shontay07108
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Every WOC needs Strawberry Fields, the new gloss for Fall '10. It is gorgeous. I picked it up last week and it's like an HG product. Seriously.
Favorite NARS products for WOC
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elektra513
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I agree
. I got it this week too. At first I thought it would be too dark but it looks stunning on. It's like right on the line between dark strawberry and raspberry. So lovely.
Originally Posted by shontay07108
Every WOC needs Strawberry Fields, the new gloss for Fall '10. It is gorgeous. I picked it up last week and it's like an HG product. Seriously. |
I agree
Lovey99
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Can you post a swatch or picture of you wearing Strawberry Fields please?
| Originally Posted by shontay07108
Every WOC needs Strawberry Fields, the new gloss for Fall '10. It is gorgeous. I picked it up last week and it's like an HG product. Seriously. |
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| Originally Posted by elektra513
I agree
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Can you post a swatch or picture of you wearing Strawberry Fields please?
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Ohhh - Please let us know how it works out. I think I might have tried Desire on when I got Mata Hari, but obviously decided against it. Maybe I should revisit that. You know how after trying on tons of blushes nothing is accurate anymore and it all seems to look the same. In regards to Crazed, I'd say its more of a hot pink/raspberry (as opposed to plum) with multi-colored shimmer. If you can find it, please snatch it up.
@ elektra513 I so know what you mean by people projecting, or just assuming a product wont work for you. Countless times I have seen SA and MUA's giving me side glances or just flat out telling me they don't think a product will work. I ignore them, try it on anyway and then they have a "Oh, that is really cute" look. Ugh. On the one hand I understand it. It's frustrating (more sad than frustrating actually; I'm not personally invested in their makeup) to see people who are seemingly unaware that they are brown and constantly try to wear ashy and unflattering shades. And then on the other hand, you have over eager sales associates trying to sell you anything and you get it home and realize it looks like translucent powder with shimmer. Double ugh. That is why I prefer to shop at sleepy counters (Nordstrom @ Phipps, Bloomies @ Lenox, and I used to live at the MAC @ the Phipps Belk before it closed
) where I can take my time and there is not a lot of foot traffic so that you build a rapport with the staff and they kind of get the types of products you like and don't suggest the obvious Taj Mahal, or Sweet as Cocoa because that's all black women wear right? Don't get me wrong, those shades are great, but must we always wear some warm, bronzed earthtone?!?! I have typically found that the people working at NARS counters though are very adventurous when it comes to suggesting colors for me. More than a couple of times now I've gravitated to one foundation or powder shade, only to to have SA match me to a lighter shade, and they've also suggested colors like Portofino Multiple and Mata Hari which I never would have looked at on my own. I'm rambling now...
| Originally Posted by Curly1908
I decided to go with Desire. I'll post my review once I get it. 
I have "Dolce Vita" and LOVE it, but again -- it's not a true pink. It's a dusky brownish rose color. Re: the Sephora SA, I never trust their advice on ANYTHING. 
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Ohhh - Please let us know how it works out. I think I might have tried Desire on when I got Mata Hari, but obviously decided against it. Maybe I should revisit that. You know how after trying on tons of blushes nothing is accurate anymore and it all seems to look the same. In regards to Crazed, I'd say its more of a hot pink/raspberry (as opposed to plum) with multi-colored shimmer. If you can find it, please snatch it up.
@ elektra513 I so know what you mean by people projecting, or just assuming a product wont work for you. Countless times I have seen SA and MUA's giving me side glances or just flat out telling me they don't think a product will work. I ignore them, try it on anyway and then they have a "Oh, that is really cute" look. Ugh. On the one hand I understand it. It's frustrating (more sad than frustrating actually; I'm not personally invested in their makeup) to see people who are seemingly unaware that they are brown and constantly try to wear ashy and unflattering shades. And then on the other hand, you have over eager sales associates trying to sell you anything and you get it home and realize it looks like translucent powder with shimmer. Double ugh. That is why I prefer to shop at sleepy counters (Nordstrom @ Phipps, Bloomies @ Lenox, and I used to live at the MAC @ the Phipps Belk before it closed
elektra513
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I totally agree!! I was just at Nordie's at Phipps last week. I was at the MAC counter looking for Matte2 shadows, and they were so nice and fun and took the time to help me look for stuff.
