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'Penelope' |
I unwittingly have been on a Le Metier De Beaute bandwagon lately, mainly due to the fact that it makes up the largest bulk of my makeup collection. I just received Le Metier's 'Penelope' yesterday after being fortunate to win her in a contest. I was so excited to show her off to you guys that I've yet to do much beyond take pictures and do swatches. I was having a bit of an off day today and didn't apply any makeup at all. I will be going into Beverly Hills tomorrow and I look forward to seeing the effect that 'Penelope' gives once applied to the eyes. I need to take her out for a proper spin on the town.
'Penelope' is part of le Metier De Beaute's Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The whole collection was inspired by the Mediterranean. Colors from top-to-bottom are: Blonde Amber (a warm gold), Pale Satin Amethyst (a cool iced-lavender), Bronze Topaz (a warm tinged gold), and the stellar Black Emerald (a cool forest green). The end results is indescribably depending on if you layer from top-to-bottom (like in the picture) or bottom-to-top or any combo in-between.
I feel as if 'Penelope' was designed for me. I have hazel eyes and like to bring out the "green-ness" of my eyes, so I naturally gravitate towards colors that will facilitate this like golds and purples.
Le Metier takes great pride in the finely-quartered milled eye shadows that are greatly pigmented and blendable. The beauty lies in how you can build the colors up for dramatic effect or layer a single color for a more natural, simple eye. When you layer the colors, ala, "couches de couleur" the color does not get lost amongst the mix, but instead creates a stunningly beautiful effect. I like that this concept is for even the most makeup-challenged. I also appreciate that you can use one brush dipped into all four colors and not have to worry about which brush is good for a specific area on the eye. This is not only a time saver but a money saver as well (Le Metier's crease brush retails for $45.00).
'Penelope' is beginning to trickle into stores and retails for $95.00.
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Blonde Amber - inspired by the sandy beaches |
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Pale Satin Amethyst - reflective of the sun during dusk |
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Bronze Topaz - the sun at sunset |
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Black Emerald - inspired by the jewel tone of the ocean |
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Finger Swatches - All swatches done with one swipe of the finger except for Black Emerald, which was done with two (because the first time a) it was a bad swipe and b) the color was more sheer when compare to the other colors |
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'Penelope' on fingertips used to demonstrate how pigmented these colors really are! |
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All Le Metier De Beaute's kaleidoscope have a flip top mirror |
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Penelope Label |
*None of the photos were enhanced to show the true nature of these colors*
Will you be purchasing 'Penelope'?
I bought one! Can't wait.. Lucky you won the contest.. I had no idea there was one lol..
ReplyDeleteawesome pics! can't wait to see this one you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! How lucky that you won a contest and for an item that suits you so well! I would want to see Penelope in person before buying. The Blonde Amber seems like it would be too warm, and all colors combined look like a reddened brown, which would also be death to my pink skin and blue-grey-green eyes. But I sure wish I could buy that gorgeous Bronze Topaz shade on its own! I look forward to reading about your impressions wearing it, and I always look forward to all your LMdB posts, since I have virtually none of that brand. Yet.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning and I can't wait till mine arrives- should be this coming Monday. Wow, congrats on winning this!
ReplyDeleteAmethyst is gorgeous! I couldn't bare paying the price though, haha
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning, I really hope Le Metier returns to the UK soon as they are bringing out so much stuff I want x
ReplyDeleteI've never tried this brand before but read really good things about it.. These shades look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDelyteful, the brand is amazing!
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