Friday, April 23, 2010

NARS Summer 2010 Collection - Belle de Jour

Time for some new NARS shades! This summer's collection was inspired by Catherine Devenue is the classic film, Belle de Jour. I have never seen this movie but I have heard wonderful reviews of it and it is racing to the top of my list of movies to purchase. The NARS website states that, "Francois Nars looked for inspiration from the character Severine, played by Catherine Devenue in the iconic film Belle de Jour. 'Her character is incredibly beautiful and elegant,' says Francois. 'Her look is effortless - she has an incredible inner sophistication."

I love NARS so let's check out this new collection...

Cream Eye Shadow - Soft cream-to-powder formula that provides long-lasting shimmering color. The ultra-pigmented shades are balanced in a lightweight texture, transparent in application. This soft-blending formula can be worn alone or layered under NARS powder eye shadow for long-lasting wear and intensity. Cream-to-powder formula provides glistening color. Non-creasing. Intense hues with imperceptible finish.
- Cayenne - deep brown cream

Duo Eye Shadow - Featuring custom color combinations that make perfect pairings, this soft-blending formula may be applied with fingertips or a brush for more precision and control. Shades may be worn alone or underneath NARS powder eye shadows for more depth, color, and intensity. Cream-to-powder formula provides glistening color. Non-creasing. Intense hues cooridinated in fashionable pairs.
- Burn It Blue - iridescent ocean blue/turquoise

Cream Blush - Moisture-rich cream finish that provides smooth, silky color for naturally luminous skin. Delivers long-lasting color with a velvety texture and blends easily for healthy skin glow.
- Enchanted - soft peach with gold sparkle

Lip Gloss - Serious shine and sexy color in sheer, creamy, and semi-sheer formulas. Extremely wearable and versatile shades, lip gloss may be worn alone or over other lip products for heightened drama. Ultra-shiny and highly pigmented. Convenient wand application. Iconic shades. Ideal alone or over other lip color.
- Coup de Coeur - sheer apple brandy

Lipstick - A wide range of captivating shades designed to provide the look and style the color dictates. NARS Lipstick is available in three formulas. Fashionable colors available in three textures. Exceedingly longwearing. Nourishing and non-drying, with Vitamin E. Once you start wearing NARS Lipstick, you won't want to wear anything else.
- Love Devotion - sheer guava (Sheer)

The Multiple - The original multi-purpose stick for eyes, cheeks, lips, and body. Its unique, creamy formula blends effortlessly to provide sheer color for creating shimmering accents, contours, or dynamic highlights on all skin tones. Creates perfect, glowing complexions and is conveniently designed for failproof application. The original multifunction color stick. Mistake-proof color; quick and easy to apply. Sheer, natural finish for eyes, cheeks, and lips.
- Lamu - fresh glazed-apricot

Nail Polish - An exclusive formula with technology designed to improve flexibility, durability, wear, and gloss properties. This longwearing formula provides a tough, durable chip-resistant finish and also has added extra UV protection to prevent polish discoloration. Modern, sophisticated colors. Gentle formula. Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP free.
- Versaillies - champagne gold

I'm not really loving this collection, I like it but I am not overwhelmed by it. I think that the Cream Eye Shadow Duo is beautiful but this isn't a set of shades that I could pull off without looking terribly 80s. I love the Cayenne Cream Eye Shadow, I would use it as both a shadow and as an eyeliner. I think that I might actually get more use out of it as a liner. I really like the Cream Blush, I love NARS Powder Blushes so I have high hopes for the creeam based formula. I like the new nail polish shade but I'm not that big of a fan of the new lip shades.

photo courtesy of NARS

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