Those standard "black girl" colors NEVER look good on me. In fact, I had a SA at Bloomies' Nars counter (RIP) that is Indian/Desi, and I just asked her to show me all the things that she wears. That's how I found Falbala l/s, which I love! They still have the Laura Mercier counter over there thank goodness, so if I need her, I can still drop by there. So when I read up on "makeup for your skin tone" I read the olive/Indian advice as well as the dark/AA advice, and mix and match.
I wish SAs would step out of those generic boxes and try to be more creative instead of selling us Oh Baby or Taj Mahal all the time. Not that they aren't pretty, but I know you get what I'm saying
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
@ elektra513 I so know what you mean by people projecting, or just assuming a product wont work for you. Countless times I have seen SA and MUA's giving me side glances or just flat out telling me they don't think a product will work. I ignore them, try it on anyway and then they have a "Oh, that is really cute" look. Ugh. On the one hand I understand it. It's frustrating (more sad than frustrating actually; I'm not personally invested in their makeup) to see people who are seemingly unaware that they are brown and constantly try to wear ashy and unflattering shades. And then on the other hand, you have over eager sales associates trying to sell you anything and you get it home and realize it looks like translucent powder with shimmer. Double ugh. That is why I prefer to shop at sleepy counters (Nordstrom @ Phipps, Bloomies @ Lenox, and I used to live at the MAC @ the Phipps Belk before it closed
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I totally agree!! I was just at Nordie's at Phipps last week. I was at the MAC counter looking for Matte2 shadows, and they were so nice and fun and took the time to help me look for stuff.
Those standard "black girl" colors NEVER look good on me. In fact, I had a SA at Bloomies' Nars counter (RIP) that is Indian/Desi, and I just asked her to show me all the things that she wears. That's how I found Falbala l/s, which I love! They still have the Laura Mercier counter over there thank goodness, so if I need her, I can still drop by there. So when I read up on "makeup for your skin tone" I read the olive/Indian advice as well as the dark/AA advice, and mix and match.
I wish SAs would step out of those generic boxes and try to be more creative instead of selling us Oh Baby or Taj Mahal all the time. Not that they aren't pretty, but I know you get what I'm saying
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Both Bloomies still have a NARS counter. I was just at Lenox last week and checked the NARS display to see if the new Fall line was on it; it wasn't. It just moved, it's more in the center, sort of across from the Lancome counter.
| Originally Posted by elektra513
I totally agree!! I was just at Nordie's at Phipps last week. I was at the MAC counter looking for Matte2 shadows, and they were so nice and fun and took the time to help me look for stuff. Those standard "black girl" colors NEVER look good on me. In fact, I had a SA at Bloomies' Nars counter (RIP) that is Indian/Desi, and I just asked her to show me all the things that she wears. That's how I found Falbala l/s, which I love! They still have the Laura Mercier counter over there thank goodness, so if I need her, I can still drop by there. So when I read up on "makeup for your skin tone" I read the olive/Indian advice as well as the dark/AA advice, and mix and match. I wish SAs would step out of those generic boxes and try to be more creative instead of selling us Oh Baby or Taj Mahal all the time. Not that they aren't pretty, but I know you get what I'm saying
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Both Bloomies still have a NARS counter. I was just at Lenox last week and checked the NARS display to see if the new Fall line was on it; it wasn't. It just moved, it's more in the center, sort of across from the Lancome counter.
elektra513
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Not at Perimeter
. It closed two weeks ago. I know b/c I got a free full-size Nars Primer from the Kiehl's lady after complaining to her. She had it left over from the counter's breakdown.
