Givenchy Prisme Again! Blush Quartet in Euphoric Orange ($40.00) looks intimidating at first, but it is really a great pop of coral for your cheeks. I truly thought, “No way!” when I first saw it, but lo and behold, it is a much subtler color when it’s actually used. What I’ve noticed isn’t that it isn’t pigmented, but the product itself is very silky and fine, so when it lays down on the face, it blends so effortlessly into your skin. This results in a very natural coral glow, nothing garish or clownish whatsoever. Also, the shimmer is very subtle; when you see it, it has more to do with how the light hits your face than seeing chunks of glitter or shimmery bits. Overall, it’s such a natural coloring that I often wear this on my minimal makeup days. I’ll pair it with lightly mascara-coated lashes and a Philosophy Lip Shine. I might have to try some more Givenchy blushes soon!

See a swatch… 

Teri Hatcher appeared to have been struck by a dreaded wardrobe malfunction as she as she arrived for an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in New York last night.

The silky top layer of her dress looked to have come unstitched at the waist, with more than half of the skirt slipping down around her thigh.

But as she sashayed along in front of the crowd happily showing off the confection from all angles, it became clear the bizarre look was actually intentional.

The actress, who turns 44 on December 8, was on the talk show to promote her hit show, Desperate Housewives.

The new series, currently airing on Channel 4, picks up five years on when her character Susan has split from husband Mike Delfino.

Teri Hatcher visits the “Late Show with David Letterman”, New York City

OVERALL, Monogram offers a nice selection of lipglosses and lipsticks, but you can probably skip the rest! This year’s lipgloss formula is very similar to Dazzleglasses–both the chunkier shimmer (dazzle!) and the nonsticky formula really make them similar. They do not feel like the formulas they used in Couture or Stylistics (unfortunately for me). I picked up one gloss (Identity), but I wasn’t sold on it, which just made me sad, because I look forward to the luxe lipglosses every year. I did like the lipsticks more this year, even though the packaging felt cheap and plasticky (despite looking like “gold”). The pigmentation was good, none of the colors were overly frosty, and the shades are suitable for most people. I ended up getting All Mine and Flourish–I admit, I do not need another red, but I picked up because I seem to get every luxe red, so why not? I passed on the Sheer Mystery Powder, as I already have one from last year that never gets used. The Sheerspark powders were like past years–so utterly disappointing for me. I really wish MAC would replace the Sheersparks with something else–they just never seem to be a huge hit with most addicts I’ve talked to (including me!). I find them not pigmented enough to use as blushes/shadows and the glitter is too chunky to be a highlighter. I’m so pleased to see the Air of Style perfume housed in a much more practical bottle this year. I purchased last year’s version, which has cool packaging, but the perfume cannot stand up at all, which means it stays in its box and out of reach.

You can find collection details and photos in past posts.

Read my detailed review…

Lipstick

• Flourish is a deep holiday red that’s not too bright. It has some shimmer/frost to it, but not too much. I might even compare it to Queen’s Sin in some ways, though not as bright. I hope I remember to compare it later on.
• All Mine is a medium blue-based pink that I imagine will look great with Identity or Posh Life lipgloss from the launch. Lots of pigmentation and the formula itself is very creamy.
• Marque is a light pinky beige color. It is the sheerest of the four lipsticks, but it still has more pigmentation than the average nude lipstick.
• Status Symbol is a rich, warm brown with low shimmer and good sheen.

Lipgloss

• Posh Life is a bright medium pink, almost a deeper, brighter pink. It has pretty gold flecks in it.
• Identity is a pastel pink with gold shimmer. Good pigmentation for a light pink gloss.
• Distinguished is a milky nude-beige gloss with subtle gold shimmer. It’s a pretty sheer gloss.
• Monodramatic is a warm, deep chocolate bronzy brown with gold glitter.

Sheerspark Powder

• Commemorate is a gritty/chunky glittery product that doesn’t have much color other than some shimmer.
• Keepsake has the same texture as Commemorate, and to be honest, the color showed up little to none at all. It looked almost the same as Commemorate.
• Personal Touch [I didn't get to review this--my MAC store did not get this in.]
• Old English [I didn't get to review this--my MAC store did not get this in.]

Sheer Mystery Powder is a silky, lightweight pressed powder housed in a heavy “gold” compact. I did find the compact bulky (the product itself looks so small housed within that huge compact!), but the weight was a turn off, too. Like last year’s, it weighs somewhere in the same realm, I would say. You do get a refill, for those cautious of the $50 price tag.

Air of Style is just like last year’s–only way better packaged. Makes me wish I had waited! You can read my full review of the scent here.

Limited Edition Brushes [I didn't get to review these--my MAC store did not get this in.]

Monogram Clutch is so small! I couldn’t believe how small it looked. I didn’t touch or feel it, but I saw it in the display dome. It can’t be more than six inches wide. I wasn’t drawn to it; looked a little cheap to me.

