NY Fashion Week: NARS at Thakoon Spring 2010

at the Thakoon show Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics led a team of artists, creating a luminous, contoured look for spring 2010.

the inspiration behind the collection itself came from the idea of "samurai-meets-surfer". with so many sharp edges and aqua-blues in the collection, designer Thakoon wanted the models to look like warriors so that they could really wear and carry the strong clothing. to compliment the bright colors, the face was kept a bit more monotone overall but still imparted strength around the eyes and cheekbones.



on the 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.



photo: Greg Kessler via style.com


on the 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.



on the lips:
**mute lips by using NARS Concealer.

**with your finger, apply NARS Ophelia Lipgloss (new for spring 2010) to the lips.

i am loving this look! of course all of the products that are new for spring 2010 actually make me excited for the season to start-- patience... :)

visit style.com to see the entire Thakoon collection and nars.com to purchase items available now.

xo
first image: Marcio Madeira via style.com
other images, unless otherwise specified, courtesy of NARS

Don't Sweat It: Let Secret Keeep You Dry

staying dry and fresh is very high on my priority list, even if it isn't a glamorous subject. no one wants to worry about body odor or wetness, so products that will keep these issues in check are beyond necessary.

Secret was gracious enough to send me some of their products to use, and i am happy to report that they are fabulous! these antiperspirant/deodorants are ones you need to know about:




Secret Clinical Strength Waterproof makes worrying about excess wetness a thing of the past. i love using this on days i know the temps will be no less than scorching and before workouts i know will leave me extra sweaty. if you want to keep dry all day or suffer from excess perspiration, definitely get this one.




Flawless Clear is fabulous for those occasions when i wear a dark color and don't want to risk even the slightest white mark (btw, to remove deodorant marks from fabric, rub the garment against itself wherever the "stain" is and watch it disappear). the one pictured, Refreshingly Floral, smells gorgeous, and i can't get enough of it. my only gripe-- i can't apply this right after shaving because of the alcohol, ouch!!




Fresh Effects is my favorite of the three. it's an invisible solid that comes in great scents (Freshwater Orchid, Orange Blossom Verbena and Cucumber Aloe, pictured), and keeps me dry and odor-free all day. i still smell fresh with it's scent even at the end of the day, believe it or not!

head to your local drugstore and check these out for yourself! visit secret.com to research the brand further and drugstore.com to purchase online.

xo
pics taken by me :)