NARS Cosmetics marks their debut appearance at Paris Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2012 for Moroccan-French designer Bouchra Jarrar - a former Balmain studio director and assistant to Christian Lacroix. For a first-time appearance, there is a strong yet subtle presence.
Lead makeup artist Christophe Danchaud explains that his inspiration was a reflection of the “evolution of the Bouchra Jarrar brand.” Danchaud presents an elegant, luminous and detailed look, focusing on the bottom eyelid. “The skin is transparent, with the cheek lending a touch color. Woody, pink lips and a dark smudged liner give it a feeling that’s worn in, because Bouchra wanted to communicate a feeling of warmth through her collection and the makeup,” says Danchaud.
FACE· *Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (NEW for Spring 2012!)
· Douceur Blush - soft pink, brown
· Gina Blush - true tangerine
EYES:· Thunderball Eyeshadow - midnight gray
· Goddess Soft Touch Shadow Pencil - pale champagne
· Misfit Duo Eyeshadow - shimmering ecru/bright emerald green
· Paris Duo Eyeshadow - shimmering gray/true matte gray
· Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara - black
LIPS:· *Bilbao Lipstick (NEW for Spring 2012!) - shimmering topaz
· Tiber Larger Than Life Lip Gloss - cool beige
**for darker skin gals (NC42 like me), I would suggest a warmer pink nude such as Fabala Lipstick - shimmering rose, topped with Sweet Revenge lip gloss - sheer pink grapefruit**
This is a very achievable look that requires some restraint. You want to keep it soft with a natural looking flush to your cheeks. You will also want to spend time smudging color on your lower lashes with a good, densely packed pencil brush - the look is worn in and not slept in. I am pleasantly surprised with this look; I was expecting the traditional NARS smoky eyes, sculpted cheekbones and statement color lips - especially for runway. Honestly, this is a great representation of the designer’s aesthetic which also shows the versatility of NARS cosmetics.
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