Below I swatched 2 palettes from the Spring collection: Garden Roses and Garden Pastels as well as the Dior Vernis Party Scented Lacquers.

The first palette, Garden Roses includes soft pinks, Parma violet, silver and purple.

The second,  Garden Pastels features shades of pale pink, buttercup yellow and luminous greens. They are both embossed with a floral pattern inspired by the embroidered designs on delicate tulle. Upon application, I instantly felt a bit more awake!

The colors are wonderfully packed with soft hues for a daytime look yet with a sweep of layering and eyeliner can be vamped up for the evening. Once again, the colors read “Spring.” The Dior spring color collection is inspired by Dior’s fantastic garden in Granville. They are available while supplies last at Dior counters nationwide and Dior.com for $ 59.00 per palette.

Dior Vernis in Waterlily

The Dior Vernis nail lacquers are infused with a subtle hint of rose fragrance, lasting for up to four days after the polish dries! Waterlily is a soft green and Forget-Me-Not is a light mauve.

Dior Vernis in Forget-Me-Not

Both applied easily and had great color pigment after one coat yet I applied two due to habit. These too are available at Dior counters nationwide as well as on Dior.com for $ 23.00 per lacquer.

There are other parts to this collection such as two Dior Garden Clutches in Milly ( Nordstrom and Dior.com Exclusive)  and Grandville Garden  for $ 75.00 as well as Lip Colors for $32.00 in both Corolle Pink and Socialite Pink , Ultra Lip Glosses for $ 28.00 in Socialite Pink (Dior.com Exclusive), Party Lilac and Pretty Rose as well as a 3 Couleur Eyeshadow in Smoky Garden for $ 48.00 (Dior.com Exclusive).

Christian Dior was quoted as saying  “ After women, flowers are the most heavenly creation.” After looking at these color harmonies and embossed floral patterns of the palettes…one can understand why.

So tell us, will you be hauling home this collection?  Drop a comment below to let us know.

And you must check out the limited edition Anselm Reyl collection for Dior HERE.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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Nicole before

What fun we had playing with all of the delightful colors in the camo palette with the signature Dior Cannage pattern along the mirror.

The palette consists of a camo pattern of purple, silver-gray tones and black and all can be worn lightly for the day and then layered for the night. Each palette is numbered and once they are gone, they are truly gone as they are limited edition products.

There are also five custom Anselm Reyle- for Dior Vernis nail polishes that compliment the palette.  I was lucky enough to witness celeb manicurist, Tracylee work her magic on many adoring clients.

She offered three Anselm Reyle-inspired manicure looks and each one was unique and fabulous looking.

Nicole after her makeover pictured here with Dior Show artist, Joseph Johnson and celeb manicurist, TracyLee

The Anselm Reyle for Dior installation will be showcased in six Fifth Avenue windows and manicurists are on hand up until January 11^th only. The palette is $ 110.00 and is numbered and the Anselm Reyle for Dior Vernis polishes are $ 22.00 each. Available at Saks.com.

While you’re there, please visit the House of Dior’s collection of Anselm Reyle for Dior handbags, scarves and other accessories. All GORGEOUS. All fun colors with the Dior cannage pattern (you will feel like you’re seeing a Pop Art exhibit at the MoMA). So you better run, don’t walk while they’re still in stock.

So tell us, what do you think of the collection?  Post a comment below to let us know.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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We think this year is most definitely the year of the lash and the year of the nail. There have been so many terrific nail lacquers and innovations, from the crackle variety to the popular Sally Hansen nail strips that nails now have more beautiful choices than ever before.

Take Chanel for example. Did they simply have to tease us with that glittery Peridot nail lacquer for Fall 2011? It’s enigmatic, strong, powerful. We can’t wait to try our bottle once it arrives.

We started BeautyStat’s first nail competition and opened it across several categories: Nail Art, Strips (including Sally Hansen and Incocco appliques and the like, but no Minx entries because they’re done by professionals).

The judge of this competition, celebrity nail stylist, TracyLee (who also has the @LuxebyTracylee handle on Twitter) picked the top finalists from all the outstanding entries, and had a hard time picking out the best of the best. She told us, “The criteria I chose was: overall creativity, neatness, difficulty in the DIY design to do on yourself, the clarity of the photos, and of course, I researched entrants to make sure they were not pros (some were).”

