November 17, 2010
Hey guys! We've been having milder temperature in the capital these days and yesterday it actually went up to a high of 10C, which is rare for here this time of the year. I had just purchased Nars Heat Wave l/s and thought this was the perfect opportunity to wear it. I was always intrigued by this orangey red l/s but intimidated by something as fiery on my beige to peachy skintone (NW25). Then I heard Dara of Belle Du Jour rave about it on Twitter and gave in. I must admit I actually love this lipstick! I'm used to blue toned reds but this orangey shade really brightens my complexion in a way I never imagined!
So anyway, if you are neutral to cool skintone, don't be scared off by this lipstick, it will be more suitable than you think. I did a very simple eye look with this lipstick to let it do the talking. Let me know what you think.
Face
Lise Watier Portfolio - Light
Nars Sheer Matte - Light 5 (Fiji)
Ben Nye powder
Sculpt
Nars Gilda blush
Eyes
Painterly p/p - base
Blanc Type e/s - all over lid
Espresso and Cork e/s - crease
Vanilla p/m - highlight
Smashbox Heartbreaker l/l - to line
UD Stash 24/7 - lower lashline
Lancome Hypnose mascara
Lips
Inglot l/l #861
Nars Heat Wave l/s
with flash
outdoor, slightly cloudy
11:16 AM
November 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM �
I have that lipstick too but never wore it. it looks great on u. We r having a fall heat wave too here in NY.
November 17, 2010 at 2:10 PM �
Stunning, your looking great! I love your make-up
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November 17, 2010 at 3:01 PM �
Love that lipstick shade on you! Gorgeous!!!
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November 17, 2010 at 8:22 PM �
Tina - I know, it's friggin warm! though prob still colder here than NYC. I bet u will rock Heat Wave ;)
Tanya - thank you sweetie :)
Joann - thank you so much :)
November 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM �
Very pretty lip color on you! I love the retro look with the simple, black liner.
November 18, 2010 at 3:53 AM �
Heat Wave looks amazing on you! I wear NARS SG in Light 2 (Mont Blanc) and Heat Wave and MAC Lady Danger (which is quite similar) are my fave red lippies.
November 18, 2010 at 4:09 PM �
Karin - thank you, somtimes simpler is better :)
Anon - thank you :) is MAC Lady Danger almost a dupe of Nars Heat Wave or do I need both?
November 22, 2010 at 9:53 AM �
Very pretty retro look :) x
November 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM �
Stavroula - thanks, I was going fgor the retro bit :)