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Nars' Fame Lipstick Palette Helps AIDS Research

bellasugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:12:22 -0700

Nars has just released their latest palette called Fame. But this palette is different from the rest. It consists of the very first twelve lipsticks that Francois Nars ever made back in 1995. He has 50 signed copies of them that are being sold exclusively at Henri Bendel in NYC for $75 and half of the proceeds on each palette sold will be donated to AmFar.

Fame was released the night of the NARS Ten Year Photography Event at Bendel's. The lipsticks range from pinks, reds and neutrals and the specific colors are: Blonde Venus, Heatwave, Funny Face, Honolulu Honey, Jungle Red, Shanghai Express, Red Lizard, Scarlet Empress, Casablanca, Trans Siberian, Transeurope Express & Morocco.

Each can be worn alone or blended together to create your own unique shade. It's pretty sweet, but if you are a ponderer, there's not much time, so act fast.

If you can't get to NYC, then you can always order the palette by calling (212) 247-1100.

Mr. Nars is a Famed Photog

bellasugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:13:33 -0700

On Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of attending an event for Francois Nars held on the ground floor of the swanky boutique department store, Henri Bendel in New York City. Although Mr. Nars had left long before I arrived, I did enjoy meeting all of the friendly gals I've been speaking and emailing with for months over at Nars Cosmetics.

The event was an exhibition honoring the work of Francois Nars. What I learned is that not only is he the head of NARS, but he's also quite a talented photographer. This soiree was put together to commemorate a compilation of ten years of NARS ad campaign images.

The event team transformed the store into an art gallery and had pictures on display as well as giant cubes hanging from the ceiling with different photos on each side. The hosts of the event were Lydia Hearst, Dayle Haddon and Amy Wesson and supposedly Avril Lavigne, Linda Evangelista and Tinsley Mortimer were set to arrive, but I did not see them there.

I did however get to speak with fashion designer Anait Bain and our talk ended with her complimenting my jacket - yay! I also walked away with a fab NARS Jaipur candle that you will certainly be hearing more about!

NARS Charming Spring 2007 Makeup Collection

bellasugar — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:03:33 -0800

Yay! As I am sure you already know, NARS is one of my all time favorites. They have released their new NARS Spring 2007 Collection and these editions are sooooo cool! For one, they've named an eyeshadow duo Sugarland! Coincidence? There has been some speculation...

The line is called 'charmed' and charming it is. It is filled with wearable, fresh, light and sparkly colors that focus on brightening your eyes and lips. It consists of eight new products including: three eye shadow duos (two powder, one cream), a lip gloss, lip pencil, two lipsticks and a face primer.

To read about the details of each product,

Multiple Orgasms in a Box

FabSugar — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:16:10 -0700

NARS Blush in Orgasm is without a doubt one of the most popular cheek shades of all time. Whether its allure comes from the naughtiness of the name or the universally flattering shade, the blush—and its corresponding lip gloss—has earned a strong cult-like following among women of all ages. Now, the cosmetics company has created the wonderfully named NARS Multiple Orgasm Set II, which includes the gloss plus a blush-and-bronzer duo in Orgasm and the shimmery Laguna. I have to say, this is a pretty special blush, with a luxurious texture and a natural, flushed look, and despite the fact that NARS lip glosses tend to leak, I love the way they look. You can buy the set here for $49.

Lip Gloss Lament

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 06:14:51 -0700

As you know, I love lip gloss, but the addiction is also the source of one of my biggest pet peeves: leaky lip-gloss caps. This is a vexing problem that plagues one of my favorite products: the shimmery nude NARS Lip Gloss in Sandpiper, which is available for $23 here. No matter how much I wipe off the excess lip gloss before applying it, a little bit of it always oozes out when I put the cap back on, turning the tube into a smeary mess. Back in my make-up bag, the lip gloss ends up getting pink sparkly goo all over everything.

But really, when I'm paying more than $20 for a tiny tube of lip gloss, it is too much to ask for a cap that doesn't leak? It's so much trouble to contain the mess I'm considering ditching the gloss, but I love the color oh so much! Do you guys have this problem? If so, share your own lip-gloss gripes below.

Fabulous Full Face Palettes

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:36:23 -0700

When the fall full-face palettes hit cosmetics counters, it always gives me a rush. And my favorite face palette ever is Nars Artist Palette in Rapture. I use every color, and they last forever! The shades are perfectly color-coordinated for your eyes, lips, and cheeks, and the oversize mirror inside is crystal clear. All you need are a couple of makeup brushes, and you're good to go. The Artist Palette comes in six varieties—including Cool, Fame, and Lust for Life—and each one contains four eye shadows, two cheek shades, and four lipsticks. Buy it here for $70.

To see two more fabulous face palettes,

How To: Create Fabulous Cheek Contours

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:47:14 -0700

If only we could all be born with naturally high and defined cheek bones. Most of us, however, need a little help to get the perfect contour and shape. Here's how to create that model-esque look in three easy steps.

First, apply a foundation that's one or two shades darker than your skin tone to the area of your cheeks that hollows out when you pucker up. Blend well, so that there's no line. I recommend MAC Cosmetics Hooked Bronzing Powder which you can buy here for $19.50.
Next, use a peachy apricot or a brown-based blush on the apples of your cheeks and be sure to blend well. I really like Nars Blush in Gina for medium skin tones or Orgasm for fairer skin. You can buy them here for $25.
Lastly, shine and define. Use a light golden or shimmery yellowish powder on the area right above your cheekbones. One swipe with the brush should be enough for a glowing accent. I recommend Diane Von Furstenberg Eclipse Highlighting Powder in Sunshine. Buy it here for $30.

To get all these contouring tools in one package,