So without further ado, below are the FINALISTS and now we need YOU to VOTE (Post a comment way down below telling us who you vote for):

Vote for Danyal’s pic below:

Danyal says, “The technique is water marbling. My base coat I always use is OPI Original Nail Envy.  I did one coat OPI Alpine Snow’ for the base color. I used Sally Hansen ‘Calypso Blue’, Sally Hansen ‘Back to the Fuchsia’ and Sally Hansen ‘Black Out’ for the design. Then I topped it off with Out the Door ‘Northern Lights’ glitter in silver. To top it off I used Seche Vite Dry Fast top coat.”

Danyal

Vote for West below:

West says, “It took 2 coats of ‘Snow Me White’ (sinful colors), one coat of ‘Who Needs a Prince’ (OPI), and a black Nail Art polish. I used OPI’s base and Seche Vite Dry Fast topcoat (I LOOOOVE that stuff!).”

West

Vote for Samara below:

Samara says “This is Sally Hansen nail strip in Lace.”

Samara

Vote for Jessica 1 below:

Jessica used the Water Marble Technique with Star Nail International Base Coat, Color Club Jackie Oh!, Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Black Out Xtra 1, Black Rhinestones, Seche Vite Top Coat.

Jessica 1

Vote for Jessica 2 below:

Jessica used Zoya’s “Charla” on her nails:

Jessica 2

Vote for Dari below:

Dari

Vote for Taneisha 1 below:

Taneisha’s Look: “For the Base Color: OPI Nail Lacquer in A Grape Fit, L.A Colors Black Striper, and any glitter nail color I used NYC Brand. My inspiration is different modern styles of life, and different patterns.”

Taneisha 1

Vote for Taneisha 2 below:

Taneisha says, “This is s China Glaze Shocking Pink (neon), Black Striper, and OPI Got No Room For Blues ( Butterfly Color) this is a spring look, as you can see I was inspired by the season, and more of a girly feel.”

Taneisha 2

Vote for Melissa below:

Melissa says “I’m so excited for this opportunity to show you DIY nail art that’s a “greener” approach. I’m all about going green and feature many simple ways to incorporate a greener lifestyle into every day life. This one involves newspaper instead of going out and buying the popular nail decals/strips. I used orly’s “pure porcelain”, 91% rubbing alcohol, newsprint, and mavala base & top coat”.  I posted the video tutorial along with more photos on my blog seen here.

Melissa

Vote for Vera below:

Vera says, “this is the English China mani, base coat – Priti 2in1 base & top, Priti Crown of Thorns (2 coats) stamped with Zoya Ibiza, stamps used (Bundle Monster): pinky – BM224, ring – BM221, middle – BM224, pointer – BM224, thumb – BM221

Vera

Vote for Lolita below:

Lolita says, “I used the following: NailTek Foundation II as a base for the color. I did not put any where the nail strips were used. Incoco Nail strips in Zebra. Milani one coat glitter in Purple Gleam.  I used two coats. Sinful Colors in Savage.  I used three coats. StripeRite Nail striper in Black. Seche Vite topcoat.”

Lolita

Vote for Fishing 4 Beauty below:

Fishing 4 Beauty says, “I used the Base Coat: Seche Clear, Nail Lacquer: 10 Professional 458 Moonlight, 2 coats, Hand painted lace (ring finger & thumb): Sally Hansen French Manicure Natural White. Top Coat: Seche Vite

Fishing 4 Beauty

THE PRIZE:

The three winners will each receive a boat load of nail polishes and treatments from luxury brands including Lumos, Non-Toxique and Priti NYC (each winner will get a set worth over $150!).

VOTE NOW:

Simply post a comment below telling us WHO you voted for.  And don’t forget to post this contest on your Facebook and Twitter page so that your friends can vote too (Voting closes at midnight Thursday, July 28th).

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Yes, very Lilly Pulitzer, one might say.

I love the Electric Nails duo in this collection. The shades of Paradise Pink and Aloha both come with their own bottle of topcoat to seal the deal. $26, each.

Here I am wearing the 5 Color Eyeshadow Palette in Rosy Tan #754 (this is found on Sephora.com as well). I’ve used only the various shades of brown, mocha & champagne in the first picture below and I think this could be a good look for the day (pair it with a nice eye liner and Dior Show mascara for an amped up effect).

