Vincent Longo Cosmetics: Meeting Vincent Longo & Henri Bendel Trunk Show Event Photos

I had the amazing opportunity to meet an incredible artist and a man who changed the beauty industry today. The fantastic Vincent Longo. We met at the Plaza hotel in Manhattan, drank cappuccinos and laughed about beauty, life and New York. He was amazingly humble, charming and intriguing. I interviewed him with a few questions that I was dying to know and I will be posting that interview shortly. We'll need a separate post for that :)

We met right before his exciting Henri Bendel trunk show. It's rare to see a master at work, but I was privileged enough to be invited to watch. The event featured his new and exciting products that he recently launched called the "New Essentials Collection." 8 appointments were available and as you can imagine, they were all booked! As soon as we arrived, his first appointment was waiting. A gorgeous woman who herself has been a lover of Vincent Longo products for quite a while. Onto the photos:

It was a sight to stop any beauty lover's heart!

The master himself, Vincent Longo.

 Vincent Longo's head artist, Sasha, hard at work. 

Her finished look: Doesn't she look GORGEOUS?!

Added note: Could her hair be anymore fabulous?! I don't think so.

All and all, it was a fantastic event and a pleasure to have attended. I'm even more in love with this brand than I was before (like that is possible!) and I think it a must for any beauty lover to try out. Vincent Longo products can be purchased at Henri Bendel, Space NK and Online.

Have you ever tried Vincent Longo products?

Vincent Longo New Essentials Collection for Fall/Winter 2011 Review & Swatches

I really adore when a brand launches a collection and I love every single product. That's usually the case when it comes to Vincent Longo products. I'm constantly blown away by the pigments, long-wear and the gorgeous colors of his line. His new essentials collection for Fall/Winter 2011 is no different. You can read about that launch here. Let's take a closer look...

Seen above are the velour pressed powders ($28). I tried Light #2 and Warm #4. These colors are definitely shades for me. Light #2 is a bit too light for me now, but I'm sure once we get more into winter, it'll be perfect. Warm #4 is almost perfect, but just a tad too yellow for my complexion. I used it a setting powder and for touch-ups throughout the day. I find that the shades are quite light, so I'm hoping for more shades in the future. I believe they are not meant as a foundation to be wore alone, but as a setting powder. They wore really well on me. It's really meant to add radiance and create a smooth finish, which it did.

You can notice there are a few colors put into each powder. You can blend all colors together for one color or focus your brush on one area.

The most exciting products I tried were the bronzers ($32) and blushes ($30). I was ecstatic when I saw the shades.

(Top row are bronzers/Bottom row are blushes)

 (Seen above: Golden Glow, Cooper Kiss, Cassata)

Golden Glow is described as a "golden beige" and to be honest, I've been using it as a highlighter on top of another bronzer. It's a very soft color, so it's perfect for that no-makeup look. I've used it alone and it gave a subtle glow.

Copper Kiss is described as "golden bronze" and I imagine it'll be the most popular of the bronzers. It's that perfect bronze shade that everyone desires. What I love about these bronzers it that they don't sit on top of your skin, but rather softly blend in for a natural look.

Cassata (my favorite) is described as "golden rose-sand" and it definitely looks like it sounds in the pan. It has a soft rose glow because of the small specks of color. I love the way this looks on my complexion. I intend to have a LOTD of with this bronzer.

These bronzers are absolutely stunning. I haven't used any other bronzers since I received them. They're incredibly pigmented and the colors are stunning. I found them great for contour use and perfect for just a soft glow. I seriously can't get enough of these! They also lasted about 6 hours on me.

 (In order above: Golden Glow, Copper Kiss, Cassata)

Get excited. Here come the blush swatches. More gorgeous additions to this collection!

(Seen above: Misty Blossom, Gold Canyon, Desert Rose)

Misty Blossom is described as a "powder pink" and she is very doll-like. Every-time I look at this blush I'm reminded of a porcelain doll with those perfect, rosy cheeks or Barbie. It looks awesome on my cheeks. I imagine it would look awesome on deeper skin tones are well.

