CCL |ˈsē ˈsē ˈel|
abbreviation
1 Short for Crazy Cat Lady. One who spends inordinate amounts of time talking to cats, taking pictures of cats, and wearing cat-themed attire: if you wear a t-shirt that reads, “Tabby, or not tabby — that is the question,” you might be a CCL.
This is going to sound totally CCL (what else in new?), but the main reason I’ve been dying to get my paws on the NARS Calanque Eyeshadow Trio ($45) is because the colors remind me of my favorite husky tabby.
That I know I’ll be able to wear each of the three powder eyeshadows — a sheer shimmery beige with silver glitter, a pigmented pearly golden beige and a shimmery brownish khaki — every day is just a bonus (I’m a ho for neutrals).
Yeah, $45… C’mon, Francois, give a girl a break. 🙂 Why so pricey? The darkest of the palette’s three shadows even drops a little fallout when I use it to give depth to the outer corners of my eyes, or when I’m lining my lash lines with it. Granted, it’s not as bad as the fallout from the brown shade in Clinique’s Milly Pretty for Prints Palette, which deposits an obnoxious amount of shadow on my cheeks, but it’s still noticeable enough to make me snarl (“hrmph!”) at the price.
Calanque swatches with the flash; for reference, I’m an NC35
Without the flash
The two lighter shadows, however, are straight outta my lusty neutral eyeshadow dreams — smooth and soft, like that first touch of skin against skin.
MAC fiends may recognize the lightest shade on the left. Doesn’t it look like a sheerer version of MAC Brule but with loads of delicate glitter? And the middle shade (LOVE IT) reminds me of a slightly taupe-ier version of MAC Ricepaper.
No doubt, NARS is asking a lot for Calanque ($45), but collectors and others who can live with a little fallout from the darkest shade might still want to take a look.
PRICE: $45
AVAILABILITY: At NARS counters and online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+/A-
You might like NARS Calanque if…
- You love NARS and neutral eye looks
- You can stomach the steep price
- You’re a die-hard fan of the brand
For more on the NARS spring 2011 collection, check out…
- NARS Spring 2011: A Few Lipstick and Gloss Combos to Consider
- NARS Spring 2011: Super Orgasm and Angelika Lip Glosses Usher in the Season Early
- Warming Up to the NARS Spring 2011 Collection
- A New Look at NARS Spring 2011 with Tzigane, Hollywoodland, Bateau Ivre and Nouveau Monde
- When NARS Springs for 2011, He Won’t Be Blushing
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. It’s Friday night. Do you know where your felines are? 🙂 Are you doing anything fun tonight? Come hell or high water, I am getting frozen yogurt tonight. That’s all I have to say. It is decided. THE END.
Heidi says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:26 pmShopping based on a cat inspiration? I see nothing wrong with that!
Those do look like gorgeous neutral shades.
Missy is currently waiting for me to light some candles. During the Christmas season I would light some candles on the coffee table every evening after dinner, and she would be absolutely fascinated by that ritual. Now she sits in front of the coffee table as soon as she sees I’m done with dinner and waits for me to come and light those candles! She is soooo weird!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:16 amCat are so funny with their rituals. 🙂
What are you up to this weekend?
Heidi says
February 5th, 2011 at 11:14 amNot sure yet. I’m going to postpone grocery shopping until after the Super Bowl. Can’t stand Trader Joe’s when crowds are stocking up on party food.
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:10 pmThat place was a madhouse. I drove by, looked at the parking lot and then was like, NOPE! We ended up going to Whole Paycheck instead.
Hope the rest of your weekend was great!
Meghan says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:37 pmOh that look is gorgeous, but like i said I wish it was a little more afforbable
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:13 amMe too!
stacie says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:37 pmI;m loving that trio it looks like one you would use daily xoxox
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:12 amTotally!
Tasha says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:37 pmWhahahah TABS!!!!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:12 am<3
Lucie says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:38 pmBoringgggg. I’m a total NARS hoe but this trio just isn’t doin’ it for me!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:11 amWhat are your faves from Nars, Lucie?
