Celebrating Chinese New Year

On January 28th, we’ll welcome the Year of the Rooster according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Those born under the rooster sign are said to be observant, hardworking, confident, courageous, talented and honest. Lucky colours include: gold, brown and yellow. The flower of luck is the gladioli. Lucky numbers include 5, 7 and 8. What started out for many years to be a Chinese celebration has translated into a holiday that everyone can enjoy. The red and gold displays in Chinese cultural centres and stores are beautiful and elaborate. And beauty companies have embraced the occasion with more and more limited edition packages, products and counter displays. Many offer sets of lucky red envelopes used to give money to loved ones. Here are some of my favourite items this year.

Guerlain Chinese New Year Rouge G #28 Genna, $60

Giorgio Armani Chinese New Year Illuminating Palette, $108

YSL Chinese New Year Collector Palette, $68

Shiseido Lunar New Year Set, $115 (value of $168)

Ferragamo Si in Rosso Limited Edition, $105

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Limited Edition Red Bottle, 50 ml, $118

Rouge Dior in 999 Matte Red, $43

Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Colour in Imperial Red, $41Purchase

Elizabeth Arden’s SuperStart at any Hudson’s Bay and receive a set of 8 Chinese New Year envelopes.

Clarins Chinese New Year Gift-With-Purchase Offer

(Make a Clarins skin care purchase at select Hudson’s Bay stores & thebay.com & receive this chic red bag with Shaping Facial Lift 10 ml & Total Eye Concentrate 7 ml.)

These items are available in Canada at select Hudson’s Bay stores and thebay.com