Illamasqua SS13, I'mperfection

Last night, I had the chance to preview I'mperfection, the new SS13 collection from Illamasqua. I've always admired Illamasqua for  pushing the boundaries and daring to be different, and this new collection is no exception:

Illamasqua I'm perfection powder blush duos & blush up brush

Illamasqua SS13 - I'm perfection

Illamasqua speckled nail varnish

 Illamasqua I'mperfection

The world isn't perfect. But who wants to be perfect anyway?

I'mperfection is an open invititation to stand up and show the world what makes 

you perfectly, imperfect. We want you to highlight the features other brands

 encourage you to cover up and celebrate your imperfections like badges of honour.

At the event, I was immediately drawn to the new Illamasqua speckled nail varnishes. Inspired by the beauty of freckles, they're a really cool mix of opaque colour and black glitter, and just to add to the effect, they have a matte finish too. I had my nails painted with Speckle (the lilac one) and consequently spent the rest of the evening thinking just how much they looked just like Cadburys mini eggs!

Equally gorgeous are the new Powder blusher duos. Each compact features 2 of their best selling shades, and I think Katie & Ambition will be especially popular as it's the perfect mix of matte pink and soft neutral shimmer. There's also a new blush up brush, which is specially designed to help elongate and define the cheekbones. 

Finally, for the more adventurous, there's a new lipstick in Immodest (vivid pink) as well as a rather striking leaf green intense lipgloss in Shoot.

As always with Illamasqua, there's a good mix of colours and textures. I love the idea of a make up brand encouraging us to celebrate and indeed being inspired by our so called imperfections. And with so many options to choose from, there truly is something for everyone in their brilliantly titled new I'mperfection collection.

Illamasqua I'mperfection will be available in stores and online from 31st January.

What do you think about their new I'mperfection collection? Will you be giving speckled nails a go?