The Style Spy - Nars Holiday Collection

Check out my latest article for TheStyleSpy.com where I give a preview of the new 2011 Holiday Makeup Collection from Nars Cosmetics.  This collection will definitely be a must-have for the holiday season.

http://thestylespy.com/2011/10/nars-2011-holiday-makeup-collection-revealed/

xo Eman

TheStyleSpy.com Nars Summer 2011 Collection

One of my favourite things is playing around with the new makeup collections that come out each season. The summer 2011 collection for Nars Cosmetics is no exception. Check out my full review of the collection on TheStyleSpy.com and make sure to head in to your nearest Sephora to see the collection yourself.

http://thestylespy.com/2011/05/summer-with-nars/

xo Eman

Fantasy Fairy Makeup

This is just whimsical fun =). My fav is seeing my youngest Branson in the background. He kept saying (with a confused look),"Um. you look (pause) pretty Mommy?" Yes it was in the form of a question LOL. I have to admit that I didn't love how the brown line underneath turned out but practice makes perfect right? =) Come with me to a land of fairies. If you want to blend in, you may want to try this look out....okay I'm a geek but ENJOY!!!

NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils

Never have I heard such a buzz about lip pencils. Get your's now at all NARS counters.

xoxox

Nars Spring 2011 Collection

Trio Eyeshadow

Calanque (Limited Edition)

Eyeshadow Duo

Bateau Ivre (Limited Edition)
Nouveau Monde

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

Celebrate
Hollywoodland

Lip Gloss

Angelika (Repromote)
Nana (Limited Edition)
Superorgasm (Repromote)

Lipstick

Tzigane (Limited Edition)

Pure Matte Lipstick

Madere

Nail Polish

Desperado (Limited Edition)


This collection will be available sometime this month!

November Favorites

I know, I know, we are SO done with November but I recorded this last week and wanted to get it out and then will come back with a December fav list too. Leave comments about anything that you have discovered in the last month so we can all go and check those things out! Maybe they will be a part of my December favs =)!!!

NARS Primer Review

I hate it. I do. I really, really hate it. I am always looking for the next best thing so, after I ditched my Smashbox primer, which I also hated, I ventured into Sephora and found a new primer to play with. I found that the NARS Primer did nothing, absolutely nothing. It did not make my make up last longer. It does not make my make up go on smoother. It did not even have a nice texture, like Smashbox Photo Finish primer did. I generally like to look decent by the end of the day and unfortunately, NARS did not help me achieve this goal. Do not get me wrong, I love NARS. I swear by their blush, lip gloss and lipstick. I have also tried their eyeshadow, which is not bad, but I cannot bring myself to buy any other eyeshadow except Mac’s. I really wanted to love this, because I do really love NARS. On to the next!

Natural Grrrrrl

NARS Bento Box for Holiday 2010

Throughout all of his extensive international travels, Founder and Creative Director François Nars has always found Japanese culture to be a great source of inspiration, specifically the concept of Kabuki makeup. Years ago, after traveling to Japan, François brought back a small, porcelain pot with a red film of color– Kabuki makeup for the lips.


Debuting this holiday season after years of development is the NARS Bento Box Set – a limited edition set of two Kabuki cups that were hand-poured with a new exclusive-to-NARS lipstick formula in highly pigmented shades containing Vitamin E. Housed in a handmade bento box, the set also comes with a Kabuki lip brush, designed for precise application by dipping the brush into the cup and blending until desired coverage is achieved.


Fusing two inspirations together, François chose Daphne Guinness to once again be the face of NARS with her evocative portrayal of classic theatrical Kabuki makeup.


Only one thousand sets were created for sale in the United States and will retail for $125, and just over two thousand in total were created worldwide.

I've Been Using.......

Quick video on some things that I have been using lately. I mean a ReAlLy quick video =). I'll be doing a tutorial soon on super natural where the inspiration photo comes from a shoot I've already done. P.S. HATE that Blogger stopped making the video screens black before you push play. Sorry you have to see "Scary Face Girl" about to attack you through the computer...sheesh!

