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Review of Chanel Spring 2009 Collection

Bohemian-chic

By Faith Lawless, About.com

Chanel Spring 2009 CollectionPhoto Provided by: Chanel USA

Chanel always has great colors and products for each season and Spring 2009 is no different. This spring Chanel's color palette brings out the earthy and sultry tones, giving you the beautiful look of Bohemian-chic.

Spring Eyes

Les 4 Ombre Quadra Eyeshadow in Mystic Eyes - Chanel eyeshadow is one of the best available, since you can use it wet or dry with such ease. The organic polymers allow for a longwearing and smudge-proof look, even when the heat is on. This season Chanel is showing Mystic Eyes, a quad of silver, beige, pink, and plum. The variations of this quad will give you tons of different looks from one simple compact. This spring you can't go wrong, no matter what combination you use or where you place it on your eyes.

Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Brun Cuivre - Chanel's Precision Eye Definer is a perfect and easy to use eyeliner. The dual-ended pencil gives you clear and precise lining around your eyes, while the other end allows you to blend until your little heart's content. This highly pigmented pencil is also longwearing and comes with its own pencil sharpener. This spring Chanel is showcasing Brun Cuivre, a rich and sultry chocolate brown. It's a perfect color for your spring collection for every eye color.

Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Brun - Chanel Inimitable Mascara is constantly seen on the red carpet during Hollywood events. This is because it is a true multi-tasking mascara that does everything for your lashes. Inimitable curls, separates, lengthens and adds volume, plus now it's also waterproof. This spring Chanel has made Inimitable waterproof by giving you the ultra fabulous shade Brun, a rich chocolaty brown. It's a perfect match whether you're donning earthy tones or pastel hues.

Spring Lips

Levres Signees Chanel Satin Lip Cream - This limited edition lip collection is beautiful both in the compact and on your lips. The trademark Chanel double-c is showcased in the compact by the multiple satin lip colors. This luxuriant spring compact gives you shades of pale pink, beige, rose, and plum. It's almost too pretty to use, but you'll be able to quickly get over it and put it to good use.

Rouge Hydrabase Crème Lipstick - This spring Chanel has taken their moisturizing and long-lasting Hydrabase lipstick and added some really great shades for the season. Here are the new shades: Rose Rebelle (dark pink), Euphoria (passionate pink), Fiesta (apricot pink), Fuego (coral red), Beige Desire (dark beige), and Gipsy Scarlet (pink red). My favorite is Rose Rebelle, but with six to choose from you can pick your favorite for the season.

Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Colour - If you are looking for a long wearing lip color, then Chanel Ultra Wear Lip Colour is your winner. This dual-ended beauty goes on easily just like a Glossimer while giving you color that won't transfer or feather on the lips. The other end gives you a clear non-sticky lip gloss to add some comfort and shine to your pout for the day. This spring Chanel has launched two new shades called Alexandrite (brown red) and Opal Rose (brown pink). My fave that I wear almost daily is Opal Rose, since it goes with just about everything and really does stay on all day. Now you can spend less time applying lip color and more time doing things you want to do.

Leveres Scintillantes Glossimer - If you are a lip gloss junky then you already know how fabulous Chanel Glossimers are. For the rest of you, if you haven't tried them then they are a definite must. The gloss is not sticky or tacky and instead is a comfortable gel-like texture that gives your lips beautiful gloss and shine while letting you have the trendiest colors of the season. This spring Chanel launched two new shades in the line called Wild Rose (rosy wood shade) and Beige Guitare (a soft beige). Both shades are stunning and can be used alone or to enhance your favorite lipstick or Ultra Wear Lip Colour.

Spring Cheeks, Nails, and Others

Jous Contraste Powder Blush in Fandango - Chanel powder blush is very silky, pretty on the cheeks, and durable in the compact. They have an entire shade range in their powder blush, giving you just the right amount of color to your cheeks while leaving them youthful and radiant. This spring Chanel is showcasing Fandango (a pink brown), which is perfect to give you just the right hint of color this season.

Le Vernis Nail Colour - Chanel nail colour is one of the top nail polishes on my list of nail polish, and many others agree. The color stays on your nails while also moisturizing and strengthening at the same time. Chanel always launches the trendiest and most beautiful colors for the season, and spring 2009 is no different. This season they are showing both light and dark with Vendetta (dark violet) and Django (beige pink). With two different intensities you can grab both and have a color for whatever suits your mood.

Eclat Lumiere Highlighter Face Pen in Beige Rose - If you could have a magic wand for under eye circles and lines, then Eclat Lumiere may be it. This beige-pink toned highlighter can help to brighten under the eye area with a single stroke, while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines. You can also use the pen on other areas of the face where darkness is bothering you. With one click of a pen you could look more vibrant and radiant throughout the day, and who wouldn't want that?

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