by Diana Ajih on January 11, 2012
in Spring
Seems like beauty brands are sticking with the bright color theme for their spring collections. NARS Cosmetics introduces its spring 2012 collection which is a mix of bright and playful colors. NARS is one of many makeup collections that are setting the tone for spring- either go big or go home!
The Spring 2012 Collection, created by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, stars a mix of bright and playful colors balanced with rich, saturated hues. Nars chose to photograph model Ginta Lapina for the spring campaign, explaining, “Her delicate features and classic beauty made her an ideal fit for a collection that’s at once fresh and fierce.”
To achieve the makeup look in the campaign image, Ginta’s skin was made radiant with Santa Fe Sheer Glow Foundation and set with Eden Loose Powder to create an Immaculate Complexion. Next, Zen Blush was applied to the hollow of the cheek and blended toward the temple for contour; Gaiety Blush was brushed onto the apple of the cheeks for a pop of color.
After prepping with Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Lhasa Single Eyeshadow was blended onto Ginta’s lids, extending the color to the upper inner corner of the eye. Her brow bone was highlighted with Albatross Highlighting Blush before Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil was swiped across the upper lash line. It was further defined with Rue Saint-Honoré Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner; a winged effect was created in the outer corner. The lower lash was lined with the same pencil and gently smudged. Brows were defined with Blondie Single Eyeshadow; lashes were curled, then brushed with two coats of Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara. Lips were lined and filled in with Amazon Lipliner Pencil, then topped with Valparaíso Pure Matte Lipstick and Misbehave Lip Gloss for shine. The look was completed with Écume Nail Polish on the nails.
Eyeshadow Trio (Retail $45.00)
- Douce France Shimmery icy pink, shimmery rose-petal pink, matte deep rose
Eyeshadow (Retail $24.00)
- Lhasa Shimmery lavender-gray
Eyeshadow Duo (Retail $34.00)
- Paramaribo Metallic shades of brass and bronze
Blush (Retail $28.00)
Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil (Retail $24.00)
Pure Matte Lipstick (Retail $25.00)
- Valparaiso Rich raspberry
Lipstick (Retail $24.00)
Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (Retail $24.00)
Nail Polish (Retail $18.00)
- Diamond Life Metallic violet
Available: Friday, January 13th, 2012
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Can I yell out a big OMG to NARS holiday 2011 makeup collection! This collection is all about the drama- metallic eyes, deep hues, and other sparkling bits to create an alluring makeup look for the holiday season. Designed and photographed by the founder and creative director, François Nars, this holiday line features Italian model Mariacarla Boscono who also modeled for the NARS fall 2011 makeup collection.
Available: November 1, 2011
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NARS makeup collection for fall 2011 goes more bold and edgy with its eclectic mix of soft and dusty shades. Stay in the neutral zone with NARS Delphi trio eye shadow palette or be daring in NARS electric blue eyeshadow or NARS Mascate dramatic red lipstick.
“Confident, fashion-forward, and graphic—fall is the perfect time to play with dramatic shades, bold colors, and rich textures,” François says of the collection.
NARS Duo Eye Shadow (Retail $33)
- Grand Palais- a silvery taupe and dusty rose duo eye shadow (Limited Edition)
NARS Trio Eye Shadow (Retail $45)
- Delphes - a sparkling sheer peach, matte dove gray and frosted sage shades
NARS Single Eye Shadow (Retail $23)
- Outremer - A richly pigmented electric blue single eyeshadow
NARS Lip Gloss (Retail $24)
- Oasis – A sparkling pink-champagne lip gloss(Limited Edition)
NARS Lipstick (Retail $24)
- Pago Pago- A petal pink shimmering sheer lipstick
NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (Retail $24)
- Train Bleu- A deep aubergine velvet matte lip pencil
NARS Pure Matte Lipstick (Retail $25)
- Montego Bay - versatile rose-pink pure matte lipstick
- Mascate - true red pure matte lipstick
NARS Nail Polish (Retail $17)
- Galion- Deep gray nail polish (Limited Edition)
by Diana Ajih on April 14, 2011
in Summer
I’ve soooo been waiting for this! Here’s a peek at NARS new Summer 2011 Collection:
NARS NEW Summer 2011 Collection is a range of warm, sophisticated, shimmering shades, punctuated with shots of vivid, nature-defying color. Eyes are washed in icy sea foam, silver-green and frozen turquoise. Lips are infused with mandarin orange gloss and hot pink matte color. The look is finished with nails in bold sunflower yellow or matte opaque white for a modern, edgy effect that’s strictly NARS.
