Backstage Beauty: NYFW Nars + THAKOON

 

Nars lead artist Diane Kendal dolled up the models for THAKOON 2014 Spring/Summer collection and it was all about the eyes.

BEAUTY LOOK: "It's all about lashes with fresh skin, a bit of dimension, and a pink lip."

Incorporate The Look

FACE

Sheer Glow Foundation

Anguilla Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try the Riviera Multiple)

Cappadoce Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try Palm Beach Multiple)

EYES

Eyelash Curler

Larger Than Life® Lengthening Mascara

BROWS

Bali Eyeshadow

LIPS

Laos Matte Multiple (New for Spring 2014; for now try Barbarella Lipstick)

Beauty: Thakoon For Nars

May is the month that Nars kicks out a ton of candy flavors for you summer manicures and pedicures and the colors are so fab. A splurge at $18  but you get the mix of fashion designer Thakoon Panichgul limited edition shades that are all vibrant and great for the warm season.

My faves so far is Ratin Jot a gorgeous Orchid Purple that looks so amazing on a bronzed skin tone.

 

My second fave is of course Anardana a Azaela Pink we all know pink can be a girls best looking shade.

Happy Shopping beginning May 1st at www.narscosmetics.com

 

Will you be splurging on the new summer collection & what’s your fave?

NYFW: Nars Makeup Artist Diane Kendal at Thakoon

Backstage AT Thakoon

LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics

TREND: Strong brows and luminous skin
DESIGNER INSPIRATION: “It's the ideal of the iconic American cowboy gone multi-cultural. The color story came from India, inspired by the spice market -- but with a cowboy flair," said designer Thakoon Panichgul.
LOOK: "Because the collection is so colorful, I wanted to focus on a classic, strong brow. I kept the face natural, with a little pink on the cheek for healthy color. On the eyes, I focused on contouring to show strength and attitude, a cowboy attitude that is," said makeup artist Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics.
Below are the key products used to create the exclusive look:

FACE
· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - new for Spring 2012! For a similar affect try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation
· Zen Blush
· Gaiety Blush – new for Spring 2012! For a similar affect try Desire Blush
EYES
· Bengali Eyeshadow
· Portobello Duo Eyeshadow
· Laguna Bronzer
· Bali Eyeshadow
· Blondie Eyeshadow
· Snow Loose Powder
LIPS
· Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NAIL
· Versailles Nail Polish

My Opinion
The beauty look was flawless because it looked fresh and natural. I loved the dramatic impact on the eyebrows it looked gorgeous!


Source: Nars PR

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NARS’ latest project: “Runway, Real Way, NARS Way,” is a series of three videos illustrating how women can achieve the NARS look, inspired by Fall/Winter 2010 New York Fashion Week.



Each video, filmed backstage at NY Fashion Week, features a wearable take on the stylized NARS makeup runway look that will be easy for women everywhere to recreate. NARS makeup artists Jenny, Uzo and Jane outline the three key steps for recreating the makeup looks from, 3.1 phillip lim, Marc Jacobs and Thakoon, respectively. Always a proponent of real beauty, the models featured in the videos are women from the NARS Marketing team. The NARS videos include the following looks, steps and products:



3.1 phillip lim (click to watch video)

LOOK: Layers of Pink


1. Highlight and Blend –Luxor Multiple, Riviera Multiple

2. Set The Eyes –Nymphea Single Eyeshadow

3. Define The Eyes –London Eyeliner Pencil, Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Marc Jacobs (click to watch video)

LOOK: Lightly-Defined Eyes


1. Satin Complexion –Sheer Glow Foundation

2. Define Eye –Tokyo Duo Eyeshadow, Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil, Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara

3. Coral Lip –Barbarella Lipstick



Thakoon (click to watch video)

LOOK: Highlighted Eyes and Nude Lip


1. Illuminate –Orgasm Illuminator

2. Contoured Cheeks –Lovejoy Blush

3. Subtle Smokey Eye and Nude Lip –Bali Single Eyeshadow, Cruising Lipstick



To purchase beauty products featured on the runway check out http://www.narscosmetics.com/

NYFW: Backstage with Diane Kendal at Thakoon RTW 2010

SHOW: Thakoon

LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics

TREND: Luminous skin and contoured cheeks

INSPIRATION: The inspiration behind the collection came from the idea of “samurai-meets-surfer.” The collection consisted of so many sharp edges and aqua-blues that designer Thakoon wanted the girls to look like warriors so that they could really wear and carry the strong clothing. With such bright colors, the goal was to keep the face a bit more monotone overall but still to impart strength around the eyes and cheekbones

LOOK: A very strong and luminous face is the key to getting this look right. “………….tktktktk………” explained lead artist Diane Kendal. She used a minimal amount of makeup everywhere else but contoured the cheeks and kept the eye deeply set to convey an image of power through minimalism.

Below are some key products and steps for recreating the look:

Face:
-Apply NARS Sheer Matte Foundation to conceal imperfections

-To achieve luminosity, apply NARS Orgasm Illuminator (NEW for Spring 2010) to the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin

-To contour the cheeks, apply NARS Malaysia Multiple Bronzer and blend into the cheek bones

-Highlight the cheekbones and nose with the white side of NARS Hungry Heart Blush Duo



Eyes:
-Apply the brown side of NARS Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow on the entire eyelid up to the brows

-Blend both NARS D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010) as well as the light pink side of NARS Kuala Lumpur Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring

2010) into the crease, outer eye and up towards the brow bone.

- Apply NARS Bali Single Eyeshadow to the upper and lower lash lines as well as to the crease in the eyelid, blending with the other shadows to create definition.

-Dust NARS Night Snow Single Eyeshadow in the corners of the eyes



Lips:

-Mute lips by using NARS Concealer

-With your finger, apply NARS Ophelia Lipgloss (NEW for Spring 2010) to the lips




NARS products are available at

www.narscosmetics.com.

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Backstage Fashion week with Nars Cosemetics!!!

NARS Cosmetics was backstage creating the makeup look at Thakoon. SHOW: Thakoon
LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics

TREND: Smoky eyes

Inspiration: The collection took inspiration from the 1940’s, reflecting the surrealist images of photographer Lee Miller. Combined with a bit of 80’s rock and roll glam, makeup artist Diane Kendal created a strong look without being too girly.

Look: “The look is all about the eyes with soft matte lips for contrast,” said Diane Kendal. To bring strength to the face, Diane focused on creating smoky eyes and full brows, while downplaying the lips and keeping skin fresh with a light brushing of blush for a healthy glow.


Below is a step-by-step to recreate the look:

Face
· Use NARSskin Hydrating Moisture Cream to moisturize entire face
· Apply NARS Concealer as needed, to cover any imperfections
· Use a minimal amount of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (NEW for Fall 2009)
· Lightly stroke NARS Blush in Gilda on the apples of the cheeks


Eyes:
· Use NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Mambo to line upper lashes and crease
· Blend over entire lid and up to brows, keeping dense color by lashline
· With Mambo, line lower lashes and gently blend
· Use NARS Single Eyeshadow in Bali to fill in brows
· Draw a very thin line on upper lashes with NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Black (NEW for Fall 2009)
· Curl lashes with NARS Eyelash Curler

Lips:
· Apply NARS Lip Therapy Treatment in Rain to entire lip
· Lightly pat a small amount of NARS Concealer over Rain to take down color