Dior 5 Couleurs Collector Palette in 576 Eternal Gold and 886 Blazing Gold

Featuring gold in the holiday collection is definitely Dior's tradition.  This Holiday, Dior brought out two Dior 5 Couleurs Collector Couture Colours & Effect Eyeshadow Palettes (CA $70 / US $63)—576 Eternal Gold and 886 Blazing Gold.



While still keeping the gold theme, Dior has created a subtle "grey-gold" shade in the Eternal Gold palette, which are complemented by a rosy beige, a soft white gold, a brownish purple and a glittery charcoal.  The shades are the cooler side, but since they're still quite neutral, it still flatters those with warmer skin tone—I've been using it every day for last couple of weeks.





Taking things to a more festive level, the Blazing Gold palette features a cranberry red, a warm light pink, an iridescent gold, a satin chocolate brown, and a warm charcoal with sparkles.  This is a great palette to that will take you from Thanksgiving to the Holidays.  If you forget the red, which I know it can be scary for some, it'll be a great every day quad too.

576 Blazing Gold on the eyes

Ever since they have updated their formula last year, I've been enjoying the Dior eyeshadow formula more.  It's much smoother and consistent in quality.  While I like using my brushes to apply eyeshadows, for everyday use, I don't mind getting my fingers dirty; and these eyeshadows are great for that.  They're very blendable, not overly soft such that the power would get everywhere.

As you might might be able to tell, between the two I like Eternal Gold more because it has a more versatile colour palette.  I like that I'm able to use it every day or create a dramatic look for all those Holiday parties.

Rest of the face: MUFE HD Foundation, Dior Universal Brow Pencil, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, Benefit Rockateur Box O' Powder, Hourglass Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss in Fortune

What kind of holiday looks do you like to wear?  Let me know!

Until next time,





*Disclosure: Products mentioned in this post were provided to The Office Chic for review consideration.  As always, all the opinions expressed here are my own and are in no way influenced by any advertiser, affiliate, public relations firm or brands.

Happy Mani Monday!

Every year Dior brings out these little pots of "gold", otherwise known as the Diorific Nail Vernis (CA $33 / US $27), for the Holiday season.  I'm not exaggerating or anything when I said "gold" because when it comes to gold nails for the Holidays, Dior knows best what to do.

Last year we went head over heels for the Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O’ Blushes, which features all, but one (Dallas), of their then current line up of their box o' powder.  The kit was sold out so quickly last year, it has done so well that they're doing it again... but a little differently this year...

In the Benefit Real Cheeky Party Blushing Beauty Kit (CA $54 / US $42), instead of BellaBamba, which sadly is no longer part of their box o' powder line up, they included the mini version of Watt's Up Highlighter, They're Real Mascara, and They're Real Push Up Liner, along with Dandelion, Rockateur, Sugarbomb, Hoola and Coralista.

Happy November!

November is a month of no long weekends (in Canada), it's cold, it's soon to be the Holidays but not yet... Long story short, it's not the best month of the year... Except, it the month when Sephora holds its annual Holiday Sale!  Depending on your status, VIB or VIB Rouge (i.e. your degree of beauty/makeup addiction), you get a certain amount of discount during the sale off your entire purchase (in the past, it's 15% for VIB and 20% for VIB Rouge).  For VIB Rouge, it starts this coming Friday, November 6, 2015!!!

Every year I take this opportunity to stock up on my vanity staples, while also purchase a few things that I'd like to try.  It's also a great time to get the holiday gifts ready.  So let's go over my shopping list / wish list this year for things to restock, things to try, and things to gift... and don't be alarm it might be a bit long... lol

Things to restock...

GLAMGLOW Stay Sexy Clearing Set (CA $76 / US $69)
Every year I would get their "Gift Sexy" kit, which usually does not have the full size Supermud, which is my fave.  But this year, they have this Stay Sex Clearing Set that features both Supermud and Supermud Cleanser, both of which I use religiously, so this seems like the perfect set for me.


Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer (CA $60 / US $52)
I am currently 2/3 way into the Jumbo size.  It has been a staple in my routine for the past year and a half.  I can't see myself not using it, at least for the next year.  But I'm still debating if I should get the jumbo 2oz or just get the 1oz.


Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (CA $27 / US $21)
My brow routine staples, which I always have a backup or two.  It has a tiny retractable tip for detail work.  It also has the best spoolie brush for brows, which is better than any other stand-alone spoolie brush I've tried, for brows anyway.  The best thing about it is probably the colour match for me (I use Ebony), until I find a better match, I'll always be restocking it.


Estée Lauder Little Black Primer (CA $27 / US $24)
This is a life changing mascara.  It separates my lashes, thickens and lengthens my lashes, and stays on all day (and also makes other mascaras stay put).  I don't know what it is but the formula is quite different than anything else I've tried on the market.  I do like to pair it with another mascara to achieve the most fluttery lashes.


Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara (CA $36 / US $28.50)
I haven't had this mascara for maybe a year, and I miss it.  It does a lot on its own, giving my lashes more volume and length.  But I'm very curious to see how well it works with the Little Black Primer.  Maybe it'll give me false lashes effect!