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
Both Bloomies still have a NARS counter. I was just at Lenox last week and checked the NARS display to see if the new Fall line was on it; it wasn't. It just moved, it's more in the center, sort of across from the Lancome counter. |
Not at Perimeter
Twinkle_Twinkle
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What!?! That is sad. I liked that counter even though they never had anyone in charge of it; Jasminka from the Dior counter always helped me. It wasn't very organized though. I remember helping Jasminka reorganize the blush schematic one day because they were in the wrong places. Is it sad that I know SA's names? Man I need to stay out of the mall!
| Originally Posted by elektra513
Not at Perimeter
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What!?! That is sad. I liked that counter even though they never had anyone in charge of it; Jasminka from the Dior counter always helped me. It wasn't very organized though. I remember helping Jasminka reorganize the blush schematic one day because they were in the wrong places. Is it sad that I know SA's names? Man I need to stay out of the mall!
elektra513
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If that is the Russian/Ukranian lady, then I love her! She always called me "Sugar Cookie" and gave me free duos w/my purchases.
Yeah, that's why they closed it, because they had no one in charge of it. So sad
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I ended up going to Saks @ Phipps to pick up the Nars crease brush and the YSL lady helped me and just kept going on and on about the Golden Gloss *yawn*. I'd rather have more Nars. (Side note: She had Chanel Particuliere polish on her nails, and when I asked her if it was Particuliere, she said "I don't know, it's some Chanel polish". Hahaha! I told her that was the name of the Chanel polish, and then she asked me if I was a Mua. Just because I know your products better than you do? Really? lol).
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
What!?! That is sad. I liked that counter even though they never had anyone in charge of it; Jasminka from the Dior counter always helped me. It wasn't very organized though. I remember helping Jasminka reorganize the blush schematic one day because they were in the wrong places. Is it sad that I know SA's names? Man I need to stay out of the mall! |
If that is the Russian/Ukranian lady, then I love her! She always called me "Sugar Cookie" and gave me free duos w/my purchases.
Yeah, that's why they closed it, because they had no one in charge of it. So sad
I ended up going to Saks @ Phipps to pick up the Nars crease brush and the YSL lady helped me and just kept going on and on about the Golden Gloss *yawn*. I'd rather have more Nars. (Side note: She had Chanel Particuliere polish on her nails, and when I asked her if it was Particuliere, she said "I don't know, it's some Chanel polish". Hahaha! I told her that was the name of the Chanel polish, and then she asked me if I was a Mua. Just because I know your products better than you do? Really? lol).
Morena.Doll
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Lipgloss:
Giza
Chihuahua
Stolen Kisses
Blushes:
Oasis
Torrid
Deep Throat
Sertao
Luster
Albatross
Taj Mahal
Bronzer:
Laguna
Giza
Chihuahua
Stolen Kisses
Blushes:
Oasis
Torrid
Deep Throat
Sertao
Luster
Albatross
Taj Mahal
Bronzer:
Laguna
diamonddiva
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Striptease-Lip Gloss
Blushes:
Torrid
Mata Hari
Taj Mahal
Dolce Vita
Albatross
NW45-47 for reference...
Blushes:
Torrid
Mata Hari
Taj Mahal
Dolce Vita
Albatross
NW45-47 for reference...
vintageroses
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yayys all the blush recommendation has helped me in my decision making
gonna order some NARS soon!
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Yup that's her! She called me "Blush Queen" or something like that. Such a sweet woman.
| Originally Posted by elektra513
If that is the Russian/Ukranian lady, then I love her! She always called me "Sugar Cookie" and gave me free duos w/my purchases. Yeah, that's why they closed it, because they had no one in charge of it. So sad
I ended up going to Saks @ Phipps to pick up the Nars crease brush and the YSL lady helped me and just kept going on and on about the Golden Gloss *yawn*. I'd rather have more Nars. (Side note: She had Chanel Particuliere polish on her nails, and when I asked her if it was Particuliere, she said "I don't know, it's some Chanel polish". Hahaha! I told her that was the name of the Chanel polish, and then she asked me if I was a Mua. Just because I know your products better than you do? Really? lol). |
Yup that's her! She called me "Blush Queen" or something like that. Such a sweet woman.
elektra513
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Another Nars product I like: Sheer Glow foundation...unfortunately, I do not match any of the colors
. At present, I would have to mix Macao and Cadiz together to get my shade. I did it with some samples, and I loved the finish. I've tried to wear Macao by itself (I do own the full-size of this one) on a few occasions, but it just doesn't work
. Great undertones, just too dark. I'm really not sure how I feel about having to eventually purchase Cadiz too...But I definitely recommend it to anyone who can find a match (which now seems like everyone but me)
Oh well *sigh* Thank goodness for Becca and Prescriptives, lol.
