Giorgio Armani Greige Collection Review: Giorgio Armani Manta Ray Eye Shadow Review and Swatches

The Muse told you all about the Giorgio Armani Greige Collection a week or so ago. Honestly, it wasn't exactly something the Muse was interested in when she finally got some products to test.

I received one lipstick and one shadow both of which looked incredibly dull and boring.

But wow...after I tried both out I was so floored by how simply pretty the shade on my eyes was and the lipstick just added to it.


Loving all over this collection!

Jump ahead for the deets!

Like I mentioned above, I wasn't particularly delighted when I got my hands on a few pieces of the collection. The first item was the Giorgio Armani Manta Ray Eye Shadow Duo in 3 which is a soft light lilac and a deeper purple lilac. Honestly, the shades totally devastated me as they seemed so terribly dull. Boy was I wrong.

The shadow has a wonderful silky texture which blends smoothly and evenly. Pigmentation is subtle nothing dramatic but just enough to fancy your lid up with a pop of color. Although I was worried about the dull factor the colors actually lent a certain mystery to my eyes that was very natural and fresh. I was honestly very impressed with the results. The color duo kinda of reminds me of something Farrah Fawcett would wear it has a certain vintage 70's feel. My brown eyes are just subtly touched with the colors, quite a nice effect.










Now Armani purposely created a subtle eye look for Fall as their focus was on lips. Bolder, dramatic lips are very in this season as they are the past few Fall seasons. Armani plays on this with a new shade of Armani Silk Lipstick in 92. 92 is the only release for Fall so it's perfectly suitable to pair up with any of the Armani Manta Ray Shadow Duos. It's a deep plum which can be applied sheer or layered for more intensity. I choose to apply it with a heavy hand and blended it down to a sheer layer using a heavy layer of gloss. The formula is quite beautiful and applies seamlessly. Darker shades are sometimes difficult to apply without getting it all over your teeth, face, etc...but this applies smoothly and evenly. The shade contrasts gorgeously with the shadow.








Overall, my first look at Giorgio Armani Greige Collection left me feeling meh but after getting a few requests to please swatch and review I ended up going ahead and testing out. Ever so glad I did as I'm truly pleased. I'm already filling my cart with too more shades of the shadow in hopes I'll have equally fabulous results as I did with shade 3.






Loves it.

Fantastic look for Fall, Armani.

Muse Approved for purchase.



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Giorgio Armani Beauty Eyes to Kill Eye Shadow Palette

Ahh the eyes, the very windows to our souls. As makeup lovers we like to dress them all fancy-like don't we? Lend an air of mystery to your eyes with a smoky eye look this season with the new Giorgio Armani Beauty Eyes to Kill Eye Shadow Palettes.

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While the beloved black smoky eye is favored by all women a new twist on a popular favorite reigns supreme with swirls of purple, cranberry, even brown to update that old black look with a burst of color.

Keeping with the trend, Giorgio Armani Beauty introduces four new shadow palettes entitled Eyes To Kill to create that sexy, smoky eye with a hint of color! The design is that of a bull's eye which three shadows to create your own signature smoky eye look with.


Shades available are:

• Black Steel (a center of steel black, surrounded by a middle of pearl white and a ring of metallic black grey)
• Brown Copper (a center of deep brown, with a middle of gold bronze wrapped in a rim of chromed copper)
• Gun Metal Grey (a daring grey center surrounded by gun metal grey rim wrapped in a royal purple)
• Red Iron (a deep pourpre center wrapped in gold beige and surrounded by a red iron rim)

The new Eyes to Kill Eye Shadow Palettes ($58) are available now from Saks, Neiman Marcus, Bloomies, and Barneys. You can also shop online at www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com

What do you think peeps?

I'm kinda digging on that brown swirl one and the cranberry!

Yay or Nay?

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Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara Review

They tell me the eyes have it. Armani obviously knows it as they introduced a brand new mascara entitled Eyes to Kill. Dude, doesn't that so sound like a James Bond movie? This calls for corny theme music!


Keep it playing as you read the review it'll really set the mood!

