Oh, so you didn’t see a Chanel quad at the counter when you hauled your Summer beauty?  Never fear!  The Chanel L’Ete Papillon de Chanel Collection does in fact have a quad!  Metamorphose is available online at chanel.com and, you guessed it, it is limited edition.

What Chanel says about the Metamorphose Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadow:

One essential compact offers unlimited eye looks, with shade combinations that range from matte to satin to shimmer. Versatile smudge-proof formula can be applied dry for subtle shading, or dampened for more intense colour, all with long-wearing results — in even extreme climates. Dermatologist tested.

Metamorphose is a lovely combination of teal, baby blue, indigo and a yellow lime.  Above I used the included sponge tipped applicators to swatch this quad dry with no primer or base.  When used alone and dry the shades are very sheer, but when worn over a base (as shown below) or wet they become vibrant and alive.  Dry, they’re a demure look that can be used every day, but when you work with them… look out.  The eye becomes an in your face stunner.

As you can tell, Metamorphose has the round, baked eyeshadows, rather than the usual square pans that we see here in the USA.

For the EOTD look below I used the Chanel Jade Shore Stylo Eyeshadow as a base and put the yellow lime shade at the inner third of the eye.  The teal is on the lid and blended up through and above the crease.  The indigo shade is at the outer V and blended lightly into the teal shade in the crease.  The baby blue shade is used to blend out the crease and highlight.  The eye liner is Chanel Marine Le Crayon Kohl with the indigo shade blended over it and on the bottom is the NARS Barrow Street Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner. The mascara is Missha Signature Vibrating Mascara.

On Instagram I posted a shot of an eye look without the Stylo Eyeshadows and then with the Stylo Eyeshadows.  Follow me for more sneak peeks

Chanel Metamorphose Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadow retails for $59.00 and is available exclusively on chanel.com.

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For the Summer 2013 Chanel L’Ete Papillon de Chanel Collection we see a whimsical variety of new and limited edition Inimitable Waterproof Mascaras.  I wasn’t sure if I’d like the formula, so I only chose one…. Lime Light.

What Nordstrom says about Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara:

The mascara that delivers it all – volume, length, curl and precise separation – is now in waterproof. The original ahead-of-the-curve formula and unique brush design deliver exceptionally gorgeous lashes that stay that way, even through inclement weather or time in the pool.

Lime Light is that mint green that I’m absolutely obsessed with lately.  The color applies easily to the lashes and is ridiculously vibrant.  The mascara formula itself works well in lengthening and curling and is okay at separating.  Normally I’m not so much a fan of waterproof mascara, but this one is pretty amazing!

Below I applied Lime Light all over my lashes, but for more normal wear I would just apply to the tips of the lashes to make the look stand out and my eyes appear bigger.

Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara retails for $30.00 and is available for purchase at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and chanel.com.

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For the Summer 2013 Chanel L’Ete Papillon de Chanel Collection there is but one Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in the limited edition shade True Blue.

What Nordstrom says about the Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner:

This new waterproof eyeliner formula delivers long-lasting definition with a twist of the wrist: Colour winds up when you need it, winds down when you don’t. A built-in sharpener at the opposite end detaches for quick refreshes.

True Blue is a gorgeous shade of Caribbean blue with a slight metallic look to it.  It swatched decently on the arm but ended up being rather sheer when worn on the eye.  I was really hoping for more pigment here.  It did last the day, as it was supposed to.

Below I applied this liner to bare eye (no shadow, no primer) so you could see how it applied with nothing under it.  It’s definitely one of those shades that you need to have something over it or under it.

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner retails for $30.00 and is available for purchase at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and chanel.com.