NARS Dual Intensity Blush- Spring 2015

For Spring 2015, NARS Cosmetics introduces the new Dual-Intensity Blush. Featuring NARS’ exclusive Translucent Prismatic Technology, the newly-imagined formula allows for multi-dimensional effects with a uniquely weightless, luxurious texture. Six modern shade pairings curated by François Nars offer a universal spectrum of hues that works across all skintones. Sweeps on dry for a bold flush or wet for a translucent wash of color. Dry pigments impart a natural glow that warms the complexion and fuses weightlessly. Dampen NARS’ exclusive Wet/Dry Blush Brush before application for a watercolor effect—dab over the apples of the cheeks and swirl in a circular motion to paint on a subtle tint. Designed in a sensorial, soft-touch square case with a modern magnetic closure, six luxuriously embossed duos heighten the art of transformation.

Dual Intensity Blush Duo- $57.00 CND

Adoration- Baby Pink/ Hot Pink (Shimmer)

Craving- Soft Pink/ Light Bronze (Shimmer)

Fervor- Light Pink/ Dark Rose (Shimmer)

Frenzy- Gold/ Bright Orange (Shimmer)

Jubilation- Soft Gold/ Peachy Nude (Shimmer)

Panic- Fuchsia/ Burnt Pink-Orange (Shimmer)

This collection also features a new and very pretty looking blush/contour brush. Although I haven’t been able to find much information or confirm a price for the brush at this time but I’m thinking it’s going to be somewhere around $53.00 CND.

This collection will be available at NARS and Sephora on March 4^th online and in store. It will also be released in department stores April 1^st. These shades will become a permanent part of the NARS collection.

Some of these blushes look absolutely beautiful. I personally look forward to trying Fervor, Frenzy and Jubilation, but out of all the items offered in NARS’ new collection I look forward to trying the new brush the most- It looks like it is going to be a great size for the different contours of the face. 

I hope to have a review on these blush duos soon. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.

Peace & Luv

Today's Look... S&S

This look is straight forward but  sexy. Sometimes less is more and in this case sticking with a neutral color palette & accenting the eye with a bold wing liner is the way to go. 

This look is easy to do & even easier to pull off. I would say almost anyone could adjust this look to fit there style. 

 

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Today's Look... Purple Haze

I have been subconsciously using different shades of violets in all my blogs recently. I'm thinking this will be the final Violet blog for a while! :)

This look was created while trying a couple new products for the first time.
I really liked how Sleek Makeup's shimmery Purple looked on top of the Mary Kay Cream Color. Using the cream base really helped the lighter shade pop.

Color Match Tip: Shades of Purple or Violet look great on Brown eyes.

 


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Professional Discount Programs

Sooo I know for many new make up artists a big question is always what company offers a pro discount? How much and to exactly whom? Do I qualify??

Over the past couple of days I have been compiling a list of cosmetic companies that offer a professional discount. Below I have listed how much of a discount is offered and what you need to apply. Click on the brand name to be taken to their pro page.

Nars ANDY WARHOL Collection

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Today's Looks... Heart Breaker

Today's look was inspired by Sugar Pill's new Heart Breaker palette. The widely popularized palette has four beautiful shades that are all equally fun to experiment with. You're probably going to see these shades featured in my looks quiet often for the next little while. ;)

Here is today's look...


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Today's Look... Naked

It feel like it has been forever since I posted a look. Long over due.

Today's looked is based off of Urban Decay's Naked Palettes (1 & 2) These palettes are fantastic for a natural look, or a dark & smokey, glamorous eye. The colors featured in these palettes are rich with color, & vary in finish.

You can find my full review for these palettes here...
Naked 1
Naked 2

Enough of reviews; onto the look. Here is what I came up with...

 

If you would like to check out more pictures, as well as a list of products I used follow the link below...

The IMATS Toronto Experience 2011

Oh my, what a experience IMATS was this year...

2011 was the first year I was able to enjoy IMATS. Our day started out in the wrong direction, literally. Thinking that IMATS would be held at the Convention Center in Toronto that's where we headed at 9am. Once we got on the subway, we found that the subway was not running from Bloor to Union, so we were forced to get off and take a shuttle the rest of the way. Once we finally got to the convention center we realized IMATS was not there. My dumb ass took everyone to the wrong place!! It was being held at the congress center, much closer to home. (Go me!! Woot. lol.)

After realizing my tragic but kinda funny/frustrating mistake we headed back on the shuttle, subway, and highway to our real destination. Once we finally arrived at IMATS I was over joyed to see all the beautiful artistry, and products. I was also surprised to see that it was a lot smaller then the Hair Show. I also found a lot staple companies missing, that I had assumed would be there.

In my first 15 minutes of being there I had basically spent all my money. What a dangerous thing, and lesson learned. Save much further ahead next year. lol. Among the first booths I saw were MAC, Makeup Forever, Crown Brushes, NYX, NARS, & OCC.

To read about more of my adventure please follow the linkage below...

Todays Look... Dirtyy Blue

 I am in mad love with this look. (Ha, props to me!) I just really love this shade of blue. I knew I wanted to use this color for sure, and maintained the crisp-ness with white on the lid.

