chanel summer 2009...cote d' azur makeup collection

New from CHANEL for summer 2009, their Cote d'Azur Makeup Collection.

Starting off with one of my faves, a bronzing powder. Does anyone actually tan in the sun anymore? At least those in the over 30 set?

Okay...yeah...I know there are a lot of you out there...and I'm not trying to point you out...but, a much safer alternative is a fake tan.

And why not pack a pretty one in your makeup bag. Totally ups the glamor quotient.

The Limited Edition Soleil Tan de CHANEL 4 Facettes Bronzing Powder is a quartet of complementary shades – bronze, copper, pink and pale beige all meant to deliver a subtle, natural glow.

Another Limited Edition, their Soleil Tan de CHANEL Precious Bronzing Loose Powder is a lightweight powder formula that will give your skin a naturally beautiful, sun-kissed look.

Soleil Tan de CHANEL Bronzing Makeup Base is different in that it's a light cream-gel bronzing formula, that allows you to smooth on your perfect shade of tan...meant to melt into your skin.

Add a great pop of color to your cheeks with with Joues Contratse Powder Blush in In Love (coral).

For lips, CHANEL is pulling out the stops for some fabulous color accents to compliment your now (faux) bronze glow.

Think juicy berry tones and gleaming sheer shades.

Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 comes in some new summery shades...Ischia (rose violet), Lipari (strawberry), Porto Rotondo (red), Salina (beige), Panarea (brown) and Monte-Carlo (red coral).

Then there us the Aqualumiere Gloss in Cherry Blossom (cerise), Tangerine Dream (coral) and Ginger Shimmer (copper gold).

For some longer-lasting color, try their Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Rose Agate (pink-brown).

As always, Chanel's eye palettes are always perfect.

Each shade in Lumiere Facettes Iridescent Effects Eyes in Plein Soleil can be worn individually, in complementary
pairs, or in striking contrast.

Or, for a long-lasting iridescent finish, adorn lids with Ombre d’Eau Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Seashore (copper rose).

Right up Christine's alley...and mine lately...are their new nail shades.

Try their Le Vernis Nail Colour in Orange Fizz (coral) and Golden Sand (copper).

Try your local Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and chanel.com for pricing and more info.