Tasha says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:38 pmOh is there any vid of Tabs??? would love to see him in action!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:09 amHi Tasha,
He has a few! You can see him here:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/sundays-with-tabs-the-cat-makeup-and-beauty-blog-mascot-vol-79/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/sundays-with-tabs-the-cat-makeup-and-beauty-blog-mascot-vol-65/
http://vimeo.com/2767962
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwzbTfrzadw&feature=channel
Rae says
February 4th, 2011 at 6:56 pmLOL! Oh my god, the last photo makes my day 😀
The trio looks cute (alright, *super* cute), but for the price (and with the fallout), I’m not really feeling it. Any dupe rec’s for the darkest shade?
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:00 amThe khaki side of the Cargo Eyeshadow Duo from the Voyages Safari Set looks a lot like it:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/get-free-shipping-on-cargo-the-cargo-cosmetics-collection-for-spring-2011/
snoopysteph says
February 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pmLove it! But I’m on eyeshadow restriction…and after buying the Naked palette I don’t think I can justify buying any more neutrals anyway. 😀
Happy weekend, Karen!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:57 amHappy weekend to you too, Steph. What are you up to today?
AnieJ says
February 4th, 2011 at 7:01 pmSounds like it would be more cost efficient to go pick out several MAC shades. Recently became addicted to Paint Pots, so I’m in!
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:57 amLove the Paint Pots! Which one’s your fave?
Tiffany says
February 4th, 2011 at 7:10 pmlol, love that Tabs let you rest the box on his head 🙂
I decided today I should stop buying eyeshadows. I have enough for an army and don’t even wear it most days 🙁
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:56 amAw, really? That’s no fun! Why don’t you wear it often? Is it a time thing?
Tiffany says
February 5th, 2011 at 1:25 pmyeah, I’m usually too lazy before work, so I’ll just wear it on weekends/days off…
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:09 pmHmm. Maybe switch to cream shadows? That way you can just use a finger to apply and don’t really have to bother with blending…
As you can see I’m not gonna let you go down without a fight, LOL!
mela says
February 4th, 2011 at 7:21 pmHero and I are enjoying a quiet Friday night cuddle 🙂
Calanque is gorgeous, but too similar to a lot of things I own, but I plan on checking out the new NARS boutique next weekend when I go up to NYC for a job interview! I can’t wait to play with Okinawa trio…blue, white and gray? looks like Hero!
CCL <3
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:55 amHi Mela,
Good luck with the job interview. I’m so jealous that you get to visit the boutique, btw.
Give Hero a kiss for me! She has the best kitty eyeliner…
Erin says
February 4th, 2011 at 8:15 pmThanks for the great swatches! I have been loving this since the first picture I saw, so I am going to get it. I have a Sephora gift card from Christmas, so when this shows up at Sephora, I’ll pick it up. Then I don’t even have to feel guilty!!
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:52 amYou’re welcome, Erin! I know you were looking forward to this one. 🙂
Nazih says
February 4th, 2011 at 8:23 pmKaren you look great with your hair up! 🙂
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:52 amThanks, Nazih!
Nazih says
February 4th, 2011 at 8:24 pmBtw Tabs is sooooooo adorable
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:52 amI’ll let him know you said that! 🙂
Crystal says
February 4th, 2011 at 8:28 pmI am laughing so hard…”I’m a ho for neutrals”. You are so funny, I feel the same way! Thanks for the review, I’ve been waiting on this eyeshadow, that other one they came out with at Christmas wasn’t for me but this is!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:51 amOh yah, the Okinawa Trio. That one was cool but this one seems much more wearable. 🙂
Chris25 says
February 4th, 2011 at 8:34 pmMust. Have. This.
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:51 amLove it!
Tracy says
February 4th, 2011 at 9:11 pm“Lusty neutral eyeshadow dreams” hahahaha You are hilarious!
Tabs wears that NARS box well!
I so want this, but I’ve been such a bad girl this past month… 🙂
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:50 amHe’s all about accessorizing with makeup… boxes. 🙂
What are you up to this weekend?
Tracy says
February 5th, 2011 at 11:51 amNot much-cleaning up a bit-at least going to try. 🙂
But Goonies is on right now. 😀
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Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:08 pmI remember watching that movie so many times when I was a kid! It seemed like for a period of time everyone I knew had a pet named after Gizmo.
Instant Karma (formerly L) says
February 4th, 2011 at 9:54 pmAww, Tabs-themed eye shadow! My cats always get excited whenever I wear black eyeliner. They think I’m trying to look more like them (I am).
The shadows are really pretty, but not worth it if there’s fallout. Ah well!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:50 amHow are Aisha and Tigger doing? Give them both a big hug for me.
