20 YEARS OF NARS

A week ago I was invited by NARS to check out their Fall Collection in celebration of their 20th Anniversary. Although I own a couple of NARS products, I don't tend to particularly get sucked in by their products as much. It could be their packaging, it could be the fact that I just own way too much makeup for my own good. But now, I am officially converted. 

Eyeshadow Duo: Dolomites (Limited Edition)

The first thing I walked away with, was this gorgeous eyeshadow duo called 'Dolomites'.  It was also the eyeshadow shade they used on me at the event, which left me with a lovely soft, smokey eye. I loved it so much I almost purchased it on the spot. It comes with two soft shimmery colors, a dusty pink and a warm brown. If you like eyeshadows of these tones, you best run to your NARS store as these are Limited Edition! 

Blush: 'Unlawful'

Apparently, this is 'the new Orgasm' - Unlawful. It is so pretty I can't even begin to explain how much I love it on me. It has a soft peachy glittery finish thus lighting up the entire face and creates innocent flushed cheeks. Love. 

NARSissist All Eyes On You Eyeshadow Set £35.00

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I've always wanted to get my hands on the NARSissist palettes but they are forever sold out. This time I managed to get my hands on this trio Smokey Eye set. It comes with a beautiful sand color that can probably be used as a powder (depending on your skin tone); a matte taupe color that can also be used as brow powder and last but not least, a shimmery midnight black which in my opinion, is just the most beautiful black eyeshadow I have seen in my entire life. This gets a big thumbs up from me.

Also in the set, you get a Larger Than Life Eyeshadow Pencil in Via Veneto which in my opinion, is not the best eyeliner, but it comes in a mini size, plus a blending eyeshadow brush which again, makes this set perfect for travellers. 

Night Series Eyeliner: Night Clubbing 

Night Series Eyeliner: Night Bird 

I've never really used glittery or shimmery eye pencils. In fact, I only just tend to use black or champagne depending on its purpose. But I have now changed my mind about sticking to black, and will attempt to use these gorgeous Night Series eyeliners on various occasions.

Night Bird (above) is a mysterious shimmery navy blue which I think gives off kind of a sexy vibe and Night Clubbing (below) is just a very classic-with-a-twist shimmery black. I love how they aren't too shimmery but they have just a slight hint of that chromey finish to distinguish themselves from plain, black eyeliners.

NARS Nail Polishes £15.00 
Left to right: 413 BLKR , BACK ROOM , SHAMELESS RED , L'AVVENTURA Oh my goodness. These nail polishes.  I am in love with 413 BLKR. It looks pretty damn dark in the bottle but when you apply it glides on as a chrome-like blue. The formula and finish is just right, and under light there is a slight change of color. There are no words to describe it, you'll just have to go see for yourself. Back Room is a plain glossy black color, which is not something I would normally wear, but good to have (you never know, right?) Shameless Red is something I would always wear. A youthful coral color which is great for all seasons. Last but not least L'Avventura is a color that you probably see everywhere. This does not really catch my attention but I do have to say, these nail polishes can last 3 weeks chip-free. I've seen it happen myself!

Satin Lip Pencil Mandore £18.00

I hardly wear red lips nowadays because I simply can't be bothered to use lip pencils and lip brushes, yet this lip pencil makes a red lip look so effortless all in a few swipes. 

All you have to do is fill in your lips as normal. I love how this texture isn't too thick and drying, and leaves a slightly glossy finish to my lips. 

Hope you guys enjoyed this blog post, especially for all of you NARS fans out there. Happy 20th Birthday, NARS!