• DÉFINICILS High Definition Mascara [Full-Size] in Black
• CILS BOOSTER XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base
• MAQUICOMPLET Complete Coverage Concealerin Correcteur
• TWO LE ROUGE ABSOLU Reshaping & Replenishing LipColours [Full-Size] in Coquette and Luxe
• COLOR DESIGN Sensational Effects Lipcolor [Full-Size] in Groupie
• COLOR FEVER SHINE Sensual Sheer Color vibrant Lip Shine [Full-Size] in Provacative
• TWO JUICY TUBES SMOOTHIE Lip Glosses in Hallucination and Coral Rush
• COLOR DESIGN Sensational Effects 7 Eye Shadow Compactin Drape, Mochaccino, Statuesque, Honeymoon, Pose, Lezard and Gaze
• BLUSH SUBTIL and BLUSH SUBTIL SHIMMER Powder Blush Duoin Bronze Glow and Shimmer Mocha Havana
• BI-FACIL Eye Makeup Remover [Full-Size]
• 3-PIECE BRUSH SET and a Lancôme Signature Train Case.

• Deluxe Eyeshadow Compact with 15 coordinating shades (Pure Color EyeShadow in Vanilla, Ginger Drop, Sand Box, Amethyst, Bronze Cube, Camouflage, Cinnamon, Honey Drop, Mocha Cup, Pale Moon, Mink, Ivory Box and Sugar Cube, plus Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow in Roseberry Duo)
• Deluxe Face Compact (Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer and Estée Lauder Signature Silky Powder Blush in Nude Rose and Pink Kiss)
• 2 Pure Color Long Lasting Lipsticks (full-size, in shades Bois de Rose and Sugar Honey)
• Estée Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick (full-size, in shade Pink Champagne)
• 2 High Glosses (shades Rose and Berry)
• Artist's Eye Pencil (shade SoftSmudge Black)
• MagnaScopic Maximum Volume Mascara (shade Black)
• Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (full-size)
• 4 Golden Fluted Makeup Brushes (Powder, Blush, Lip and Eye)
• Look Book with how-to's for 4 great looks
• Cosmetic Traveler Case
• Companion Makeup Case

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Monogram your way through the fashionable world, with luxe lips and pressed powders in shades forged with Sheer Spark to Sheer Mystery. Fabulously favourite Air of Style Scent Concentrate follows in your wake, back for a limited time only. Own the look internationally.

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LIPSTICK | This luxury formula is smooth and rich. Silky lipstick that glides on with ease for medium buildable to full coverage with satiny shine. Lips feel soft and look rich and lustrous. When paired with the Monogram Lipgloss, the look is high shine and multi-dimensional. ($22.00)

• Flourish Frosty mid-tone red
• All Mine Creamy mid-tone blue pink
• Marque Soft light neutral pink
• Status Symbol Warm midtone reddish brown with pearl

LIPGLOSS | High shine, super sheer lipgloss provides comfort and cushion. Lips feel soft and look lustrous. Brilliant gold sparkle flecks give a lustrous effect. A patent leather slick of shine; beautiful alone or paired with Monogram Lipstick. ($22.00)

• Posh Life Mid-tone bright pink with gold pearl
• Identity Pale baby pink with gold pearl
• Distinguished Sheer yellow beige with gold pearl
• Monodramatic Bronzy brown with gold pearl

SHEERSPARK POWDER | A new shimmer powder for both eye and cheek. ($26.00)

• Commemorate Frosted pale gold with gold pearl
• Keepsake Frosted pale pink with gold pearl
• Personal Touch Frosted light peach with pink pearl
• Old English Frosted light bronze with gold pearl

SHEER MYSTERY POWDER | An ultra-fine, super sheer, and very sophisticated pressed powder. “Mysteriously” silky-soft in texture, glides on to give skin a velvety matte, slightly luminous and altogether flawless finish. ($50.00)

• Light Medium Pale ivory
• Medium Plus Tan beige
• Dark Secret Deep caramel

AIR OF OF STYLE | Two 15mL Air of Style fragrance bottles elegantly paired in one faux patent pouch Top Note White pepper, dried red dates, wild peonies Middle Note Tuberose, orange blossom, jasmin,
ylang-ylang, orris Bottom Note Touch of leather, antique woods, vetiver, amber crystals, tonka beans. ($70.00)

• 129 Monogram Special Edition Brush Powder/Blush Brush ($45.00)
• 224 Monogram Special Edition Brush Tapered Blending Brush ($35.00)
• Monogram Clutch ($65.00)

Available North America November 26, 2008 at M·A·C stores, all Saks locations, select Nordstrom locations and Henri Bendels 1.800.588.0070 www.maccosmetics.com. International December 2008 in select distribution.

Holiday Blockbuster Giftset: USD $49.50 with any Estee Lauder fragrance purchase

Shimmering Jewel Powder: USD $32

Silky Eyeshadow Duo with Faceted Design in Amethyst , Emerald & Sapphire: USD $25

Hydra Luster Lipstick with Faceted Design: USD $19.50

My mother-in-law is a big fan of the Blockbuster sets, and I personally love the shimmering powder compact that Estee Lauder releases for the holidays. I bought one a few years ago and it’s a beautiful, finely milled pearl-finish highlighting powder, a bit more subtle than MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinishes. I’m hitting pan on mine, so I may need to check out this new shimmering powder. All products are limited edition and can be purchased at a local Estee Lauder counter near you, or online.

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