Trio Eyeshadow (Retail $45.00)
- Cap Ferrat in Icy sea form, silver green, icy turquoise
Duo Eyeshadow (Retail $33.00)
- Dogon in Metallic taupe with icy green sheen and charcoal black
- Exotic Dance in Metallic white with silver sheen and metallic gold
Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (Retail $24.00)
- Queen in Modern citrus gold glitter
Lipgloss (Retail $24.00)
- Wonder in Shiny, sheer mandarin orange with pink andgold shimmer
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (Retail $24.00)
- Bolero in Pink cantaloupe
Pure Matte Lipstick (Retail $25.00)
- Carthage in Matte, hot pink
Lipstick (Retail $24.00)
- Mayflower in Sheer raspberry with shimmer
Blush (Retail $27.00)
- New Order in Soft pink with gold and silver shimmer
Nail Lacquer (Retail $17.00)
- Ecume in Opaque white
- Kismet in Metallic sunflower
NARS Limited-Edition Summer 2011 collection will be available tomorrow, April 15th at NarsCosmetics.com
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With the success of the Orgasm Illuminator, NARS unveils three new illuminating shade to add to the collection. These new Illuminators glide on to the skin, leaving it refreshed while enhancing the complexion creating a shimmering effect. NARS Illuminators can be applied on bare skin, on top of your makeup or highlight the neck, shoulders, and décolleté. The key ingredients includes- Polar Berries for their antioxidant properties, Indian Frankincense known for its soothing and comforting properties, Vitamin B5 to condition skin, Bisabolol used as an anti-inflammatory, and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate and moisturize the skin.
NARS Illuminator Collection includes:
- Copacabana- Copacabana Illuminator imparts a pearlescent sheen
- Super Orgasm- This shimmery, peachy-gold hue
- Laguna A golden-bronze hue that’s perfect for achieving a sun-kissed glow
The NARS Illuminator Collection is now available at your nearest NARS counter and NARS.com. Retails for $29.00 each.
NARS Holiday 2010 Collection
Another holiday collection that brings joy to my eyes. NARS newest holiday collection is available right now at Sephora.com however, the collection will not be available on narscosmetics.com until Friday. Check out what NARS has in store for all beauty addicts this holiday season.
Trio Eyeshadow (Retail $45.00)
- Okinawa- Lustrous silver, deep cobalt blue, and black onyx
Eyeshadow Duo (Retail $32.00)
- Melusine- Silver lilac and Bright Purple shades
Single Eyeshadow (Retail $23.00)
Blush (Retail $26.00)
- Sex Appeal- Light peach shade
Lipstick (Retail $24.00)
- Petit Monstre- Berry shade
- Little Darling- Nude beige color
Lip Gloss
- Downtown- Metallic pink lavender shade
- Bougainville- Sheer pomegranate shade
Nail Polish (Retail $16.00)
- Bad Influence- Smoky taupe shade
- Pokerface- Lilac shade
Check out these limited edition holiday sets exclusively at Sephora!
Beauty in a Box: NARS Junkie (Retail $69.00)
Essential Eye Palette – 5 x 0.05 oz Eyeshadow in Night Star , Galapagos, Nepal, Ondine, Thunderball plus 0.03 oz Cream Shadow in Unconditional Love, 0.28 oz Lip Gloss in Ophelia, 0.14 oz mini Multiple in Orgasm, 0.08 oz mini Bronzer in Laguna
Orgasm Lust Lip & Cheek Set (Retail $30.00)
A 0.35 oz mini Highlighting/Bronzing Blush Duo in Orgasm/ Laguna and a 0.14 oz mini Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm.
Midsummer Dream Set (Retail $47.00)
- 0.35 oz Hungry Heart Blush Duo
- 0.14 oz Orgasm Multiple
- 0.25 oz Adelita Nail Polish
Follow the Boys Lip Gloss Set (Retail $40.00)
- Moon Fleet
- Easy Lover
- Turkish Delight
- Sweet Revenge
Trouble Maker Eye Set (Retail $60.00)
0.21 oz Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara in Black, 0.02 oz Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches, 0.28 oz Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, 1.69 oz Eye Makeup Remover
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