I had completely forgotten that I had this collector’s palette – it was designed as a touch up on the go product for face, cheeks and lips.
As a very detailed replica of an actual Lady Dior bag, it has a key chain attached so presumably you would hang it from your handbag to take your make up with you – or on the key chain attachment thingy inside that some bags have. I mean, I think I probably would have if I had a Lady Dior (which I don’t) because it’s so cute but in any case this was destined for the ‘keep-forever’ box and so, here it is.
The detailing really is incredible – the work that went into production must have been huge and little wonder that 11 years ago, it was Dior’s most expensive beauty accessory at around £68. I’ve subsequently seen these on Ebay for £145.
So, the contents. One deep pink-taupe shade and one shimmery peach – they’re both cremes so you could pick and mix what you want on lips or cheeks and even the shimmer to put on cheekbones or lids. The shimmer has a little bit of bloom due to degradation but there’s no smell to it – absolutely nothing at all.
Otherwise, it’s in absolutely perfect condition – still shiny and immaculate. The other things I should say about it is that it’s quite heavy and there were apparently 3 different colour versions allocated by region with one being a US Sephora exclusive. This one is 002 French Chic. I’m going to say it – they just don’t make things like they used to!
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Gosh Jane, that’s a thing of beauty and detail, so lovely in keeping with the Dior brand as a whole. Isn’t it nice to open a box and find some hidden or forgotten gem. I wonder how much it would cost if they were to make these today? Over £100 and then some.. The Dior letter charms are just perfect.
Can you imagine the oohs and aahhs (under normal conditions) if you were to slide this out of your bag for that make up touch up. It ticks all the right boxes: branding, function, form, exclusivity.. These posts are really cheering me up Jane, thank you xxxx
Isn’t it! I can’t believe I forgot about it – it’s really exquisitely made. Glad to bring some cheer Chrissie 🙂
This reminds me … I have a Dior 80s 5 colour palette called Extreme Blue. It was back when Tyen was their Make Up Maestro and Susie Bick was the face of the brand. I have kept it as it embodies Tyen’s style and creativity plus all the colours are sooo bright and so cool (petrol blue, one of the lavender shades ever made). Susie looked so exquisite and aloof in the photo (hair hidden under flowers, lovely fabric and the eyeshadows taken into her brows). I spent hours trying to emulate her much to my friends’ entertainment!!
How lovely – met Tyen on a Eurostar back from a very stressful day in Paris with L’Oreal.
Lucky you! He must be a fascinating individual..oh the irony after your L’Oreal experience.
Omg this is the most adorable palette I’ve ever seen!!! How cute!
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I am loving these throwback posts. It has made me miss detailed compacts and packaging like this though. I definitely bought a couple of similar Dior products for my mum and I still have a Dior palette from (I want to say) 2012 Garden Party? Because it looked like a mini clutch.
Yes, definitely something garden – was a spring collection I think.. maybe Glowing Garden?
I have some of the Dior make up collectible products such as the ring, dice, bracelet but I’d swap them all for this beauty!! I now NEED this, off I go on a hunt!
I’ve loved these blog posts – thank you.
Hope you manage to find it! Thank you 🙂 xx