This look is hella easy to create, however is propably not for everyone. It is very bright and bold. However you can always switch colors in and out of a look, and control how dramatic or bold you would like it to be.

 

For a list of products used and more pictures follow the linkage below...

Today's Look... Helena Beat

Today my makeup was a struggle. This was the second attempt at it for the day. I originally was using green, blue and purple, but in the end decided to narrow the lid color to blue and purple, and bring the green down to my lower lid.

The colors I used where inspired from some other amazing looks I have seen recently. I named it Helena Beat because today I have been obsessed with that song by Foster the People. (lol) <3

Here's what I managed to come up with...

 

For more pictures and a list of products I used click the link below...

Today's Look... Yellow Cat Eyes

Today's look was inspired from two things. One being that fact it's already Fall, and my favorite holiday, which isn't really a holiday Halloween is fast approaching, fitting right in theme with the Yellow Cat Eye. (Yellow being the shade of shadow and cat being the crazy liner.) The second reason being, and truly the original reason, is this craptacular weather we have today. It is so grey, dark and gloomy. Sometime I do like these rainy days, but today I am not feeling it. I wanted to do a really bright, and out there look to contrast the day.

This look had to do with a lot of experimentation. I just wanted something boardering edgy and fun.

Note: I don't think I would actually wear the lip stick out, its a little bit too pale for my liking. Once I went to work I replaced the lipstick in the photos with a nice pink.

Here's what I came up with...

 

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Today's Look... Neon Rainbow

This past weekend I headed out to Detroit for a wedding shower. It was way too short, but tons of fun. I'm happy I was able to go. I wanted to do some really fun, bright makeup for the party so I decided to bring along my Sleek Makeup Acid iDivine Palette. I love this palette not only for the colors, but for the size. Sure your actually product size is smaller, but it's so easy to travel with. It fit right into your makeup.

I will say this look is a lot like the look I did when I first got this palette, Acid Melt.

Here is what I came up with...

 

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Today's Look... A View to a Kill

Today's look is a combination of wanting to try the blues in my Sleek Makeup Acid iDivine Palette and a influence of Duran Duran. Duran is coming back to Toronto on Oct 27/11, and I am VERY VERY excited. (It shall be the 3rd time I have seen them... and I wasn't born til 89. Think about that one. ;)

Either way this look is darker, from what I usually do. I used different shades of blue and silver on the eyes, with dark purple lips. I was listening to A View to a Kill while taking the pictures for this blog. (LOL) (Sorry for poor quality, my camera battery was dead.) Check it out...

 

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Today's Look... Acid Melt

Yesterday I posted a review for Sleek Makeup's Acid iDivine Palette, as promised in that blog I have come up with a look I like to call Acid Melt. I must say this is one of my top favorite looks I have featured in this blog. It reminds me of my rainbow look... a lot, however I did try to make it slightly different by trying to get the color to almost burst out from the center of my lid.

Here is what I have managed to come up with...

For more pictures and all the products used... well... you know what to do.

Today's Looks... Limes & Lemons

I wanted to do something really bright and fun today. I was surfing around online for some kind of inspiration and decided to use the first email I ever had, limes_lemons. I needed something to spark a bright idea and this was it.

Here is what I came up with...

 

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Today's Look... Poison Plum

Today's look, like many of my looks recently is based off simplicity and time saving skills. In this look I really only use one color on my eye, however the way it's blended in along with liner and mascara gives it a finished look.

Here is what I came up with...

 

(I apologize for the quality of my photos ahead of time. Truth be told I wasnt even going to post this blog. I was having a horrible picture day. :/)

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Today's Look... Orange Juice

Today's look was something I whipped up in a couple of minutes. I needed something quick, because I had to go, but still wanted something that had color. I was originally just going to rock a all orange lid, but felt like it was missing something, so I threw in some yellow.

Here's what I managed to come up with...



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Todays Look... Grrblurp (lol)

I came up with today's look by actually wearing my rainbow look one day. I really liked how the green faded into the blue, then the blue into the purple on my lower lid. I decided I wanted to try it as the main focus on my upper lid.

 

I think it turned out great. I love this common sense color combo.

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Todays Look... Golden Eye

My look today was based on spur of the moment decisions and the need for glitter in my life!!

Today's look is called Golden Eye. (Stolen from the James Bond film.) ;) Its a combo of a smokey golden eye, with a sweet and girly under-toe.

 

For more pix and a list of products used ch-check the link below. (lol)

Todays Look... Grapes

This has to be one of my go-to looks, if that makes any sense. Whenever I want something quick and easy, something that is going to last all day, but still be bright and colorful I always turn to my greens. I do this because I have a great lime green hydro-cream eyeshadow that works as a long lasting base. The product is super versatile and one of my faves. Also if you flick thought my blog, you can see all the different greens used, and how often I use them.

I named this look Grapes because some are green and some are purple. Keeping with the basic theme. (Lol)

Either way, today was one of those run to what I know days. I had to pick up and go this morning but didn't want to look like a complete bum. This is what I managed to come up with...

 

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