What goes well with barbeques, beaches and hot summer nights?
One word: Stila. 🙂
Here’s a look I tried with some of the products from the new Stila Indian Summer Collection.
I was just fooling around at the time, half watching an old ’80s movie called Vision Quest on TV (who knew high school wrestling could be so interesting?).
It’s a bronze, purple and teal eye with tan cheeks and a golden orange lip that I can see myself wearing with a flirty summer dress.
This thing has pool party written all over it. 🙂
Eyes
I know the eye map above makes it seem complicated, but I swear it’s not.
- For the look, I started by applying Stila 24K Golden Noir Smudge Pot onto my lids with a MAC 239 Eye Brush and then used a finger to blend out the edges and draw the color into the lid.
- Next, I grabbed a MAC 217 Blending Brush and swept the shimmery rose shade from the Stila Charmed Palette into the crease.
- With the same brush, I patted the shimmery bronze shade from the Stila Charmed Palette onto the inner half of my eye.
- Then for depth, I used the MAC 239 to apply the shimmery purple shade to the outer half of the lid.
- Since I had a lot of shimmer action on my lids and in the crease, I used a finger to highlight my brow bone with the golden side of Stila’s Marigold Convertible Color. It’s a step that I think adds a subtle glow and nicely contrasts with the shimmery shadows.
- Because I wanted to color and define the lower lash line, I patted the teal shade from the Stila Charmed Palette along my lower lashes with a Sonia Kashuk Angled Eye Shadow Brush…
- …and then layered a thin line of Stila Golden Noir directly on top of it using a MAC 209 Eye Liner Brush.
To wrap up the eye portion of the look, I covered up my dark circles, filled in my brows, curled my lashes and added two coats of Stila Lash Visor Mascara.
Cheeks and Lips
Since the eyes were so shimmery, I toned down the skin beneath them, applying and blending the brown side of the Stila Marigold Convertible Color onto the apples of each cheek.
For my lips, I applied one coat of Stila Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain and then gently tapped a layer of the gold side from Marigold Convertible Color on top of the stain with a finger.
The next time I try this look I think I’ll use the purple instead of the teal. Why not, right? Makeup’s all about experimentation.
Bonjour, Francois
I’m on my way down to Ess Eff this afternoon for a NARS event at Nordstrom. I’m *really* hoping for a chance to meet Francois Nars. He’s supposed to be there. Maybe if I stand close enough to him, I’ll absorb some of his makeup skillz by osmosis, LOL! A girl can dream…
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Zara says
June 6th, 2009 at 2:26 pmAmazing, as always. 🙂 Enjoy SF! Can’t wait to hear back from you about the NARS event.
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pmHi Zara,
Thanks, hon! I hope you are having a great weekend!
Nadrah says
June 6th, 2009 at 2:56 pmthis is so beautiful and creative! and your hair looks great!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pmHi Nadrah,
Thank you! 🙂
Nora says
June 6th, 2009 at 3:17 pmThis is gorgeous! Karen, how do you think Marigold would look on a super-fair girl like myself?
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:09 pmHi Nora,
It’s an intense shimmery golden bronze with a hint of orange. If you dab it lightly on with fingers and spread it out I think it could be really pretty, especially if you wear warm tones well.
Katherine says
June 6th, 2009 at 3:47 pmThis is really cute look
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pmHi Katherine,
Thank you!
Lina says
June 6th, 2009 at 3:50 pmGorgeous summery look! I wonder if Sephora will be getting these items in? I keep wanting to order online but hate waiting for mail. I really want that smudgepot! Thanks for sharing this look with us 🙂
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pmHi Lina,
Sure! I dunno when they are coming to Sephora. I’m guessing it’ll be soon since summer is about to go full swing!
Miss Dee says
June 6th, 2009 at 3:53 pmI love this look!! I’ll have to try it soon
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pmHi Miss Dee,
I hope you try it! Let me know how it works out for ya. 🙂
Jen says
June 6th, 2009 at 4:01 pmThank you! I’m waiting for these to arrive, now I have some ideas to play with when they get here 🙂
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:04 pmHi Jen,
You’re welcome! Did you end up getting the entire collection?
kat says
June 6th, 2009 at 4:28 pmI love the look! And the hair just puts everything together! Can you do a tutorial on your hair. It’s just absolutely amazing!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:04 pmHi Kat,
Sure… it’s pretty simple. After I get out of the shower at night I apply some gel (I’ve been using a new one from Redken, will post the review soon) and then let it air dry about half way. Before I go to bed I put it in a loose French braid and then sleep on it. In the morning I spritz some Bumble & Bumble curl spray on it and some more gel and then that’s it!
Megan says
June 6th, 2009 at 5:27 pmOoh! Lucky lucky. Hope you have fun at the Nars event! The Indian Summer face look is gorgeous, especially the eyes! Purple definitely makes brown eyes pop! 🙂
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:02 pmHi Megan,
So true… I love deep, plummy purples with just a hint of shimmer for brown eyes. 🙂
Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
sunmom says
June 6th, 2009 at 5:32 pmwow, this look compliments your brown skin very much! I’d like it on me too… 🙂
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:02 pmHi Sunmom,
You have to try it! The palette will have you drooling. 🙂
Tali says
June 6th, 2009 at 5:57 pmThis may just be my favourite look youve done. 1st. you look phenominal 2nd the eye make-up is to die for!! 3. your hair!!! Soo long and pretty!!