With all the bells and whistles in the mascara world lately one would think Giorgio Armani Beauty would decide to jump on board and create some crazy applicator. You know what I mean. Plastic applicators, brushless ones, slim line applicators, crazy medieval spiked ones....truly mascara has evolved since our mother's started using it at our ages.

Armani though, they see the potential in the standard brush. There isn't anything special about the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara applicator aside from the fact that it's longer and fuller than many brushes. Aside from this the bells and whistles are left at the door. But don't let that sway you because this mascara is incredible. Be it the formula or the brush one would have to guess at what made my lashes so full and so very, very long. Amazing!

Eyes to Kill Mascara is available in four shades which are the standard blacks, browns, and gray but they also have one entitled Rouge Iron which appears to be a pinkish red shade, very interesting choice for a mascara. I tried out Steel Black which is true inky black. The formula is very light and airy which creates a natural, softer lash look that still manages to be dramatic due to the incredible volume the formula gives lashes. It doesn't clump up during application and glides on the lashes easily without creating a havoc of messy lashes in it's wake.


As mentioned above the applicator is a simple brush that's a fair bit longer than your average size but nothing too dramatic. The brush pulls lashes up and out while curling them and offering up supreme length and fullness.




Overall, count this Muse impressed with the new Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara. Lashes like these don't come cheap at $28 for a tube but you'll be incredibly happy when you're prancing around with crazy long lashes to go along with your smoky Fall eye look!



Overall, I'm quite excited and impressed with this mascara. It's been a while since I've gotten so hyped over a US brand mascara (as you know I'm all over Japanese mascara). Truly a fantastic one and worthy of a try, the Muse thinks you'll love it!

Excellent mascara and deserving of a Muse Approval!



Loves it!

Giorgio Armani Beauty Fall 2009 Collection Greige Collection

Giorgio Armani leaps into fall with an elegant new Fall Collection. Giorgio Armani Beauty Fall 2009 pairs up a subtle but distinct tones to accentuate a deep smoky eye contrasted with a fresh, luminous complex and a mute but intense lip color.


Jump ahead to learn more about the Greige Collection from Giorgio Armani Beauty for Fall 2009.

With a heavy emphasis on the eyes Giorgio Armani Beauty brings together the simplicity of a fresh, glowing face and a dramatic eye look with it's the Giorgio Armani Beauty Manta Ray Eye Duo Palettes ($38). This palette is an eye duo dressed with an exotic Manta Ray patter. Inspired by precious and luxurious materials used in Giorgio Armani fashion accessories, the palettes offer a beautiful selection of color harmonies inspired by nature.

• Charcoal and Greige: the ultimate eye shadow combination for this season’s smoky eye
• Deep Ocean Blue and Intense Ocean Green
• Pale Lilac Grey and Luminous Fuchsia
• Light Blue Stone and Sandy Beige
• Shimmering Lilac Pearl and Pale Green Pearl

• Giorgio Armani Liquid Silk Eye Liner ($30)

Matte Charcoal Grey
Midnight Metallic Blue

• Giorgio Armani Silk Lipstick in 92 ($25)

This season's must-have Armani lipstick accentuates your natural lip color, keeping the focus on your dramatic eye look. The grey-blue tones of this soft plum lipstick combines intensity but contradicts with an air of simplicity.


The Giorgio Armani Beauty Greige Eye by Linda Cantello

Use the Greige shade to contour the eye by sweeping the shadow along the crease of the eye. Follow by sweeping the shade under the lower lash line and over the upper lash line. Use charcoal to add intensity.

A second option is to sweep the charcoal shadow over the whole lid and use the Greige to blend. For added intensity, apply midnight blue eyeliner along the upper lid lash line.

The Giorgio Armani Beauty Fall 2009 Collection is available for a limited time online at www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com and at selected fine department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales.

Light, Flawless Summer Foundation: Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Review

Have I told you lately how much I hate silicon? Ugh! The primer world is taken over with silicon bases and now suddenly foundations are popping up left and right with a silicon base. No please, no! I truly hate silicon in my face products. It feels terrible on my face and on a rare occasion I've been to known to break out because of it.


