NARS : FALL 2010 COLLECTION
NARS Cosmetics launch a Fall 2010 collection dedicated to Daphne Guinness.

Daphne Guinness : Daphne Suzannah Diana Joan Guinness is the daughter of Jonathan Guinness, 3rd Baron Moyne Guinness is prominent in the fashion world as a style icon, journalist and noted collector of Haute couture. She has an interest in the use of armour in fashion.[3] She was a model in Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief runway show for The White Ribbon Alliance to raise funds for mothers in Haiti in 2010.

When it comes to describing fashionista Daphne Guinness, Fran?ois Nars’ passion knows no boundaries. And when it came to designing and photographing this futuristic makeup look for Fall 2010, Fran?ois created a look worthy of his leading lady. Central to this ultra-sophisticated, ethereal look: A canvas of impeccably, smooth skin.

 HOW TO GET THE LOOK?
Under Nars’ direction, Makeup Artist Kabuki primed the skin with
1. line-erasing Skin Smoothing Face Prep, followed by a base of Siberia Sheer Matte Foundation and finally a light application of Snow Loose Powder. To contour Daphne’s complexion.
2. He dusted Douceur Blush to the cheeks and blended it with the Yachiyo Brush.
3. To create scintillatingly dramatic eyes, Kabuki applied a coat of Smudge-Proof Eyeshadow Base, followed by a wash of Daphne Single Eyeshadow. Using the Wide Contour Brush, he built color and intensity along the outer eye. For brightness in the inner eye, he applied Mangrove Single Eyeshadow.
4. lightly lined the top and bottom lashes with Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo. Brows were defined with Ipanema Eyebrow Pencil. The look was finished off with two coats of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara to both the top and bottom lashes.
5. The piece de resistance: Daphne’s lips, stained with Rouge Basque Lipstick and highlighted with Scandal Lip for ultimate shine and fullness.

Throughout his illustrious career, NARS Founder and Creative Director Fran?ois Nars has been inspired by iconic beauties whom, he says, “are larger than life, unforgettable and posses an elegance that’s timeless.” Whether avant-garde or A-list, the NARS woman is simply irresistible. Perhaps no one fits that description better than Daphne Guinness, Nars’ mesmerizing muse and inspiration for the NARS Fall 2010 campaign.

Sexy, sultry, daring and decadent, Daphne “is the ideal icon to capture Fall 2010’s old-Hollywood meets futuristic look,”says Franois. It was only fitting that Nars chose to name an eyeshadow after his muse, Daphne, a color that is as bold and beautiful as the woman for whom it was named.

To magnify the arresting impact of the magnificent Ms. Guinness, Nars designed and photographed her in a kaleidoscope of mirrors, creating a virtual funhouse of reflective images. The result: A whirl of alabaster skin, hypnotic violet eyes, dazzling diamonds and Clara Bow lips.

Single Eye Shadow : Daphne
Style icon. Designer. Model. Heiress of haute couture. Named after Daphne Guinness herself—Franois Nars’ inimitable muse—this hypnotizing matte, deep-violet single eyeshadow exudes excitement. Apply liberally across the lid up to the brow, blending outward. Head-turning.

Single Eyeshadow : Coconut Grove
Grooving in the Grove—Miami’s magical neighborhood on Biscayne Bay—has attracted musicians, artists, and writers for decades. Dense, dramatic, and daring, this dark chocolate-cum-taupe confection increases depth on the lid and doubles as a lash liner when used wet.

Single Eyeshadow : Mangrove
The magnificence of this tropical tree, captured in the softest, mellow yellow laced with lime. Richly pigmented and crease-resistant, use this single eyeshadow to highlight the inner corner of the eye, as a bright base shade for the lid or to diffuse a deeper shade by sweeping it into the bridge.