Oh — I watched a movie last night and totally thought of you called “Nowhere Boy.” It’s about the John Lennon’s teen years and the founding of the Beatles.
The kid who plays Paul McCartney looks just like him!
Instant Karma (formerly L) says
February 6th, 2011 at 10:19 pmThey’re good! Tigger was super snuggly today, and really happy because I gave him some of my chicken at dinner. Aisha spent the day on her cat bag being lazy. Okay, she’s lazy every day, but she has to adhere to a strict training schedule for the upcoming 2011 Sleep Championships if she wants to win gold this year.
Oh man, I’m jealous! I have wanted to see that so much, but I haven’t gotten the opportunity to go. Only one theater in DC was playing it, and it disappeared really quickly. Was it good?
Amee says
February 4th, 2011 at 10:00 pmhmmm… interesting colors…
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:45 amYes they are! Love neutrals!
Makeup Morsels says
February 4th, 2011 at 10:20 pmHave fun getting your fro-yo! The middle shade is my absolutely favorite, mmm I love my neutrals too.
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:44 amI think that’s my favorite shade out of the three!
gio says
February 5th, 2011 at 12:23 amI usually love Nars eyeshadows but I’m not digging this. I don’t use these colors enough to justify the price..
Tabs is so adorable!
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:43 amI figured this wouldn’t be bright enough for you. 🙂
Tabs sends you kitty purrs!
Tavi says
February 5th, 2011 at 12:30 amJust had taro fro-yo from tutti frutti, soo good!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:43 amGURL, taro is my favorite flavor! I like it with strawberries on top, how about you?
Dhariane says
February 5th, 2011 at 1:09 amYou look gorgeous! May i ask what you used on your cheeks/lips?
As for the eyeshadow trio, it’s pretty, but definitely out of my budget 🙁
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:42 amHi Dhariane,
That’s Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Tipsy on my cheeks and NARS Super Orgasm Lip Gloss on my lips. Here are a couple of links:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/daily-beauty-cat/tarte-amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-in-tipsy-for-the-coral-lovahs/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/nars-spring-2011-super-orgasm-and-angelika-lip-glosses-usher-in-the-season-early/
Dhariane says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:37 pmOooh, thanks Karen! I just saw your review on the Tarte blushes and I’m definitely going to be picking up tipsy now 🙂
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:07 pmYou’re welcome! 🙂 I think you’ll love it.
Advah says
February 5th, 2011 at 2:52 amWANT! The colours look gorgeous on you and I’m a sucker for that fancy sleek Nars packaging. It is super pricey though, might try and get in at an airport the next time I’m flying.
And boy, is Tabs one gorgeous cat! Can’t blame you for getting matching makeup 🙂
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:40 amHi Advah,
Do you travel a lot? You might want to keep your eyes peeled for some travel exclusives. 🙂
Tabs is sitting right next to me as I type this and demanding I give him the attention he so richly deserves, LOL!
Have a great weekend.
Advah says
February 5th, 2011 at 1:53 pmI used to visit my parents every 3 months or so, but I’ve stopped that so I can afford 2 big trips a year (SXSW in just a few weeks!). That way I get to take more time off and really enjoy it. 🙂
And good point about the travel exclusives, I’ll add that to my list!
Have I said before how I’m fascinated by Tabs gorgeous nose? It’s perfect looking and makes me wish I had a cat nearby to pet every single time. Life would be very dull if it weren’t for cut showing us how to live it.
Having a lovely Saturday so far, have a great weekend too!
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:07 pmOh fun! I’ve always wanted to go to SXSW! If you have your computer with you you’ll have to give me the skinny on all the fun things you’re doing so I can vicariously live through you.
Er, I’m a little obsessed with Tabs’ nose too. I’ll give it a pet for you…
Hope the rest of your weekend was fabulous. I’m not ready for Monday!
Aida says
February 5th, 2011 at 3:36 amThe colours are ok, but I already habe Brule and the price tag is a bit too much right now as I really want to try the new primer Nars is launching this month, the one you talked about in the blog. I should save for that, I love Nars primers
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:34 amHi Aida,
Have you tried the NARS Eye Primer yet? It’s the best!
mint says
February 5th, 2011 at 3:59 ami think it looks really good on you! and i totally agree, i really don’t understand why these things are so expensive. especially when there’s so much competition and alternatives around.
