Lipsticks from left to right: Niagra, Cruising ($24 each)
Have you had a chance to pal around with any of the characters in the NARS 2010 spring collection yet (it’s been out for a while), because those kids are a hoot!
Here they are mugging for the camera… 🙂
Glosses left to right: Ophelia, Easy Lover ($24 each)
From left to right: Glitter Pencil in Bains Douches ($24), Eyeliner Stylo in Nabucco ($27), Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches ($27), Eyeliner Pencil in Mambo ($20), Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon ($20)
Eyeshadows, $32
Eyeshadow Duo in Sugarland, $32
From left to right: Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Camargue, Eyeshadow Duo in Sugarland
Eyeshadow Duo in Kuala Lumpur, Eyeshadow Duo in Habanera
Blush Duo in Hungry Heart, Single Eyeshadow in D. Gorgeous
Glitter Pencil in Bains Douches, Eyeliner Stylo in Nabucco, Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches
Eyeliner Pencil in Mambo, Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon
Lipstick in Cruising, Lipstick in Niagra, Lipgloss in Easy Lover, Lipgloss in Ophelia
I get the feeling NARS watched a lot of cartoons before rolling out this release. Kinda quirky (which I REALLY like), right? I can’t see myself ever bundling hot pink, electric blue, pastel purple, plum and mint green together in a collection, but then I’m not the genius that is Francois Nars.
Have you picked up anything from this collection? I’ve got a wish list in my wallet with the names of the lipsticks and glosses. 🙂
I don’t wanna work… [I just wanna bang on the drum all day]
I’ve been procrastinating BIG TIME today — shoe shopping, taking “artsy” pictures of Tabs and looking for new music online.
The thought of actually performing work today, which for me meant sending out query letters to magazines for freelance writing jobs and figuring out a new lighting setup for my home photography studio, was just slightly less pleasant than ancient Roman dentistry.
But all of my tomfoolery did result in something; I discovered a new band I’m really excited about. They’re called Nikki & Rich.
Before/if you hit play, put on your dancing shoes, and crank up the volume! 🙂
What did you think (both of the band AND NARS for spring)?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Vanessa H says
February 10th, 2010 at 3:48 pmHi Karen!
NARS has been getting my attention a lot recently, I’m wishing for Albatross blush like you wouldn’t believe! Cruisin and Easy Lover are now on my NARS wish list thanks to you!
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Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:43 pmGood choices, Vanessa! 🙂 I love the lippies from this release, too.
Le sigh, thank goodness Weds. is almost over!! What are you plans for the evening?
Devs says
February 10th, 2010 at 3:51 pmI love that song! It makes me happy 🙂
I haven’t gotten anything from the new NARS collection, but I am drawn to the Glitter Pencil in Bains Douches, such a unique color!
Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:46 pmOh, pretty! I like that too… not sure how I’d wear it though. Maybe smudged out on the lid?
Alix says
February 10th, 2010 at 3:52 pmCruising is the ultimate nude pink lippie. It’s awesome!
Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:47 pmOooh, do you have it?
Tiffany says
February 10th, 2010 at 3:56 pmHey Karen! I actually really like the song 🙂 I will have to look up some of their other stuff. and easy lover lipgloss looks super pretty, but I’m not a huge fan of NARS lipglosses (they feel so thin to me. I think it’s just me).
Also your target haul inspired me to do the same. Unfortunately the makeup aisles were lookin’ pretty bare. But I made out with a couple new maybelline glosses and a kings & queens honey body milk (it was on clearance!). also got more of my trusty almay eye makeup remover pads, and sour patch candies (the watermelon ones) because you made me want them, lol. and I got some new workout clothes and pj’s. I ended up dropping over 100 bucks, oops.
Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:48 pmWhy does that always happen at Tar-ghay? I go in for one thing and next thing you know…
Is the Honey Body Milk a lotion or a shower cream? It sounds delish!
Re: Sour Patch Kids: I have yet to have the watermelon ones. I usually get the variety pack, eat all the red, orange and yellow ones, and then give all the green ones to El Hub, LOL!
Tiffany says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:52 pmBecause they have EVERYTHING. Love that place.
It’s a lotion… I sniffed it through the seal (lol) and was very impressed! I have never tried honey-scented anything before.
The watermelon ones are great! I am the same way with the variety pack – except I give away the yellows 🙂
Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 5:00 pmHoney/milk scents can either be really good or really bad (too sweet). Let me know if this one’s any good cause if it is Imma hunt it down!
If I have another cranky episode by weeks’ end I’ll pick up some watermelon ones. 🙂
And I can’t believe you like the green ones! They remind me of fruitcake for some reason…
Tiffany says
February 10th, 2010 at 5:21 pmI’ll let you know what I think of it! I love sweet scents 🙂 they had a bunch of kings & queens stuff on sale at my target, so you might wanna check it out 🙂 I had a really hard time deciding which product to try.
I typically hate the lemon version of everything and pick them out – skittles, starburst, whatever. not a big lemon fan.
ellie says
February 10th, 2010 at 3:57 pmI might be wrong, but i think Rich in “Nikki & Rich” is Brittny Gastineau’s boyfriend?
Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:50 pmIs it?!?
Summer Staff says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:13 pmHahaha, Karen it’s hard to focus on the makeup part when you post a hilarious picture of your cat! Ha, by far that’s the best. Well, back to makeup, I love that bright turquoise glitter pencil. I have sort of been into that ‘line the bottom of your eye only’ thing, and that blue would be gorgeous 🙂
Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:50 pmThat would be really pretty along the lower lash line… imagine it wish some falsies or big, bad-ass lashes!! Beautiful!
meimei says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:29 pmI *heart* that Nikki & Rich song, ever since iTunes offered it as a free download. (iTunes USA has been on a roll lately on that front, too!)
