Westman Atelier Launches A New Highlighter…and It’s Awesome
It’s pretty obvious by now that I’m mildly obsessed with Gucci Westman. Okay, maybe a little more than mildly. I have pared my personal makeup routine down to almost exclusively her line and just when I think I couldn’t possibly need anything else she comes up with another must have product. This newest launch is no exception.
Her highlighter Peau de Peche is my summertime staple. The warmest peachy-bronze highlight gives a healthy sun kissed glow that I now equate with backyard barbecues, chilled white wine, and strappy dresses. So much so, that I pack it away as soon as the first chill hits. When I learned that she had added a new highlighter I figured I didn’t need it. I had her Lit Up highlight stick which is universally flattering and the Peau de Peche for that bronzed glow look I crave in warmer months; I didn’t need the new highlighter. Except…it turns out I did.
As with all new launches, I first got a teaser email. “Gucci introduces Peau de Rose exclusively to her website and then on to Bellacara in a few weeks.” Attached to this email was an image of the product. It looked lovely. I was sure people would love it. I pre-ordered 12. I mean we are in quarantine. How many could I possibly sell? Two weeks later the sample product arrived so I could play with the product and I immediately knew, quarantine or no quarantine, I had under-ordered. The color was absolutely gorgeous. The softest pink with a beautiful pearly highlight. Layered over my Minette blush stick, worn alone when I want a hint of color, buffed on top of my Peau de Peche for a hint of pink over the bronze, it has quickly become a staple in my daily routine, and I have only had it a week.
Sadly, my next order will not arrive for at least another week, so the 12 I have are all I have for the moment. Lately, shipping times have doubled, tripled, and sometimes even quadrupled. It has been difficult getting product. As a result, I have kept the product quietly in a drawer so that you (our fabulous Stylebook readers) will get first shot at them. Trust me, you want one.
- About the boutique
Located in historic Old Town Alexandria, for more than 17 years Bellacara has been Northern Virginia's preeminent boutique for high end cosmetic, skincare and haircare products. At Bellacara you will find premiere beauty products that have been carefully edited by the store’s owner, Angela Sitilides, who personally tests all the products sold in store. The boutique carries only the best product lines – Kiehl’s, Jouer, Dr. Dennis Gross, Christophe Robin, Moroccan Oil, Bumble & Bumble, Fresh, Molton Brown, Skinceuticals, Smashbox, Stila, Mario Badescu, Clarins, Dermalogica, Kevyn Aucoin, Kai, Child, St. Tropez, Smith and Cult, and many more.
1000 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.299.9652
