Fall 2010: NARS Fall Makeup Collection….

Ahhh Fall.  Although it’s still blistering outside (my glasses steamed up when I went to get the mail yesterday…yuck!) I am thinking of cool shadows and cooler temps.  One of my favorite lines,  NARS….has come out with an unexpected but AMAZING collection for fall.  Inspired by a theme Old Hollywood meets Futuristic…most of the shades are (with the exception of Daphne shadow named for his muse) named after colors from nature and objects that NARS covets.

NARS introduces its Fall 2010 Collection, which is an assortment of bright, matte colors and cool shimmering shades. The collection features François Nars’ muse Daphne Guinness in the campaign. I must say I am surprised at the amount of bright colors for fall but the combinations are GAWGUS especially the shadows.  NARS is known for (and one of my fave things about them) their highly pigmented shadows so you know these colors are going to be insane.

Throughout his amazing career, NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars has been inspired by “iconic beauties” whom, he says, “are larger than life, unforgettable and posses an elegance that’s timeless.”Perhaps no one fits that description better than Daphne Guinness, his mesmerizing muse and inspiration for the Fall 2010 campaign. Sexy, sultry, daring and decadent, Daphne “is the ideal icon to capture Fall 2010’s old-Hollywood meets futuristic look,” says Nars.

The Rundown:

• Douceur Blush $26 (soft pink-brown)
• Rouge Basque Lipstick (Limited Edition) $24 (deep brownish-red)
• Strawberry Fields Lip Gloss (Limited Edition) $24 (Strawberry red)
• Daphne Single Eyeshadow $23 (matte deep-violet)
• Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow $23 (dark chocolate taupe)
• Mangrove Single Eyeshadow (Limited Edition) $23 (soft mellow yellow laced with lime)
• Tzarine Eyeshadow Duo $32 (silver and bold, steel grey)
• Rajasthan Eyeshadow Duo (Limited Edition) $32 (glazed almond and cool charcoal)
• Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (Limited Edition) $24 (sparkling turquoise)

Get Daphne’s makeup look…

When it comes to describing fashionista Daphne Guinness, François Nars’ passion knows no boundaries. And when it came to designing and photographing this futuristic makeup look for Fall 2010, François created a look worthy of his leading lady.

Central to this ultra-sophisticated, ethereal look: A canvas of impeccably, smooth skin. Under Nars’ direction, Makeup Artist Kabuki primed the skin with line-erasing Skin Smoothing Face Prep, followed by a base of Siberia Sheer Matte Foundation and finally a light application of Snow Loose Powder. To contour Daphne’s complexion, he dusted Douceur Blush to the cheeks and blended it with the Yachiyo Brush.

To create scintillatingly dramatic eyes, Kabuki applied a coat of Smudge-Proof Eyeshadow Base, followed by a wash of Daphne Single Eyeshadow. Using the Wide Contour Brush, he built color and intensity along the outer eye. For brightness in the inner eye, he applied Mangrove Single Eyeshadow and lightly lined the top and bottom lashes with Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo. Brows were defined with Ipanema Eyebrow Pencil. The look was finished off with two coats of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara to both the top and bottom lashes.

The pièce de résistance: Daphne’s lips, stained with Rouge Basque Lipstick and highlighted with Scandal Lip Gloss for ultimate shine and fullness.

You can find the NARS Fall 2010 Collection at narscosmetics.com.

Shop Pretty!!

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Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl. She is a Beauty Expert, Social Media Enthusiast, Project Manager, Event Producer, Web 2.0 Cheerleader and she is always online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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