NARS Spring 2011 Lip Glosses and Lipsticks clockwise from the lower left: Angelika, Super Orgasm, Nana, Tzigane and Madere
Sometimes I feel like a makeup mad scientist, mixing and matching beauty products to create something greater than the sum of its parts (it’s ALIVE! ALIVE!!!).
And it usually happens when I’ve got hella sh*t to do…like paying bills, doing the dishes or preparing my taxes.
That was the case today when I got to thinking about lip combos using the five lipsticks and glosses from the new NARS Spring 2011 collection.
Not exactly the most productive way to spend a Tuesday morning, but c’est la vie. 🙂
I’m feeling the Tzigane lipstick and gloss combos more than the Madere ones below, but that’s probably because I think Madere’s cool pink makes me look like a 
zombie.
These are just to spark some ideas, so let me know if anything springs to mind.
Combinations with NARS Lipstick in Tzigane
Lip Gloss in Angelika atop Lipstick in Tzigane
Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm atop Lipstick in Tzigane
Lip Gloss in Nana atop Lipstick in Tzigane
Combinations with NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Madere
Lip Gloss in Angelika atop Pure Matte Lipstick in Madere
Lip Gloss in Super Orgasm atop Pure Matte Lipstick in Madere
Lip Gloss in Nana atop Pure Matte Lipstick in Madere
Keep on keepin’ on…
Jillian Michaels is smiling here because she plans on kicking your @ss
How’s your Tuesday, young lady? Mine’s been okay so far. I’m trying to mentally prepare myself for Jillian’s Banish Fat Boost Metabolism DVD.
I went through the whole disc last Sunday, and all I have to say is “HOLY SWEAT, BATMAN!” I felt like someone took a meat tenderizer to my inner thighs.
I’m thinking about doing a more involved review of the DVD for the blog. Holla at me in the comments if you think I should.
Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep on keepin’ on! 🙂
For more on the NARS spring 2011 collection, check out…
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
AnieJ says
February 1st, 2011 at 2:45 pmI think so on the DVD review/breakdown, since I’ve been trying to do workouts of of netflix (every little bit counts).
These lippies are looking quite sheer for my tastes (as in I can’t tell almost any of those apart). Do you think the colors are all worth a haul or maybe just one or the other?
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Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:52 amI really love Tzigane. Angelika and Super Orgasm are great, too!
Tiffany says
February 1st, 2011 at 2:53 pmI wanna hear what you think of the dvd! I kinda love workout dvd’s since it’s like the only thing I can do in my house.
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:51 amDo you have any that you love? I need more to keep things interesting! Otherwise it starts to feel like I’m at the same class with the same people all the time, LOL!
Tiffany says
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:35 pmI like pilates ones the best. I have a few Crunch ones with Ellen Barrett that I like.
Advah says
February 1st, 2011 at 2:56 pmJumping in to say “yes please to the DVD review”! 😀 (and to those lipglosses too, helloooo!)
I owe keeping my weight under (kind of) control to the 30 Day Shred, I’d be curious about the differences with that DVD.
Tuesday’s been productive but manic, I want to crawl into bed but still have so much work to do. Hope yours went smoother Karen! And I’m going out a couple of nights this week, looking forward to trying on some lipstick/lip glosses combos!
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:50 amHi Advah,
That sounds like fun. What kind of events are you going to? Dinners with friends?
Meghan says
February 1st, 2011 at 3:23 pmDefinitely do a post on the DVD
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Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:50 amSure!
Deb says
February 1st, 2011 at 3:35 pmI have Jillian Michaels’ 30 day shred DVD and holy crap does that woman know how to work you out. My favorite part is that she knows exactly when you’re getting tired and thinking of pressing eject, and that’s when she yells at you. It’s amazing.
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:49 amThat’s so true! Right when you’re panting and about to keel over she’s always like, “Don’t phone it in!”
Jen says
February 1st, 2011 at 3:37 pmI have the 30 Day Shred and the 6 Week Six Pack, but I’d love to hear what you think about this one!
Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 4:26 pmWhat do you think of 6 Week Six Pack, Jen? I’ve been looking for a good ab workout video!
Evelyn says
February 1st, 2011 at 8:43 pmI’m not Jen, but I really like it. It’s got a lot of cardio mixed in with the ab moves, which is good for burning fat as well as strengthening the muscles. I’m a big fan of her videos in general, though.
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:49 amThanks, Evelyn. I need help when it comes to doing ab work (won’t do it on my own), so I think I’ll order it.
Do you have any other Jillian DVDs to recommend?
