Re: "Spring Solstice". We are aware that this term is incorrect, but we dig it. "Spring Equinox" didn't have the same panache... Please enjoy this collection, we're very happy to have been able to make 14 of the original 22 shades permanent! Sincerely, Miss K
"The Spring Solstice collection evokes the awakening of color as the doldrums of winter begin to fade away. Fresh new life springs forth, budding flowers and trees. The ice melts, the chill leaves the air. Spring is finally here! "
On March 21st, the Spring Solstice, also known as the "Vernal Equinox" occurs. The first day of Spring. On this day, daytime and nighttime are of equal length, and the days begin to grow longer, and brighter. The darkness of winter hastens. The Spring Solstice has been celebrated by mankind for thousands of years. Even the earliest civilizations kept track of the seasons and stars, to help plan their planting and gathering schedules. For many different societies, the spring solstice marked the end of winter and the approach of spring, fertility, and fresh food.
Spring is my favorite season. I miss the change of seasons, since moving from New York to South Carolina. I loved the smell of the ice melting, the tiny signs that Spring would soon arrive. Long walks through Highland Park (home of the International Lilac Festival), and every day a new crocus, daffodil, hyacinth, tulip... showing up. The magnolias and the cherry blossoms. The fresh scent of Linden blossoms. And soon after that, gorgeous flower beds of every kind, throughout the park, or in the arboretum. Yes, I miss Spring. This is a collection of colors, of memories. Of things that I miss, and things that make me happy. I hope that the vast range of these shades brings joy to your Spring season as well...
This Limited Edition collection made permanent offers 14 of the original 22 shades. Samples, sample sets and the option to purchase the entire full sized set of colors can be found below.
These shades are ultra-smooth, rich and highly pigmented. Photographs don't even start to capture the intensity and inter-play of the pigments, lowlights and highlights within these shades. These are incredibly complex, unique colors!
Color Descriptions (Also click on the Color Descriptions tab, above, to see arm swatches of all shades photographed in direct sunlight!)
1. Zinnia: So unique, this vibrant but soft coral peach turns into a blend of pinkish coral with a dominant violet iridescence.
2. Heartleaf: The freshness of budding leaves with sparkles of violet.
3. Forget-me-not: The lush turquoise of petals, sparkling with magical turquoise sparkles.
4. Viburnum: Remember the coveted Le Mystere #69? The only Mystere that actually had a recipe? Well, this is it. The perfect marriage of cocoa brown and pewter. Softly frosted. Fantastic.
5. May Lily : My new favorite- the palest creamy greenish shimmer with sparkles of pink and violet.
6. Nasturtium: Dramatic neutral red, sparkling with highlights of pink sparks.
7. Phlox: A delicate, shimmering wash of pale silver grey with iridescent blue sparks.
8. Bellflower: A diaphanous violet purple tone, slightly sheer, with highlights of pink sparks.
9. Calendula: Warm mahogany brown with coppery sparkle shimmer.
10. Greenbrier: Lovely cool green with surprising sparks of blue, the color of the sky.
11. Alyssum: Soft frosty champagne pink with shimmer of green and blue.
12. Trillium: Vibrant, but wearable fresh Spring green full of shimmering green sparkles.
13. Ondberry: A rich, softly shimmering eggplant purple with slight sparkles of gold.
14. Lupine: Shimmering mid-tone smokey blue violet.
Made in the USA by Aromaleigh Inc.
Ingredients: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), May contain: Ferric Oxide (CI 77491), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Silica, Bronze Powder, Copper Powder, Tin Dioxide (CI 778161), Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Size: Spring Solstice Eyes are packaged in clear jars with sifter, 1.2 gm net wt jars, the same size as our other Rocks! eyeshadows, Elemental Lustres and Pure Hues (aka "5 gram jars").
NOTE: While we have made all attempts for photographs to accurately depict colors, photography unfortunately does not accurately reveal the depth and interplay of color and effect of these shadows. Also, please note that variations do exist between different computer monitors.