That's why I was ever so shocked when I got my hands on Giorgio Armani Face Fabric a few months ago and fell in love!

With it's base of silicon I was sure I'd hate the feel of Giorgio Armani Face Fabric but turns out I love it, especially now that the weather is warmer!




If you like your foundation extremely light, subtle, sheer, and flawless you should indulge in a tube of this. The foundation is a unique silicone based formula that's neither oily, sticky, or uncomfortable to wear. I normally feel like I'm wearing a mask when I indulge in silicon based primers or foundations but this gives my skin plenty of breathing room with very light coverage.

The product is ideal for mattifying as I can get good continuous wear out of it for about 7 hours without having to blot or reapply. The finish is dewy and evens out skin tone creating a brilliant canvas for makeup. It is advertised as a "tint" so it can't be called a foundation however it feels like a cross between a primer, foundation, and a tinted moisturizer all in one to me.




I'd recommend this if you like lighter coverage in the warmer weather. It's particularly fantastic at holding in for longer periods at a time where as many tinted moisturizers and foundations melt away quickly in warmer weather. It looks so natural and pretty on that it's perfect for a natural, fresher makeup look. The product contains an SPF of 12 so you'll want to add a bit of your own sunblock for extra protection.

All in all Giorgio Armani Face Fabric is one of my must have makeup items for the Summer. Muse Approved for purchased for sure!



Who might like it?

• Anyone who wants a lighter foundation product for Summer.
• Those who want a long wearing tint that evens out skin tone and creates a fresh, natural finish.
• Anyone who likes their makeup simple and fresh.

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Giorgio Armani Summer 2009: Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Collection

The Muse isn't known for getting too excited about bronzey collections. The paler her skin stays the better! However, she does so admit to rolling around in fits of excitement when she seen the Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Collection!


Mania indeed! The Muse can enjoy this type of mania.


A fitting combination of cool ocean blues paired with beautiful tanned skin awaits you with the brand new, limited edition Giorgio Armani Mediterranean Eyeshadow Palette. Four shades of shimmering shadows plus Giorgio Armani most popular bronzer shade make up this incredible Summer palette. Loves it!


Giorgio Armani Sienna Minerals Bronzing Palette already knows it's gorgeous but the Muse deems it necessary to remind it how pretty it is, "darling, you're stunning!" (it's been known to reply..."yes, I know!") Swirls of sienna red and sandy copper make up an all over blush for a golden bronze glow! The Muse thinks it's incredible and thinks she might needs it!


Giorgio Armani Bronze Mania Body Tints Bronzer is a weightless, pigment-free formula for a universal natural bronze shade leaves your skin with the kiss of the sun! I can't get on board with a gel bronzer but sounds like something that could be interesting.


Finish your Summer look with Giorgio Armani Sparkling Bronze Mascara Topcoat. The topcoat leaves lashes with luminous sparkling bronze. Pretties we like sparkle don't we?

Overall, the collection looks stunning. These are the days the Muse wishes she was a millionaire so she can buy two of everything for now she's definitely leaning towards the Giorgio Armani Sienna Minerals Bronzing Palette! It looks incredibly pretty. Must haves, like now!

How about you?

Loves the collection?

Leaves it?

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20% Off at Giorgio Armani Cosmetics

20% Off at Armani?

Holy cow!

Dudes! Omg! 20% Off Armani Cosmetics? So unheard of! But I'll take it. But meh don't get too excited as it's not a whole bunch of stuff. It's only limited to a few items but hey still! They have both the sparkling mascaras I want on sale so I'm on board with that. I was kinda wishing and hoping I'd come across that super Holiday palette I was lemming but never caved on but still I'll take the mascaras no problemo! They also have a few lippies, some shadows, and other bits and bobs.

Hey 20% Off at Armani isn't anything to ignore!

Clickie for the sale!

And don't you dare steal those mascaras from under my nose before I hit submit!

