Summer Beauty 2009: NARS

NARS turns fifteen this year, and the brand's commitment to creating fabulous products that defy convention remains unwavering. the NARS woman has never really been content to fade into the background, and this summer is no exception.

"the look for the summer 2009 collection is sophisticated, but colorful," says Francois Nars, founder and creative director of NARS Cosmetics.



so whether your vision of perfect summer conjures up images of morocco's kaleidoscopic bazaars, the pristine art deco structures of ocean drive or the endless white sand beaches and cerulean waters of a caribbean island, this season’s vivid yet versatile color palette is the perfect complement.


Tropic Single Eyeshadow
for the latest eye shadow, there was only one blue François Nars had in mind. "the tropics are always inspiring for me," he says. this lush, silver-flecked teal is a precise image of the ocean’s reflective, rolling waves.



Scorching Sun Duo Eyeshadow
the glazed apricot and radiant orange duo, is designed "to imitate the effect of the burning sun," according to Nars. the sun-drenched colors allow for surprising wearability. the pair can be blended together to form a rich, burnt orange, or worn in tandem.



Irresistiblement Bronzing Powder
nothing evokes the feeling of summertime quite like bronzed skin. the newest shade, a rich golden terracotta, offers a flattering faux glow when dusted across the areas of the face where the actual sun would hit.



Falbala Lipstick
on the lips, this high-shine bronzy rose lipstick has a sweet, insouciant quality about it.

Outsider Lipstick
this is definitely not your grandmother’s coral. this deeper, glistening variety is a modern take on a time-honored classic.



Belize Lip Gloss
the pale pink mauve sprinkled with specks of gold simulates the color of a central american sunset and gives nude lips a sultry boost.

Tonga Lipliner Pencil
a creamy, long-wearing lip pencil in a shade of pink amber plays dual roles. use it traditionally, to outline lips and prevent lipstick from feathering; or color the entire lip with the moisture-rich pencil.



Adelita Nail Polish
this shimmering pearlescent shade of pink, is simultaneously sweet and saucy, the ideal embodiment of feminine strength.


so what do you think? anything stand out to you must have? let me know!

the NARS summer 2009 collection is available now at narscosmetics.com

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all images and info courtesy of NARS