A Dude From Texas Wins a Nars Makeup Contest


Updated 09/26/11 12:32 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Texas Man Kale Teter Wins Nars Makeup Competition

Nars just wrapped its Makeup Your Mind contest, which asked website users to do their best versions of 12 faces from the book of the same name. The winner, Kale Teter of Texas, is about as cute as they come. This guy did some truly fierce takes on the Nars looks, and in a competition stacked with talented people, he was still the standout. His prize is a chance to join the Nars crew during Fall Read more

Backstage Beauty Report: Gorgeous Skin at Daryl K


Updated 09/15/11 11:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Daryl K Spring 2012: Backstage Makeup

The models at Daryl K sported contoured cheeks, glowing skin, and just a touch of shine on their lips. Sun-kissed skin is key to this look, says Nars makeup artist Uzo backstage, where she explained the inspiration behind this natural, easy-to-wear look. Learn her secret to faking flawless skin — it's surprisingly easy. Read more

Nars Gets Robotic in Its New Eyeliner Film


Updated 08/16/11 7:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Nars Taps Fabien Baron For Eyeliner Machine Spot 2011-08-11 15:27:03

We previewed the new Nars Larger Than Life eyeliner at New York Fashion Week, and now you can get a closer look with a new short film. Interview editorial director Fabien Baron directed this spot, which features model Emily Baker languid beneath two mechanical arms. First they twist and turn, moving over her body; then, they precisely apply a perfectly even line to each eye. The overall result Read more

NARS Relaunches Its Website, and Boy, Does It Look Nice


Updated 07/22/11 2:58 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Nars Relaunches Its Website

It's been a big year for Nars. Just a few months ago, the first Nars boutique opened in New York. This week, the cosmetic brand relaunches its website with a top-to-bottom makeover that provides a richer, better experience. Browse any of the cosmetics, for instance, and you'll get multiple photos (including detailed swatches) along with makeup tips from François Nars. There's more to discover, Read more

12 Gorgeous Makeup Looks to Try From Nars's New Book


Updated 06/02/11 9:07 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Makeup Tutorials From Francois Nars's Makeup Your Mind 2011-05-31 16:56:17

François Nars's latest work of art, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself ($45), is more than just another coffee table kind of book. Of course it's pretty to look at, but you'll find that you can't help but be inspired by its contents: tutorial after tutorial of makeup looks featuring women and men of varying ages and ethnicities. And here's a chance for you to see (and try out) some of these Read more

Get Your Green On — Shop Our St. Patrick's Day Picks!


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St. Patrick's Day Shopping

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our Fab readers! In honor of the festivities, we're doing a little green-themed shopping, rounding up a few of our favorite St. Patty's Day-appropriate picks — so you don't get pinched! Whether you want to tote your green on a kelly green chain-strap bag ($255), or keep it a little more under wraps — with a sweet Hanky Panky — we've got the picks to help you Read more

Punk's Not Dead, at Least Not at Mandy Coon


Updated 02/13/11 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mandy Coon Fall 2011 Beauty Report

Drawing on references ranging from Art Deco to punk rock, Mandy Coon's makeup look is certain to be among the season's most unusual. Lead makeup artist Francelle created intensity through a boldly lined eye, using Nars's Larger Than Life eyeliner in black and white shades. We previewed the mechanical pencil backstage, and we're pretty much counting down the days until it's out this fall. "It Read more

Honor Goes For a Red-Hot Look


Updated 02/13/11 2:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Honor by Giovanna Randall Fall 2011 Makeup Report

The makeup look at Honor, Giovanna Randall's fledgling clothing line, was a beautifully bright mashup of three separate decades. "The collection has a '70s sensibility, but in an American sportswear way," lead makeup artist James Boehmer said of Randall's sophomore collection. "We didn't want the makeup or hair to look '70s, because then the clothes would, too." Instead, he dipped into the '90s Read more

Nars Opens Its Manhattan Boutique Tomorrow


Updated 02/09/11 3:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

First Worldwide Nars Boutique Opens Tomorrow in Manhattan

It's the moment Nars obsessives have been waiting for: the makeup brand is finally opening its flagship boutique. If you're anywhere near 413 Bleeker Street tomorrow, you should definitely go by. The New York store is big — 525 square feet, actually — and is going to have every single Nars product. They're also going to have store-exclusive cosmetics, like a new and bigger version of the Read more