Evelyn says
February 4th, 2011 at 1:41 pmyes! I love her “No More Trouble Zones” one — there’s a move in there called the “surrender”…..you just have to try it. 😉
I just got a kettlebell and am trying her kettlebell video, but the ones they use in the video are way lighter than the one I have, so I have to modify some things. It’s pretty good, too, though.
Jen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:56 pmIt’s a bit of a killer, but it’s fun! I like it.
Tracy says
February 1st, 2011 at 3:42 pmLittle Zombie animation!!!! Love him!
I keep telling you that you’re way to pretty for anything to make you look like a zombie!
I need that workout–must get in shape—no lip gloss allowed until that happens! Great combos though!
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Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 4:22 pmYou’re so sweet, Tracy. 🙂 I do have to say, though, that I feel like a hot mess in very pale cool pinks, LOL!
So what kinds of exercising are you planning on doing? I’m trying to get in shape too. It’s like a never ending battle…
Tracy says
February 1st, 2011 at 5:26 pmI bought the EA Active for my Wii–it looked like it would be fun and it is! I also plan on putting in my Turbo Jam DVDs – I like kickboxing a lot! I’d start run/walking again, but in my snow/ice laden city that’s just suicide. I’d probably slip and break a hip!
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Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:48 amI have a friend who does Turbo Jam and likes it a lot. If you have one to recommend let me know… I’m always looking for new things to switch it up!
Markina says
February 1st, 2011 at 3:57 pmPlease do. I have always been interested in her videos.
Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 4:20 pmSure, Markina. Oh — here’s a link to a review I did last year of Jillian’s 30 Day Shred:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/get-fit-over-the-holidays-with-30-day-shred/
It’s no joke!
Constanze says
February 1st, 2011 at 3:59 pmNice combos, but Nana looks hella scary in the tube 😉 But the sheer colours combos on the lips remind me of spring…
Oh, the little zombie is so cute ^^ By the way, since you enjoy zombie-pop culture as much and sometimes listen to french house music, have you yet seen the music video Herr Styler – Jack on Youtube? I think it could be made for you 😉
Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 4:18 pmLOL, yeah it does. Dunno if you’ve seen this post, but here’s a swatch of it on the lips all by itself:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/warming-up-to-the-nars-spring-2011-collection/
It’s actually pretty wearable if you blot it down.
Thanks for the music rec! I love dance music and am always looking for new stuff so I’ll track this one down. 🙂
Lorena says
February 1st, 2011 at 4:10 pmCurse that Jillian Michaels! I have the 30 Day Shred, that lady is insane!
Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 4:16 pmI have that one too and it so kicks my butt! I haven’t been able to make it past the second level… but hopefully soon I’ll feel prepared to tackle it!
Amanda says
February 1st, 2011 at 5:15 pmI think you need to review P90X or Insanity!
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:47 amI have a friend who does P90X and says it’s crazy! I’m too scared to try it, truth be told.
Raven says
February 1st, 2011 at 5:25 pmHey Karen!
What do you think of pairing up a few lippy/gloss combinations from this Nars Spring collection and the MAC Wonder Woman collection?
Personally, I think Wonder Woman lip glass would have a cool effect on Madere, but that’s just me!
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:46 amHi Raven,
You could easily work these colors into MAC Wonder Woman. You could do Madere beneath any of the MAC WW glosses, and perhaps Tzigane beneath Secret identity or WW.
kana says
February 1st, 2011 at 5:32 pmI would like to hear about the dvds! I’m thinking of canceling my gym membership since i hardly go, and hoping to grab a few workout dvds instead!
also, those lippies arent too much of a ww factor.. thank you for the review, i would have wasted some monies that could have gone to something else! (dvds?)
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:44 amHi Kana,
Aw, I miss going to the gym. Do you have anybody you could perhaps make a workout date with? It makes it easier to go when you have a buddy.
Nina says
February 1st, 2011 at 6:45 pmwhat awesome lip looks! 🙂
Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 6:51 pmThanks! 🙂 How was your day? Mine went by so fast…
Nina says
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:53 amit went by pretty fast too.
went to the ww launch! 🙂
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:43 amYou better share your haul, lady!
Makeup Morsels says
February 1st, 2011 at 6:52 pmThe second combo with Tzigane is probably my favorite. That’ one’s just gorgeous! loll I did some halfhearted crunches and squats yesterday. I haven’t worked out intensely for a couple of years now
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Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:42 amHaha, that pretty much sums up every time I try to work abs. I hate doing ’em!
