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Stila Indian Summer Face of the Day

June 6th, 2009 by Karen 56 Comments

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What goes well with barbeques, beaches and hot summer nights?

One word: Stila. 🙂

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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

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I know the eye map above makes it seem complicated, but I swear it’s not.

  1. 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.
  2. Next, I grabbed a MAC 217 Blending Brush and swept the shimmery rose shade from the Stila Charmed Palette into the crease.
  3. With the same brush, I patted the shimmery bronze shade from the Stila Charmed Palette onto the inner half of my eye.
  4. Then for depth, I used the MAC 239 to apply the shimmery purple shade to the outer half of the lid.
  5. 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.
  6. 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…
  7. …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.

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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

Stila Indian Summer Face of the Day / Originally published June 6th, 2009

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Comments

  1. Zara says

    June 6th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Amazing, as always. 🙂 Enjoy SF! Can’t wait to hear back from you about the NARS event.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Zara,

      Thanks, hon! I hope you are having a great weekend!

      Reply
  2. Nadrah says

    June 6th, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    this is so beautiful and creative! and your hair looks great!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Nadrah,

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nora says

    June 6th, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    This is gorgeous! Karen, how do you think Marigold would look on a super-fair girl like myself?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  4. Katherine says

    June 6th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    This is really cute look

    Katherine´s last blog post..I finally did it My Loves! I got the Fake Eye Lashes from E-Bay!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

      Hi Katherine,

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Lina says

    June 6th, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Gorgeous 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 🙂

    Lina´s last blog post..Neiman Marcus Exclusive: Dior Pearly Lilac Quint

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

      Hi 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!

      Reply
  6. Miss Dee says

    June 6th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I love this look!! I’ll have to try it soon

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

      Hi Miss Dee,

      I hope you try it! Let me know how it works out for ya. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jen says

    June 6th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Thank you! I’m waiting for these to arrive, now I have some ideas to play with when they get here 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

      Hi Jen,

      You’re welcome! Did you end up getting the entire collection?

      Reply
  8. kat says

    June 6th, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I love the look! And the hair just puts everything together! Can you do a tutorial on your hair. It’s just absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

      Hi 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!

      Reply
  9. Megan says

    June 6th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Ooh! 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! 🙂

    Megan´s last blog post..The Infinite Exodus

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Megan,

      So true… I love deep, plummy purples with just a hint of shimmer for brown eyes. 🙂

      Hope you’re having a nice weekend!

      Reply
  10. sunmom says

    June 6th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    wow, this look compliments your brown skin very much! I’d like it on me too… 🙂

    sunmom´s last blog post..Recipe of the Day: Creamy Chicken Soup

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Sunmom,

      You have to try it! The palette will have you drooling. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Tali says

    June 6th, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    This 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!!

    Tali´s last blog post..Oriental Perfumes

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Tali,

      Thank you!

      How are you? I hope that things out your way are good.

      Reply
  12. Rachel says

    June 6th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Rachel,

      Thanks, hon!

      Reply
  13. Jenna says

    June 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    I agree with the comments above. The makeup looks fantastic and the hair is AMAZING!!!!! So beautiful! I give it 10/10!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Jenna,

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Nicole15 says

    June 6th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Karen – 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!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 12:00 pm

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  15. ParisB says

    June 6th, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    That’s a gorgeous look on you! I can imagine it being too warm on me but on you – perfect! 😀 Enjoy your visit with NARS!

    ParisB´s last blog post..Day 7 : Lunasol Intellectual Lips Lipstick – #10 Pure Pink

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:59 am

      Hi ParisB,

      Thank you! I hope you’re having a good weekend!

      Reply
  16. Vonvon says

    June 6th, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    One word: GORGEOUS!!!!
    If I were to say more, I’m going to whine and whine….we have no more Stila over here!!! sob sob….

    Vonvon´s last blog post..I Was Featured

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:59 am

      Hi Vonvon,

      That’s a bummer! Didn’t you guys used to awhile back?

      Reply
  17. smiley says

    June 6th, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Haha. Yes, it would be awesome if osmosis worked on skill. XD I LOVE this look though. It’s so pretty. I love stila.

    smiley´s last blog post..Sample Day

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:58 am

      Hi Smiley,

      I totally wish it did! I’d find all of my heros and stand next to them for hours…

      Reply
  18. Arianne says

    June 6th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Karen, you look like a summer goddess. I’m all over this look. I really want that smudge pot. 😀

    Arianne´s last blog post..Lash Out.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:57 am

      Hi 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!

      Reply
  19. Stacie says

    June 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Looks gorgeous, Karen!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:57 am

      Hi Stacie,

      Thank you!

      Hope you’re having a great weekend!

      Reply
  20. Ruth says

    June 6th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    I have to have the Stila Mango Crush !!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:56 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  21. mishel says

    June 6th, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    ahh! love the indian colours on u =)

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:54 am

      Hi Mishel,

      Thanks! Do you think you might check out this collection?

      Reply
  22. tanya says

    June 6th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Gorgeous! You look stunning, karen 🙂 Not only is the makeup flawless but I’m also really loving your beachy waves!!

    tanya´s last blog post..feeling tired . . .

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:54 am

      Hi Tanya,

      Thanks — I got lucky and had a good hair day. 🙂

      Hope you’re having a good weekend so far!

      Reply
  23. Shiny says

    June 6th, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    Ahhh you’re making me want that palette again.. I as just getting over it too!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:53 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  24. Marina says

    June 7th, 2009 at 6:44 am

    Karen, you look gorgeous..as always!;)
    I really like # 4 from the list(shimmery purple shade)

    Marina´s last blog post..Aoyama Collection – Tokyo Happening by Chanel. Summer 2009

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:52 am

      Hi Marina,

      Thank you. 🙂 This is an amazing quad — if you can get your hands on it I think you’d love all the colors. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Rae says

    June 7th, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for the breakdown 🙂

    Rae´s last blog post..The HGs of Sunblock

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am

      Hi Rae,

      Thanks! 🙂 How’s your weekend been? Do anything exciting?

      Reply
  26. Luv J says

    June 7th, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Karen 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 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  27. Dao says

    June 7th, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    You’re so cute! Love the makeup! Did you meet Mr. Nars?

    Dao´s last blog post..Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour 6/1-6/7

    Reply
  28. Rani says

    June 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Karen..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!!

    Reply
  29. Lori says

    June 7th, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    YOU LOOK GORGEOUS!!!

    Reply

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