This has been an exciting month of new features and opportunities for me! My twitter party with Birchbox and Benefit trended on twitter! As did my #PrettyGlamazonOscars Party. In Touch Weekly asked me to do a twitter takeover and cover the Oscars red carpet. I know we’re only two weeks into March but I’m too excited not to share that exciting news and the features below!
Tag: NARS
NYFW Backstage Beauty: Creatures of the Wind F/W 2014 with NARS
Backstage at Creatures of the Wind the models had this very cool but unexpected mishmosh of beauty. An intricate braid swept across the face against this pretty, luminous skin and honey dewy lip against a lightening flash of metallic blue popping in across the lower lash. Even mixed with a strong brow the look manages to be very dreamy and romantic.
Lily Kwong, Natalie Joos and DJ Kiss star in NARS Cosmetics film series
I’ve been a NARSissist far before the NARS Cosmetics adopted that term and used it for their twitter handle. In fact, my love for NARS dates before twitter existed. And I’m sure many of you can relate!
{Gift Guide}: 9 Perfect Holiday Beauty Picks
From stocking stuffers to value sets, here are 9 of of our top ranking beauty finds for every beauty junkie on your list.
PC Review: NARS New Coeur Battant Blush and Goodbye Emmanuelle Lipstick
From the moment NARS released the images from their Guy Bourdin collection, I needed that Coeur Battant Blush. Usually as fall comes around, I’m a NARS Desire blush kinda gal (purplish pinks are great for fall!), but there was something about
REVEALED: NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday 2013 collection
This morning, NARS Cosmetics released images of the limited edition NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday 2013 collection. The NARS/Guy Bourdin connection runs long and deep — we’ve seen several Bourdin images used in NARS campaigns over the years.
First Look: NARS x Pierre Hardy Collaboration
From Warhol to Rodarte, NARS Cosmetics has always run the gamut of art and fashion influence infused in their collections. This morning the brand announced their latest collaboration with designer, Pierre Hardy!
Inspired by his Summer 2013 shoe collection, NARS is launching two high voltage blush shades ($41), ROTONDE (tiger lily) and BOYS DON’T CRY (pink grapefruit), featuring Hardy’s signature cubic print design. Additionally the Pierre Hardy for NARS Cosmetics collection will feature
NYFW: Backstage at DANNIJO Fall 2013
DANNIJO, which is founded by sister duo Danielle & Jodie Snyder, hosts a collection of eclectic and visually stunning jewelry hand-made in NY. Their Fall 2013 presentation, the jewelry collection was inspired by old Hollywood, in particular the key fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor. Hosted at the Jane Hotel — or rather that was the location. It was technically hosted by Rashida Jones and
GIVEAWAY: Win the PC Blogger Challenge Beauty Pick — NARS Blush in Sin
TheBlush.com recently toured the US hosting parties at Sephora stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. At each event, they featured a blogger challenge in which top beauty bloggers to pick their 5 beauty must-haves for winter in five minutes with only a $100 budget. Well, I won New York City so one lucky winner gets to win my favorite product from the list (and mostly likely the reason I won — I picked the best blush!), NARS blush in shade Sin.
There are 2 ways to enter: Each option counts as a separate entry.
1. Follow @PrettyConnected on Instagram and like any post that the blush is featured in.
2. Follow @PrettyConnected on twitter & tweet, “Follow @prettyconnected and RT for your chance to win NARS blush in Sin #PCgiveaway http://bit.ly/Xfyw7B” or tweet us why you want to win using the hashtag #PCgiveaway
Extra Credit: Leave a comment under this post telling us why you want to win
Enter by March 1st. All local, state and federal laws apply. US residents only. One winner will be chosen at random by March 3rd.
Oscar Favorites: Get the Look! Emma Stone, Michelle Williams, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Last night, we celebrated the 84th annual Academy Awards. With a lot of awards being passed out, I’m giving the best red-carpets looks to to Emma Stone, Michelle Williams, Rooney Mara and Gwyneth Paltrow! Although Octavia Spencer also deserves a shout out for glowing head-to-toe in Tadashi Shoji. Here’s the inside scoop on the beauty looks and how-tos for some of my favorite leading ladies:
EMMA STONE (wearing Giambattista Valli):
HAIR: Emma had a fresh and modern bun with an elegant twist created by Mara Roszak for Couture Colour.
“I wanted to keep Emma’s hair structured without feeling too stiff and the bun allowed for her look to be simple and elegant yet fresh,” said Roszak.
She began by using Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment on Emma’s wet hair working the product in from the ends and working up to keep her locks looking healthy and shiny. Roszak then blow-dried it straight keeping it sleek and simple in front. To create the bun, Mara pulled hair into a mid-height ponytail and began wrapping pieces of hair keeping it loose and wide and securing each piece with bobbypin. She then finished the look with Couture Colour’s Pequi Oil Finishing Polish to complete the look.
BODY GLOW: Emma basked in a pastel tan thanks to Rachel Goodwin for St. Tropez, who used their Rose Skin Illuminator on Emma’s arms, shoulders and collar bones to add a pink undertone to compliment her dress.
MICHELLE WILLIAMS (wearing Louis Vuitton):
HAIR: Michelle Williams was fashionably glamorous with her blonde pixie by Chris McMillan for Couture Colour and Wella Professionals.
Chris began by using Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment on Michelle’s short hair to keep it fresh and vibrant without weighing it down. Then applied Sebastian Professional Mousse Forte to wet hair, and let it to air dry. With a small round brush, he finished off with a blow dry to give the hair more height. Then used his hands to set the part and bangs and finish with Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray to set in place.
Chris says, “The reason I love the Wella products is that they are light and don’t weigh the hair down as the night wears on. Some stylers can actually make the hair look darker if they’re too heavy, but with the Wella hairspray hair is shiny and touchable.”
GWYNETH PALTROW (wearing Tom Ford):
TAN: Gwyneth Paltrow complemented her white gown (complete with cape) with a flawless tan created by Leslie Lopez for St. Tropez; using their Gold Skin Illuminator on her cheek bones, brow bone, and collarbone.
MAKEUP: Gwyneth Paltrow then worked with celebrity makeup artist, Leslie Lopez using NARS Cosmetics to enhance her sun-kissed glow.
“It’s elegantly bronzed,” said celebrity makeup artist Leslie Lopez for NARS Cosmetics. “The dress makes such a statement, but it also has no color, so we needed to create a makeup look that complemented the dress and was still sophisticated enough for the red carpet. I really loved the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer because it gives a sun-kissed look to her skin, and perfect against a white dress!”
Here are the products Leslie used so you can recreate the look:
FACE – NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 PA +++, with Super Orgasm Illuminator patted onto the apples of the cheeks.
EYES – The champagne side of NARS Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow was applied on the eyelid for a pop of gold, followed by a Maybelline brown liquid eyeliner along the lashline. The look was then finished with NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara.
LIPS – NARS Odalisque Larger Than Life Lip Gloss
As for my other favorite look (and new girl crush), Rooney Mara, she wowed the crowd with her edgy bangs and bold lips; which perfectly contrasted her stunning Givenchy gown. I wish I had more details to offer as it’s now time for me to scour the internet in search of that red lipstick!
Who sported your red carpet look? Leave a comment below or tweet me @PrettyConnected