Marc Jacob Splashes - The Cocktail Collection

This year's Marc Jacobs Splashes  are based on cocktails. They are LE as usual and still in their signature large bottles. These can easily be used a body spray or splash  , as although they do last longer than the previous  years versions I've tried , they still  need  to be refreshed throughout the day if you want them to go long distance.

Curacao is a bright citrus blend with plenty of lime and  orange but  other notes that hint at more  ( apricot and white moss) and make it a breezy summer fragrance that reminds  a bit of the blue liquor it's named for and the little zing it gives mixed tropical drinks.


Cranberry begins with yes, cranberry. A tarter one, not super sweet and  then the red currant . A little musk comes along and it  dries down to a  tart fruit and musk  scent.

Ginger is  citrus-y spice and more masculine  with hints of the coriander and cognac oil notes. Easily unisex this is  one to feel cool on hot days. It's refreshing  and not sweet .

Available now .
$68.00 for 300 ml at Sephora and Macys

Dick Page & Shiseido for Marc by Marc Jacobs

Dick Page is one of THE master makeup gurus of our time. He works for and with Shiseido and  provided the makeup for several shows this past fashion week in NY. The look here is for the Marc by Marc Jacobs show and illustrates a trend we have seen a lot of  for next season- the orange lip. Highlighted are also some new Shiseido products that are coming soon.

FACE

Description:

- “Smooth, matte skin”

- Dick applied a light wash of new Shiseido Makeup Perfect Refining Foundation (launching February 2011) to even the skin tone and to cover up redness or blemishes.

- Dick then applied Shiseido Makeup Natural Finish Cream Concealer where extra coverage was needed; concealer was not applied near the eyes.

-Next, Dick applied a dusting of Shiseido Makeup Translucent Loose Powder all over the skin, to achieve a matte finish.

-To create rosy cheeks, Dick applied a combination of Shiseido Makeup  Luminizing Satin Face Colors in Orchid (RD401), Tea Rose (RS302), Petal

(RD103) and Carnation (PK304) high on the cheekbones and close to the eye area; the combination of colors depended on the natural skintone.

EYES

Description:

- “Dewy, melting color”

-To create a dewy effect, Dick applied Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment on the eyelids, and a trace under the lower lash line.

-Next, Dick sketched right into the upper and lower lash lines with the Shiseido Makeup Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil in Black (BK901); application was sketched and looked “scrubby.”

-Dick then applied a second light application of the Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment over the eyeliner to give a “melting” effect.

LIPS

Description

- “Matte, intense lips”

- To create a smooth surface, Dick prepped the lips with Shiseido Benefiance Full Correction Lip Treatment; lips were thoroughly blotted with a tissue to remove excess product.

- Next, Dick applied Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Day Lily OR418) and again blotted the lips with a tissue to remove excess product.

- Dick then applied a thin layer of Shiseido Makeup Translucent Loose Powder under the lower lip line to catch excess product.

-Then with a clean fluffy brush, Dick applied an orange high-pigment powder (a working lab prototype for a potential new Shiseido product) over the lipstick to intensify the color.

Daisy is In The Air from Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacob's Daisy perfume is one of the most popular fragrances and for Spring they've given the bottle a cute makeover called Daisy In The Air. The last makeover was very dark, mainly black, which I admit I loved.

This update is more sunny and cute. It even comes with it's own scented blue daisy garland , as well as the vinyl petals on the stopper being pale blue now.

Daisy is a pretty , light, slightly sweet floral. Easy to like, easy to wear. Perhaps a cute Easter basket gift ?

Top Notes: Wild Strawberry, Violent and Ruby Red Grapefruit
Heart Notes:Gardenia, Violet Petals and Jasmine Petals
Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla and White Woods


Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT is $57 and available at Fine Department Stores and Sephora.com

http://www.daisymarcjacobs.com/.