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:34 amWord. I wouldn’t mind if NARS knocked off a good 10 bucks!
Rosa says
February 5th, 2011 at 4:27 amForget the eyeshadow, your foundation looks great! Please tell us what you’re wearing!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:33 amHi Rosa,
I’m wearing Chanel Mat Lumiere. Here’s a review:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/chanel-mat-lumiere-soft-matte-makeup-with-spf-15-helps-combo-skin-face-the-day-for-54/
I also layered MAC Strobe Cream beneath it and then topped it with MAC Blot Powder. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Paintthetownscarlet.wordpress.com says
February 5th, 2011 at 7:11 amThis combination is gorgeous! Really subtle, yet striking all the same.
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:31 amNars is good at that. 🙂
karo says
February 5th, 2011 at 7:56 amwow! amazing!
I like it!
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Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:31 amYay!
Nina says
February 5th, 2011 at 8:07 amthat is lovely! i want!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:31 amSo pretty, right?
What are you up to today, Nina? Has the weather gotten better?
Nina says
February 5th, 2011 at 12:59 pmbipolar weather – i tell ya! its actually sunny and bright and nice today.
we went to the grocery store, had brunch and now were home contemplating if we should check out the lunar new year celebrations around town! 🙂
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:04 pmWeird! Well, I hope it was nicer today.
It was warm and sunny! Ah, summer needs to come already. 🙂
Alka says
February 5th, 2011 at 8:22 amOooh this is lovely but a little too steep for my wallet to be dupes for brule and ricepaper (which I use daily). Thanks for posting the swatches, look and of course the pic of your handsome man, Tabs!
Karen says
February 5th, 2011 at 9:30 amHi Alka,
I loooove Brule and Ricepaper too. What do you like to pair them with? I use Soba, Sable, Saddle, Soft Brown and Brownscript.
Alka says
February 5th, 2011 at 11:57 amFor day I like to pair them with Remotely Grey (limited edition), Scene, or Brownscript. For a more dramatic night look I like them with Sketch, Contrast or Satin Taupe.
How do you use Soba? I just haven’t felt the love for that one yet. I bought it hoping that it would replace my fave Camel that was discontinued but it just looks like I have dirt on my eye. Not a good thing.
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:03 pmAh, Sketch and Satin Taupe! I have a love/hate relationship with both (I’m convinced they make me look like I’ve gotten into a bar fight).
As for Soba, I usually do Ricepaper over the entire lid and then pop Soba into the crease. But if it looks like dirt on your eye, then you probably don’t want to go there!
Sexy Sadie says
February 5th, 2011 at 10:59 amBoring and expensive.
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Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:01 pmI take it you like color, Sadie!
Kimberly says
February 5th, 2011 at 12:20 pmI love the colors, I love the fact that it’s a Tab-inspired post, but that price? I’m not so much in love with that.
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:00 pmIt is quite painful. I’m not crazy about it, either.
Melanie says
February 5th, 2011 at 12:42 pmI love your hairstyle Karen!
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:00 pmThanks, Melanie!
Olga says
February 5th, 2011 at 2:39 pmTabs looks cute again! aaaww
xx Olga
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Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:00 pmHe does that sometimes, LOL!
Ariel says
February 5th, 2011 at 6:13 pmThis looks like a must-have for me. Love neutral colors with shimmer and this will be absolutely perfect for travel!
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 8:59 pmYou’ll love this then, Ariel!
Bonny Y says
February 5th, 2011 at 6:50 pmWhat brush do you use to line your bottom lids? I can never get it as defined as you do — the shadow usually goes flying. Btw, these colors look really good on you.
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 8:59 pmHi Bonny,
Here ya go!
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/which-brush-do-you-use-to-line-your-lashes/
Bonny Y says
February 7th, 2011 at 12:42 pmThanks for the link! I only recently found your blog, so I hadn’t seen this post before. Time to take a closer look at this brush!
saku says
February 6th, 2011 at 9:35 amAww Tabs is sleepy. I thought I would like it, but I’ll pass.
Karen says
February 6th, 2011 at 8:57 pmIt’s what he does best. 🙂
Gilby says
February 7th, 2011 at 10:59 pmYou can never go wrong with NARS. This is the perfect trio for a bravo 1950’s style eye. Slap some red lipstick on and a little black gel liner for that cat wing you’re ready for a night out on the town. *Meow*