My New Best Friend!!! (Chanel Pureté Idéale Sérum)

There are only three major reasons I would make a big splurge on a beauty product: either I've tried samples, I've heard consistent positive reviews, or I just see immediate results that I can't seem to put it down! And Chanel Pureté Idéale Sérum has Reason #3 written all over it, and I'm so excited to tell you all about it! I know I promised my friend, Melissa, I would wait until this weekend to post it just so I have had a good use out of it and make sure my face doesn't react to it or whatever, but I just can't contain how much I love this product anymore!

My ode to Chanel Eclats du Soir Holiday Collection

Just had a Chanel kick going on today, so I thought I'd show you all what I wore featuring the new releases from the brand.

Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick in L'Impatiente

L'Impatiente is described as a "deep red black" shade that is limited edition for Chanel's Holiday collection. I am all for vampy colors for fall and winter and I am so glad I got around to being confident with them. I used to go for nude lips everyday, but now I totally abandon all my nude lipsticks! Vampy lipsticks are just so much more adventurous and fun, don't you think?

Chanel Harmonie Du Soir Eyeshadow Quad

Harmonie du Soir is described as a "limited-edition, holiday-inspired quartet offers endless looks of festive glamour. Deep, dense bronze-gold with a radiant sheen complements colours from violet-plum red to smoky taupe to pink."

Chanel Le Vernis in Malice (nail polish)

I've always been hesitant in purchasing high end nail polish. This is because I have never finished a bottle (besides base and top coats) and they get old and hard to work with after some time, while makeup can still last beyond its marketed timeline as long as you store and sanitize it properly.

And guess who gave in.

Chanel Holiday 2012: Eclats du Soir de Chanel (my picks)

Long time no blog, my readers!

Before I go ahead with my series of reviews, I just wanted to show you a sneak peek of my picks from the new Holiday collection from Chanel. This year's Chanel Holiday collection is called Eclats du Soir de Chanel and the brand is really incorporating the trends for this fall and winter, as well as festive holiday shades.

From the website, Chanel describes the collection as "A resplendent makeup collection sets holiday beauty aglow. Gold and bronze shade harmonies dust eyes with festive shimmer, while soft beige, pinks, and deep reds illuminate the face, lips and nails with elegance."

I already showed this photo on my Instagram, but here are my picks:

• Le Vernis in Malice (nail polish)
• Regarde Signé de Chanel in Harmonie du Soir (eyeshadow quad)
• Rouge Allure Velvet in L'Impatiente (lipstick)
• Glossimer in Mystery (lipgloss)

Stay tuned for my review. Doing lots of work tonight. eek. Wish me luck!

xo, Naoms

Chanel Fleur de Lotus Joues Contraste de Blush

Fleur de Lotus is a limited-edition corally pink blush that is described to "[enhance] the cheekbones with joyful color" and give a "youthful glow" to the face. This blush is from the Nordstrom/Asia exclusive collection that Nordstrom releases every year for their anniversary sale. I'm only beginning to ease my way into high-end makeup and though the price gives be the heevy geevies, I couldn't help but pick it up because it's just so pretty!