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NYFW F/W 2013, makeup by NARS for Douglas Hannant/Valentine’s Day look!

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New York Fashion Week is almost over! I saw this look, created by Jason Hoffman of NARS for the Douglas Hannant runway show, and it’s a beautiful, classic look!  Minimal eye makeup and a deep red/plum lip.  Also this is a wonderful Valentine’s/date night look, very chic!

All info courtesy of PR.

The Inspiration…..

“Reserved 1950s glamour, re-thought for a modern generation” 

NARS for Douglas Hannant FW 2013, NYFW

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S/S'12 Trend Report: NARS at Thakoon

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NARS Makeup Artist Diane Kendel created this look for Thakoon at New York Fall Fashion Week 2011.  Thakoon’s inspirations were the spice markets in India, full on colourful!

Thakoon, S/S'12

According to Diane Kendel:

“Because the collection is so colourful, I wanted to focus on a classic, strong brow.  I kept the face natural, with a little pink in the cheek for healthy colour.  On the eyes, I focus on the contouring to show strength and attitude, a cowboy attitude that is.”

Diane Kendel for NARS, backstage at Thakoon, S/S'12

Here’s what she created and the key products used:

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