Burberry Natural Blush-08-Misty

The last of the Burberry Natural Blushes is Misty (08).  It is one of my favorites, along with the similar Peony.  I'm such a sucker for pale pinks and this one doesn't disappoint.  The texture is amazing and the color is gorgeous and pigmented.  Here is the pan pic:

It's a lovely cool pink with a hint of lavender in it.  Misty is perfect for cool, pale skin like mine.  The color melts in and makes me look naturally flushed and youthful.  I love it.  Here are the swatches, Misty is the one on the far right:

It's really just a lovely color.  Here is the group shot:

I've gushed all week about these wonderful blushes.  I hope you have a chance to test them out yourself at a Nordstrom counter.  

One note:  Last week, I changed the way comments are handled and some got deleted.  I'm so sorry about that.  I'll do my best to reply to any comments left from now on.  I know it isn't my strong suit, but I do appreciate anyone who reads through my ramblings and comments. 

My next brand is Cargo, a quality brand that is often overlooked. TTYL.

A few new additions to the Blog Sale

Happy Friday!!  Just a quick post to let you know I've added a few new things to the blog sale.  They're mostly blushes (yay!). Don't forget to check out my most wanted page as well, which is a little list of blushes and other makeup I'm looking to buy.  Thanks for your time and have a great weekend!

Burberry Natural Blush-07-Earthy

Earthy blush is the 2nd of Burberry's spring additions (along with Tangerine and Misty).  It is a neutral brown, great for the nude blush look or contouring (which I don't do).  The picture below is slightly warmer than how it appears IRL.  

 It seems like a unique color to me--I can't think of any other browns that are really just brown.  There isn't any pink, orange, or plum in it at all.  Here are the swatches, it's 2nd from the right.

It's a soft cocoa brown color, it might even work as a bronzer.  It has the same divine texture that I've mentioned for the last week.  Try these if you get the chance!

I'll finish these up on Monday with another of my favorites, Misty.  Thanks and have a great weekend!

Burberry Natural Blush-06-Tangerine

Today's blush is Tangerine, one of the new releases from Burberry in the Spring of 2011.  Tangerine is a brownish-peach.  When I rub it in there seems to be a hint of a rose undertone.  It's especially lovely on neutral and warmer skin tones.  In my opinion, it's pigmented enough to show on almost everyone.  Here is how it looks in the pan.

It's a gorgeous everyday color (as are most of these Burberry blushes).  The soft powder blends in nicely and gives a natural looking color to the cheeks.  Here are the swatches.  Tangerine is the 3rd from the right.

It has the same luxurious consistency as the rest of the powder blushes.  The powder is ultra fine and silky smooth with a faint violet (I think?) scent. 

These can be purchased online at Nordstrom.com and Saks.com or in select Nordstrom stores.  Thanks for reading and I'll be back tomorrow to describe Earthy.

Burberry Natural Blush-05-Blossom

The last four days, I've talked about how lovely these Burberry blushes are.  And this one is no different.  It has the same creamy smooth texture as the others.  Blossom, which is the last of the original five blushes, is gorgeous and very pigmented.  It's a peachy pink color, almost a pastel coral color.  Here is it in the pan:

Isn't it nice?  And here is a swatch--it's the 4th from the right:

The color goes on strong and buffs out to a warmish pink color.  I think this is pigmented enough to show on any skin, but check it out a counter to be sure.  It might be a tad warm for the cooler toned ladies, but should suit most.  Here's the group shot again:

It is available at some Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com.  Burberry Beauty has just become available at Saks.com this week.   Tomorrow's blush is Tangerine.  Thanks for reading!

Burberry Natural Blush-04-Peony

Burberry Peony was the last of these blushes that I purchased.  The swatch on Nordstrom.com was so bad, I was scared of what I'd get.  I literally shrieked when I opened the box and saw this beauty.  It is the softest, most beautiful pink I've seen.  Here is how it looked:

It's lovely, right?  It is quite similar to Chanel Narcisse.  But, I  love it even more.  Seriously, the texture is gorgeous and the color is perfect for my fair skin.  This is a pretty neutral pink, there is a tiny hint of peach in there too. Here's a swatch--it's 4th from the left.

I haven't really talked about the packaging yet, have I.  I like it--it seems substantial and not cheap.  It's either metal or a metalicized plastic case with a large mirror inside.  The gunmetal outside has an embossed Burberry plaid design that matches the surface of the blush.  Peony is in the upper right of this group shot:

If you get a chance to try these in person, give them a shot.  The texture is pure luxury.  Thanks for reading--next up is Blossom. <3

Burberry Natural Blush-03-Rose

Today's Burberry blush is the 3rd from their original launch--it is  03-Rose and is the brightest blush of these eight.  It is a clear pinky-red rose, not murky like some other rose blushes.  The texture is divine--creamy and smooth and it is very well pigmented.  Here is how it looks in the pan:

When applied and sheered out, it gives my skin a very natural flush.  I think this color would work for a wide variety of skin-tones.  Here are the swatches--Rose is 3rd from the left.

There is a slight floral-violet scent, but it doesn't linger and I don't find it the least offensive.  There is no shimmer at all, just a nice flush.

These are available at some Nordstrom stores or on line. Thanks for reading--I'll be back tomorrow with one of my faves--Peony.

Burberry Natural Blush--02-Cameo

Today's lovely blush is #02 from Burberry--Cameo.  It has the same silky smooth texture as the other Burberry blushes.  The only way I can describe it is the powder is so finely milled that it feels creamy and almost melts onto the skin.  It's my favorite texture!  The color of Cameo is a coolish nude-rose.  Here is how it looks in the pan:

This color is really lovely and natural looking on my fair cool skin.  It is a perfect blush for everyday.  Here is a swatch--it's second from the left:

The swatch is quite heavy--the powder sheers out nicely.  Here are the rest of the colors in the collection:

Cameo has the same scent as the others--a subtle violet smell, but it fades quickly when worn.  There's no visible shimmer in any of these, but they're not totally matte on.  They have a sweet glow about them.  Tomorrow is the vibrant Rose color!  Thanks for reading!

Burberry Natural Blush-01-Russet

Sorry that it's been so long since my last post--I've been keeping busy stockpiling some new favorite blushes.  These are from Burberry, which is available in some Nordstrom stores and online at Nordstrom.com.  

These Burberry blushes come in 8 colors.  The first 5 were part of the original release and the next 3 were added in Spring.  My favorite thing about these lovelies is the texture.  The powder is lovely and finely milled.  It feels so silky and creamy and has excellent pigmentation.  

Here are all of them in one picture:

The first one, Russet (01) is probably the one that I'm least drawn to personally, as it isn't a color that really suits my cool, fair skin.  It is an orange-y tan color that would look best on warm toned gals. This is what it looks like in the pan:

Here are the swatches for the Burberry blushes--Russet is on the left.

It doesn't have any visible shimmer, but these do give a lovely glow.  The smell is subtle and is a lot like the Guerlain powdery violet scent.  Even though I came late to the Burberry party, I really love these blushes--they're definitely among my favorite brands.  Thanks for reading--next will be Cameo!

Another Little Blog Sale

I just wanted to interrupt the blush swatches to let you know that I'm having a little blog sale.  I also want to remind you, that I have a most wanted list. I've just updated it, and the link is over to the right if you'd like to get rid of some unwanted items.  Thanks for your time and I'll have some Burberry swatches and pictures later this week.  Cheers!