Is it possible to fall in love with a nail polish?  I might have said no, but that was before I got a look at Black Amethyst, by Estee Lauder.  It’s part of Estee’s Lauder’s Sensuous Gold Collection, a limited edition collection of cosmetics for Fall 2009, available in stores this September.  With a palette of sparkly purples and rose golds, it’s on my go-to list for this coming season!

Inspired by the ease and sensuality of the season’s fashions, Estée Lauder has created Sensuous Gold – a uniquely feminine, luxurious new color collection for Fall 2009.  The collection uses soft nuances of color incorporating rich tints, tones, and washes.  Sensuous Gold gently brings out an inner radiance and reveals the softer side of every woman.  Skin is luminous, warm and radiant in a soft veil of golden tones.  Eyes are delicately defined in soft shades of golden amber and peach accented by rich, regal amethyst.  Lips are luxuriously dressed for the season in sateen finishes of coppery nudes and supple plums.

The distinctly modern and luxurious rose golden packaging is a complement to the sophisticated luxury and femininity of the collection.  The eyeshadow quads, shimmer powder, nail color, lipstick, and lip gloss all incorporate Fall 2009’s hottest metallics and shades of purple.

As my summer glow begins its inevitable fade, I love the shimmer powder.  It gives me just the right amount of glow without being overkill (a problem I sometimes have with bronzers).  The eyeshadows come in either the Rose Gold or Rose Amethyst quads.  I really like the Rose Amethyst for my complexion but I was happy to see that the Rose Gold looks great too!  I love the pattern on the eyeshadow when you open the compact, but its shape disappears with the shimmery top layer once you apply.  Not to worry though, it does not lessen the impact or intensity of the colors.

The Multi-Shimmer Lip Gloss blends three hues together to make a perfect shade in Rose Gold or Amethyst.  You can wear them alone or over the lipstick in this collection (or any of your favorite lipstick colors!).  The Rose Gold is a little lighter and golden, whereas the Amethyst has a darker, more pink hue.

The limited edition lipstick Hydra Lustre Lipstick with Gold Shimmer comes in Terracotta, Cinnamon, Rose Amethyst and Plum Amethyst.  As with most Estee Lauder Lipstick, it is creamy and luxurious, but it does have a taste and a smell.  It’s not overpowering, but if you’re sensitive to lipstick with a scent or a taste, definitely try before you buy.  The funny thing for me is that while I usually gravitate to purple in my eye makeup, I am loving the Terracotta and Cinnamon on my lips.  Good thing that collection works well enough that you can mix it up and find what works for you.  

Getting back to the Sensuous Gold nail colors, you can choose from Rose Gold or Black Amethyst.  The colors are rich and cover well.  I did a manicure last week using Black Amethyst (I know it isn’t Fall, but I was in love and I couldn’t wait), and it lasted an entire week.  I chip most nail polish by day three, so this was a nice surprise.  If you love these colors, hurry up and get to your Estee Lauder counter.  They are Limited Edition and the Rose Gold nail color is already sold out online!

Is anyone else super excited for Fall now?  I can’t wait to break out my boots and sweaters and rock my Black Amethyst manicure.