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pmHi Tali,
Thank you!
How are you? I hope that things out your way are good.
Rachel says
June 6th, 2009 at 6:09 pmBeautiful!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pmHi Rachel,
Thanks, hon!
Jenna says
June 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pmI agree with the comments above. The makeup looks fantastic and the hair is AMAZING!!!!! So beautiful! I give it 10/10!!!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:00 pmHi Jenna,
Thank you!
Nicole15 says
June 6th, 2009 at 6:34 pmKaren – you should honestly be Stila’s Indian Summer spokeswoman/ad model. From your skintone to your makeup to the beachy waves in your hair & flower. You nailed it! The look is gorgeous. I’m fascinated by how thin & straight you got your lower lash line color, it looks tres magnifique!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:00 pmHi Nicole15,
Thank you! 🙂
To get that thin line I usually apply the product first and then clean up the edges with a Q-tip and some micellar cleansing water or no-rinse eye makeup remover. I do my concealer last though, so that trick might now work if you apply concealer first.
ParisB says
June 6th, 2009 at 6:45 pmThat’s a gorgeous look on you! I can imagine it being too warm on me but on you – perfect! 😀 Enjoy your visit with NARS!
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:59 amHi ParisB,
Thank you! I hope you’re having a good weekend!
Vonvon says
June 6th, 2009 at 6:53 pmOne word: GORGEOUS!!!!
If I were to say more, I’m going to whine and whine….we have no more Stila over here!!! sob sob….
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:59 amHi Vonvon,
That’s a bummer! Didn’t you guys used to awhile back?
smiley says
June 6th, 2009 at 7:31 pmHaha. Yes, it would be awesome if osmosis worked on skill. XD I LOVE this look though. It’s so pretty. I love stila.
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:58 amHi Smiley,
I totally wish it did! I’d find all of my heros and stand next to them for hours…
Arianne says
June 6th, 2009 at 7:52 pmKaren, you look like a summer goddess. I’m all over this look. I really want that smudge pot. 😀
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:57 amHi Arianne,
It’s a good one. When you wear it by itself the gold flecks totally come through. It’s not too disco, though, which is why I like it.
I hope you try it!
Stacie says
June 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pmLooks gorgeous, Karen!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:57 amHi Stacie,
Thank you!
Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Ruth says
June 6th, 2009 at 9:00 pmI have to have the Stila Mango Crush !!!!!!!!!!!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:56 amHi Ruth,
It’s a great color. It looks really pretty on the cheeks, too. Here’s a look where I used it as a blush.
mishel says
June 6th, 2009 at 10:34 pmahh! love the indian colours on u =)
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:54 amHi Mishel,
Thanks! Do you think you might check out this collection?
tanya says
June 6th, 2009 at 10:54 pmGorgeous! You look stunning, karen 🙂 Not only is the makeup flawless but I’m also really loving your beachy waves!!
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:54 amHi Tanya,
Thanks — I got lucky and had a good hair day. 🙂
Hope you’re having a good weekend so far!
Shiny says
June 6th, 2009 at 11:56 pmAhhh you’re making me want that palette again.. I as just getting over it too!
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:53 amHi Shiny,
LOL… it’s a worthy palette. When I was doing this look I kept marveling at the color payoff and how easy the colors just blend together. The only thing I wish I could change about it is the decorations! They’re so fragile.
Marina says
June 7th, 2009 at 6:44 amKaren, you look gorgeous..as always!;)
I really like # 4 from the list(shimmery purple shade)
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:52 amHi Marina,
Thank you. 🙂 This is an amazing quad — if you can get your hands on it I think you’d love all the colors. 🙂
Rae says
June 7th, 2009 at 9:22 amGorgeous!! Thanks so much for the breakdown 🙂
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Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:51 amHi Rae,
Thanks! 🙂 How’s your weekend been? Do anything exciting?
Luv J says
June 7th, 2009 at 10:25 amKaren this is so pretty.. so how does the 24k compare to paint pots? Oh so exciting! I’d love to hear all about meeting Francois Nars! Let us know if you got any of the SF makeup 🙂 I wonder if anyone can order the products.. I use to be a SF girl 😀
Karen says
June 7th, 2009 at 11:51 amHi Luv J,
The Stila Smudge pots are similar in terms of color pay off and staying power. They feel a bit more wet, which I find makes ’em easier to manipulate.
I didn’t end up getting any of the SF makeup — I did buy the book, though. If you want the set and don’t live in SF you can still buy it. Just call the Nordie’s SF number, ask for the Nars counter and pay by credit card. They’ll ship it out to you for a fee. Here’s the post with the phone number.
Dao says
June 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pmYou’re so cute! Love the makeup! Did you meet Mr. Nars?
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Rani says
June 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pmKaren..looking great!! I’ve been eyeing this collection so it’s good seeing the products in action..I especially love the lips. So summerlicious!
Have fun in SF and my fingers are crossed for you meeting Francois..he is a legend!!
Lori says
June 7th, 2009 at 3:04 pmYOU LOOK GORGEOUS!!!