Using just the brown shades of the Rosy Tan Palette

The Dior Addict Lipstick in Fire (#545) is to die for. Smooth, emollient and just the right amount of color for that January Jones look, this lipstick will work well on many skin tones. It looks much  more pink on its own:

But paired with the Rosy Tan Palette (above), it gives you a total pop of color. I’ve layered the pink eyeshadow on my lids to get this “evening,” more feminine look:

This is a versatile palette and lipstick to purchase for Summer, and it reminds us of Dior’s Summer 2010 collection (“Addicted to Dior”) but with a lot more mocha/chocolate shades than pink:

Dior Summer 2010 Palette

There’s another palette in this collection, which is the Rosy Nude palette, and that’s not available in Sephora.

We would love to know your thoughts on the palette and lipstick above in the Dior Summer 2011 collection. Love it? Hate it? Drop us a comment below.

- Charu Suri

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We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).

And the winner of the … (Review & Giveaway): Microdermabrasion at Home? Introducing Personal MicroDerm

is Autumn.  We already contacted you.. congrats!

(Giveaway & Reviews) Hair Masques/Masks: What in The World Are They And Are They Effective?

is Carol.  We already contacted you… congrats!

And the winner of the … (Review, Giveaway & Swatches): Dior Spring 2011 Nail Lacquers in “Bond Street” & “Gris Montaigne”

is Betty.  We already contacted you.. congrats!

And the winner of the … (Review & Giveaway): Halle Berry “Reveal” Fragrance

is Malca.  We already contacted you… congrats!

If you won, please reply back to us by end of day, Friday, March 18th to claim your winnings.

If you did not win, don’t worry. See more exciting giveaways below:

(Video Contest) Radical Ways To Get Clear, Radiant Skin: Share To Win Beauty Products Worth $500

(Review & Giveaway) A Superb Niche: Ineke Fragrances

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We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).

And the winner of the Winner Announcement – Beauty Photo Contest: HTC Mobile Phone Giveaway

is Lizette.  Lizette, we received your email and will be shipping the phone to you shortly.

And the winner of the …. Allure February Issue: BeautyStat Reviews Kesari Triphala Radiance Firming Serum & Giveaway

is Jane J.  Jane, we just emailed you so please reply back with your mailing address so that we can ship your product to you.

If you won, please reply back to us by end of day, Friday, March 11th to claim your winnings.

If you did not win, don’t worry. See more exciting giveaways below:

(Video Contest) Radical Ways To Get Clear, Radiant Skin: Share To Win Beauty Products Worth $500

(Review & Giveaway): Microdermabrasion at Home? Introducing Personal MicroDerm

(Giveaway & Reviews) Hair Masques/Masks: What in The World Are They And Are They Effective?

(Review, Giveaway & Swatches): Dior Spring 2011 Nail Lacquers in “Bond Street” & “Gris Montaigne”

(Review & Giveaway): Halle Berry “Reveal” Fragrance

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Yes, YOU.

We know how much you love to thumb through magazines, play with eye shadow, bling your lashes and toss off beauty vernacular like “Latisse” and “Lab Shine” as they were colloquial.

We know you’re out there!

We are introducing BeautyStat’s first ever Makeup Contest, and we want to see your photos. They don’t have to be studio shots or pinups (although we’re not discouraging these). You can take photos from your iPhone or Droid, or Canon ELF. All we want is to see how you use your makeup.

Here are some examples to inspire you (remember, there is no right or wrong):

Photo credit: Greyson Steele Photography

Okay, fine, there’s a theme, and it’s called the New Year Look. We’ve intentionally cast a wide net so you can interpret the theme however you’d like. Does your New Year Look involve a lot of lashes? Red lip? We want to know what it means to you.

Here’s how the process will work.

Step One: Take a picture of yourself wearing specific products that are near and dear to you. Sure, being creative helps!

Step Two: Send us the picture to Contest@beautystat.com along with the names of the products/ shades you’re wearing.

Step Three (this one’s for us): We will choose the top 10 finalists and post them in an Editorial.

Step Four: You VOTE for your favorite look.

Step Five: The winner gets a lovely set of delicious makeup surprises in a beautifully-wrapped chic Dior box, including a full-size Dior Cherie perfume ($200 value). The winner will also receive a $25 Gift Card.

The contest will run until the end of January. All submissions must be received by January 31st, 2011.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS LINK TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST MAKEUP LOOK.. HERE.

So, what are you waiting for? Snap away and show us how gorgeous you are!

- Charu Suri

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Yes, we know this is cutting it close as the holidays are nearly here, but we here at BeautyStat.com pulled out all the stops to offer you the hottest beauty product giveaways on the web….for FREE! We offered up the latest beauty products from Dior, Robert Verdi, Lia Sophia and much more.

