spring. (Cold Copper is on its way to me at the moment and I'm wearing Emeraude as a liner. These tints are seeing serious use lately.)
Icecaramellatte
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Oh I don't know what to do. I finally decided to wear my lone eye tint for the first time and swiped it on only to see it was Rose Ashes. Oh I asked for the peachy one. I don't know the name. I think they are both duochromes so I know they were easy to mix up. The store I bought it from didn't even have a display and they kept rolling off the counter while I was swatching. I already have Rose Popilia and I figured I'd end up buying this anyway but it would have been the last one I bought if I liked the formula. Don't know what to do.
As for the Runway collection. I'm considering it. I really like the idea of the lipstick and want to see if it works for me. As for the palette, they are my colors but I'm not sure about the highlighter for me. I'll probably cave.
As for the Runway collection. I'm considering it. I really like the idea of the lipstick and want to see if it works for me. As for the palette, they are my colors but I'm not sure about the highlighter for me. I'll probably cave.
Medgal07
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No way! Seriously Ella. I got my puppy from a breeder in Missouri. I flew in & out the same day with her and a "bible" full of instructions along w/her papers.LOL My dog is from Missouri (so the paperwork said). Not nearly as exotic - no passport required.The lipstick is the big question mark for me. That and the powder. With my dry skin I'm not a big powder girl so I sort of wish I didn't have to pay extra for that, but that's just my thing. The shadows look lovely to me. And I'm sure I'd love the nail polish, sight unseen. I wish I lived closer to civilization and could swatch these items!
I hit the puppy lottery because she's just the sweetest little thing.
katred
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The one that looks like Rose Popilla is Flannel. Rose Ashes is super-pretty, though, and does look peachy in certain lights, with a pink duochrome...
Medgal07
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I'm w/you Lauren! I love the Eye Tints so much. The only reason I'm not wearing one today is because I'm trying out one of my new Tom Ford duos.
I have 6 like you---I gave myself that limit---I was briefly masquerading as someone with self control!
