Get the Look: Solange Knowles Wears NARS to MET 2013 Gala

NARS - Solange Knowles Makeup MET Gala 2013

WHO: SOLANGE KNOWLES WHAT: MET Gala 2013 Makeup Artist: Benjamin Puckey for NARS Cosmetics to create the beauty look for Solange Knowles at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala celebrating the unveiling of its newest exhibit, PUNK: Chaos to Couture. Beauty Inspiration: “I really focused on a strong eye with punk influences for Solange’s look. The [...]

#TTBTips: Transition Your Skincare from Winter to Spring

Mario Badescu Cucumber Tonic Mask

We are almost in the clear – it seems that the cold weather has finally  left the building and spring is desperately making it’s way in. Some people see spring  as a time to change – change bedding, change home decor, change diets – but I see it as a time to change my skincare. [...]

Spring 2013 Makeup Favorites

Spring 2013 Makeup Favorites

The spring equinox has officially come and gone, signaling the official start of spring but not necessarily bringing the immediate warm weather.  But let’s look at the positive side, it gives us a little more time  to plan our spring makeup look.  Though it’s not necessary to completely revamp your beauty bag, it is fun [...]

#TTBFaves with Felicia: Featuring Victoria’s Secret Beauty, COVERGIRL, Lise Watier, NARS & L’OREAL

NARS 413 BLKR

Every month, the ThisThatBeauty Girls share their favorite beauty picks from the previous month. Today I share the products that kept me pretty for the month of January. . . Victoria’s Secret VS Makeup Nail Collection Why I love it:  I must say, I am having a major nail moment. Like I have always been [...]

Wear Emerald: Pantone’s Color of the Year

Color Charged Graphic Lacquer

Have you ever been green with envy? Ok, don’t answer that because I bet you’re not proud of that fact.  However, getting several shades emerald green, with Pantone’s color of the year, is a thing of beauty that you can happily flaunt. Eyes Urban Decay – Siren Liner: Create runway worthy eyes with with this [...]

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 – NARS Cosmetics for Helmut Lang

NARS AW13 Helmut Lang beauty look

SHOW: Helmut Lang LEAD ARTIST: Hannah Murray for NARS Cosmetics LOOK: “This look is all about creamy, polished, gorgeous skin, with the strength coming from the eyebrows. The girls with dark hair have bold brows, while the blonde girls have muted ones. It’s monochromatic, but I wanted the girls to feel real and beautiful.” Below [...]

New York Fashion Week Fall 2013 – NARS for Creatures of The Wind

NARS AW13 Creatures of the Wind beauty look 1 - lo res

SHOW: Creatures of the Wind LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. LOOK: “The makeup complements the collection by adding a new element. You see the pearl on their cheeks, and an angular line that almost makes the look hard and not so feminine, like a Teddy girl in the UK after World [...]

Get the Look: Salma Hayek at 2013 Golden Globes

Salma Hayek 2013 Golden Globes

Who: Salma Hayek What: 70th Annual Golden Globes Makup Artist: Jeannia Robinette of NARS Inspiration:  ”Salma is such a knockout! Her dress was midnight blue – very sophisticated and over-the-top glamour, so we wanted to play off the dress, but keep things hip and modern with fresh makeup. The eyes are very luminescent – we lightened them up [...]

A Red Lipstick for All Skin Tones

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Red lips. Bold. Daring. Captivating.  And so many choices that your head may spin trying to choose one.  The level of comfort when wearing a red lip varies from person to person, some feeling confident in a full coverage, matte, fire engine red shade, while others prefer a sheer wine-colored  hue that can simply give [...]

A Blush For All Skin Tones

NARS Blush - Taos

The natural cheek flush that comes with the crisp Fall air is always nice on a weekend getaway, somewhere in the country and perhaps with a limited amount of people around.  However, this preference stops as soon as said jaunt ends and you are faced with recreating that flush with an appropriate cheek color.  Fear [...]