As for NARS, that Cruising lipstick is calling my name… and so are those crazy eyeshadows… which means I better save up, especially now that I’ve found a NARS counter closer to where I live! (OMG, the markups from the dollar-to-peso exchange rate would definitely be close to ridic on this one…)
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Karen says
February 10th, 2010 at 4:51 pmHOT! Does the counter have this collection out yet?
meimei says
February 10th, 2010 at 10:19 pmNot yet, actually – we’re usually a month late on all collections, so I’m guessing we should have this by March 🙁 I might drop by and check it out on my next trip to Manila, though! Here’s hoping…
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scarlettholly says
February 10th, 2010 at 5:24 pmI am crushing on Easy Lover and the Carmugue (sp?) creme eye shadows, even though I don’t normally like cream eyeshadows. These are kind of calling to me..
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jen in Va says
February 10th, 2010 at 5:49 pmNars has the best lipsticks and those Multiple sticks (I love Portofino) are a must have……this collection has some great spring color, especially the eyeshadow duo of Sugarland and the Ophelia gloss…..need to go to Sephora and try them out!
Marce says
February 10th, 2010 at 6:17 pmMusic’s alright, not really my type…girl has a nice voice though, you’ve gotta admit it. Now the hot pink gloss that NARS created? That’s a whole different story. A love story, LOL.
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mkdallas says
February 10th, 2010 at 7:08 pmNot to be a buzzkill, but I purchased Cruising and just returned it to Sephora (which BTW, was looking dusty, understocked and not very appealing…wonder if their profits have taken a dive or if they’re transitioning out alot of lines to bring in new ones). Cruising is advertised as being semi-matte, but I thought the color pay-off was poor and more along the lines of a MAC Lustre (shiny and sheer). For $25 (including tax), it wasn’t anywhere near special enough to be a keeper. My reaction was “Meh.”
knownever says
February 12th, 2010 at 7:50 amI definitely agree that Sephora stores have been looking disheveled and kind of gross lately. what is the deal? that is not the way to keep your stranglehold on the industry!
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snoopysteph says
February 10th, 2010 at 8:33 pmI own both the Ophelia and Easy Lover lipglosses! I was in NYC for my 30th bday last month and stopped in Saks Fifth Avenue (on 5th Ave!) and picked them up. I was super scared of Easy Lover but it actually goes in very sheer. Ophelia is the perfect nude lipgloss. I wasn’t crazy about dropping $50+ for 2 lipglosses, but hey, it was my birthday so why not! (I also hit up both Sephoras in Times Square, hee hee).
Makeupmorsels says
February 10th, 2010 at 9:09 pmI saw the sugarland duo at Sephora a couple days ago, and I’m so in love with that Purple. The duochrome gold sparkle in the purple is friggn gorgeous
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marisol says
February 10th, 2010 at 9:20 pmI like the song. First time listening to it or the band.
Are you a Sade fan? Her new album is pretty good.
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lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 8:32 amGood to know – I’ve been a Sade fanatic since Smooth Operator came out in 1985!
Michele DiCola says
February 10th, 2010 at 9:31 pmI love NARS niagara. It tops: Lancome’s “Chris & Tell” .
lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 8:33 amI really feel that Lancome shade is not universally flattering as it claims. Not everyone can wear a 1970’s inspired coral, IMO…
Tavia says
February 10th, 2010 at 10:36 pmI really like those glosses, both colors are so pretty. 🙂
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amy says
February 10th, 2010 at 11:41 pmI have Easy Lover and I ♥♥♥ it!
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Karen B says
February 11th, 2010 at 12:05 amNiagra and Ophelia are my two favourites so far. I do like me a bit of eclectism 😉
Nice song, I was just shaking here in the living room and my mum gave me her special look when she came in… hahaha
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Pinch says
February 11th, 2010 at 3:07 amI’m loving the look of some of those eyeshadow duos! And I actually have a dupe for that blue glitter pencil, it’s from H&M of all places 🙂
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NINA says
February 11th, 2010 at 5:31 amI love NARS. Im currently saving for the 2 anniversary palettes because at $75 each, its something one really needs to save for. Hopefully I get it soon ….
Im liking the Kuala Lumpur duo …
Kajal Couture says
February 11th, 2010 at 8:27 amYou’re right! There is a whole mix of different tones in this collection…guess that means something for everyone, right?
Right now I am on a Stila craze, but when that dies down, I will be sure to check out the Nars collection!
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lexi says
February 11th, 2010 at 8:30 amI bought Kuala Lumpur and thanks for reminding me – I need to play around with that duo more. I will wear it tomorrow. I want to go back and test out Cruising because I always win with NARS cool toned nudes and the Easy Lover gloss because I am yearning for a hot pink gloss!
Carla says
February 11th, 2010 at 1:51 pmi got cruisin a few weeks ago and i absolutely love it. great for smokey looks and just for everyday. looks good with nars chihuahua gloss too!
Meg says
February 11th, 2010 at 6:25 pmI’m not lovin’ this collection but those eyeliner stylos look interesting!
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auroragyps says
February 12th, 2010 at 4:00 amI love the look of Kuala Lumpur. Are the colors close to UD’s X & Last Call shadows, because I already have those.
Evie says
February 13th, 2010 at 10:51 amcan you think of any dupes for Ophelia