Here’s a photo of the new Dior Cannage eyeshadow palette for Spring 2011. This is #001 Dawn Grey.
It came a little smashed. Not drunk, just shattered 😉 Lucky for me, it was just the matte black that broke. Unlucky for me, it got all over the palette. I cleaned it up the best I could and took this picture with my Mom standing over my shoulder watching me “work” and she was so upset that it was broken so I had to keep telling her that it was alright. There’s still a lot of colour left. Aww… 🙂 I know we can try pressing it back, but I’ve got no patience and I don’t like the texture thereafter so I never re-press shattered colours. If they shatter, they’re gone.
Still, it doesn’t stop this being a very pretty palette. I know greys aren’t a Spring thing, but I love greys (and I look good in them haah! 😉 ) so this palette is right up my alley! Yay, say the swatches below! 😀
The Dior Cannage palette is actually smaller than the regular 5 colour palettes. It comes in a square quilted case that resembles the signature canework on the Dior Cannage leather bags. The same print is embossed on the shadows.
PLUS the piece de resistance – the absolutely adorable dangly Dior charm.
Sadly I’m a sucker for anything Dior and this matches the Dior bags perfectly 😛
So yes its a pretty palette, but what about the eyeshadow texture then? Honestly, I find it a mixed bag. The matte black that shattered is a lovely soft texture (probably why it broke) while the other 3 shimmer shades tend towards a grittier texture. The dark shimmer grey and light white are quite fine, but the pink tends to be a bit gritty so it does not apply not stick on the skin as well as the other colours. Personally I feel its not quite up to par compared to the regular Dior quints.
Here’s a look I quickly put together.
How I wear this palette is pretty much how I wear any eye palette – matte black closest to the lash line, dark grey smudged on outer corner of the lid, light pink on middle part of the lid and the light grey over to blend and highlight. Lipstick is Guerlain Fuchsia Delice and this is the same look from that review 🙂
I like greys on the eyes so I love the colors in this palette, nevermind that I probably have similar shades elsewhere. They aren’t all in one place 😉
Pros: Lovely packaging, Nice colours more suited for cool toned skin,
Cons: Matte black shatters easily, Shimmer colours have a grittier texture than normal, Limited Edition
So… its Valentine’s Day today! Happy Valentine’s Day and don’t all go and crowd the eating places tonight y’hear? Food is sub-par at inflated prices – wait till tomorrow … says the cynic 😉 If I were celebrating Valentine’s Day, I’d use this palette for the eyes and a lovely red lip, possibly in the matching Rouge Dior Red Muse lipstick. Who cares if it kisses off eh? 😉
Might this Dior Cannage palette have colours you like? Do you re-press shattered makeup or are you like me and just sigh and toss out the shattered bits? 🙂
Paris B
Dior Cannage eyeshadow palette retails at RM198 and comes in 2 shades at all Dior counters. The shade pictured is #001 Dawn Grey. Limited Edition for Spring 2011
LeGeeque says
February 14, 2011 at 8:54 amI saw this palette when I was shopping last week! i wanted to get it but I told myself to wait for your review 😀 Glad I did. Think I’ll get this palette. Love Dior stuff as you would have known 😉 Strangely, I’m wearing Dior e/s today too. The Silver Look duo. One of my favourites. SOft and blendable colours.
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:12 pmI love Silver Look!! Its the most idiot proof shadow duo ever! Guaranteed to be a success everytime 😀 I’m also wearing a Dior today, but in Electric lights 😀
shusheshe says
February 14, 2011 at 9:09 amToo bad about the palette D;
I actually like that they went with greys instead of the pink I see everywhere else.
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:13 pmSame! I enjoyed the grey because spring is so over run with pinks and pastels that don’t suit many people
Nikki says
February 14, 2011 at 9:29 amHappy Valentine’s Day PB~ The look you’ve created is gorgeous! Perfect for the love season!
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:14 pmThanks Nikki! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Mr. AMW!
xin says
February 14, 2011 at 9:34 amnot too excited about the colors but the charm and the casing are so gorgeous!
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:14 pmYES! Maybe I’ll dismantle the Dior charm and hang it on my no-brand bag hehe… or turn it into a key chain 😉
Alla says
February 14, 2011 at 9:51 amthis type of colours look awful on me. golden browns is the way to go. we’re staying in for valentines 🙂 no way are we paying crazy prices at the restaurants
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:15 pmLOL We must be opposites in the colour spectrum because golden browns are my enemy! 😀 Enjoy your Valentine’s Day.
mrsdjones says
February 14, 2011 at 10:31 amI love greys too. I have a few pallets with greys and pink already.The gorgeous dior charm and packaging is calling my name. Aiaii.. so tempting *hide myself*
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:16 pmHehe… The packaging certainly wins right? 😉
Hanny says
February 14, 2011 at 10:49 amAlways wanted a Dior palette, but with the amount of eyeshadows I have now… Ima always having to pass them up… Looks good on ya, PB! Happy Valentine’s Day!
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:16 pmThanks Hanny! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Grace says
February 14, 2011 at 12:57 pmLooking so pretty, Paris. I love easy day-time smokey looks. Gives depth to my Asian eyes 🙂
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:16 pmThank you Grace! And like you, I like doing a smokey eye for the day too – darn these Chinese eyes! 😉
Monstro says
February 14, 2011 at 1:37 pmThat is such a nice combo-grey and light pink. It really looks good on you! I need to try that combo.
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 3:17 pmThanks Monstro! Try it. Pink and grey was a combination I never thought of trying before but it is gorgeous! If you want something a little less pricey, take a look at the Maybelline Eye Studio palettes. There’s a palette with this colour combo that’s less pigmented but just as pretty 😉
tass says
February 14, 2011 at 6:49 pmOh no.. now I want this… Can match with the bag ~ 😀
ParisB says
February 14, 2011 at 7:50 pmHaha!! Good point! 😉
lavender says
February 14, 2011 at 8:55 pmThis is a lovely palette. i love grey too. Grey suits you so well.
ParisB says
February 15, 2011 at 9:26 pmThank you! I’m sure it looks great on you too 🙂
deepa says
February 14, 2011 at 9:36 pmomg!!! i was soo loving this palette… and oddly, I too am wearing Dior today!!! hahaha, its the miniaudiere one from 2010… I saw your review on the pink golds… and i got the grey golds!!! the grey golds is superb… and its really a mixture of grey and gold!! wow!! hahahha… soo odd how many ppl here choes to wear Dior on Valentine.. seems like we all are bunch of Divas huh, coz Dior isnt for the faint hearted.. haha.. [ cudn’t resist some self patting on the back!!] 😉
ParisB says
February 15, 2011 at 9:27 pmHaha!! YES! We are all divas in our own right 😀 I missed out on Grey Golds but I’m glad you got it and are enjoying it 😀
gio says
February 14, 2011 at 10:10 pmThe packaging is gorgeous and I love the little charm. It’s too bad the quality of the eyeshadows isn’t as good as the other Dior palettes.
ParisB says
February 15, 2011 at 9:28 pmYes. It is a pity because Dior eyeshadow quality is usually amazingly smooth. Still its pretty eh? 😉
Mari says
February 15, 2011 at 12:58 amGorgeous palette! As anything else by Dior, since they pay such attention to detail it borders on OCD! I really love their design!
Unfortunately, I dislike the greys too. It’s not that it doesn’t look good on me, but I think warmer tones go better with my skin tone. On you it looks great, though!^^
ParisB says
February 15, 2011 at 9:31 pmAww… Unlike you, I can’t wear warm colours very well so we’re even 😉 Dior is always so classy I love it 🙂