So, without further adieu, the winners are (chosen by Random Number Generator):

And the winner of Our Luncheon with Dior & Lucky Magazine (plus a Dior Giveaway) is:

Dioana D. Please email us at Info@beautystat.com to claim this hot giveaway.

And the winner of Why We’re Shopping FragranceNet (plus a Chance to Win a $25 GC) is:

Susie. Susie, please email us at Info@beautystat.com to claim your GC.

And the winner of Luxurious Giveaway: Robert Verdi’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide Recommendations is:

Mindee L. Mindee, please email us at Info@beautystat.com to claim these goodies.

And the winner of Lia Sophia Holiday Jewelry Giveaway is:

Kara. Kara, please email us at Info@beautystat.com to claim.

And the winner of Sponsored Giveaway: Moncarlino Rejuvenating Serum: Italy’s Anti-Aging Secret is Out! is: Cynthia, Gaye, MJ, Emily and Maribel won a free full size bottle. And Kerry has won a 6 month supply of Moncarlino.

If you did not win this time, No worries, you have many more opportunities .. just click the links below to enter:

Reviewed, Approved, Giveaway: Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Lift Age-Correcting Eye Cream

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SWAK: Last Minute Makeup Gift Guide & Giveaway

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Some of the products we got to play with

The presentation began with a brief introduction to Dior and moved swiftly into each category of make-up.  There were a few products that stole my heart, especially the One Essential: The Ultimate Skin Boosting Serum.  One revitalizes the epidermis, detoxifies the skin, boosts the effectiveness of one’s normal skincare regime and a slew of other things.  I do not know about you but my skin needed a vitamin cocktail and this sounds perfect!

In new news, as of March 2011, the lovely Natalie Portman will be the new face of Miss Dior Cherie.  The commercials were directed by Sofia Coppola and the rationale for using Natalie Portman is to change the look of the “young and fun” Miss Dior Cherie into something sensual and sexy.  Dior never falls short, watching the commercial I could not help but picture myself roaming “les rues de Paris” smelling of blood orange essence, essence of neroli and patchouli (the notes in Miss Dior Cherie).

The presentation came to a close with a showing of Dior.com, just a baby – launched November 8, 2010.  An e-commerce site. Dior.com is highly interactive and answers any possible questions you may have, and it’s a perfect shopping resource for the holidays.

When the presentation came to a close, we were whisked away by Dior make-up artists.  It was extremely weird for me to have my make-up done by someone else since I am a make-up artist, but Aaliyah was a doll and she gave me a muted eye and a bold lip.

As a nod to the debut of Dior.com, we are giving away a set of Miss Dior Cherie, DiorShow mascara and a Rouge lipstick to one lucky winner, all wrapped in a beautiful Dior box. Simply share this post with your friends and family and give it a LIKE on Facebook, and leave a comment below to win.

- Nicole Iannitti, EyeLoveCosmetics.com

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So when I received the new Diorskin Crystal Nude Natural Matte Skin Perfecter (a silicone-based primer) , I was instantly smitten, like cat to catnip. And the idea of a Natural Matte Skin Perfecter was something my skin certainly could use, especially during the harsh colder months.

The product claims to be “magical, with multiple uses,” and promises to:

a) Improve the texture of bare skin for a shine-free complexion with a sheer finish;

b) Be used as a finishing touch or for touch-ups over Nude foundations;

c) Set makeup and keep it looking fresh all day long, acting like a “seal” for your complexion;

d) Helps concentrated Mineralized Water on skin surface to optimize beneficial action.

What We Discovered

Since the Diorskin Crystal Nude is a mattifying product with silicone microspheres, I used it as a primer before my makeup. It’s supposed to create an optical effect, like a softening lens (and for the life of me, I couldn’t think of what a softening lens is supposed to do, but I assumed it was to minimize imperfections).

The result, according to the insert, should be a matte complexion fresh with an exquisite nude-skin sensation.

Now, I don’t have the greatest lighting in my boudoir, but I expected to see instant mattification and gratification, but I saw only minimal improvement to my skin texture and pore size. However, I do have to say that it makes an excellent primer for my Diorskin Nude Foundation, and sets makeup beautifully.

The bottom line is, for $42, I would invest in it for the following reasons:

a) It’s a compact primer. So chic and travel friendly, how could you not want it?

b) It sets makeup beautifully!

c) It is competitively priced: in comparison, Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation retails for $49.

Sold, to the mattifying nonbeliever!

Tell us, are you a DiorSkin Crystal Nude fan? Will you invest in this gem of a solid primer?

- Charu Suri

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