RUSSIAN DOLLS
Guerlain gives Barbie a run for her money.
You don’t need to visit Russia to recognize a classic matryoshka doll.
The wooden figurines, which open to reveal another, smaller version inside, typically feature pristine skin, big eyes, and rosy cheeks.
Yet the only dolls that have gotten the beauty world’s attention are of the perky, plastic variety. Which might be why Guerlain’s fall collection is so distinct.
Like matryoshkas, the series features smoky but soft eyes, petal pink lips, flawless complexion, and glowing cheeks. In addition to new shades, like a deep eggplant mascara and nude-tinged balms, there’s the “Russian Beauty" palette, named not only for its honey-inflected “Tsarina” range, but the folkloric pattern embossed on the shadows as well.
The detailing isn’t new—Chanel’s Metiers D’Art pre-fall collection was a direct nod to Moscow—but the face of it is. Or, you could say, the face within a face within a face…
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Visit shop.nordstrom.com for more info.
The wooden figurines, which open to reveal another, smaller version inside, typically feature pristine skin, big eyes, and rosy cheeks.
Yet the only dolls that have gotten the beauty world’s attention are of the perky, plastic variety. Which might be why Guerlain’s fall collection is so distinct.
Like matryoshkas, the series features smoky but soft eyes, petal pink lips, flawless complexion, and glowing cheeks. In addition to new shades, like a deep eggplant mascara and nude-tinged balms, there’s the “Russian Beauty" palette, named not only for its honey-inflected “Tsarina” range, but the folkloric pattern embossed on the shadows as well.
The detailing isn’t new—Chanel’s Metiers D’Art pre-fall collection was a direct nod to Moscow—but the face of it is. Or, you could say, the face within a face within a face…
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Visit shop.nordstrom.com for more info.
This story was published on September 3, 2009.
CONTENT RATING:
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Julie Marie Kuperinsky
09/11/2009
Absolutely Amazing. Having strong memories of playing with my grandmother's matryoshka dolls, this palette inspires and stimulates my personal past; Simple, Elegant, and entirely reminiscent. Thanks.
Tinsley
09/17/2009
Her eye makeup is stunning!
Tinsley
09/17/2009
Her eye makeup is stunning!
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