Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2011

Hello Ladies...I just wanted to share a quick update of some of the things that Nordstrom is cranking out for the Anniversary sale this year. It's kind of a quick copy and paste, so I apologize for the way it looks. The sale will start sometime in mid-July.

Chanel Rouge Allure in Joyeuse (pictured) and Desinvolte--$32 each
Chanel Rose Tourbillon--$43
Chanel Rose Envolee Quad--$57
Chanel Glossimers in Blossom (pictured) and Liason-$27 each
Chanel Poudre Lumiere Pearl Glow Powder--$60
Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Beauty Kit-$80
Kit includes:- Shimmer Brick in Beach (limited edition).- Creamy Lip Color in Toffee (limited edition).- Shimmer Lip Gloss in Rose Gold (0.14 oz.).- Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink (0.1 oz.).- Extreme Party Mascara in Black (0.21 oz.).- Mini Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush.- Mini Face Blender Brush.

Dior Fall Ready to Wear Palette-$52

Lancome Parisian Sultry Eye Look Set--$48
Color Design Shadow and Liner Palette in Coral Crush (warm corals and browns). Complete your look with a full-size Le Crayon Khôl Eyeliner in Black Ebony, a travel-size Aquatique Eye Color Base (0.08 oz.) and Hypnôse Instant Full Body Volume Mascara (0.135 oz.) for lash drama. All tucked inside a Parisian-chic cosmetics bag.
NARS Bright Lights Big City Eyeshadow Palette-$55
Shades included are Cyprus, Biarritz, Fathom, Night Clubbing, Coconut Grove and Night Breed.
Smashbox Studio Stash Brush Set-$36
Full-size #7 Tapered Shadow Brush.- Full-size #15 Definer Brush.- Travel-size #28 Precision Liner Brush.- Travel-size Angled Blush Brush.



Smashbox Studio Stash Set-$59
Set contains:- Eyeshadow palette featuring shades Vanilla, Slate, Twilight Grey and Charcoal.- Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black (full-size, 0.38 oz.).- Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss in Smitten (full-size, 0.2 oz.).- Cream Eyeliner Palette featuring ten versatile shades.- Blush/Soft Lights Duo in Split/Second.- Roll cosmetic bag.

Trish McEvoy Portable Beauty Romance Set-$75

Colors include eyeshadows in Shell, Romance and Antique Rose, Eye Definer in Deep Aubergine and new Bronzer in Golden.Also includes:- Instant Eye Lift under-eye brightener and line filler (deluxe travel size, 0.025 oz.).- Beauty Booster Lip Gloss SPF 15 in Sexy Petal, (deluxe travel size, 0.2 oz.).- Dual-Ended Eye Brush featuring two of Trish's most iconic eye-enhancing brushes on opposing ends: Brush 50 Angled Eye Lining and Brush 23 Angled Crease Contour.- Brush 48 Blending, the perfect face-color application and blending brush.
Trish Mc Evoy Timeless Beauty Makeup Planner--
Includes:
Red Bow Petite Makeup Planner.- Petite Refillable Makeup Page containing eyeshadows in French Vanilla and Soft Grey, blush in Glow, Medium Matte Bronzer and Translucent Finishing Powder.- Eye Base Essentials in Bare (deluxe travel size, 0.025 oz.).- Mini Classic Eye Pencil in Black.- Mini High Volume Mascara in Black (0.1 oz.).- Lip Color SPF 15 in Mulberry.- Brush 62 Fan Brush.- Medium Refillable Double-Decker Compact containing Even Skin Portable Foundation in Shades 2 and new 3.5 with professional sponge applicator.

There's a lot more goodies available, but I just chose some of the stuff available based on brands I personally like myself.

I'm thinking of getting a glossimer, the Dior palette, the NARS palette, and possibly the Lancome Set...I already have the Chanel JC so I'll skip it this time. I hope that helps somebody who's been trying to hunt down a list or some pictures.

Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Shimmerwash Palette

I guess this is more of a "I have the swatches already, so why not post them?" post :] Today's review/swatches are of the Nude on Nude Shimmerwash palette, which I believe originally retailed for $45 (at least I remember seeing it briefly on QVC for that price last year) I'm not really sure on this, however, as I recieved this palette in a swap preloved (one shade particularly so, as you can see below) This palette is a palette of mostly shimmery eyeshadows, with one matte shade. This is the shimmer palette with this name, as there is another palette that Bobbi Brown also named "Nude on Nude". The other Nude on Nude palette is a palette of matte shades, and is a travel exclusive palette. The shimmerwash palette is unfortunately not just the shimmer version of the matte version or vice versa. I believe they have different shades.