Gold Canyon is described as a "burnished brown" and I've used it as a very natural blush.

Desert Rose is described as a "sandy rose" and this one is very light on the skin. I've also used this as a highlight or alone to create a soft glow. It looks almost pink/champagne on my complexion. I'm curious how it will look on other complexions.

*Products seen above where sent for consideration*


Have you tried Vincent Longo's New Essentials Collection?

Vincent Longo New Essentials Collection for Fall/Winter 2011

 “Today, innovations in technology are transforming not only how we view beauty, but also how we can enhance that vision,” says Vincent. “Beauty is by its very nature empowering. Product innovations that bring out the true, inner beauty of every woman also invite her to access her own natural-born source of empowerment every time she uses them.” 

Ahhh. I get so excited when I find out Vincent Longo is coming out with new products. I'm so in love with this brand. Their products are just so amazing and my collection is growing as we speak! If you haven't tried their products, you have no idea what you're missing. 

Vincent Longo is relaunching his brand with new essentials. Vincent Longo is often thought of when you speak to  camera-ready supermodel glamour and signature celebrity looks. The brand is known for unlocking beauty in everyday woman everywhere. The new line of Vincent Longo essentials is an array of 6 blushes, 5 five pressed powders & 4 face and body bronzers. All products will be in fresh, redesigned packaging (which--might I add--I'm SO excited to see!) 

The new line also features a evolution in pressing technology--each item combines a drop of complementary tint and texture pressed all the way through the product base. The combination makes all products amazingly versatile for any shade of skin, but also for any occasion. 

Here's what they have in store for their new Fall/Winter 2011 collection. 

La Riviera Sun Face & Body Bronzer ($32)

Four formulas for face and body bronzers complement the natural beauty of any woman’s skin tone. Inspired by a trade-secret professional makeup technique, La Riviera Sun Bronzers’ innovative pressing layers several shades together in a unique dispersion pattern. Easy, seamless application enhances these bronzers’ creative versatility for the perfect touch of color from season to season. These illuminating, long-lasting and color-true bronzers give skin a healthy, luminous glow and also transfer a delicate fragrance upon application, completing the art of seduction. 

• “Beauty Sin” –  golden peach
• “Golden Glow” – golden beige
• “Copper Kiss” –  golden bronze
• “Cassata”  –  golden rose-sand  

Velour Pressed Powder ($28)                        

Plush and silky to the touch, Vincent’s velour pressed powders finish any flawless look with a soft focus and even-toned complexion. Each pressed powder blends multiple tone-on-tone shades consistently throughout the pressing. Regardless of the season, these Velour Pressed Powders enhance the versatility and creativity of the makeup routine with subtle radiant color and supremely smooth finish.  The blendability and range of each pressed powder makes it the perfect product to accent and refine features year-round—in sun or snow, limelight or candlelight, runway or everyday, the true beauty of the Vincent Longo woman always dazzles.

• “Faire #1”  – warm porcelain
• “Light #2” – soft amber
• “Beige  #3 – natural crème
• “Warm #4” – medium tan
• “Dark #5” – rich sienna

Dew Drop Radiant Blush ($30)                     

Vincent’s new Dew Drop Radiant Blush establishes a new standard for powder blush. Created with a cutting-edge pressing technique, the blush combines dew drops of pearl in a demi-matte powder base. The stunning result: a long-lasting, smooth finish with a delicate kiss of light. With each application, the dew drops release their tint and texture into the base formula according to the area of the blush and the pressure applied. Dew Drop Radiant Blush softly highlights the cheek with a personal touch of color and subtle glimmer, in addition to a soft, inviting fragrance.

•  “Temple Peach” – rosewood
• “Desert Rose” – sandy rose
•  “Sandalwood” – neutral coral
• “Misty Blossom” – powder pink
• “Hearts Desire” – earthy plum
• “Gold Canyon” – burnished brown

Availiable this Oct at Space NK & Vincent Longo

Will you be checking out this line?