To celebrate the opening of the Chanel boutique on Robertson in Los Angeles, Peter Philips has designed four limited edition nail shades.
These nail polishes will only be available at the Robertson Boulevard CHANEL Boutique from May 30 2008.

Do not fret or start a lemming panic…
In July 2008, they will be available at www.chanel.com
The shades are aptly named… Think L.A.’s 4 most glamorous landmarks: “Melrose” as bubblegum pink, “Rodeo Drive” as grape purple, “Sunrise” as sunny yellow and “Sunset” as juicy tangerine.

Credit: Chanel

Julia Belmacz of jewellery label Belmacz has continued her assault on the beauty world and launched the Oyster Pearl Powder.

Modern femininity is mixed with luxurious beauty in this lightly-scented dusty translucent powder containing pure crushed pearl. This matte powder can be flawlessly applied using the attached puff.

Available in Pinctada (light), Haliotis (medium) and Unio (tan).

Shu Uemura’s latest cosmetics collection is endearingly, gorgeously nutty. Revitalize your look this Spring with Shu Uemura’s REBIRTH collection.

Inspired by the purity, energy and innocence of the seasons of rebirth and flowers, Mr. Uemura designed the 126th Mode Makeup collection to celebrate its 40th anniversary using a combination of soft and vivid hues adorned with a leaf motif - a reference to the revitalization of nature occurring at this time of year.

Gucci Westman, the celebrated make-up artist and Lancôme’s artistic director, designed a futuristic shell-shaped compact, holding stunning eye-shadow colours.

A fashion statement for your eyes, Tokyo Lash Bar Collection from Shu Uemura

www.shuuemura-usa.com

His last book was published in 1998 and chances to have another one are slim. Serge Lutens was a talented fashion photographer and later became a fragrances genius. He started to experiment with makeup and photography, using his friends to pose as models. In 1962 he moved to Paris. After seeing his work, Vogue hired him to create makeup, hair and jewelry. Throughout the sixties he collaborated with great photographers such as Richard Avedon, Bob Richardson and Irving Penn. In 1967, Christian Dior commissioned him to create a makeup line which Vogue USA called “ A revolution in makeup.” Serge Lutens has a influence of geisha traditions in his work as a make-up artist. His book is just beautiful.

Books: L’Esprit Serge Lutens: The Spirit of Beauty (Editions Assouline, Paris,1992)

Serge Lutens - (Editions Assouline, Paris, 1998)