NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner.

When it comes to wearing a full face of makeup, eyeliner is a must.  It draws attention to the eye like no other product. Whether you want a bold, hard edge, a soft line in a fun color, or a beautiful feathery looking line, it can all be achieved from a great eyeliner.  This new one from NARS is called Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner and I can't wait to play with them - all 9 shades.

 

“Eyeliner is a classic... the ‘little black dress’ of makeup.”  – François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics

NARS takes eyeliner to the next level, infusing a super-creamy, smudge-proof formula with an unparalleled long-lasting finish.We all know how important all of those features are in an eyeliner, right? The sleek, soft-touch mechanical pencil features a built-in sharpener for extra precision. Why do I need them? Well, they do offer the perfect balance between creaminess and structure, and he shades, oh the shades. Not only are they beautiful, they are named after the most iconic streets in the world.

 

The collection includes:

  • Via Veneto - deep black
    One of the most famous streets in Rome, Italy. Federico Fellini's classic 1960 film La Dolce Vita was mostly centered around the Via Veneto area
  • Santa Monica Blvd - crisp white
    One of the most famous streets in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Via Appia - copper brown
    One of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic.
  • Abbey Road - iridescent turquoise
    A street in London, England, after which the Beatles named one of their albums.
  • Bourbon Street - festive purple
    A famous and historic street that spans the length of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. When founded in 1718, the city was originally centered around the French Quarter.
  • Rue Bonaparte - light almond
    Laid down in the 16th Century, this French street accommodated some very fine distinctive mansions. Today it is an upscale home to fashion shops.
  • Rue Saint-Honoré - deep royal blue
    The rue Saint-Honoré is an ancient street in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. It is named after the collegial Saint-Honoré church situated in ancient times within the cloisters of Saint-Honoré.
  • Madison Avenue - slate gray
    An avenue in New York City, that’s name has been synonymous with the American advertising industry since the 1920s.
  • Rue de Rivoli - metallic forest green
    One of the most famous streets of Paris that features some of the most fashionable shops in the world.

Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner is available now for $23 each at narscosmetics.com.  You can learn more about the inspiration behind each shade name by logging onto the NARS Facebook page.

 

M·A·C Me Over!

This season, M·A·C is celebrating (can't wait to celebrate the MAC Holiday 2011 collection) its most epic casting call ever with it's new M·A·C Me Over! collection that launches August 25th.The casting call was a long sweeping search that went far beyond the superficial.

You see, they were looking for the essence of what makes M·A·C people beautiful and the online contest ensued. Thousands of hopefuls submitted a photo or videofinished this statement: M·A·C Me Over! because.... M·A·C said they found them magnificent, interesting, sometimes chic, and always unique! James Gager, Senior Vice President, Creative Director for M∙A∙C, picked six stars that best express the M·A·C Me Over! Motto – Style, Heart and Soul – to be the face of M·A·C Fall Colour around the world.

Whether boy, girl, black, white, 18 or 80, each will be emblematic of one of our three different Fall looks:M·A·C Basics, featuring Artists’ favourite Nudes and Pinks, including old favourites and new limited-life shades; the other two go bold, one with trend-based shades while the second plays it cool-toned, style-forward. AND there are fabulous user-friendly brushes: a new 211 Pointed Liner Brush as well as a limited-time bring back, the 226 Small Tapered Blending Brush.

Check out the behind the scenes footage of the winners and watch the collection literally come to life through them.


M·A·C Me Over! is the style, heart and soul of who we are!

Next week, I will bring you a complete rundown of the collection, so be on the look out for that.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Miami Melt-proof Make Up Essentials Giveaway.

Last week, MAKE UP FOR EVER was on the scene in Miami creating various looks for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Swim Week consistently produces the hottest looks of the season - literally.


No matter if you are attending the shows, modeling or trying to recreate the super fun summer looks yourself, having your makeup last is the key. Of course, MAKE UP FOR EVER has all of the products essential to surviving the heat. Yes, ladies, we are talking melt-proof makeup here with these make up essentials from MAKE UP FOR EVER. Check out their finest.

Aqua Cream -
Aqua Cream combines the highest-quality pigments with mother of pearl particles to give immediate rich color payoff with a luminous finish in just one application. It's long-lasting formulation will not crease or smudge under the most extreme conditions and its creamy and elastic texture allows for easy blending.

Aqua Liner -
Rich in polymers, this superior eyeliner offers an impeccable hold that guarantees water-, tear-, and smudge-proof color. Its ergonomic, foam-tip applicator is designed to resemble a makeup brush handle for the quickest, easiest, and most accurate application.

Aqua Smoky Lash -
A waterproof version of the best-selling Smoky Lash—a mascara that delivers volume, length, and intense pigment.

Aqua Lip -|
A waterproof, extremely long-wearing lip liner. Glides on with vitamin E and jojoba wax that makes the application easier and more comfortable on the lips.

In celebration of Miami Swim and summer, MAKE UP FOR EVER wants to make sure one lucky Beautiful Makeup Search reader is fully equipped with the best melt-proof makeup they have to offer. Therefore, one lucky reader will win the set of Miami Melt-Proof Makeup Essentials, listed above. One reader will receive one MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream ($22), one Aqua Liner ($23), one Aqua Smoky Lash ($22) and one Aqua Lip ($17), for a total value of $84.00!

The giveaway is over and a winner has been chosen and will be announced one I get confirmation. Thank you to all who entered.

To enter this giveaway, you need to go to Facebook and "like" both Beautiful Makeup Search and MAKEUPFOREVERUSA.  One random winner will be chosen. To get an extra entry, follow both me @BeautyBlogger and MAKE UP FOR EVER @MAKEUPFOREVERUS on Twitter then Tweet about this giveaway. Now, fill out the entry form below, leaving your name, address, Facebook name, and Twitter name if you go for the extra entry. Please note: Comments on the post are disabled, as you need to enter by filling out the entry form after liking on FB and (optional) following on Twitter.

Rules: One winner will receive a prize worth approximately $84.00. You must be at least 13 years old to enter, and have a United States mailing address. Please, only two entries per email address - one for Facebook and one for Twitter. Please leave an email address where required (only we will see this and never share!) so that we can contact you. Giveaway entries must be received by July 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST. One random winner will be chosen and notified by email on August 1 , 2011 and will have just 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be selected. Prize provided by brand.

The giveaway is over and a winner has been chosen and will be announced one I get confirmation. Thank you to all who entered.