Beauty Launch: Chanel Summer 2008 Makeup Collection

Oh, Chanel. Why must you tempt this beauty chick so? The Summer 2008 Makeup Collection is absolutely amazing ... I seriously want every single item offered. A beautifully edited selection of heat-baked sands, golden browns, sunset bronzes and khakis, the collection can be used to create sultrily sexy getaway looks. So whether you're headed to a Caribbean island or just want to spice up your everyday look, be sure to pick up these beauties.

Soleil Tan de Chanel ($48): This gently illuminating bronzing powder is designed to evoke the feel of wave-swept sands. The oil-free formula creates a gorgeous bronze glow! Available in:
Desert Corail (light peach)
Terre Epice (mauve-ish taupe)
Terre Ambre (taupe)
Desert Bronze (light chocolate)
Sable D'or (pale apricot)

Bronze Universel de Chanel ($45): Flattering, sheer and light, the gel cream provides a gorgeous all-day glow. Available in:
Sun Illuminator (pearly bronze)

Lumieres Facettes Iridescent Effects Eyes ($55): The black lacquered palette contains four pyramids of shimmering eyeshadows in pinks and bronzes -- so flattering on all skin tones.

Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow ($27.50 each): Each powder shadow is presented in a black lacquered compact, made so much more chic with the interlocking "C's" logo imprinted at the center of each shadow. Available in:
Khaki (sage green)
Safari (stone brown)
Tigre (limited-edition, soft bronze)
Nomade (limited-edition, pink rose)

Ombre D'Eau Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow ($30): Iridescent shades in a bi-phase liquid powder are long-lasting and just so beautiful. Available in:
Atoli (limited-edition, golden sand)

Inimitable Waterproof Mascara ($27): Delivers volume, curl, length and separation ... and it's waterproof! Available in:
Emeraude (jade green)

Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick ($26 each): The moisturizing formula is satiny, lustrous and seriously amazing. Plus it's formulated with Vitamin E and chamomile! Available in:
Leopard (golden coral)
Rose Flamingo (bright pink)

Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour ($30 each): Lustrous, wearable lip color in a black lacquered case. Available in:
Naive (pink nude)
Curious (nude brown)

Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 ($26 each): Sheer, brilliant color in a truly sophisticated, creamy lipstick formula. Available in:
Zanzibar (soft peach)
Mauritius (bronzed coral)

Le Vernis Nail Colour ($19 each): The cult favorite has two new shades for summer, and they're both absolutely beautiful! Available in:
Antilope (frosted golden brown)
Flamingo (bright pink)

All products are available on Chanel's website. Something tells me this collection won't be available for long!