The much anticipated YSL powder blush is finally here in the US. I have seen 11 shades so far (including some Asian exclusive shades) but unfortunately, only 7 shades have been released in the US. There are more than a few negative reviews on the US YSL website, which made me laugh a little because the only reason for them is that the US did not get all the EU-released shades. That is a bit entitled if you ask me but I also understand this kind of frustration better than anyone else. Undoubtedly, this blush release from Yves Saint Laurent is the most popular this season although we are blessed with many beautiful new blushes.

YSL has just added 4 more new shades to their popular Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette range, and oh, they are so good. If the initial 4 colorways were all about the various rosy tones (it was an ode to Mr. Saint Laurent as it was his favorite color), these new palettes cover the basic spectrum but in a brilliant way. I picked up 700 Over Noir and 710 Over Brun. I also ordered the cult favorite, 100 Stora Dolls with these two. 

The much anticipated YSL Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palettes are finally in the U.S.! Currently, Bloomingdale's is the only retailer that carries them but I hope to see them available at more places. I think this is one of the best makeup releases this year and a big comeback for the brand which seems to be struggling a bit in the North American market. Among the sea of neutral eyeshadows flooding the beauty market, these rosy neutrals still stand out for their beautiful luxe packaging, intuitive color stories, and unique formula.

Unlike the Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte (which I have mixed feelings about..), I love this Glossy Stain!
I think I love everything about it except for the $32 price tag.
The color of my choice, Violet Edition is a perfect dark purple red.
(I might have just found my "Movie Star" lippie! ;o)

This week was very hectic for me, and I feel almost proud having followed it through.
(You would think that working as a freelancer makes you the owner of your own time, but you often find yourself being a slave instead.)
I even cancelled the dinner reservation today and decided to turn in early cause I am feeling a little wobbly.
Still, I wanted to share a quick FOTD with you. It is Friday after all! :)
This is a look I tried a couple days ago wearing Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupe Frivolous Pink.
I did not include an overall look in my previous swatch post, so this would make it up. ;)

I prematurely petted myself for not having bought anything on Black Friday but I ended up purchasing the YSL Rouge Volupte Frivolous Pink at the last minute taking (dis)advantage of the 20% off sale.
I was much enabled by the beautiful vamp swatch from Claire's blog recently, and I had wanted to try the Rouge Volupte range for some time. (For this, I blame Stacey's wonderful collection.)
I also got the Gloss Stain in Violet Edition which I will soon talk about in another post.

Initially I wanted to get the legendary Lingerie Pink but chose Frivolous Pink instead after going through tons of swatch pictures.
I do love light pink lipsticks and even think they look good on me, but I just was not sure if I could pull off that light of a pink with chock-full of pigments.
(See Temptalia's swatches HERE)

In short, I am glad I got Frivolous Pink which is also light but much easier to wear (supposedly).
However, I must say I am much torn about the Rouge Volupte range itself.