Today I would like to share two of my favorite pieces from Dior's Spring Collection, Kingdom of Colors. I have swatched the pieces I have picked up and during the process, I was so excited to find out that the grey mono was not just another grey but it has lovely multi color glitters inside. It is so magical so is its name "fairy grey".
It is also the first time I am trying Dior's Rouge Baume formulation. I have it in #678 Gala which is a limited edition shade for Spring 2015 Collection. I really like it much more than I thought I would. Here are some photos in action...
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| Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey for Kingdom of Colors Spring 2015 Collection |
From time to time Dior releases a limited edition mono eye shadow which knocks me off my socks. I am still in love with Angelique (Trianon Edition, reviewed here) and Pavillon (Transat Edition, reviewed here). This year when I saw that there is a grey, I didn't have high hopes because grey and silvers tend to look ashy on my complexion. But when I opened the compact and saw that pretty shimmer, I knew it would be love...
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| Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey for Kingdom of Colors Spring 2015 Collection |
I have already tried to capture the beauty of Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey on pictures but photos fall short. It is something you should see in person and I can assure you won't be able to resist. The glitters are pink, blue, green and the base color is not too cool, it is almost like a grey taupe and has a hint of lavender in it or maybe I am dreaming...
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| Swatch: Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey |
After the honeymoon is over, it was time to apply it on the lids. Fairy Grey has a certain transparency to it, which is great if you would like to pad it on to your favorite cream eye shadow. I will certainly try it over Benefit's Skinny Jeans next. However if you would like to build it up by itself, I recommend that you go for a wet application. Just spray some water (or something like MAC Fix+) on your brush and apply the eye shadow afterwards. Diorshow Monos have dry & wet formula and they become even prettier once applied wet.
Below I am wearing Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey all over the lid, MAC Brun on the outer corner and Chanel Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner Smokey Grey along the upper and lower lash line.
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| In-Action: Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey |
Once more shot with flash to show you how it looked like under low lighting. Now tell me you wouldn't visit the restroom multiple times to enjoy its beauty!
After all this "must have" speech, now I have to tell you something, this baby does fall out. So if you don't have any tolerance to that, it might be a deal breaker for you. The fall out during application can be prevented if you apply your base afterwards but it also produces fall out during the day. The glitter migrates under the eyes. I know many glittery pretty eye shadows do that, such like MAC's pressed pigments, so I somehow came to terms with it.
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| In-action, with flash: Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey |
As for my first Dior Rouge Baume, I was very happy that finally I could try this formula. It is very light weight and moisturizing. It also stayed on me longer than I expected. But the best of it all, I love this shade, it is a lovely coral which is not too bright and doesn't wash me out (yes bright corals does this to me sometimes).
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| Dior Rouge Baume #678 Gala |
Here is me wearing:
Complexion:
Laneige BB Cushion
Rouge Bunny Rouge Impalpable Finishing Powder
Eyes:
Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey
MAC Brun
Chanel Stylo Yeux #905 Smoky Grey
Chanel Le Volume Mascara #10
Burberry Effortless Eye Brow Definer in Sepia
Cheeks:
Dior Cheek & Lip Glow Instant Blushing Rosy Tint
Tom Ford Blush in Flush (to warm it up a little)
Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder
Lips:
Dior Rouge Baume #678 Gala
Shirt is by Hugo Boss, I love the color at the moment.
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| FOTD with Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey and Dior Rouge Baume #678 Gala |
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| FOTD with Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey and Dior Rouge Baume #678 Gala |
Final thoughts: If you can tolerate a bit of glitter migration through out the day, don't miss Diorshow Mono #045 Fairy Grey, it is really unique and so pretty. Dior Rouge Baume #678 Gala is a lovely effortless shade for everyday, which I will enjoy in Spring and Summer.
Availability: The collection is going to be released in a week or two in Germany. Both of the items in this post might not be available to the States so if you see them please leave a comment below.
What is your feeling about a bit of glitter fall out, would you tolerate it or is it a no go?
