Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Oh, my! Nearly everything is packaged in gold this year! Dior‘s Grand Bal Holiday Collection makes every beauty product look like a gift!

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

“Now that Cinderella’s fairy godmother no longer exists, the couturier must be the magician,” said Christian Dior. From his extravagant over-the-top parties in Granville (his childhood home) to the Parisian balls of the Roaring 20’s — the couturier was fascinated by the transformative qualities of the ball gowns and the fantasy of the fabulous fairytale. This collection was inspired by Dior‘s love for entertaining: the Limited Edition Palette Grand Bal Carnet de Maquillage, four new shades of Diorific, Dior‘s most haute couture lipstick, two new shades of Ultra-Gloss and four new shades of Dior Vernis make their debut.

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

The Palette Grand Bal Carnet de Maquillage ($85.00) is a limited edition palette that was inspired by dance cards held by women during the 18th century to keep track of their dance partners. This kit is a glamorous gold clutch featuring a pearl eyeshadow duo of platinum and gold, two shades of gloss, a mirror and a deep black eyeliner for quick touch-ups. It’s a must-have beauty kit for the modern day party girl, indeed!

The Dior Grand Bal Collection includes:

Rouge Diorific ($36.00 each) in Diorling, #037, Diva #038 (pictured/swatched), Lady # 039 and Marilyn #040 (pictured/swatched)

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Diva

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Marilyn

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Marilyn, top; Diva, bottom

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss ($28.00 each) in Lame Gold #424 and Ceremony Red #774 (pictured/swatched)

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Dior 5-Couleurs Eyeshadow ($59.00 each) in Night Golds #524 and Fairy Golds #764 (pictured/swatched)

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Diorific Vernis ($26.00 each) in Lady #011 (pictured), Diorling #207 (pictured), Marilyn #751 and Diva #901

Lady

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Diorling

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Faux-Cils False Lashes ($28.00) adorned with Subtle Silver Pearl Drops or Swarovski Gold Crystals (pictured)

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Review, Swatches: Dior Holiday 2012 Grand Bal Collection - Nail Polish, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palettes

All are available until supplies last at your nearest Dior counter or by going to Dior.com.

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