Edit: Also, can I just say that I love how pigmented Nars blushes are?! I know, duh! LOL
I own most of them (seriously!) and none of them look bad on me, in a world where WOC still have to struggle to find great products. To me, that's priceless.
Oh well *sigh* Thank goodness for Becca and Prescriptives, lol.
Edit: Also, can I just say that I love how pigmented Nars blushes are?! I know, duh! LOL
I own most of them (seriously!) and none of them look bad on me, in a world where WOC still have to struggle to find great products. To me, that's priceless.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Do you have Nico?
| Originally Posted by elektra513
Another Nars product I like: Sheer Glow foundation...unfortunately, I do not match any of the colors
Oh well *sigh* Thank goodness for Becca and Prescriptives, lol.
Edit: Also, can I just say that I love how pigmented Nars blushes are?! I know, duh! LOL I own most of them (seriously!) and none of them look bad on me, in a world where WOC still have to struggle to find great products. To me, that's priceless. |
Do you have Nico?
elektra513
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LOL, actually no I don't. I've never swatched it before, but I figured it was a similar effect to Albatross mixed with Zen, maybe?
Here are the ones I don't have (based on the current ones available):
Angelika
Deep Throat
Douceur
Madly
Mounia
Nico
Ninotchka
Oasis
Silvana
Super Orgasm
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
Do you have Nico? |
LOL, actually no I don't. I've never swatched it before, but I figured it was a similar effect to Albatross mixed with Zen, maybe?
Here are the ones I don't have (based on the current ones available):
Angelika
Deep Throat
Douceur
Madly
Mounia
Nico
Ninotchka
Oasis
Silvana
Super Orgasm
Twinkle_Twinkle
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I never really thought about Nico until recently, but now I am intrigued. I also wish I'd jumped on Plasir when it was available on the website, but I kept telling myself that I didn't need it. Boo. Here's what I don't have:
Angelika
Doucer
Gilda
Deep Throat
Desire
Nico
Ninotchka
Zen
But I think I am going to go ahead and get Gilda, Desire, and Deep Throat. Might as well right?
| Originally Posted by elektra513
LOL, actually no I don't. I've never swatched it before, but I figured it was a similar effect to Albatross mixed with Zen, maybe? Here are the ones I don't have (based on the current ones available): Angelika Deep Throat Douceur Madly Mounia Nico Ninotchka Oasis Silvana Super Orgasm |
I never really thought about Nico until recently, but now I am intrigued. I also wish I'd jumped on Plasir when it was available on the website, but I kept telling myself that I didn't need it. Boo. Here's what I don't have:
Angelika
Doucer
Gilda
Deep Throat
Desire
Nico
Ninotchka
Zen
But I think I am going to go ahead and get Gilda, Desire, and Deep Throat. Might as well right?
elektra513
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The bold is how I feel about Passion
Is there a difference between Silvana and Sertao on your skin? I do have that "collect them all" mindset with Nars, but lately I've been kinda choosy. I have never hit pan on a single blush I own (not even my MAC ones), so I'm shopping my stash at the moment. Wondering if I should add Silvana to the wish list...
And yes! Get those three...Might as well
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
I never really thought about Nico until recently, but now I am intrigued. I also wish I'd jumped on Plasir when it was available on the website, but I kept telling myself that I didn't need it. Boo. Here's what I don't have: Angelika Doucer Gilda Deep Throat Desire Nico Ninotchka Zen But I think I am going to go ahead and get Gilda, Desire, and Deep Throat. Might as well right? |
The bold is how I feel about Passion
Is there a difference between Silvana and Sertao on your skin? I do have that "collect them all" mindset with Nars, but lately I've been kinda choosy. I have never hit pan on a single blush I own (not even my MAC ones), so I'm shopping my stash at the moment. Wondering if I should add Silvana to the wish list...
And yes! Get those three...Might as well
