NARS Fall 2012 Collection

Designed by founder and Creative Director François Nars, the Fall 2012 Color Collection features a blend of bold, modern shades and celestial shimmers. For the campaign, Nars chose to photograph iconic ‘90s supermodel Kristen McMenamy. Having worked with Kristen in the past and for his first book, “X-Ray,” he felt that her beautiful, often otherworldly look completely epitomized the fall collection.

To achieve the makeup look featured in the campaign image, Kristen’s skin was perfected with Siberia Sheer Matte Foundation and set with Snow Loose Powder to create an immaculate complexion. Next, the Undress Me Multiple was applied to the hollows of the cheeks and blended toward the temples with fingertips.

Kristen’s top and bottom lashes were thickly lined in Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil. Next, the entire lid was colored in with the pencil in a half moon shape, from the lash line to the base of the brow bone and out towards the temple. The pencil color was then blended with a fingertip to create a smooth base. Next, the iridescent amethyst shade of High Society Trio Eyeshadow was applied to the lid and the color extended to the brow bone and towards the outer corner of the brow. The edge of this shade was blended into the lavender shade of High Society Trio Eyeshadow, then both sides of Vent Glacé Duo Eyeshadow were combined and applied to the lower lash line atop Black Moon. The eyes were lined with Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner and finished with two coats of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara.

Kristen’s lips were lined and filled in with cinnamon Papua Lip Liner Pencil, blended for a softer effect, and topped with Belize Lip Gloss. Storm Bird Nail Polish on nails completed the look.

Trio Eyeshadow ($45.00)

• High Society Lavender, matte forest green, iridescent amethyst (Limited Edition)

Multiple ($39.00)

• Undress Me Nearly nude pink with silver shimmer

Nail Polish ($18.00)

• Storm Bird Moody grey (Limited Edition)

Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24.00)

• More Universally flattering auburn

Duo Eyeshadow ($34.00)

• Vent Glace Platinum / silver smoke

Sheer Lipstick ($24.00)

• Autumn Leaves Translucent glistening brandy

Blush ($28.00)

• Outlaw Soft rose with golden shimmer

Larger Than Life Lipgloss ($26.00)

• Rouge Tribal Metallic burgundy

Pure Matte Lipstick ($24.00)

• Amsterdam Garnet red

Availability: July 15th @ narscosmetics.com

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