Talking Makeup has the sneak peek to CHANEL’s Spring 2009 Makeup Collection!

From the CHANEL Paris Makeup Studio, a spirited colour collection brings bold statements to the forefront of the boho-chic look. Inspired by ‘Coco’ Chanel’s fascination with haute bohemian style, eyes take on deep tones for day and night, while lips are saturated with fiery reds and lush nudes, evoking an earthy sensuality elevated to a new level of sophistication.

While delving through the house archives, Peter Philips, Global Creative Makeup Director for CHANEL, rediscovered gypsy dresses by Gabrielle Chanel. “The Gypsy is a heroine with very distinctive beauty codes,” explains Peter Philips. “After looking through the sketches by Mademoiselle Chanel, I also wanted to play with all of these contrasts. The gypsy’s eyes are as dark as her lips are fiery. She has the passion of travel in her veins, that of celebration, dance, and especially that of darkness and mystery.”

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LÈVRES SIGNÉES CHANEL – LIPS

Satin Lip Colour

Limited Edition

It’s CHANEL lip colour as you’ve never seen it. Five lush satin lip creme shades, from pale pink to deep plum, form the legendary double C signature in a black lacquered case. Complete with a rich velvet pouch and brush applicator, the compact is the epitome of glamour. $60.00

THE COLLECTION

LIPS: Six tempting new shades of ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipstick arrive in luxurious nudes, fiery reds and opulent pinks: Rose Rebelle (pink), Euphoria (intense pink), Fiesta (apricot), Fuego (coral red), Beige Desire (beige) and Gipsy Scarlett (red). Add a translucent wash of colour with AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 in Malta (copper) and Positano (beige), or a subtle shimmer with LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer in Wild Rose (rosewood) and Beige Guitare (taupe). For rich all-day colour, opt for ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Alexandrite (red) and Opal Rose (pink).

EYES: CHANEL presents LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow in new Mystic Eyes, an inspired palette of plum, pink, beige and bronze. Further accent eyes with metallic touches using OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Magic Night (plum shimmer) and Liberty (beige shimmer), or OMBRE D’EAU Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Delta (gold). Finally, define eyes with LE CRAYON YEUX Precision Eye Definer in Brun Cuivré (brown) and magnify lashes with INIMITABLE WATERPROOF Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel Waterproof in Brun (brown).

NAILS: Two new infatuations, Vendetta (dark violet) and Django (beige pink) join the LE VERNIS Nail Colour collection.

FACE: Give skin a flawless, matte finish with POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACTE in Beige. Sculpt cheekbones and décolletage with JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in BRUN, a subtle brown that helps contour bone structure.

On counter: January 2009

Available at CHANEL boutiques, department and specialty stores, and on Chanel.com.