Dolce & Gabbana Gloss Fusion Lipsticks - "Satin" and "Delight"

Gloss Fusion Lipstick n.30  "Delight"

Photo by The Chic Trotter

Gloss Fusion Lipstick n. 100 "Satin"

Photo by The Chic Trotter

This week I am finally posting a review of the two Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipsticks that I was given at the D&G bike event several months ago.  The two colors I tried were "Delight" and "Satin", the first being very natural and warm peachy-salmon color, and the second a dramatic intense purple.  The lipstick comes in a beautiful, glamorous gold case and the fragrance is somewhere between floral and fruity, and is pleasant and not overwhelming.  The consistency is creamy and nourishing, and the finish is slightly glossy.  It is not a semi-permanent, kiss-proof lipstick, but I didn't have any issues of it running, either.  I chose to use "Delight" for a daytime look and "Satin" for an evening look.

My thanks goes to Francesco Passera for taking all of the beauty photos.  He did a great job and successfully converted my living room into a temporary studio.  Thank you!

Warm thanks also to the gals at Dolce & Gabbana for the lipstick!

Questa settimana pubblico finalmente la recensione dei due rossetti Dolce & Gabbana Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick che mi erano stati regalati all'evento della bici di D&G.  I due colori che ho provato sono "Delight" e "Satin".  Il primo è di un colore naturale e caldo dei toni tra la pesca e il salmone e il secondo è un viola intenso.  Il rossetto si presenta molto bene in un tubo elegante e dorato e la fragranza è tra il floreale e il fruttato, piacevole e non stucchevole.  La consistenza è cremosa e nutriente e lascia le labbra luminose.  Non è un rossetto semi-permanente a prova di bacio, ma ha comunque una buona tenuta pulita.  Ho deciso di abbinare "Delight" ad un look da giorno e "Satin" per la sera.

Ringrazio  Francesco Passera per tutte le foto di beauty.  Ha fatto un ottimo lavoro e ha convertito con successo il mio salotto in studio fotografico.  Grazie!

Grazie anche alle ragazze di Dolce & Gabbana per i rossetti!

What I'm wearing:

Top: Manisse

Shorts: H&M

Sandals: Ralph Lauren

Dress: Just Cavalli

Ballerina - Classic Chanel Nail Color

Photo Eric Cassini

Photo Via Allure.com

When you go to a modeling job, it is usually expected that you will go there put together and ready for hair and makeup.  That means (and this clearly isn't obvious to all, since they often remind us the night before jobs) with clean hair and no makeup.  It is also a good idea to go with your nails already painted with a delicate, neutral, clean nail color, since that is what is usually what is required for 90% of the jobs, unless the client decides to go with a statement color.  I've discovered that many makeup artists don't have a great basic color in their kits, so I prefer to go with my favorite color already on.

As it is with applying perfect "natural makeup", it is surprisingly difficult to find a nearly universal neutral color.  It took me a very long time to discover this beautiful color by Chanel, Ballerina.  I love it for my nails, and found that it works on most of my friends too.  It is a very delicate pink, with just the right balance between transparency, opacity, and color pigment.  One coat looks super natural and pretty, two coats show the petal pink more, but without getting heavy or candy-like.  The finish is nice and glossy, and resists chipping quite well.

One tip for long-lasting manicures: clean your nails off with nail polish remover prior to applying nail color, since any skin cream or oil on the nail before applying will make the bond with the nail polish weaker.

Rouge d'Armani 402 - How To Perfect Red Lipstick

Photo by Sandro Brant

Red lips are always a statement: sensual, attention-grabbing, and classic all at once.  However, not all red lipsticks are alike, and poorly chosen, poorly applied, and poorly maintained red lipstick can achieve the opposite of what was desired, that is to say, it can become a smeared, gaudy disaster.

The first thing to consider when choosing a red lipstick is the color.  I strongly recommend Rouge d'Armani's 402 lipstick.  It is a very long-lasting, lovely nuanced, velvety red.  Although it has some shine to it, it is not glossy, and the color has some deeper, cool blue hues that make it fantastic for the winter, when our skin has less warm tones.  Armani makes lipstick that stays put, even when eating and drinking...no bleeding or smearing here.  Throughout the evening it tends to lighten in color, but uniformly, so you won't be left with that horrid red outer circle and bare lips in the center!

Perfect lips require proper application:
1.  Use a lipliner under red lipstick, since it adds longevity, prevents bleeding, and can help you to modify the tone of your lipstick if you wish to make it darker, warmer or more intense.
2. Apply a bit of transparent loose powder on top of lipliner to set it, being careful to put some on the area immediately surrounding your lips as well.
3. Apply lipstick slowly and carefully (either directly with the lipstick tube or ideally with a lip brush), being careful to keep the shape balanced and avoid going outside of your natural lip line to create elegant lips.
4. If you wish to increase shine, now apply some lipgloss to the center of the lips, keeping in mind that gloss tends to make lipstick smear, bleed and come off more rapidly.
5. Bring a mirror and lipstick for periodic touch ups and have fun!!