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NARS Hanamichi Kabuki Eyeshadow Palette and NARS Kudoki Kabuki Lip Set

NARS Hanamichi Kabuki Eyeshadow Palette and NARS Kudoki Kabuki Lip Set

NARS Holiday 2011 has released and it’s an exciting range of mysterious, sultry shades…some might say it’s a bit different for a Holiday Collection and they do venture outside what the “traditional” look for the Holidays is all about don’t they? Taking things one step further some... Continue reading »

FOTD: Paraguaya & Morange

FOTD: Paraguaya & Morange

After lemming it for a while, I finally picked up MAC Morange Lipstick. I thought it would compliment my Sleek Paraguaya Palette well, so I created a look using the two… a soft eye with a bright, bold lip… Products Used Face VS Pro Airbrush FX Face Primer SPF20 MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer in NC45 to... Continue reading »

Liquid Foundation Swatch Comparisons

Liquid Foundation Swatch Comparisons

I wanted to show you swatch comparisons of the different liquid foundations I have. It’s very interesting to see all of these on my skin. They’re swatched on the inside of my arm. The Foundations: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow SPF 25 – I’m Pure for Sure Ivory NARS Sheer Glow – Siberia... Continue reading »

Start me up: NARS Gipsy Sheer Lipstick

Start me up: NARS Gipsy Sheer Lipstick

- In the latest instalment of Lipstick Bandit collaboration posts, we’ve decided to lure all the lipgloss addicts out there to the dark side with cookies a great starter lipstick.One of the first lippies I really fell in love with, and one that I think would be a great start to any lipstick collection is NARS... Continue reading »

Lipstick Love -- Nars Schiap

Lipstick Love -- Nars Schiap

There is always a moment when you find a lipstick that you know you're gonna love forever. That's what happened to me when I discovered Nars Schiap. I saw the color and thought, "Hmm.. maybe." Then I put it on and instantly fell in love. It's described as a "semi matte shocking pink" and I believe that's what helps it... Continue reading »

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick

In honor of the introduction of a new Pure Matte Lipstick (Madere) in NARS’ spring collection, I thought it would be useful to swatch the whole shade range. NARS has two different matte lip options: Pure Matte Lipsticks (skinny lipstick tubes, $25) and Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (a chubby lip “crayon,”... Continue reading »

Tom Ford Casablanca Lip Color Review, Photos, Swatches

Tom Ford Casablanca Lip Color Review, Photos, Swatches

Tom Ford Casablanca Lip ColorTom Ford Casablanca Lip Color Tom Ford Casablanca Lip Color ($48.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a reddened plum with a cream finish and a natural shine. NARS Christina is redder and has a golden shimmer. Guerlain Rose Bengale is slightly brighter and has pale pink shimmer. MAC Red Dwarf is more... Continue reading »

NARS Larger Than Life Lipgloss

NARS Larger Than Life Lipgloss

I am quite a fan of NARS’ Larger Than Life franchise. The first time I tried on Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara, people asked me if I’d gotten lash extensions. Last summer, I found their Larger Than Life eyeliners to be amazingly longwearing, heat- and humidity-proof. Now lipgloss is joining the... Continue reading »

YSL 13 Rose Tempura Glossy Stain Review, Swatches, Photos

YSL 13 Rose Tempura Glossy Stain Review, Swatches, Photos

Ever since they first came out a little while ago, I've been intrigued by the Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture - Vernis a Levres Glossy Stains, which are a combination lipgloss and lip stain. Today, I have a review and swatches of 13 Rose Tempura for you - which, as it turns out, is an exact dupe of NARS Velvet... Continue reading »

NARS Dolce Vita Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Review, Swatches, Photos

NARS Dolce Vita Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Review, Swatches, Photos

I think my favorite lip product formula is the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil formula. They are super long lasting (he darker shades easily last 6+ hours on me), they don't dry out my lips, and they doesn't transfer or smudge if blotted. I recently added the shade Dolce Vita, a my-lips-but-better (mlbb) shade to my... Continue reading »

