Monday, September 15, 2014

If I could only buy one brand of makeup..

it would be NARS forever and ever.

I have yet to try a product from them that did not deliver. Lipgloss, lipstick, eyeshadow, concealer, blush- if I named my top 3 favorites in any of these categories NARS would get a warmhearted mention. Actually I would just do a standing ovation all day long if that gives a strong enough statement for my everlasting love.

With this intro out of the way can you imagine my excitement to visit the NARS Flagship Boutique at 413 Bleecker Street in New York City. I was basically hyperventilating. 

I had my shopping list pre-made in my head (it would have been way to dangerous to go without it as then one might feel like she needs it ALL) and I managed to only add one impulse purchase so I would say I did damn well.



Sheer Glow foundation (Link) has been on my radar for ages and I'm so happy to report I love it. It has the glow and the coverage and the natural finish it promises. Even though its meant for normal or normal-to-dry skin types my combination skin gets on with it great.

Velvet Matte Lip Pencils have been mentioned on this blog too many times but I still did not own Dragon Girl (Link). If you happen to have lived in darkness until now these are incredibly pigmented, creamy and totally matte sticks that do not bleed and last for hours. Dragon Girl has been described as Siren Red and I think that suits the color well. I totally own Red Square (an organy red) and Cruella (a scarlet red) but Dragon Girl is like..totally different you know! And I like needed it more than anything in the world!


And I was supposed to be done with lip products at this moment. 

But oh Schiap I couldn't leave you behind (Link). I just could not. You Semi Matte beauty you! It is clear why this lipstick is one of NARS cult classics. Its long wearing and full coverage and bright as it can be. I think the mattness of it makes the brightness super modern and wearable and I'm so glad I caved and purchased this. Its perfect just lightly dabbed on or worn straight from the bullet for a full on look-at-my-lips action.


Venturing on I promised myself I will only buy one of the new Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow(Link) and I took that decision very seriously. So seriously that I spent 20min umm-ing and ahh-ing and discussing with the lovely sales assistant to decide which one is the shade I can't live without. In the end the battle was between the Himalia (on the right) and Dione (on the left). As I was starting to feel there might be something wrong with me because who takes choosing an eyeshadow with this level of concentration I just picked Himalia, a shimmering topaz shade and quickly made my way to the cashier. 

I'm not gonna lie I was pretty sad later that I didn't just go ahead and get both. But good things were coming my way. More precisely Simone was coming back from Paris and had picked up Dione ( a dreamy champagne beige) for me! Talk about fate (and super awesome generous makeup loving friends)!

Both shadows are a dream to apply and their true perfection in my opinion is when used wet. They last for the whole day and might just be my favorite eyeshadows at the moment.


There will be some face of the day posts with both eyeshadow soon. For now I just made a quick photo for you guys to see Schiap in all its bright glory.

Whats your favorite NARS products? 
I would love to make a new shopping list as so very soon we can buy it in Dubai. Be still my beating heart!

14 comments:

  1. aaaaaaahhh!! veel üks huulepulkpliiats (ma ei tea kuidas seda kutsutakse), mida tõenäoliselt peab endale kuskilt ostma :) Cruella-toon on ikka väga-väga ilus!

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  2. noohh jaaah... tellimus sai ka just esitatud :)

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    1. Ohh anna siis teada kas meeldib! :)

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    2. leidsin lõpuks aega, et postimajja kaubale järgi minna (laisk) :)
      aga aga kohe kodus proovisin selle järgi ja niiii mõnus! need pliiats-huulepulgad on palju mõnusamad ja mugavamad, kui tavalised huulepulgad ja no see on ju niiii mõnus ja hea!
      aitäh, et sa selle endale ostsid ja ostu ka jagasid :)

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    3. Jeeee kui toreee! Oot kas sa tellisid Dragon Girl'i voi mis tooni?
      Ja 100% n6us need pliiats pulgad on totaalsed lemmikud :)

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    4. Cruella toon
      http://eu.strawberrynet.com/makeup/nars/velvet-matte-lip-pencil---sex-machine/130770/#DETAIL
      polnud ealeski sealt lehelt enne tellinud, aga mõtlesin et proovin ikka :)

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    5. Ohh Cruella on ju nii dreamy! Mul just see n2dal plaanis postitus oma Narsikate kohta. Koik kolm punast mis mul on on ideaalsed :D Ja eriti hea et veel kuskilt saab Eestisse Narsi tellida ma siiani teadsin ainult Selfridgest.

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  3. I need that lipstick in my life.

    http://bedknobsandbaubles.com/

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    1. I pretty much need all NARS lipsticks in my life so I feel your pain haha..

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  4. Aaah, my never ending Nars wishlist... Believe me, I will probably be one of the first customer when the Nars counter will open in the Mall of Emirates, lol!
    I probably need Dione, now! ;)
    And also 35 (at least!) of the new Audacious lipsticks! (there are 40 new shades)(I dye)

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    1. Ha I know what you mean. I already have so many more things I cant wait to get! Lipsticks especially! See you at the NARS counter!

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  5. This post excites me so much! :) I too spent nearly half an hour at the counter deciding on one of those dual intensity eye shadows!!

    Lis xx

    www.elisabethrilatt.com

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    1. Haha..I know its a bit ridiculous right but at the same time such an important decision. Which one did you get in the end? x

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  6. I love everything you have picked up! Schiap is such a classic! Glad you're enjoying the Dual Intensity shadows, I love them

    Stacey | Expat Make-Up Addict xx

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