4/15/2012

Oops, Don't You Hate When You Forget to Post Things...Nars' Spring 2012 Collection & Looks

Gomen, Gomen, Gomen!!!

I purchased these items about two months ago, played with them, and put them aside for a later post, but then with work/life, I completely forgot about them. Sorry guys!!! But hey, it's still spring, so I'm not too too late :P

The pieces I got from these collection were: The eyeshadow trio in Douce France, the single shadow in Lhasa, the eyeshadow duo in Paramaribo, the blush in gaiety ( I already owe Albatross), Bilbao Lipstick, Valparaiso Pure Matte Lipstick and Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip pencil (unfortunately, mexican Rose was not included in the package, so I don't have it to swatch. I'll make sure to wear it in one of my looks and post it).

 Nars Eyeshadow Trio in Douce France.

From left to right: 

A semi-matte pale (almost white) pink. 

A semi-matte warm medium pink.

A matte cranberry rose.

 From left to right: Lhasa eyeshadow single, Paramaribo eyeshadow duo.

Lhasa: a shimmery purpley-lavender grey taupe. 

Paramaribo: the first shade is a frosty golden yellow olive and the second is a frosty dark brown olive bronze.

 From left to right: Gaiety, Balbao, Valparaiso.

Gaiety: a matte cool toned bright candy pink. Although Gaiety has a matte finish, it really glows on the cheeks.

Balbao: a lustrous warm browned dusty rose.

Valparaiso: a matte reddened berry. 

Here are a few looks I wore using the products from this collection:

  

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Nars Gaiety Blush.
Eyes:
Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW25.
Nars Duo Eye Shadow in Paramaribo. I placed the darker shadow all over the lid and then blended the lighter shade in the crease.
Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz. Used to line the waterline.
Giorgio Armani Eye Brow Defining Pencil in 3-beige used to line my lower lashes.
Lips:
Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Valparaiso.

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Nars Lipstick in Balbao. Yes, I used it as my blush :)
Eyes:
Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW25.
Nars Eye Shadow trio in Douce France. I placed the pale pink in the inner corner and brow bone. The medium pink all over the lid, then I used the cranberry rose to line the upper and lower lash line.
Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz. Used to line the waterline.
Giorgio Armani Eye Brow Defining Pencil in 3-beige used to line my lower lashes to add some definition.
Lips:
Nars Lipstick in Balbao.

Products used:
Face:
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe (Medium 2).
Shu Uemura Hard Formula brow Pencil in Seal Brown.
Nars Gaiety Blush.
Eyes:
Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW25.
Nars Eye Shadow Single in Lhasa. Placed all over the lid and crease.
Giorgio Armani Eye Brow Defining Pencil in 3-beige used to line my lower lashes.
Lips:
Nars Pure Matte Lipstick in Valparaiso.

Since rediscovering this collection, I'm in love! At first, I was a little unsure of Valparaiso for spring. Since Valparaiso is a shade I would use more during Fall/Winter, but after using it, I can see how lovely a shade Valparaiso is for this season. All the products are amazing; with the exception of the eye shadow trio in Douce France. The pale pink shade did lean a bit chalky, but either then that, the other two shadows had great pigmentation and applied well. My favorite pieces are Lhasa, Paramaribo, Valparaiso, Balboa, and Gaiety. Basically, everything :D

What are your thoughts on this collection? Did you pick up anything from it?

Looking gorgeous one lipstick at a time.