This palette contains 4 of Bobbi Brown's Shimmerwash shades and one matte shade, all of which I believe are in Bobbi Brown's permanent line;
Nude: a nice light pinky peach nude. This shadow is an excellent base shade with shimmer that sparkle just a bit. It makes an excellent wash or base shade. I literally used this shade twice before it hit pan, but I'm sure I'll buy myself a full size of this shadow when I run out (which actually may take a while knowing me)
Cement : a somewhat silvery taupe. The shimmer in this shade is more of a subtle sheen instead of a sparkle like Nude. I think it's a bit similar to Shu IR Brown 860, but the Shu has more of a silver sheen on top
Woodrose: a slightly plummy taupe with a silvery sheen. The plummy undertone doesn't show much on my lids though.
Wheat: I guess I'd best describe this as a dirty taupe with olive undertones. I'm not sure if it's because this shadow shattered in transit and had to be repressed, but out of the 4 shimmerwashes in this palette, this one comes the closest to being matte. There a very low sheen to this one, and it's probably my least favorite color in this palette.
The last shade, Mahogany, is a matte, smoky blackened brown. It is lighter than Espresso, and I like this shade for darkening the outer corners from time to time. It also makes a decent liner shade.

Overall I'd say this palette is a nice palette of neutrals, but not really a must have if you have Stonewashed nudes or a bunch of other taupes and neutrals (which I most definitely do..but this will bcome a lot more apparent as I continue to swatch or if I get around to posting stash pictures at some point) I do reach for this from time to time, but it tends to be as somewhat forced for me, as this palette is in one of the drawers on my desk. It's a nice work appropriate palette, but it's not something I'd miss too much if I didn't own it. I'd say out of this palette, I'd repurchase Nude, and MAYBE Woodrose if I decide I like it down the line.

Bobbi Brown Stonewashed Nudes Palette

I think my laziness is stronger than originally thought..and my stash is getting new additions soon, so I'm putting off the stash pictures until the end of June maybe. Therefore I'm going ahead with the winning option of the poll and reviewing some Bobbi Brown stuff. :] So the first item I'm reviewing is my favorite Bobbi Brown palette, Stonewashed Nudes. I was very lucky to receive this palette in a swap from a total sweetheart, and I'm still really glad I did. This palette is a bit hard to find at this point, but 6 out of the 7 shades in this palette are part of the permanent line, so I think it's still worth swatching/reviewing. The palette originally retailed for $50, but you can get the colors separately for $20 each US should you choose to. The palette itself is a decently constructed rectangular palette made of pewter colored plastic. The shadows inside are firmly anchored inside and are all of decent size for sticking your brush in. Additionally, the dual ended brush that comes with this palette is very usable and actually quite nice. Stonewashed nudes is a nice mix of matte and shimmer shades and is one of my absolute favorite palettes in my stash. It's good for everything from nice nude looks to smokey looks. The shades are as follows:
Navajo: This shade is a neutral toned matte cream color. It's good for a very subtle brow bone highlight and passable as a base color (It's a bit on the light side for me, but still works very well)
Mica (Shimmer Wash): this shade is a nice medium toned warm taupe shade in the pan, but on my skin, this shade is more of a warm slightly bronzey shimmery brown. The shimmer in this shade is golden
Ash (Shimmer Wash): this shade looks the same on my skin as it does in the pan, it'sa nice taupe shade with silver shimmer.
Hot Stone: slightly warm matte gray taupe
Stonewash (Shimmer Wash): This is the only shade exclusive to the palette. It's a cooler toned taupe with silver shimmer. I really wish that this shade was permanent, because I'l probably miss this a bit when it's gone.
Rock (Shimmer Wash): taupey gray shimmer.
Espresso: Blackened brown. This shade isn't very special, and is the liner shade in this palette. However, Bobbi Brown also makes this shade in a gel liner form, which I would probbly buy over this shade. Additionally, it seems to show up n a lot of palettes, so 'd skip buying this one separately.

Well, there you have it..Stonewashed nudes :]. The Shimmering nudes palette and Nude on Nude Shimmerwash palette will be up shortly (hopefully within the week, but I wouldn't count on it..lol)