Dior: Minaudière eyeshadow & lip gloss palette

For Winter 2010, Dior is releasing a limited edition palette in a lovely Minaudière case consisting of 3 eyeshadows & 2 lip gloss, retailing at $100 at all Dior cosmetic counters.

Minaudière means "small handbag" in French and as the name suggests, the case is about palm-size and the glossy black body with the Dior gold plate gives the entire piece a luxurious feel, fit for carrying as an evening clutch! The case also snaps shut with magnetic closure, which leaves room in the interior for the colour palette with a fuss-free look. A point worth mentioning is the thoughful design of a cover for the lip gloss (so that the loose powder from the eyeshadows will not "contaminate" the lip gloss).

The Minaudière comes in 2 colour selections:

001: Ors Gris (Grey Golds)

with 3 eyeshadow shades: Charcoal, Grey, Ivory

and 2 lip gloss shades: Plum & White

002: Ors Roses (Pink Golds)

with 3 eyeshadow shades: Prune, Grey, Pale pink

and 2 lip gloss shades: Dark pink & Pastel pink

Though a bit pricy, this Minaudière palette is definitely a must-buy item for Dior fans this season!