Karlie Kloss is the face of the new Dior ‘Garden Party‘ Makeup Collection for Spring 2012. The typical spring pastel shades of lilac, pink and soft greys are featured. However the gorgeous palettes are embossed with floral prints and the Minaudière is a pale pink with silver roses as the closure. If you appreciate stunning packaging as much as I do you too will swoon over this collection even if we are seeing it January instead of April! What’s up with the seasonal collections sneaking up earlier and earlier? Spring launches used to b
“After women, flowers are the most heavenly creation.” — Christian Dior
Christian Dior grew up in Granville, on the cliffs of Normandy, in a house buffeted by strong winds, and seemingly unsuited to the creation of a garden. However, the young man’s creative strength and relentless hard work defied nature, and today one can still admire the garden in bloom and in particular, the fantastic rose garden planted with his own hands.
Christian Dior also loved the excitement of parties, and often hosted the aptly named “Grand Balls of the Century” with enchanted beauties from the Normandy coast and Paris alike. The theme of the festive garden is still alive today throughout many Dior creations. The Dior spring color collection is inspired by Dior’s fantastic garden.
The Garden Party Spring 2012 includes:
Garden Clutch LE ($75.00)
The clutch is reinvented in with the Garden Party spirit in mind. Featuring a glossy light pink leather-like shell, adorned with a woven pattern & sealed by a “Rosebud” clasp and makeup must-haves for eyes and lips. Inside is a trio of delicate rose-embossed eye shadows, one shade of Dior Ultra-Gloss and one Lip Maximizer. Available in two colorways: Milly Garden (Nordstrom and Dior.com Exclusive, and Granville Garden (not at Nordstrom).
Dior Garden Party Clutch Milly Garden
Dior Garden Party Clutch Granville Garden
5-Couleurs Garden Edition LE ($59.00)
- Garden Pastels Pale pink, buttercup yellow and luminous greens
- Garden Roses Soft pinks, Parma violet, silver and purple
Dior Garden Pastel Quint
Dior Garden Roses Quint
Vernis Garden Party Scented Lacquers LE ($23.00)
- Waterlily – Soft green
- Forget-Me-Not - Light mauve
Ultra-Gloss ($28.00)
- Socialite Pink (only at Dior.com)
- Party Lilac
- Pretty Rose
There are also two Rouge Dior Lipcolors–Corolle Pink and Tulip Pink, a blush and a 3-Colour Eyeshadow in Smoky Garden to round out the collection. What do you think? I’m thinking the clutch is a must have!
We’re already in spring? I still see snow outside! Actually these are lovely to look at and would cheer up any snow covered day.
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