Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura Holiday Collection 2012

I got a peek at Shu Uemura’s latest offering, the Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura Holiday Collection 2012 last October 9.

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

The collaboration struck me as a tad Coco Chanel-inspired with Karl Lagerfeld’s muse Mon Shu Girl sporting a short bob cut and bold red lips.

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

Anyhow, the collection had a classic yet ultra-modern vibe with its vibrant yet conservative colors and anime-themed design. Suffice to say, given the range of the palettes, I think the make-up can transition smoothly from coffee (AM) to cocktails (PM).

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

I was enamored with this eyelash curler with a Mon Shu Girl charm attached to it. So cute! I’m currently on my third Shu Uemura eyelash curler. It only comes with one replacement pad so after you use that up you’ll have to buy a new one next time. I hoarded a few during my last trip to Japan a few years back since they cost just around 1000 yen (around P500) each at the time.

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

Apart from an exhibit of perfectly drool-worthy Shu x Karl stuff, there were live make-up demos which showed us how to achieve the Mon Shu Girl look.

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

Shu Uemura accredited make-up artist Patrick Alcober went straight to work.

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura
This model was transformed by Shu Uemura accredited make-up artist John Pagaduan.
Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura
Waaah check out those limited edition Shu x Karl false eyelashes!
Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura
Yup, Patrick attached the falsies on his model too.
Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura
Voila! It’s the Mon Shu Girl look!


Here’s a cute video on the birth of Mon Shu Girl. 😀

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura
I got to take home my very own Mon Shu Girl yay!
Animetric and Tricia Gosingtian

Bumped into fashion blogger Tricia Gosingtian at the launch. I haven’t seen her in a loooong time, more than a year has passed since the last time she and I attended the same event.

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura

We all went home bearing Christmas gifts from Shu Uemura. I was so surprised that they gave each of us a pair of Karl Lagerfeld limited edition false eyelashes! My 8-year daughter saw them and remarked “Mommy, that’s like Lady Gaga,”… the question is, when and where do I use them? Haha! XD

Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura
We also got Shu x Karl nail polish and lipstick.

The Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura Holiday Collection will be available at all Shu Uemura boutiques (Power Plant Mall, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma) and counters (Rustans Shangri-la and Rustans Makati) starting November 1. Stocks are very limited so grab yours now! 😀

I think I might just get myself that eyelash curler since I’m using the last of my stash, hehe.



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