NARS Taos

Taos ($29 for 0.16 oz; available here) is on me a reddish rose shade with gold sheen. I really like this blush a lot, it goes great with what ever look I do, whether it be a heavy smokey-eye, winged liner, or just a simple look with mascara. Lovely when paired with Albatross. 

I find it applies best with Sonia Kashuk Dense Brush, the one with the hourglass handle. 

Doesn't clash with red lipstick, which makes me happy.

Shopping My Stash: NARS Oasis

Recently, I've fallen back in love with this little gem. Sometimes I get caught up in getting the-next- big-thing that I forget all about the pretties I already have. Oasis is a beautiful pinkish plum with gold shimmer. Delicious, right? 

    What I love most about this is that on me it pulls mauve instead of bright pink (anything with pink pulls really bright on me) so it does not clash with red lipstick. It's also so pigmented that you get more than enough product with just a light touch. I definitely recommend a skunk/187 brush with this. I've tried using big fluffy blush brush and it just picked up too much color. 

 I did a smokey-eye for a Christmas party last year and wore this and I must say, it looked damn good. I'm not a smokey-eye person, but since I paired it with Oasis, I felt like a bombshell.

Thanks for reading!

Love,

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick- Mascate

Hi everyone! Mascate ($25) is a breath-taking, bold, true brick red. Very opaque and has no scent/flavor. Those of you who love mattes as much as I do would absolutely love the Pure Matte line. Not only does it last without drying my lips out as the day goes on, but once it eventually starts to fade hours later (after eating and drinking) it fades evenly and beautifully. Highly recommend not only this shade but just the line in general, the formula is stunning. Thanks for reading!

Love,

NARS Single Eye Shadow- Nepal

Nepal is a beautiful warm shimmery rose with a touch of brown. I thought I could easily dupe it and thought All That Glitters was the dupe, but it's actually quite unique in my huge collection of neutrals. Subtle enough as an everyday lid color, but yet works great as a crease shadow. I love NARS, always leaves me wanting more. 

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick- Vesuvio

        Sephora's site describes this as a "full-bodied red" and they are spot-on. It's one of the richest and sexiest reds I've come across, darn near perfect. I put this in my basket so fast after I swatched it I almost made a hole in it. It's matte but a long-lasting comfortable matte; not as dry as Ruby Woo. Definitely glad I added this to my collection.

I love you, NARS.

Available here

NARS Orgasm Blush

 Happy belated Holidays every one! Sorry for the lack of posts, was visiting in laws in the NE and they have dial-up so I was unable to update. Orgasm was one of my presents from H (I picked it of course, lol). It's a sheer peachy-pink with loads of gold sheen. Normally I'm not drawn towards pink blushes, but because of my skin tone it looks more like a highlighter and less like a blush. I don't mind that part because I chose this mainly for the gold sheen. However, if you want this to work as a blush and your have the same/similar skin tone to mine I don't believe this will work for you.

Thanks for reading!


-Sonia

NARS Ashes to Ashes

With flash

Hi everyone! Ashes to Ashes ($23 for 0.07 oz) is a medium purplish taupe with noticeable champagne shimmer. Also has a tiny amount of green shimmer that's only noticeable when you inspect it like Inspector Gadget. Well, I'm not saying that I put a magnifying glass up to it, but with my big ass eyes and good lighting I was able to see it. This is a beautiful shadow with the great pigmentation and wonderful texture I'd expect from NARS. This went into my shopping basket faster than I could say "I've fallen and I can't get up."

No flash

Outside in the shade

Direct sunlight. You can really see the champagne shimmer here.

If you're a taupe addict like me this is a must have. Thanks for reading!

Love,

Sonia

NARS Bellissima

Bellissima ($33 for 0.14 oz) has got to be my favorite NARS duo. One side is a shimmery pigmented creamy beige with gold shimmer and the other is a pigmented matte taupe with subtle pink and gold shimmer. Gorgeous!! Perfect classic everyday duo that doesn't require too much effort yet looks so elegant. The more NARS I have in my life the better.

 Thanks for reading!

Love,

Sonia

NARS Lovejoy

I was looking for a dupe of Lancome Shimmer Mocha Havana so I thought I should check out NARS to see if they had one. I mean, It's NARS, they pretty much thought of every blush color possible so I knew I would find one (well, Illamasqua does have a yellow blush, but I don't know if it really does count as a blush). Sure enough, there was Lovejoy ($27 for 0.16oz). It is not only a dupe, It's much prettier. This is a warm rosy bronze Dulce de Leche color with gold shimmer. Like  my cheeks but better. Since It's NARS It of course has the amazing texture and pigmentation you would expect.

With flash.

Without flash; closer to real life.

Notice the shimmer all over my arm? I had just gotten back from Sephora and I had serious swatch arm!<3

It's a little more bronze IRL.

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Sonia

NARS Red Lizard l/s

Pic is very very close to what It looks like IRL. That's the lip brush I use to apply all my l/s.

Hi everyone! This is another red l/s I love. Red Lizard ($24 for 0.12 oz) is a semi matte sexy/sultry almost brick red but a tad bit darker and a littttle bit of brown thrown in. The formula is pigmented, glides on easily, long lasting, and smells good. Like Earl Grey tea (one of my fav teas) because It has Bergamont oil in It. Packaging is metal and covered in smooth rubber. I recommend you keep NARS l/s in the box they came in to keep them clean, smudges love the rubber.
If you're looking for a red that's more toned down and not so BAM in your face red, this is perfect for you.

With flash, so color is a little darker IRL.

Thanks for looking! :)


Love,


Sonia

NARS Luster

Hi everyone! Just when I tell myself I don't need anymore blush, that I have more than plenty, I see a blush like Luster. I threw it in my shopping basket so fast I'm surprised I didn't make a hole in it! This blush is a stunning apricot/peach with gold shimmer. Which is my weakness. Peach, apricot, orange blush is my weakness. Especially if there's gold shimmer thrown in.
The shimmer in this isn't OTT either, just enough for a glow. The texture is so soft and fabulous. Very pigmented, so you can use as much or as little as you would like. Me I  use a little just on my cheekbones. So with this level of pigmentation It will last forever. A little tip, the rubber packaging can get dirty easily, so I keep all my NARS stuff in the boxes. This really helps, everything looks new. Plus for the price, $26, you bet I'm gonna keep everything! Onto the pics!

 

O_O Flash

No flash

DOTD! Random, I know. :P

HOT! What I love about this blush is that It's so soft that It could even be used with OTT e/s without looking like It's too much. I definitely recommend it!


Thanks for looking!

Love,

Sonia

NARS Madly

Hi everyone! I have to share my new find, NARS Madly blush. I cannot believe I barely got this magic in a compact. I was missing out! As soon as I swatched it at Sephora I had to have it. Gorgeous blush! Absolutely perfect for when you do dramatic eyes and don't want to over do it by adding bright blush. This is a medium shimmery nude with slight pink undertone to it. The pink makes it more of a blush instead of a bronzer. Looks really natural and just gives cheeks a little 'oomph.' WARNING:  Make sure to turn on a fan, cause this is gonna give you hot flashes. Onto the pics!

How gorgeous is this?

The texture is wonderful, so soft and stays put all day. Highlights and gives a glow.

*Swoon*

Wearing it here. I sinned! :( I couldn't do my red lip, didn't go with the bright coral top and the blue/gold e/s. Too many colors going on! :( I felt nekked! OH and I actually wore a color top! I must be getting ill...

Hope every one's having a great weekend! Thanks for looking!


Love,

Sonia