I am at my desk taking a brief break from several non-blogging obligations, while drumming my fingers waiting for Federal Express to make another delivery attempt of the Chanel Soho Collection. As The Beauty Look Book observed, Chanel’s release information to anyone not on their press list (as I am not) was quite frustrating. At first we thought it was only being released in Chanel Soho, and then perhaps online. Now I’m hearing rumors that there’s going to be a broader release in some Nordstrom stores. Indeed, I received a call from one of the Nordstrom stores stating that they had received the Les Khakis de Chanel series of nail polishes. To try to resolve the issue once and for all, when I was in New York, Joeybunny and I made our way to the then-temporary Chanel Soho so that I could order the collection in person. Now I am hopeful that the order has gone through, and that all this work is worth it. After all this, trust me, I’m setting the bar pretty high.
Shifting to a more calming experience, when I recently visited the Le Metier de Beaute counter at Bergdorfs, Dustin was kind enough to provide me with a sample of their now-discontinued Persephone Kaleidoscope Eye Palette. It’s gorgeous as The Beauty Look Book’s review confirms. The colors are pale and luminous, fitting for an eye palette released in Spring.
Like the Devotion Kaleidoscope palette, the colors are stacked in a round palette topped with a flip-top mirror.
I’m going to use the names of the shadows used by The Beauty Look Book, as I understand that each of these correlates to shadows in Le Metier de Beaute’s standard line. Each of the four layers appears in order, from top to bottom, starting with the top, a shimmery soft pink Rose Champagne:
Second, a shimmering cranberry Alexandrite:
Third, a soft buttercream color, Canvas:
Fourth layer, a matte deep brown, Sequoia:
The Persephone palette sold for $95 (although look for Bergdorf and Neiman gift card events, which can lower the price of these palettes). The colors are lovely on their own, especially for those with pale complexions:
Unlike the Devotion palette, I found that layering these pale, delicate colors did not change them dramatically. I do find that they blend extremely well. They have a lovely, glowing quality that is absolutely beautiful and very difficult to find in lower-priced eyeshadows.
8 Responses to “Persephone Eye Kit by Le Metier de Beaute”
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I’ve heard that SoHo collection will be also available at Selfridges (UK)
Love the name Persephone
Although Le Métier de Beauté’s eye shadows are known for their ability to be layered to create beautiful colors and effects, there are plenty of shadows in the line that can be worn on their own. I think it’s wise of LMdB to recognize that not all of their customers are going to be comfortable with the layering concept. These are women who appreciate the fine quality of LMdB, but prefer the convenience of a beautifully selected set of colors that are meant to be blended rather than layered. In that sense Persephone is a more traditional palette albeit one of superb quality.
this is so beautiful. single eye shadows in a palette case. lovely. your blog reminds me of the beauty look book. both of you have exquisite taste of high end makeup. love it!
I swatched mine a few days ago, but have yet to use it. I am so in love with the Canvas color, though! I’m anxious to see your reviews of Chanel Soho =) xox
Amy, I ordered the Soho collection from the Chanel website (highlighter, eye quad and rouge coco lipstick), but in the very brief time it was online it was sold out all but the highlighter which i received just now. If the rest turns up elsewhere, please advise. thanks.
Susie -you need to get on a waitlist at a Chanel Boutique right away for the items you missed. It should be out in those stores in early October. But don’t wait–find a good boutique now. I like the Chanel Bellagio in Las Vegas, their service level is quite high.
Hi Amy!
Quick question about this Kaleidescope. Do the older ones not come with a sticker on the bottom with the kit name? I just purchased one from Dustin and I noticed it’s missing.
Honestly, Connie I’m not sure. I only have 3 or so of these. Perhaps The Non Blonde would know? She’s been into the line longer than I have been…