NARS Habanera Video Makeup Tutorial

This is a great look for everyday that can easily be taken to evening. I love the colors in the Habanera eyeshadow duo from NARS. The shadows are highly pigmented and the color payoff is great.

Have fun trying out this look!

Face

Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation #34

Make Up For Ever Lift concealer #2

Make Up For Ever #10 Blush

Eyes

NARS Smudgeproof Eye Primer

NARS Habanera eyeshadow duo

Mac Smolder eyeliner

Mac Brule eyeshadow

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Lips

Mac Subculture lip pencil

Make Up For Ever #3 Glossyfull gloss

NARS Rajsthan Eyeshadow Duo

This is a really easy quick day look using the NARS Rajasthan eyeshadow duo.

Other products used are:

Eyes

NARS Eye Primer

NARS Rajasthan duo

Mac Smolder eye pencil

YSL Black Mascara

Face

Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation #34

NARS Albatross highlighter

NARS Sin blush

Lips

NARS Giza lipgloss

Enjoy!

xo Eman

NARS Daphne Eyeshadow Makeup Tutorial

I wanted to do a look using the new NARS Daphne eyeshadows which is one of my favorite colors from the NARS fall collection. Here's a list of the products I used:

Eyes
Make Up For Ever Aquacream #16
Mac Mink Pink e/s
Mac Vex e/s
Mac Scene e/s
NARS Daphne e/s
Mac Carbon e/s
Mac Smolder pencil
Mac Vapour e/s

Face
Smashbox Photofinish light primer
Make Up For Ever Face & Body foundation #34
NARS Duo concealer Custard/Ginger
NARS Orgasm blush

Lips
NARS Giza lipgloss
NARS Turkish Delight lipgloss

Enjoy!
xo Eman

NARS Fall Collection

I had the pleasure of getting a full preview of the new NARS Fall collection recently. To see a detailed description of all the products check out my full review on TheStyleSpy.com

http://www.thestylespy.com/?p=5101#comments

xo Eman

Read My Red Lips

Here is a post that I did for From LA, with Love last week. Since red lips are a HUGE trend for fall, I thought I would share it with my lovely Primped & Proper readers. Enjoy beauties.

I am a makeup fanatic. Red lipstick is crucial to have in your beauty arsenal. If it’s good enough for Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, it’s good enough for you. Red lips are a staple in the fashion industry and should be a staple in your makeup bag. You can rock a lightly pigmented hue during the day and a more scarlet, deep-ruby shades for evening.


There are three different types of red - true-reds, orange-reds, and blue-reds. You don’t need to worry about the colour of your hair or your eyes - just the undertone of your skin. Determine whether the undertone of your skin is neutral, yellow, or pink. If you have neutral undertones, go for true reds, yellow and olive undertones, you should try orange-brown reds, and if you have pink undertones, try going for blue-reds.

Here are some great picks:

Yellow Undertones - Orange-reds

NARS Heat Wave, NARS Shanghai Express, Vincent Longo Fore-Plush, MAC Chili, MAC Fresh Moroccan

Pink Undertones - Blue-reds

NARS Scarlet Empress, Laura Mercier Seduction, MAC Russian Red, Chanel Shanghai Red, YSL Pure Lipstick Star Red

Neutral Undertones - True Reds

NARS Fire Down Below, NARS Red Lizard, MAC Ruby Woo, YSL Rouge Pur #13, Guerlain KissKiss Lipstick Insolence De Rouge 522

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick for Fall 2010

The NARS Pure Matte campaign, photographed by Creative Director and Founder François Nars, features Canadian model Heather Marks. Under Nars’s direction, makeup artist Diane Kendal designed a makeup look that emphasized a bold and matte lip. The end result is audacious, sultry and sophisticated.

