Estee Lauder Heritage Collection

You are looking at the new Heritage Collection for Estee Lauder. Created by Aerin Lauder in honor of her grandmother Estee, this collection is incredibly beautiful and elegant.

The packaging begins the beauty with a new retro inspired pattern on the boxes. The boxes themselves are slide out compartments that you pull out with an attached mini tassel.

Every piece is wonderful, and they all evoke a feeling of a time, but I especially loved the face glow. It comes in an enamel compact, and is a called bronze, but is peach . I love the Azuree face glow compact and this one is pretty as well. The face glows are a very creamy, easy to blend product, that rival NARS multiples( with somewhat less pigment) The compacts make them that much more worth buying.

A lipstick and pressed powder set is available, and contains an enamel Lucidity pressed powder, and an All Day lipstick brought back for this line. There are 3 choices: Bermuda Bronze, Spanish Melon, and Venetian Plum. The lipsticks come in a goldtone case topped with a navy cabochon. These are presented so well in one of the lovely boxes.

In bringing back some vintage shades, the company has also put together an All Day lipstick set containing 2 current shades: Maple Sugar, and Rosa Rosa, and 3 more vintage colors: Civilized Rose, Sandbar Beige, and Polished Plum.

White Linen has been released as a pure parfum

There is also a solid pendant version of White Linen,( an exact replica of one of Mrs. Lauders), White Linen candle in a glass holder, a set of White Linen soaps, a gold plated hairbrush, and a minaudiere.

Yes, a minaudiere. I love these, and while I don't own any, I do have some nice vintage handbags at least. This comes with an All Day lipstick in red and a pressed powder compact.

Mothers Day isn't too far away, and I can't think of anyone who wouldn't be very happy to receive any of these goodies as a present. They also make a great treat to you. You will not be unhappy that you purchased them.

With this and the Azuree Collection, Estee Lauder has really outdone itself , I think, and has brought the company more to the forefront of cosmetics. This may be your mother or grandmothers brand, but it definitely yours too.

I have been a recent Lauder fan myself. I really came to use and love this brand only about 5 years ago. It was not my mother's brand either, but now she loves it too. Their Pure Color lipsticks are , to me, the best out there.

The White Linen parfum .25 oz is 90.00

The White Linen candle is 50.00

The White Linen Soaps 35.00

The Minaudiere is 550.00

The perfume pendant is 150.00

The Compact/Lipstick is 85.00

The Lipstick set is 87.50

The Face Glow is 50.00

The Hairbrush( I so want this) is 50.00

The line is available at Neimans,Bergdorfs, and Saks.

New from Bobbi Brown Summer 07

Bobbi Brown has 2 new Summer collections coming.
At left is the new Tinted Lipbalms. I love tinted lipbalms and these look gorgeous. They are part of the Make Up and Go Collection that also includes a new Shimmerbrick in Sandstone ( very neutral), and Summer Pink Pot Rouge that can go on cheeks and lips.

One of the highlights of the tinted lipbalms is that they come in a metal case instead of plastic for more durability. I have not tried these yet, but they come in 8 color choices.

The second collection is Surf and Sand. The Sandwash palette for eyes returns with new shades, and 3 lipglosses join it. The Cocoa Bling looks to be one I would love, love. A medium bronze with a vanilla scent. The other colors are Pink Blossom and Warm Peach which is LE.

MakeUp and Go debuts in May
Tinted Lipbalms are 17.00
Sandstone Shimmerbrick is 38.00
Pot Rouge is 22.00

Surf and Sand debuts in April
Sandwash palette is 42.00
Glosses 19.00




sp. thanks to G. Berra

News ,Specials, etc.

Michael Kors is partnering with Calyx and Corolla Flowers for a special Mothers Day gift.

15 Red Lilies with vase as seen in picture plus 1.7 oz Island Hawaii fragrance for 129.00 , or Orchids with Michael Kors Original. 10 orchid stems plus 1.0 oz fragrance is 99.00, 15 Orchid stems with 1.7 oz fragrance 169.00

www. calyx and corolla.com



Dior is having Backstage makeup at Macys locations 3/28 -4/8
Meet with Dior makeup artists.
Purchase 2 or more products get a free makeup bag with samples. Call your local counter for reservations.


Many of you may already know that Sephora is having sale. if not, check it out. There is a NARS lip pallette for 30.00, and many Delux beauty items.

Victor and Rolf will be releasing an EDT of Flowerbomb in early May. According to the company "More than just a change of concentration, the juice is shaded with crunchy, green and citrussy top notes. The eau de parfum’s opulent floral heart is more colorful and vaporous now. But the sensuality is still there, thanks to amber, pink pepper, cashmeran and patchouli."

Island Michael Kors Hawaii- Sunny perfume days ahead

Island Michael Kors Hawaii takes you to the tropics with a gorgeous floral infused scent.

Island Hawaii starts off with the burst of tuberose and clementine. It retains a soft tuberose all the way through, with oranges and lilies as well. Even in the drydown the tropical tuberose remains, and it's so pretty. Amber appears subtle. The fragrance has good sillage and lasts long.

The overall effect is , as I said, pretty. The scent really matches the beautiful orange glass of the bottle. You can't help but keep sniffing it. It's not as floral as the original Michael Kors, but retains much of that fragrance. The added citrus fruits really push this to a better place.

I am a fan of Kors fragrances, the Sheer especially. I love this new one, and it's super for summer. It makes you happy. It's not overly exotic, but zesty. Pack this for your summer jaunts. Whether to the beach, or the office, a lift awaits.

Island Michael Kors Hawaii retails at 60.00, 1.7 oz at Sephora, incl. a bag and a sarong.

sp. thanks to e. greenbaum