Chanel Giveaway Extension!!!

A huge thank you to everyone who follows this blog, reads, and comments on it. I thank you from the bottom of my heart! The winner of my first ever giveaway is *drum roll please* Claudia Werneck!!! To everyone else who did not win don't be discouraged as this is the first of many giveaways I have planned. Giveaways are sort of addicting to me and I'm already planning my next giveaway at 250 followers (psst, it's going to a Le Metier De Beaute giveaway)!

*edit* I've decided in light of the holiday weekend to extend the contest until Tuesday. I hope this is the fairest option to everyone.

Claudia, please contact me at my blog's email address jenn@hopelesslydevotedtomakeup.com to give me your address and make your Le Vernis nail lacquer choice (if I don't hear from you by July 5th at 1:00pm PST, you'll have forfeited the prize and an alternate winner will be chosen). Congrats again, Claudia!

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Epatant #84 EOTD

Image credited to chanel.com

Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre are part of Chanel's fall collection but thankfully are permanent. This way you can take your time to decide if these shadows are to your liking or not without the rush. They are touted as long lasting and I really wanted to demonstrate the shimmer in these shadows. I've heard that they are shimmery from some and not very from others. Here pictured is me wearing Epatant a lovely khaki silver color. I think we can all agree that these shadows are shimmery!

To buy or not to buy Epatant? 

Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Khaki Platine - Swatches and EOTD

Despite the triple digits and sizzling heat in Southern California my mind is focused on fall. Ahh, fall with its brightly colored leaves, crisp air and alluring fall makeup palettes. My mind is on Chanel's fall collection, more specifically their Khaki Platine Eye Definer. 

Khaki Platine #70 Eye Definer 

After reading one glowing review after another on Chanel's Limited Edition eye liner, Khaki Platine, I knew the sensible thing would be to order it and not kick myself later for missing out of it once it sold out (given that it is Limited Edition). I was fortunate enough to pick up Chanel's Rose Platine reviewed here from their summer collection and felt like that was the star of their summer line. I was anxious to see if Khaki Platine would be a stud or dud. 

Notice the golden hue

I was hoping my sentiments about Khaki Platine would be the same as Rose Platine. Happily, they are and more. I find the color to be perfect for summer going into fall with it's greenish golden tones. I really love the way it sets off my hazel eyes when applied to my lower lash line. This is just the added touch needed to bring a little spark to your eye without overdoing it on eye liner. 

Comes with the smudger at one end 

The point is already dull from my application

It comes with its own sharpener 

I can attest to its true staying ability because even when trying to rub it off my arm with soap and water the liner barely budged! I don't have particularly oily lids so I don't see migration of this liner being an issue at all. I love it paired with the Prelude Quad and look forward to wearing this in the coming months. Happy to report that Khaki Platine is a stud!  

Retails for $29.00 USD and can be found at www.chanel.com or high-end department stores.

Will you be buying Chanel's Khaki Platine? 

Raspberry Rouge is hosting a Chanel Glossimer Giveaway!

Because every girl deserves a little Chanel in her life...the fabulous and, may I add, very generous  Raspberry Rouge is hosting a Chanel Glossimer Giveaway! It's open to everyone and if you are not already a follower, I encourage you to check out my fellow Makeup Maven and her great blog. Don't forget to follow her stat! You won't be sorry that you did! 

Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Giggle - Swatches & Review

Giggle

Chanel is currently repromoting the Glossimer Giggle (#46) as part of their Fall line up. From pictures,  the other two Glossimers - Braise (#158) and Pampille (#156) come off as being very sheer, and I can see why Chanel felt the need to add a more full-bodied gloss - enter Giggle. Giggle is a beautiful plum pink with brown undertones that is well pigmented and has no traces of shimmer. I, personally, have owned Giggle for some time and it is one of my most favored Glossimers perfect for the crisp fall air.

In direct light through my skylight using a flash

I think this swatch is a little deceptive and you can see it looks more plummy and less orangey on my lips vs. arm

I'm running low on Giggle and am happy that it is part of their permanent line so I don't have to worry about living without it. I think Giggle is warranted of the repromotion and given a second look to those that may not be aware of its beauty already.

Retails for $28.50 USD, can be found online at http://www.chanel.com and because this is part of their permanent collection can be found in high-end department stores (Neiman's, Nordstroms, Bloomie's, etc.) already.

Chanel Glossimers are hand down my favorite glosses, what is yours?