Kendal began by applying Siberia Sheer Matte Foundation to the center of the face and blended outward. Vanilla Concealer masked imperfections. Snow Loose Powder was pressed into skin and the Botan Brush buffed away excess powder. Using the Yachiyo Brush, she applied Desire Blush to the apples of the cheeks and blended up towards the temples. For the eyes, Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow was brushed onto the lids with the Eyeshader Brush, followed by Blondie Single Eyeshadow into the crease with the Large Dome Brush to achieve depth. The inner corners were highlighted with the left side of All About Eve Duo Eyeshadow using the Eye Contour Brush. Iceberg Eyeliner Pencil lined the inner membrane of the lower lash line and Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo created an impactful upper lash line. Brows were defined by applying Blondie Single Eyeshadow with the Brow Brush. To complete the look, two coats of Larger than Life Lengthening Mascara were applied to the lashes. Jungle Red Lipliner Pencil was used to define the shape of the lips. To create the luscious matte hue, Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick was swiped directly onto the lips.

Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00)

Volga Deep aubergine
Bangkok Soft rose
Tonkin Cinnamon plum
Terre de Feu Black cherry
Tashkent Nude beige
Vesuvio Full bodied red

Gorgeous Bronzy Summer Skin

Check out my article on TheStyleSpy.com to see why Bronzer is a must have in your makeup routine to get that gorgeous glow all year long.

http://www.thestylespy.com/index.php?cat=3

Dont forget to leave a comment.

xo Eman

The Beauty of the World Cup

I am so happy that Spain won! I spotted this article, shortly after Spain's victory, on Style.com, and I thought I would share it with my fellow beauty addicts!


The Netherlands: Orange County
Why the orange uniforms if the Dutch flag is red, white, and blue? Orange is actually the color of the Dutch royal family and is the shade synonymous with national pride. - NARS Cosmetics' semi-matte hit Heatwave.


Spain: Finger Wave
What better way to stick it to rival Dutch fans on Sunday than to give them the hand—a well-manicured hand, that is, featuring a fresh polish job courtesy of OPI's España collection. Go with Manicurist of Seville.

via: Style.com

NARS Cosmetics Fall 2010 Preview

The eye shadow shade named for Guinness is a rich, royal purple. “When I started thinking about colors that meant Daphne to me, purple felt right — and when I tried it on her at the shoot, I immediately knew it needed to be named for her,” said Nars. Guinness wears it in the campaign along with Mangrove, a new eye shadow in an yellow-green hue; Douceur blush, a soft pink-brown, and Rouge Basque Lipstick, a “quintessential red” inspired by the French Basque region. The eye shadows will each retail for $23, the lipstick for $24 and the blush for $26. “Daphne’s like a painting in this image,” said Nars, who used a set of mirrors to reflect Guinness’ image from every angle. “Since Daphne was the inspiration for the campaign, I thought, ‘Why not have more of her?’” — WWD

NARS Pro-Prime™ Collection

NARS has included two new products to their already incredible collection of make up. Here is the low down on the new goods via narscosmetics.com…


The NARS Pro-Prime™ collection puts the artistry of François Nars at your fingertips. Makeup will look fresh and professionally applied for hours on end.

Pro-Prime products soothe and prepare skin with natural botanicals and vitamins while creating a protective base for longer-lasting, natural looking foundation application and wear



Skin Smoothing Face Prep

Get closer to an Immaculate Complexion with NARS Skin Smoothing Face Prep. With one application, skin is smoother and the appearance of fine lines and pores is minimized. A truly multi-use product, it may be used before primer to create a flawlessly matte finish or used throughout the day to combat shine and rejuvenate the complexion. Apply to fine lines, large pores or rough spots for an instant smoothing effect. For all skin types.
• Instantly resurfaces skin for a smoother and more even appearance
• Creates an impeccable matte finish leaving skin comfortable, not dry
• Can be applied under or over makeup
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free. Non-comedogenic


Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

No smudging, creasing or caking. The NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base is the insider trick of the trade. Never looking heavy-handed, this lightweight eye primer creates a seamless canvas that keeps cream and powder color looking brilliant, fresh and just applied, all day.

A polymer and mineral powder blend creates a firm grip on color ensuring hours and hours of gorgeous wear. Fortified with special deep-sea and antioxidant rice extracts, the Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base dries on contact and keeps the delicate eyelid smooth and prepared for color application.
• Extends the wear of eyeshadow, eyeliner and eyebrow pencil
• Instantly transforms to a matte finish and preps skin for color application
• Maximizes color intensity
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Fragrance free