Oh and get free shipping if you dish out $75, use promo code DESIGNER08

Armani Holiday Collection 2008: Armani Crystal Collection

The Muse is being lured, tempted, and teased by the new Armani Crystal Collection! I honestly admit that I'm seriously considering dropping the dime on these items that are being introduced with the new Armani Holiday Collection for 2008. In a time of economic insanity I really shouldn't be taking any of this into consideration so I'll just chalk it up as "research" for my blog! After all I bet you are all dying to see a review, swatches, and photos right? I can't disappoint my readers right? See how well I am at convincing myself I need to shell out cash for this amazing collection!

The Armani Crystal Palette is of course the star of the show and at $98 USD it likely contains an actual star inside of it! Honestly, the price does make me cringe but I've taken into consideration that it does include face and eye items...that makes it worth it right? The limited edition dual compartment palette is lined with Swarovski Crystals and contains four shimmering eyeshadows and one shimmering face and body powder!

The mascara is the second item that got the Muse's attention! Armani Silver Sparkling Mascara Top Coat offers the option to dose lashes with sparkling silver for the Holiday!

And finally Armani Midnight Lip Shimmer is available in four shades for a sexy, shimmering pout! The shades available are all deep, darker red tones which totally appeal to the Muse for pairing up with a smoked out, sparkling eye look!

The collection is available now from Armani Beauty! The Muse is seriously trying to think of good excuses why she shouldn't indulge!

Eep!

Review coming soon!?



Armani Lip Wax Review & Swatches

Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Wax Review

My excitement about Giorgio Armani Lip Wax in my previous blog entry is warranted as after testing out one for my very self I must say it's quite a gorgeous little product.

Giorgio Armani Lip Wax is comparable to a MAC Mattene but if you've used any of the Mattene's before you're probably very familiar with how difficult they are to apply and blend. Giorgio Armani Lip Wax blends flawlessly onto the lips leaving behind seriously pigmented color and gorgeous lips.





The formula is matte however it's so silky and smooth it feels like you're applying a powder to your lips. They call the finish a patina satin effect, I call it perfection. The texture is virtually weightless on your lips and it feels as if you're lips are bare of any color at all but when you look in the mirror there is no doubt that you're wearing a gorgeous shade of Lip Wax. The formula is very long wearing with little need for touch ups in between.

I tried the shade selection 6 which is a beautifully popping red with a touch of maroon to it. I normally don't fair to well with reds but lately I've indulged my need for red with some rather great shades and I'm very excited to have this color added to my selection of sexy reds.







One of the things I absolutely loved about this product is the fact that color is buildable and versatile. You can go very sheer, very deep, extremely dark, or add a bit of gloss to really get an outstanding look. If you're scared of bolder shades you can easily tone it down by using a lighter hand but if you crave a wicked, sexy look you can easily take the color up a few notches by building color up.

Each Lip Wax is housed a slick black lacquered compact with mirror. I've never indulged in Giorgio Armani Beauty do to the lack of kawaii packaging but I must admit that the design of the compact is quite elegant and posh. Loves it!



The only minor rant I have is that the colors are limited to six shades but honestly that's actually plenty since the colors will work with pretty much any eye or makeup look you'll be doing. The selections are both work friendly and of course they'll spice up any evening look!

Simplicity won out for the look I created below because I wanted my lips to be the star of the show. I did two separate finishes with the Lip Wax, one I'm wearing gloss and the other I am not.

Without Gloss:




With Gloss:






Honestly, if you're looking to indulge your need for a super pigmented lip product that's both sexy and elegant this is something to seriously consider adding to your beauty arsenal.

The Muse likey...alot! Muse Approval for purchase!

Simply adoring Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Wax and heading to my local counter to see more of the color selections available today! Expect some new face of the day photos as soon as I spoil myself with some more colors.

See more of the color selections available by clicking here.

Purchase some at Giorgio Armani Beauty (You can get Free Shipping with your purchase of $75! Don't forget to check out the stunning Fall eye palette while you're visiting the site! The Muse likey!)



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Discover other great popping shades of lip color by clicking through some past reviews!

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