Now. I don't know about you lovely ladies but I'm suffering from a severe case of the post Christmas blues (the rather eagerly anticipated sequel to the 'post Christmas bulge'...NOT). In an effort to 'pull myself together' I've been eagerly scouting any news on products due to drop in 2012, and I'm too excited to keep it to myself. So read on, and please do let me know what you're waiting for...there's no gossip like new product gossip!
1. Revlon
Beauty stalwarts Revlon celebrate their 80th birthday with a bang in 2012 with the announcement of 20 new shades (yes, 20! Squeeeee!) of nail varnish, all containing a special formula to help smooth the nail base.
2. M•A•C
M•A•C have already made their mark in 2012 with the hotly anticipated release of the Iris Apfel collection, which is almost sold out - although there's a few products left here: http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/whats_new/8208/index.tmpl - the lipstick in Flamingo is to die for.
But! As if that wasn't enough, M•A•C have also teamed up with fashion and style icon Daphne Guinness to bring us a range with a palette of sky greys, bruised pinks and beautiful copper tones. These colours are right up my street, I cannot wait to get my hands on the ombre blush in 'vintage grape' and you can see a sneak preview here:
http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/whats_new/8276/index.tmpl
3. Marni for H&M
H&M have marked themselves out as the go to retailer for designer collaborations. Last years Versace range sold out in record time, and their next collection is a range designed by Italian fashion house Marni. Expect a muted collar palette, accented by Spring / Summer 2012's must have pastels in fawn pink and baby blues.
3. Mary Kantrantzou for Topshop
Spring 2012 will see an explosion of frantic florals grace the rails of Philip Greens finest when their collaboration with Queen of kitsch chintz hits the rails. Press images of this upcoming collection are few and far between (read: one picture!) but if Mary's previous collections are a taste of what's to come, get excited for gorgeous dark florals inspired by gaudy 80's Versace prints and the fluoro florals of the Twiggy era, tailored into a beautifully structured and heavenly fitting 14 piece collection.
4. Anastasia cosmetics
Now. I'd love to have some real news to tell you about this amazing range, which is currently only available from America with extortionate shipping charges...but I don't. Although, having watched a preview via the Pixiwoo YouTube channel, I'm encouraged to see some kind of UK based PR push by the range. Anastasia cosmetics produce some truly unique and innovative products, and I for one am simply dying to get my hands on the 'All Eye Want' palette for eyes. Naked 2 what?! I really hope this brand are picked up by a UK distro...Superdrug, I'm looking at your bigger stores...! You can drool over their gorgeous brow kits and primer / blush duos here:
http://anastasia.net/home.php
5. 2012 Trends.
A quick run down of products and trends I'm hoping to see in the next year:
- Holographic nail varnish. Superdrug best seller GOSH released a holographic nail varnish last year which is now available on eBay in exchange for your liver. MORE PLEASE!
- Lip art - undoubtedly, 2011 was THE year of nail art. The likes of Violent Lips look set to make 2012 the year of lip art. Red glitter lips or leopard print smackers a la Kelly Rowland anyone?
http://www.violentlips.com/
- Customisation - studs, collar tips, seed pearls, scalloped edging, shredding. If you bought it like that, it's just not cool.
- Facial oils. Forget faddy blemish balms, this year will see the beauty world fall in love with facial oils. Clarins and Shu Uemura are already marking their turf where this new holy grail product is concerned.
What are you looking forward to in 2012? Any products you can't wait to get your hands on?
I'm so excited for mac and Daphne Guinness, it looks smoking. Really want to try the shu oil but needa save the $$ at the moment