Blush : Douceur
Douceur. Fr.: Sweet, gentle, delicate. NARS Douceur Blush: A soft pink-brown hue that lightly imparts a honeyed brown kiss of innocence on cheeks. Unique to the Fall 2010 collection, the powder is lightly etched with the NARS logo. Use to contour from the apple of the cheek upward; warm forehead, jaw line and nose.

Lipstick : Rouge Basque
Inspired by the inside cover of a book from the famed French countryside, Fran?ois Nars envisioned the quintessential red from the Basque region.

The result is lipstick with a luminous satin finish. It is as deeply pigmented as the region’s history and as bold as the wine for which the area is known. Pair with NARS pencils, or apply with a NARS lip brush.

Lip Gloss : Strawberry Fields (Limited Edition)
Imagine juicy, mouthwatering strawberries, just picked. Then delight in the serious, yet sexy shine of this bright pink confection. Worn alone or over NARS lip products, the gloss’ Vitamin-E enriched formula seals in moisture. Lips feel supple and hydrated.

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil : Palladium
Once the NYC hot-spot, characterized by glamour, glitz, and decadence. This sparkling turquoise soft touch shadow pencil rocks with all the vibrancy and sex appeal of its namesake. Layer it with other NARS eye products—or go it alone—to line, accent, highlight or illuminate.

Duo Eyeshadow : Tzarine
Love, sex and power. Russia’s empresses had it all. Inspired by royalty, the eyeshadow duo pairs the majesty of platinum gold infused with silver reflections with a bold, steel grey. Swipe and shadow along the upper lid or smudge along the lower. Positively regal.unforgettable eyes.

Duo Eyeshadow : Rajasthan
Sacred temples and scorching deserts. Bengalese tigers and Bagru prints. India’s largest state fascinates and tantalizes. Like its namesake, the Rajasthan Eyeshadow duo is an exotic palette, playing glazed almond against cool charcoal. Worn solo, blended or layered, the look signals drama.

Q&A WITH FRANOIS NARS

Q Why did you cast Daphne Guinness in the Fall 2010 campaign?
A I loved working with Daphne Guinness on the 15X15 Project and wanted to work with her again. She is very creative, elegant and so high society. So very decadent with a British background. She is THE NARS woman—we even named an eyeshadow after her this season!

Q Why did you name an eyeshadow after Daphne?
A When I saw her wearing the bright purple hue at the campaign shoot, I immediately knew it should be named after her. The eyeshadow looked like it was made for her—so mesmerizing and regal, like Daphne herself. I’m always inspired by so many different things when it comes to naming products—art, people, fashion, travel, music and nature.

Q Why did you build a set of mirrors to photograph Daphne?
A Daphne herself was the inspiration for the campaign. She is so amazing to look at that we thought, why not have more of her! So we used the mirrors to multiple her image 5, 10 times.

Q What did you want to achieve with this collection?
A I wanted a collection that was Old Hollywood meets futuristic, which is also very much Daphne’s style. I love the bold hues—the deep red in Rouge Basque, the intense brown in Coconut Grove, and of course the regal purple in Daphne.

Q How should women update their makeup look for the Fall?
A I hope women aren’t confined to trends and take the change of seasons as a chance to experiment! This season, there are so many great bold hues for women to try—vibrant reds, deep brown, fresh blues. Mix the shades and textures and don’t forget to have fun!

NO.           FALL 2010 PRODUCTS 
1           Single Eye Shadow : Daphne           900 Baht
2           Single Eyeshadow : Mangrove           900 Baht
3           Single Eyeshadow : Coconut Grove           900 Baht
4           Blush : Douceur           1,150 Baht
5           Lipstick : Rouge Basque           950 Baht
6           Lip Gloss : Strawberry Fields (Limited Edition)           950 Baht
7           Soft Touch Shadow Pencil : Palladium           900 Baht
8           Duo Eyeshadow : Tzarine           1,400 Baht
9           Duo Eyeshadow : Rajasthan           1,400 Baht