Spring Reds - Sweetly Sensual

Another Spring '09 makeup release that I simply must get my hands on is from Nars' Cosmetics. The campaign image features model Guinevere van Seenus (who also appeared in his campaign for 2005) loving it in red. Her pale skin looks even more flawless against the red hues in Francois Nars' Spring 2009 Collection. To the question "Why red" (mind you, red is a very difficult color to wear on cheeks and especially around the eyes) which Nars answered "Why not? It makes blue and green eyes become brighter and it brings out the hazel in brown eyes. Apply it by itself or in combination with a pearly white shadow or simple black line." The red he is referring to here is the new Grenadines eyeshadow.

Aside from the piercing red, the collection also includes the new Multple Bronzer (4 different shades) for light to dark skintones. What's new is that these are cream-to-powder matte and infused with anti-oxidants. And I simply must also have the blush duo in Hungry Heart (seen on models below at the Chris Benz Spring 2009 show). There are days when a girl just want to have a 'quiet' face. And I believe this blush duo will give just the right sparkle and sculpt to liven up a bare but there face.
How to recreate the look above -
Face:

• Apply NARS Firming Foundation where needed, to cover skin imperfections
• Using The Multiple in Orgasm and apply to cheeks
• Apply a small amount of NARS Loose Powder to entire face to set the base
• With NARS Blush Brush blend both sides of Duo Blush in Hungry Heart (new for Spring 2009), sweeping across entire cheek

Eyes:

• Apply a generous amount of NARS Concealer to entire eyelid, to help color stick
• Apply NARS Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross to entire lid, extending up to eyebrows
• Press NARS Single Eyeshadow in Night Sun (new for Spring 2009) over entire lid and up to brow, letting gold particles fall down onto cheeks
• With NARS Eyebrow Pencils, fill in brows for a soft finish

Lips:

• Apply a small amount of NARS Concealer to lip
• Use Lipliner Pencil in Fantasia to tone down lip color
• Apply NARS Lip Gloss in Sweet Revenge (new for Spring 2009) to entire lip

Above look seen at Philip Lim Spring '09 show described as the "National Geographic" look that balances the dark and the innocent with a touch of what Lim refers to as "violent romanticism". The result is beautiful. By using the same eye-color liner on the lower lashline and a black liner on the top lashline, the eyes take to stage front. The finishing touch is the new Shringar lipstick, applied carefree with fingers.

How to achieve the look above -

Face:

• Apply NARS Concealer as needed, to cover any imperfections
• Apply NARS Firming Foundation only if needed, to keep a clear base
• Use NARS Multiple Bronzer in Cap Vert over entire face to tan
• Apply NARS Multiple in Orgasm over cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin
• Layer NARS Blush in Zen to create a dusty look
• Finish with a minimal amount of NARS Loose Powder to set the base

Eyes:

• Apply NARS Multiple in South Beach to entire lid, blending up to brow, and directly below lower lash line
• Apply a generous amount of NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Kitty around entire eye, on inner rim, and in between lashes, blending into South Beach with finger
• Layer NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon
• Apply two more alternating layers of Kitty and Black Moon, blending colors into lashes
• Use NARS Single Eyeshadow in Grenadines on entire lid, blending up to brows, and beneath lower lash line, smudging with finger
• Curl lashes with NARS Eyelash Curler
• Apply several coats of NARS Mascara in Black Orchid to top and bottom lashes
• Brush brows up and fill in with NARS Eyebrow Pencils, if needed

Lips:

• Apply NARS Lipstick in Shrinagar to entire lip with finger

Credit: Grayburn (Terms of Use), narscosmetics.com

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