SPRING STYLE · BEAUTY

IN FULL BLOOM

BY NATASHA CHALENKO

The latest trend in beauty draws inspiration from the breathtaking splendor of blossoming spring flowers. The best new releases in makeup, skin care and perfumery take us on an unforgettable journey through this luscious fairyland.

Solar Florals Alpine Meadows Jo Malone London celebrates spring The visionary approach to with the tropical Blossoms collection skin care developed by Clarins consisting of four fragrances, a body Laboratories aims to balance and mist and a diffuser. Two new additions maintain the skin’s natural micro- that highlight the exotic beauty of biota — normal levels of bacteria in the Hawaiian flower join the healthy skin — which are unique to each colorful lineup — the uplifting Yellow individual. Clarins has created a new cleans- Hibiscus Cologne and voluptuous ing collection featuring a trio of toners and a Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense. Spring micellar water that contain the brand’s exclusive must-have: Light and vibrant, Yellow Microbiote Complex, a rebalancing blend of Hibiscus Cologne opens with top notes organic saffron flower polyphenols and marine- of sparkling juicy lime and a subtly based prebiome that comforts and protects the tangy fresh floral accord reminiscent skin. Spring must-have: Soothing Toning Lotion of hibiscus tea infusion. At its heart is is formulated with purple coneflower and organ- complemented by jasmine sambac, ic chamomile extracts and is suitable for even while white musk and benzoin bring the most sensitive skin. longevity to the florals at the base.

Clarins Soothing Toning Jo Malone London Yellow Lotion, $27 for 6.7 fl.oz.; Hibiscus Cologne, $144 for 100 ml; clarinsusa.com jomalone.com

Vivid Bouquet This season, Chanel’s Lucia Pica elegantly interprets the realm of flowers with Les Fleurs de Chanel, a dreamy collection inspired by , irises, anthuriums, pansies, carnations, sweet peas and, of course, Gabrielle Chanel’s favorite: camellias. Just like the warm sun rays that softly filter through freshly opened shimmering petals, the flattering color palette centers on a delicate and radi - ant complexion, enhanced by warm and earthy undertones on the eyes, which are juxtaposed with exquisite intense reds for the lips and nails. Spring must-have: Fleurs de Printemps Duo brings a refined glow to the face with its luminous coral blush and a satiny highlighter.

