Preview, Swatch - Guerlain Liu Calligraphy Palette Holiday 2012

Unlike the other fall makeup collections that I felt underwhelmed about, This Liu  Calligraphy Palette made me feel pretty excited.
I had to grab one for myself soon after it showed up in Nordstrom although it does not feel like holiday, yet.
I will talk about this beautiful operatic heroine "Liu"  and the opera "Turandot"  later on when I present a look post for you (after all, I am a classically trained singer.), but today I am just too excited to show this pretty palette to you. :)

Guerlain Liu  Calligraphy Palette

Box

Comes with protective pouch

Palette

It is quite big and hefty and has magnetic closure.

Another look at Liu  Calligraphy

how-to guide

Guerlain suggests two different eye makeup looks, "Calligraphy" & "Arty"

And swatches...

(from the top)

Pale Shimmering Ivory

Warm Iridescent Gold

Shimmery Grey/Beige

Matte Charcoal Grey (almost black) Eyeliner

Warm toned red (lip color)

Cool toned red (lip color)

This was taken under cooler lighting. :)

I will have to actually wear these colors and see to be sure, but the eyeshadow colors are beautifully iridescent and they go on velvety smooth.

I love the classic red lip colors in two different undertones as well. 

Only thing I am not so crazy about is that the lip colors have the "classic Guerlain lipstick smell" which is not very appetizing. (Maybe it is a good thing. ;p)

Overall, I am very happy with this palette and I believe this collection has captured the image of one of the most visually stunning operas, "Turandot"  and its sympathetic heroine "Liu".

[Edit]

I am adding lip swatches today.

They both feel and look amazing on.

The colors hug my lips. Matte and velvety but not drying at all, which is perfect for red lip colors. :)

warm red

cool red

My first take on holiday look with Liu Palette

What do you think of this palette?

Would you be purchasing one of the Guerlain Liu  Collection for this holiday?

Thanks for looking! :)