Armani Discussion

[DLuxJessica]

You can order from another company. If and when Sephora gets it, order from them. Take the items and return them to where ever you made the original purchase. This is limited collection release. If you snooze, you could lose out.

Good idea. Thanks for the assist! I'm basically buying all of the Maharajah Fuchsia items (not sure on the lighter pink or the purple-ish one), because that is EXACTLY the color I need in my life and I need it allllllll.

 

[ashievic]

So far the polishes seem to be only offered online. Not sure if the stores will be getting. I do know the stores were sent limited amounts. 604 is the one flying out the door.

 

[dvdiest]

The 513 Maharajah Rouge d'Armani has arrived (make note the number is 513 for the RDA - I have seen it reported as 512 online, but on the box it is 513)! Haven't had a chance to lip swatch yet, but here are some quick swatches side by side so you can compare. The Rouge d'Armani is cooler than the 512 Rouge Ecstasy, which by comparison is also redder. The only one I don't have is the 511 Rouge Ecstasy which I *thought* might be similar to the Rouge d'Armani based on early swatches, but I really don't know. I probably won't get 511 unless I see a swatch that convinces me it is significantly different. At this point I feel like I can't justify any more fuchsia lipsticks. This is how I put my foot down. I buy everything in the collection...but one thing!

Thanks for clearing that up. I noticed that it was listed as both 513, then I saw a 512. I have both from a few years ago, so now that I know it is 513, I will have to compare mine to this picture. Maybe it will be one lipstick I don't have to buy (since I've bought all others from this collection).

 

[dvdiest]

I was just browsing Nordstrom website for the Fuchsia collection, which hasn't shown up there yet. But I noticed they had the Runway collection listed. Not sure if that info had been posted yet... but they have awesome return policy of anybody is on the fence about these items. They won't show up on me, so I am skipping.

 

[ashievic]

If you purchased Chanel Corset, you can skip the Pink Blush lipgloss. It is the same. I brought mine and compared this morning. As for the other one not the 604, I have plenty of dupes for it, as well as the black case lipstick. Lovely shades, but not that uncommon. Armani does not have summer releases of specific collection. They will be having several new shades of Fluid Sheers and bronzers. Again, late April to mid-May.

 

[Monsy]

I adore armani bronzers

 

[ashievic]

Armani 604 nail polish

 

[ashievic]

Armani Runway, 2 coats, no top coat

Armani 604, 3 coats, it is very sheer

 

[EllaS]

Armani Runway, 2 coats, no top coat

Armani 604, 3 coats, it is very sheer

Thanks for the swatch. I've been swamped and haven't had time to swatch the NPs yet but I'm looking forward to it - I could tell looking at the bottle they were sheerer than usual. They looked jelly-like to me, which I would personally love for spring.

 

[ashievic]

Thanks for the swatch. I've been swamped and haven't had time to swatch the NPs yet but I'm looking forward to it - I could tell looking at the bottle they were sheerer than usual. They looked jelly-like to me, which I would personally love for spring.

You do need to seriously purchasing the white base coat that is promoted in this campaign. I found them runny, not jelly, just streaky, I am not impressed. Pretty colors, better formulas out there with the same color.

 

[dvdiest]

You do need to seriously purchasing the white base coat that is promoted in this campaign. I found them runny, not jelly, just streaky, I am not impressed. Pretty colors, better formulas out there with the same color.

Hmmm, I just got mine delivered today. I can't even get the cap off of one to swatch!! I finally got 512 open and you are right -- these are sheer!! So, I'm thinking of returning them to Saks or I could buy whatever white they are selling with the collection. I thought it was listed as some sort of top coat and not as a base for these. But, I should go read closer. The color looks like the purple sheer lipstick that I wore yesterday actually. I loved it on the lips, but with all the nail polish out there, I'm not so sure what I want to do with these. If anybody purchases the other white polish, let us know!