Spring's Neon Pink Rivalry: Dior Rosy Glow and NARS Gaiety

Spring's Neon Pink Rivalry: Dior Rosy Glow and NARS Gaiety

What is it about neon pink blushes that really lights up the face? Even before I truly got into makeup, I was attracted to ultra bright pinks as a way to create a natural flush on my cheeks. My first purchase was Smashbox’s Blush Rush in Radiance a completely matte pink. Unlike neon lipsticks and shadows that have a... Continue reading »

Christina Hendricks Wears New NARS Pure Matte Lipstick  to “Mad Men” Season 4 Premiere

Christina Hendricks Wears New NARS Pure Matte Lipstick to “Mad Men” Season 4 Premiere

NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali to create the makeup look for “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks at the Season 4 Premiere last night. NARS’ NEW Pure Matte Lipstick was key in creating her look along with other products from NARS’ Fall 2010 Color Collection. Christina’s... Continue reading »

NARS - 'Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself' Lip Kit

NARS - 'Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself' Lip Kit

(Nordstrom Exclusive) ($97 Value) Re-create effects from Francois Nars' latest must-have beauty manual, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself, or follow your own inspiration with limited-edition sets featuring signature NARS staples. Cult-classic hues and a mix of modern textures and formulas. There are no boundaries,... Continue reading »

Nails of the Week: NARS Trouville

Nails of the Week: NARS Trouville

I have a penchant for dark or glittery polishes. All the better if they happen to be both. There’s not a lot of pink in my stash though. Maybe it’s because pink nails get a rep for being girly and old-fashioned. While the NARS Nail Polish in Trouville ($18 US) may be guilty of being unapologetically girly,... Continue reading »

NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo Review, Photos, Swatches

NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo Review, Photos, Swatches

NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow DuoNARS Spring 2012: Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo NARS Paramaribo Eyeshadow Duo ($24.00 for 0.09 oz.) is described as “metallic shades of brass and bronze.” For whatever reason, this is one of the few limited edition shades for spring, which is totally too bad–it’s a... Continue reading »

Nude Lip Know-How: NARS Little Darling Lipstick

Nude Lip Know-How: NARS Little Darling Lipstick

One of my favorite lipstick formulas is NARS sheer finish. They’re a glossier lipstick and the translucency makes them incredibly wearable. I was thrilled to see that NARS introduced a new sheer nude, Little Darling, with its holiday collection. And I was so curious to see how it compared to NARS Cruising,... Continue reading »

Spring Trend: Shocking Pink Lips with Tom Ford Lip Color in Flamingo!

Spring Trend: Shocking Pink Lips with Tom Ford Lip Color in Flamingo!

One of my favorite trends for Spring is the shocking pink, fuschia lip that has been spotted on countless celebrities on the red carpet. I never thought I could pull this shade off, but having gotten over my fear of red lipstick I thought it was time to search for the perfect fuschia pink for Spring! I wanted... Continue reading »

The quest for the perfect foundation: Nars Sheer Glow

Since I've got on this blog/youtube ting haaaaard all I can think about is finding the perfect foundation. For years I was alright with my MAC Studio Fix Fluid oxidising (looking abit orange) and going patchy after a couple hours of wear thinking, that's just how foundations are on my skin, I've just got to come to... Continue reading »

NARS Amchoor, Kutki, and Lal Mirchi Nail Polish Swatches and Review – THAKOON for NARS Nail Collection

NARS Amchoor, Kutki, and Lal Mirchi Nail Polish Swatches and Review – THAKOON for NARS Nail Collection

The THAKOON for NARS Nail Collection is not for the faint of heart.  For this collection, six shades were released in stop-your-heart shades ranging from pinks, to blues, to yellow and orange! I have three of these shades to share with you today in Amchoor, Kutki, and Lal Mirchi.Amchoor(indoors, with flash)(outside,... Continue reading »

First Impression: FOTD with NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Stromboli

First Impression: FOTD with NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Stromboli

I'm all jolly right now. It hasn't been that long since my last foundation purchase (Diorskin Nude that I have reviewed here) but Sephora was having a 20% sale so I picked this up through a friend. I have been wanting to try this foundation for ages! Let me just say straight away that the shade Stromboli (Medium 3) is... Continue reading »