Jess says
February 1st, 2011 at 8:08 pmI’d love to hear more about the dvd. Oooh and Angelika on top of Tzigane looks gorgeous!
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Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:42 amI’m a little obsessed with Tzigane at the moment. It’s a great neutral lippie!
Jennifer A. says
February 1st, 2011 at 10:08 pmThanks for the ideas Karen, but it would be so helpful if you took full face shots, not just lip close-ups!
Karen says
February 1st, 2011 at 10:13 pmHi Jennifer,
When I have time I do full face shots! I try to put them in when I can.
Have a great night!
@PTTScarlet says
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:16 amSome lovely colours here! Really natural and provide a gorgeous sheen. I’ve yet to try out Nars products, but I’ve only heard good things!
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Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:41 amThey’re great! Check out the eyeshadows and blushes. 🙂
Kim says
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:48 amI think the moral of this post is that everything looks better with a little Nana on it. 🙂 I thought I loved the Tzigane with Super Orgasm until I saw both it and Madere with Nana. You’re right about the Madere, though. I don’t think it would look very good on me either (and it always seems to look milky to me, which is not a plus).
I’d love a DVD review from you. Do you feel it’s a better workout than 5 miles on the treadmill? Also, how do you feel about Jillian? If someone was not really a fan of her training personality, is the DVD a good enough workout to overlook that?
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:41 amHi Kim,
Madere’s so beautiful in the tube, but it kinda stresses me out when I have it on. The color’s really difficult to wear… I’m sure there are a handful of ladies out there who could rock it hard (just not me, LOL!).
Re: your DVD question — it really depends on how hard you’re working. If you’re cranking it up on the treadmill, it would probably be a better workout calorie-wise. The DVD works different muscle groups that I don’t hit as hard when I’m running, which is why I like it. As for JM, I kinda like her, but if you aren’t a fan there’s also an option to turn the sound off and just watch the DVD without any vocal instruction.
Let me know if you have any other questions! Always happy to help. 🙂
Kim says
February 2nd, 2011 at 1:01 pmI think I’d be on the zombie side with Madere too! 🙂
Thanks for the DVD info; I’m always looking to mix in some new stuff – I’m getting too old to run everyday (or maybe too lazy)! I’m looking forward to your full review, but this info is definitely promising!
I have Insanity (from a friend) and it’s killer (like I was literally drenched and panting), but I got zero results. I can’t explain it but was so disappointed. At least I didn’t actually buy it – the set is crazy expensive, and I would have really been bummed.
Aida says
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:04 amTzigane is great with all three lipglosses, although I just have Angelika, as I have revolt and I thought Nana would be similar, Is it?
Nana with Madere looks great, now you have me rethink my decision of not buying Nana….mmmm (well, it doesn´t take time to make me rethink about buying more Nars goodies)
Super orgasm is the one I am not feeling at all, I already have orgasm, Is there a real difference between the super and the regular orgasm? (I can´t believe I just type that)
Karen says
February 2nd, 2011 at 9:12 amLOL, I’ve typed that sentence out before and wondered the same thing. 🙂
If you already have Orgasm and like it you probably don’t need Super O. This one just has bigger pieces of glitter!
Kelli says
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:20 pmomg. I LOVE Jillian Michaels! Her workouts are the best! My faves are “no more trouble zones” ( a FULL body workout!) and “6 week 6 pack”. You should try them!!
Kelli says
February 2nd, 2011 at 12:21 pmPS, that ‘Nana’ lipgloss looks hella scary in the tube but really nice on your lips! I thought it would be alot darker/scary!
Fieran says
February 2nd, 2011 at 2:47 pmLove the Tzigane with Nana combination. I have dry, flaky lips that require a lot of maintenance so I rarely buy lipsticks. Lip balm is the only thing that helps. I do wear lipsticks but have to exfoliate beforehand. Would love to try a NARS lippie though 🙂
I’ve been trying to up my gym and it’s been tough. There’s like a challenge thing going on where you have to get 30 stars to get a certificate. I’m at 18 stars now – 12 more to go before Feb 23rd.
Netherland says
November 3rd, 2011 at 1:49 amThis DVD, along with 30 Day Shred and Boost Metabolism, is hard. But after every workout I feel AMAZING. Yes, I’m exhausted, sweaty, and my muscles are aching and trembling, but I feel energized and sharper mentally. I exercise five days a week, alternating workout videos, and take the weekends “off”, during which I find I now have more energy to do everything from working in the garden to running around theme parks. I’m actually sleeping better too.