SHOW: Naeem Kahn
LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry
TREND: Metallic eyes DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "I was very much inspired by Spain – its culture, its heritage and the colors and style,” said designer Naeem Kahn. “The woman I’m designing for is glamorous – but vibrant. She’s sexy and confident.”
LOOK: “The starting point for the makeup was the Ava Gardner inspired eyebrow. With the bold, graphic eye, but not-so-bold lip, the makeup is reminiscent of Ursula Andress,” said James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. “I wanted to create contrasts between the eye and lip. The skin is very cool – there’s no warmth to it, and the eyes are a wash of metallic silver.”
FACE: Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation Dolce Vita Blush.
EYES:Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil Lhasa Single Eyeshadow – new for Spring 2012; for now try Ondine Single Eyeshadow Paris Duo Eyeshadow Larger Than Life Volumizing & Lengthening Mascaras.
LIPS: Fantasia Lip Liner Pencil Bilbao Lipstick – new for Spring 2012; for now, try Pago Pago Lipstick Gold Digger Larger Than Life Lip Gloss (available at Sephora) All products, except where noted, are available at narscosmetics.com.
SHOW: Creatures of the Wind
LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry
TREND: Pastel eyes with glowing skin
DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "We had in our minds this idea of moving objects coming to life," said designers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters. "It's quite psychedelic, a little triply with the acid greens and purples."
LOOK: "We didn't want to see the makeup before seeing the clothes but still wanted a strong look," said James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. "It's very chalky and very 90's. To balance the chalkiness in the eyes, we gave a luminosity to the cheekbones." 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 Bilbao Lipstick - new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try Belle de Jour Lipstick
EYES: Pastel blue created specifically for this look and not yet available - for a similar affect, try Heart Of Glass Single Eyeshadow Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
LIPS: Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick
SHOW: 3.1 Phillip Lim
LEAD ARTIST: Francelle, NARS National Makeup Artist
TREND: Metallic eyes and pink lips
DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "An evolution of working with geometry and athlethism the Spring 2012 collection concentrates on the freedom and fragility of kites,” said designer Phillip Lim. “The geometry of kite tails captured between layers of chiffon echo the notions of frame work and structure.”
LOOK: “It’s inner rebel mixed with sophisticated youth and the idea of geometry combined with light and air,” said Francelle, NARS National Makeup Artist. “There is fragility with soft, glowing skin and there is strength with a powerful and metallic round crease.” Below are the key products used to create the exclusive look:
FACE: PRO-PRIME Pore Refining Primer Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now, try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation Copacabana Illuminator.
EYES: Eyebrow Pencils Paris Duo Eyeshadow Night Life Single Eyeshadow Rue Bonaparte Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara.
LIPS: Gaiety Blush – new for Spring 2012; for now, try Desire Blush.
SHOW: 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.