Chanel Fleurs de Printemps Blush and Highlighter Duo, $70; chanel.com

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THE CURRENT · BEAUTY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE MustSolar Florals Haves Jo Malone London celebrates spring with the 11_Beauty_PN_Mar21.indd 55 2/17/21 6:01 PM tropical Blossoms collection consisting of four IN FULL LUXURYfragrances, aFOR body mist and HER a diffuser. Two new Brick-and-mortar or click-and-ship?additions For that my holiday highlight gift shopping the exotic I prefer tobeauty shop brick-and-mortar. of the There is something incomparablyHawaiian special hibiscus about choosing flower a crisp join sunny the San colorful Francisco daylineup and taking a BLOOM stroll through all of my favorite stores, and perhaps, checking out a couple of new ones along the way. I just go with the flow. I like— to thelook throughuplifting the goods,Yellow chat Hibiscuswith my favorite Cologne salespeople and and imagine what BY NATASHA CHALENKO would make people on myvoluptuous list happy. But IRed am very Hibiscus selective as Cologne to where I shop. Intense. I choose the brands that have unparalleled commitments to exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromised quality, support and BY NATASHA developed artisanal traditions,Spring rise must-have: above trends and Light respect and their vibrant,resources and Yellow communities. So bundle CHALENKO up and let’s discover somethingHibiscus stylish Cologne for everyone onopens your list, with including top you!notes of sparkling juicy The latest trend in beauty draws lime and a subtly tangy fresh floral accord reminiscent of hibiscus tea inspiration from the breathtaking infusion. At its heart is rose complemented by jasmine sambac, while splendor of blossoming spring white musk and benzoin bring longevity to the florals at the base. flowers. The best new releases in Jo IllustriousMalone newcomer. London Harry Yellow Winston is Hibiscus Cologne, $144 for 100 ml; jomalone.com famous for its timeless, flawlessly crafted, one-of-a-kind jewels held to the highest makeup, skin care and perfumery and most exacting quality standards in the industry. The famed jewelry house’s take us on an unforgettable journey long-anticipated San Francisco flagship store is a shining addition to the city’s Covetable and collectible. I have never met a luxury shopping landscape. woman who would not get excited about receiving Alpine Meadows through this luscious fairyland. a hypnotizing black and white camellia-adorned Incredibles by Harry Winston sapphire and diamond necklace set in platinum; Price upon request. Chanel gift box. And for this reason I always visit the The visionary approach to skin care Harry Winston San Francisco, 200 Post Street, Chanel boutique. What’s inside the box? Does it really HarryWinston.com. matter? Big or small—you know it will be “très chic”! developed by Clarins Laboratories Statement earrings. Shreve & Co. is San Francisco’s CHANEL Bracelet in metal/calfskin; $750, CHANEL aims to balance and maintain the oldest jewelryVivid store and Bouquetone of the names that are San Francisco, 156 Geary Street, 415-981-1550. synonymous with the city itself. The finely curated skin’s natural microbiota — normal collections of jewelry and watches will light up anyone’s Thisholiday season, spirit. Chanel’s Lucia Pica elegant- levels of bacteria in healthy skin — Penny Preville 18K Diamondly Artinterprets Deco Earrings 1ct. $5,295. the Shreve realm & Co., of flowers with which are unique to each individual. 150 Post Street,Les San Francisco, Fleurs 415-421-2600 de Chanel, a dreamy collection Clarins has created a new cleansing inspired by peonies, irises, anthuriums, Sustainable Luxury. collection featuring a trio of toners Cuteness overload. pansies, carnations, sweet peas and, of course,Baby Cashmere is a and a micellar water that contain Louis Vuitton animal- result of the Loro Piana’s print accessories are idealGabrielle Chanel’s favorite: camellias. Just likecreative drive and the brand’s exclusive Microbiote stocking stuffers, or as I call the warm sun rays that softly filter throughyears fresh of hard -work with them “something extra.” The Mongolian and Chinese Complex, a rebalancing blend of adorable giraffes romping ly opened shimmering petals, the flatteringbreeders. This extremely organic saffron flower polyphenols with the brand’s iconic trunks rare and precious fiber and bags will certainly lift color palette centers on a delicate andexclusively radiant obtained from and marine-based prebiome that a mood and put a smile on the underfleece of Hircus anyone’s face! complexion, enhanced by warm and earthygoat kids by means of a comforts and protects the skin. undertones on the eyes, which are juxtadelicate- and completely Louis Vuitton Notebook Clemence harmless combing Spring must-have: Soothing Toning Equipee Sauvage MM; $185. Louis Vuitton Illustré Girafe posed with exquisite intense reds forprocedure the that is only Lotion is formulated with purple Bag Charm and Key Holder; lips and nails. Spring must-have: Fleursdone once de in a goat’s life. $220, Louis Vuitton San Loro Piana “Rochester” Coat in coneflower and organic chamo- Francisco, 233 Geary Printemps Duo brings a refined glowBaby Cashmere®; to $5,900, Street, 415-391-6200. Loro Piana San Francisco, mile extracts and is suitable for the face with its luminous coral blush233 Geary Street, 415-593-3303 even the most sensitive skin. and a satiny peach highlighter. Clarins Soothing Toning Lotion, Chanel Fleurs de Printemps Blush and $27 for 6.7 fl.oz.; clarinsusa.com Highlighter Duo, $70; chanel.com

New classic. I am extremely picky when it comes to choosing a new bag and have a long check list (but that’s another story). The new Piazza bag by Bottega Veneta meets all expectations. This genius bag comes in 3 different sizes and an For a well-heeled traveler. These Hermès exquisite selection of colors — you will find the one loafers come in just the right shade of blue and that suits even the most discerning lifestyle. exude refinement in every time zone. Bottega Veneta Mist Nappa Medium Piazza Bag; $3,900, Hermès Women’s Loafer with H Detail in Ostrich in Bleu Jean; Bottega Veneta San Francisco, 124 Geary Street, 415-981-1700. $4,100, Hermès San Francisco, 253 Post Street, 415-391-7200.

Wearable art. Hermès silk scarves are always on my shopping list for a classy lady. I have A gift that keeps on giving. Tom Ford Beauty enormous appreciation for the amount of products are carefully crafted using only the high- craftsmanship, tradition and the meticulously est-quality ingredients and are a treat for any style complex process that goes into creation of maven. This 50-piece lipstick library is a gift with pa- each scarf; they really are in the realm of fine nache and an undeniable “wow” factor—just opening art and elevate any outfit. all 50 will create a long-lasting holiday experience. Hermès Silk Scarf in “Jardin A Sintra”; $395, Hermès Tom Ford Lips & Boys 50-piece set; $1,980, Saks Fifth Avenue San Francisco, 253 Post Street, 415-391-7200. San Francisco, 384 Post Street, 415-986-4300.

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