Gals. Let’s discuss one of the most gorge summer collections I’ve seen thus far for 2009. Estee Lauder’s Vivid Garden Summer Color Collection. It is truly the lovechild of magic and whimsy, is it not?

The collection includes new, limited edition shades of Pure Color Illuminating Gloss, Pure Color Lipstick, Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad, Duo-Tone Eye Pencil and Pure Color Nail Lacquer for a pretty, floral-inspired look. As Kristen points out, when was the last time you used up an entire non-neutral pencil? Exactly. EL has geniusly given you TWO bright colors in responsible sizes for summer vacas.

But the piece de resistance of the collection is the new Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder (below). It imparts a soft, shimmering and radiant glow. Available at select retailers and www.EsteeLauder.com.
While you’re at the EL counter, I recommend picking up their Nutritious Purifying 2-in-1 Foam Cleanser, sold exclusively at Nordstrom. It’s number 1 in my rotation these days!