Ombres Perlee de Chanel

If any of you follow me on Twitter (@Haute_Style), you'll know I'm completely OBSESSED with all things Chanel and the new SS11 cosmetics collection is no exception!

After browsing the range, I was completely enthralled and obsessed by the limited edition Ombres Perlee de Chanel palette. This palette (and the whole collection) draws inspiration of Mademoiselle Chanel's favourite jewel- the pearl. Mademoiselle Chanel loved how pearls had the capacity to illuminate the face in any light and this inspiration is what Chanel Creative Director, Peter Phillips used whilst creating the collection.

Ombres Perlees de Chanel palette

Peter Phillips was inspired from different coloured pearls around the world when creating the colours for this palette- from the blackest of black pearls, to the most pure and angelic of whites. It's so easy to fall head over heels in love with these elegant colours!
I've swatched the palette in both natural and artificial light so you can see how perfect the pigments look in any situation.

 Natural light- the lighter pigments still "pop" with a hint of shimmer whilst the darker colours are quite matt.

Artificial light- this is when the pigments really shine (no pun intended). These colours are the right mix of "grown up shimmer" without looking too cheap.

Having five intense colours in the palette means the consumer can create endless looks! I've included Karl Lagerfield and Lisa Eldrige's interpretations as well as a couple of my own! Let me know what you think!

Karl Lagerfield's interpretation used for the SS11 Chanel Fashion Show





MY INTERPRETATION

My first look is a winged smokey eye. I've not retouched any of my photos so blemished skin, bad lighting and untamed brows are all on show. Please be kind when commenting!

I used predominantly the black and white shades of the palette in this look.



The next look is a much softer, elegant look. I used all the colours of the palette- the pink shade all over the lid, the purple shade in the crease, the black as an eyeliner, the khaki as the bottom shading and the white on the brow bone. I'd wear this look to work as I think it's the quintessential "classic" Chanel look (I could be completely wrong but it's my interpretation).

So what do you think? I think I need a heavy duty concealor and better lighting :\


In hindsight I really wished I had bought the cream palette instead of the powder. I find it a little hard to blend the powder and there's a fair bit of fallout (which is easily cleaned but annoying nonetheless) and the shadows seem to crease throughout the day as well.

Apart from those minor criticisms, I highly recommend this product! I've been using the palette everyday since I bought it a few weeks ago and have been doing a different look each time so this palette is definitely worth the investment (it's $100).

Now, all I need to get are all the other items from the collection. I foresee MORE BUDGET CUTS! :D

Ombres Perlee de Chanel can be bought at all Chanel stores but for a limited time only, so HURRY!

Chanel SS11 Collection

Keep it Haute!

Anni xox