It becomes nothing short of a makeup miracle when two of the biggest names in beauty and fashion collaborate on a limited edition collection.
The artistic synergy between the makeup maestro Shu Uemura and legendary fashion designer Karl Largerfeld has resulted in an exquisite collection with a surprisingly unique edge. Tokyo flair combines with European finesse and with roots in more then twenty years of friendship between the two industry forces, you know the collection is destined to become a classic.
by Anna McDougall
“I design with shu uemura make-up because other manufacturers do not offer such beautiful colours.” – Karl Lagerfeld.
Rescu. loves the adorable icon, the “mon shu girl” inspired by Japanese culture and contemporary art, sketched and created by Karl himself with Shu Uemura products. Outfitted in the designer’s symbolic white shirt and black tie, “mon shu uemura” means ‘my darling shu uemura’.
The Collection:
For instant mon shu chic status, start with the velvety smooth eye and cheek palettes inspired by luxurious fabrics. Opt for the smoky velvet for a rock chic night out or the prestigious bordeaux palette for a European runway look with a Japanese edge. Finish with the eyeliner painting liner ($35); it’s all you’ll need for intense colouration and clear contouring eyes.
Rescu. loves the pure colouration in the Lipsticks rouge unlimited ($39) that have the perfect lip shades for the holiday season from iconic red to cute coquettish pale tones, providing rich moisture and long lasting comfort. Rescu. recommends the classic Mon Shu Red.
For the daring fashionista Karl for Shu have created quirky and cool accessories to set you apart from the fash pack. The Special Nail stickers make a statement (and are time economic!) or you can go for classic polish with the smooth range of iconic Karl for Shu nail colours ($22 for Nail stickers plus polish).
Go Harajuku style with the bold false eyelashes ($25-$80) that features the red and black key colours of the collection. Get your lashes to couture heights with the renowned eyelash curler that now features the magnifique Karl Lagerfeld touch! ($50)
Although you’ll want to leave your Karl for Shu makeup on all day long, look after your skin with the skin care cleansing oil $115 (450ml), the celebrated high performance cleansing oil still with a comfortable, rich texture and soothing natural fragrance featuring the new ginko leaf extract and natural origin HPO system.
The TSUYA skin UV under base youthful radiance mousse ($49) is an ultra light mousse amped up with moisturizing properties to protect your skin under your makeup this summer.
Introducing your new sidekick for makeup application, the mon shu mini brush set ($85) including a multi use pocket and 4 silver handle brushes – one goat hair cheek brush, two eye shadow brushes in nylon and sable, one lip/eyeliner brush.
Check out the full gallery of products here!
But wait, there’s more!
Click here to see the Karl Lagerfeld special Gift With Purchase Offer! Hurry, only available to the first 100 Rescu. Readers!
Witness the Karl for Shu magic happen below!
On counters from today! 1st November 2012
shu uemura is exclusive to David Jones, for stockists call 1300 651 991
