Fall 2009 Beauty Preview: NARS at Thakoon #NYFW Show

I feel like I should explain the fact that I’m doing Fall 2009 beauty forecasts seeing as I’m so stoked about Spring 2009 and shouldn’t be blogging about anything else. But, New York Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2009 is going on *right now* (I wish I were there!) and it would be unkosher for me not to forecast trends from some of our favorite cosmetic lines!

NARS Backstage Beauty at Thakoon Fashion Show for Fall 2009

NARS Lead Makeup Artist Diane Kendal wanted to create a strong smoky eye look “without being too girly”. To bring strength to the face, Diane focused on strong brows and smoky eyes while downplaying the lips. “The look is all about the eyes with soft matte lips for contrast,” said Diane. The skin was kept fresh with a light dusting of blush to give the cheeks a warm glow.

How to Create this Look with NARS Makeup

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