 

[ashievic]

Hmmm, I just got mine delivered today. I can't even get the cap off of one to swatch!! I finally got 512 open and you are right -- these are sheer!! So, I'm thinking of returning them to Saks or I could buy whatever white they are selling with the collection. I thought it was listed as some sort of top coat and not as a base for these. But, I should go read closer. The color looks like the purple sheer lipstick that I wore yesterday actually. I loved it on the lips, but with all the nail polish out there, I'm not so sure what I want to do with these. If anybody purchases the other white polish, let us know!

Again, love the color, the white base color that is part of the campaign probably helps a ga-billion. I have no patience, so having to do three coats, then the dry time, then if you add the base coat and fast dry, ugh 5 coats???? Beautiful colors, without a doubt. But I work too much with my hands so they look awful to begin with. If you have the time, patience, they would probably be lovely. Again, LOVE the color of 604. The other two are expected tomorrow.

 

[dvdiest]

I just checked the Saks website and the white is in fact listed as the color "Base." I swear I read somewhere that it was some sort of light-reflecting top coat or something along those lines. Maybe it was in some promotional ad somewhere. But now that I know it is supposed to be a base coat, that makes sense and maybe I should bite the bullet and order it. I'm not sure if I have just a plain white base. Maybe in some brand somewhere in my collection. But I know I have never used it...

 

[Icecaramellatte]

Truly on my arm photo is the swatch of the lipstick. It just doesn't show up on me. On my actual lips, truly I look like I have been stuck in the middle of the desert for days and my lips are parched and pale. I did find Using Chanel Corset or Tutu over this, was quite lovely. If you would like I can do another pic, maybe on a dark piece of paper???? Remember the MAC Aquatic from last summer? They had a super pale lipstick with pale beige base, that is really close to this color. I don't remember the color, sorry....

Oh there were two nudes in Alluring Aquatics. One of which I bought and didn't really care for.

 

[ashievic]

No. I don't know which one I like better. If I can get off my bottom, I'll go in search of the collection tomorrow. I hear a storm may come tomorrow though.


Oh there were two nudes in Alluring Aquatics. One of which I bought and didn't really care for.

Yes, it has the same color base but with no sparkles in it. So for anyone who has already this Aquatic lipstick, I would think a sparkle gloss that is clear base would come close. I gave mine away to someone I worked with who has this incredible smooth, soft, beautiful skin tome of coffee with lots of cream in it. To this day, I am just in awe of her skin tone....

 

[ashievic]

The other nail polishes arrived today. I am returning all of them. Think of how Kool-aid looks in a glass pitcher. You have color but you can see clearly through it. Or when you pour whiskey in glass. This nail polish is totally the same. It is more of a nail tint, then a true polish. Again, with the base coat it might work better. But I would think it would still be a tint then full coverage on the nail. Yummy colors, but I want real color on my nails. I remember my grandma had a deep pink clear polish she always used. That is what these are. No actual color on the nail. But I loved the color in the bottle, but you could read through it since it was so clear. Does this make sense???

 

[ashievic]

I suck at photos, but here you go, the bottle is more transparent then I was able to capture. It is 512, 511, 604, and runway is the brown. Remember this is done on a white base from the nail thing. It is 3 coats on the 512, 511, and 604, 2 coats on Runway

 

[ashievic]

Just saw the pics for YSL summer collection of nail polish. This is the same thing. BTW, it is only an exclusive at Nordies for a limited time. It will be sold at other stores. Since I saw the promo sheet for what is coming in at Neiman's in the weeks to come. Sort of like the YSL exclusive for the 5 shadow with pink sparkles. Neiman's had it first, now you can get it anywhere.

 

[starletta8]

I finally saw this collection in person, and I think it's a pass. I always feel icky at the particular counter anyhow, but the way I was treated has unfortunately bled onto my perception of the products.

 

[Medgal07]

I finally saw this collection in person, and I think it's a pass. I always feel icky at the particular counter anyhow, but the way I was treated has unfortunately bled onto my perception of the products.

That's too bad Starletta