Armani Discussion

katred said:

That's why it's awesome when a company launches permanent products!!! (At least semi-permanent. Nothing is that permanent.)

I had a bit of a "whoa" moment this afternoon. I was passing one of my Armani counters, which always involves stopping, looking, finding something that I want. In this case, they FINALLY got the third Rouge Ecstasy from the Fuchsia Maharajah collection- #511. I'm definitely going back for that. But they still have the Runway Capsule collection hanging out. So just for fun, I thought I'd try the lipstick on. The SA was insistent that I not just try it on its own, though, because she said it was really versatile, which was why it was a good lipstick. So first she put it on over the lipstick I was wearing- Nars Jeanne. It gave a gorgeous, dewy golden highlight that I had to admit that I really liked. Then she applied it over a very subtle, warm lip pencil, which she said was better than just putting it on over bare lips. Again, looked surprisingly nice, although not really "me". Then she applied it as a highlighter on my cheeks, which was startlingly pretty and lasted through the 38C (100F) heat for a couple of hours until I got home.

So now I'm wondering about that one. When I was thinking of it as just a lipstick, it wasn't that interesting. Having seen it as a lip "top coat" and a cheek highlighter, I'm kind of curious.

I need to stop hanging around my Armani counter...

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starletta8 said:

Rose Ashes came home with me today since the counter was out of Gold Ashes (my first choice). I think Shadow and Gold Ashes will round out my 4 selections. And that's it.

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ashievic said:

Denial, that's OK, but....really "that's it" you really believe that? But we will support your trip done Denial river.....



Yes, that will really be it. I'm not hugely into liquid shadows, but like them for summer. Having a nice light shade (Gold Ashes), a purple (Shadow), a perfect crease shade (Rose Ashes) and a Goldish-Olive Shade (Green Iron) will fit most possible situations.

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katred said:

That's why it's awesome when a company launches permanent products!!! (At least semi-permanent. Nothing is that permanent.)

I had a bit of a "whoa" moment this afternoon. I was passing one of my Armani counters, which always involves stopping, looking, finding something that I want. In this case, they FINALLY got the third Rouge Ecstasy from the Fuchsia Maharajah collection- #511. I'm definitely going back for that. But they still have the Runway Capsule collection hanging out. So just for fun, I thought I'd try the lipstick on. The SA was insistent that I not just try it on its own, though, because she said it was really versatile, which was why it was a good lipstick. So first she put it on over the lipstick I was wearing- Nars Jeanne. It gave a gorgeous, dewy golden highlight that I had to admit that I really liked. Then she applied it over a very subtle, warm lip pencil, which she said was better than just putting it on over bare lips. Again, looked surprisingly nice, although not really "me". Then she applied it as a highlighter on my cheeks, which was startlingly pretty and lasted through the 38C (100F) heat for a couple of hours until I got home.

So now I'm wondering about that one. When I was thinking of it as just a lipstick, it wasn't that interesting. Having seen it as a lip "top coat" and a cheek highlighter, I'm kind of curious.

I need to stop hanging around my Armani counter...

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ashievic said:

Denial, that's OK, but....really "that's it" you really believe that? But we will support your trip done Denial river.....



Yes, that will really be it. I'm not hugely into liquid shadows, but like them for summer. Having a nice light shade (Gold Ashes), a purple (Shadow), a perfect crease shade (Rose Ashes) and a Goldish-Olive Shade (Green Iron) will fit most possible situations.

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Prettypackages said:

I can't even tell you how much I love Green Iron... CAN NOT. It was the first one I bought.

I love liquid /cream shadows for the days that I'm rushing and can't put together an eye look.

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Prettypackages said:

I can't even tell you how much I love Green Iron... CAN NOT. It was the first one I bought.

I love liquid /cream shadows for the days that I'm rushing and can't put together an eye look.



I prefer powder shadows in general, but when it's hot, you can't beat the longevity of liquids.

My Friday eye combo of Green Iron/Rose Ashes wore perfectly for 18 hours in heat and oppressive humidity before I finally took it off. Sounds awesome!!!

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Here's a closer photo of a couple of the summer Eye Tints:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BeautySAKURA/status/603400877223751680/photo/1

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Monsy said:

Let us know how do you like flannel

I am surprised no one is talking about Armani fragrances. They do have some amazing ones.

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ashievic said:

Took the plunge today into the eye tints. I purchased Shadow and Flannel and YSL Grey.

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ashievic said:

Took the plunge today into the eye tints. I purchased Shadow and Flannel and YSL Grey.
Awesome Ash. I wore Shadow to the wedding. It plays well w/TF Violet Dusk. I really enjoyed it.

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bunnypoet said:

Which one's your favorite? I don't have much experience with them.

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Monsy said:

Emporio armani she - it has been around forever but it is one of the most unique scents on the market. Hard to find. Online only and some ulta locations. Has it's loyal customers and that's it. It is so light clean powder, so feminine. I just want to dip my whole body in it honestly. Mania - if you are fan of chanel scents like coco m you would love mania too. It has that chanel vibe to it. Very very classy and lady like. Code - beautiful composition, sexy for younger lady (by younger i do not mean 15) Acqua di gioa edp  - light fresh perfect for summer. mojito inspired with a hint of mint and brown sugar to give it some sweetness. extremely popular. they have never version which is EDT that has no sweetness to it, plus added grapefruit for a bit more freshness Si - very different. Sweet spicy fruity. I think they did good job with this one.  I have all of them and I do like them all for different reasons but Mania and Emporio she are my favorites. God I hope they do not stop making them. They are a bit more old school and have that quality that you can rarely find with the never fragrances. I have been selling their fragrances for years and I love them. Their ancillaries have great quality too . Code shower gel makes my bathroom smell beautifully for hours after I take shower. 

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ashievic said:

That is the quad that was laid to rest, correct??? I don't own that one.

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Monsy said:

Let us know how do you like flannel

I am surprised no one is talking about Armani fragrances. They do have some amazing ones.

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