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[21 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
6 Best Summer 2013 Makeup Collections To Go With Your Sunglasses For Summer – Aviators, Cat Eye, Sporty, Retro Styles

Nothing says summer like rocking out your favorite shades all season long! At BeautyStat, we sure do know our beauty… but, we also love an accessory that highlights some of our favorite makeup collection looks.
Summer 2013 has brought us some of the brightest and most classic palettes, lip shades and nail colors to date! Why not treat yourself with a new pair of sunglasses to accentuate your perfect summer makeup application?
Are you a bright-eyed gal who loves a classic aviator style? How about unleashing your inner pin-up with a retro-styled …

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[14 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Nail Polishes/Trends 2013: 9 Best Yellow Lacquers For Summer – Dior, NARS, OPI, Zoya, Clinique Swatches

No doubt that this summer’s hottest nail polish color is YELLOW! Whether you want to rock a mellow yellow or a neon citrus shade, BeautyStat has compiled a list of the best yellow nail polishes to wear this summer.
Your favorite brands including Dior, O.P.I., Deborah Lippmann, NARS and more offer some bright and sunny shades for you to paint your fingers and/or toes. Surely to put a smile on anyone’s face!
Read on to see which yellow nail polishes are our favorite! Not a fan of a full-on yellow nail look? …

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[13 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Makeup Trends/Swatches 2013: The Best Orange, Coral, Red & Tangerine Lipstick, Gloss Shades For Every Skintone – Old Hollywood Inspired

I have always been obsessed with the ‘50s and ‘60s glamour icons Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly…The list goes on and on. I never quite felt comfortable with bright red lips.

Dorothy Dandridge
Since I’m not blonde, I didn’t quite like bright pinks either. Tomato reds, corals — that is where I found my comfort zone. When I discovered these glamour queens of old, I felt like I had acquired a different beauty look.

Grace Kelly

Marilyn Monroe
I’ve compiled a list of the ultimate glamazon-inspired lip shades! These shades range from the palest …

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[30 Apr 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Makeup Preview, Photos: NARS Hearts New York City Palette, Blush & Bronzer Duos – Spring/Summer 2013

Just in time for Mother’s Day (launching May 1st), NARS debuts a new, limited-edition gift set that is made for any woman on the go!
NARS Hearts New York City ($75.00) is a city exclusive set featuring New York City’s top-selling shades. Four single eyeshadows are paired with the brand’s iconic Laguna Bronzing Powder and Amour Blush in a deluxe palette, along with an individual Lip Gloss and Nail Polish to finish off this glamorous collection.
Eyeshadow colors include Biarritz (neutral cream-colored beige), Nepal (soft, sheer rose), New York (plum brown) and Galapagos …

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[23 Apr 2013 | 10 Comments | ]
How To Care For Your Makeup Brushes: Which Cleaners Are The Best? Which Brush Is Right For You? How To Best Use?

At a recent neighborhood party, my friend Sarah passed me the new NARS blush she was sure I hadn’t tried. “A bit dark for me,” I replied. Secure with my own shade of Deep Throat by the same brand.
“Here,” she said, thrusting the makeup brush into my hands. It appeared to be covered in powder, mingled with tiny bits of dust and I wondered: Did she clean this makeup brush from time to time or… ever?!
The idea of sharing makeup brushes slightly grossed me out. After all, I had read …

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[10 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: NARS Pierre Hardy Summer 2013 Collection – Primer, Rotunde, Boys Don’t Cry, Nail Polish

NARS would like to introduce its collaboration with designer Pierre Hardy! This collection was inspired by his Summer 2013 shoe collection; it features two high voltage Blush shades featuring Hardy’s signature cubic print, as well as six Nail Polish Duos packaged in a miniature shoebox and dust bag (a nod to the designer’s footwear packaging).

All shades are limited-edition and become available on May 1st at www.narscosmetics.com, though please note that the Venomous pairing of gunmetal and black shades is exclusive to the NARS website and boutiques.
Here’s what BeautyStat‘s Nicole Gordon Levine …

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[9 Apr 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: NARS Summer 2013 Color Collection – Fashion Rebel Yellow Purple Eyeshadow

On April 15th, NARS is pleased to announce the arrival of its Summer 2013 Color Collection. Created by founder and creative director François Nars, this new collection provides a cool, nonconformist color palette that is a modern take on ‘70s glamour.

The Duo Eyeshadow ($34.00) in Fashion Rebel makes me think of Ziggy Stardust – the colors are so richly pigmented they can be used alone or blended together. The look is up to you! The Single Eyeshadow ($24.00) in Euphrate is a frosted mint-steel that is like no other mint …

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[7 Mar 2013 | Comments Off | ]
How To Do A Blocked-Off, Futuristic Smoky Eye Makeup Look For Brown, Hazel Eyes: NARS Cosmetics

Paris Fashion Week is coming to an end, but BeautyStat couldn’t help but share with its amazing beautynista readers the look NARS created for the Roland Mouret runway show in Paris.
Our very own Erin Sutera loved this futuristic smoky eye with grey and black shades, making it modern and so now. NARS went as far as calling it the “blocked-off smoky eye.” Definitely a beauty trend to keep our eyes on!
SHOW: Roland Mouret
LEAD ARTIST: Val Garland using NARS Cosmetics at Roland Mouret

 LOOK: “This look is all about the eyes, with …

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[7 Mar 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: NARS Satin Lip Pencil In 13 Shades: How To Apply

The new ultra-creamy Satin Lip Pencils ($25.00) are wonderfully moist, and are available in thirteen shades. Created by founder and creative director François Nars, the Satin Lip Pencil combines the convenience of a lip pencil with the application of a lipstick — all within a jumbo-sized, crayon-like design.
Rikugien

Luxembourg

Golshan

The line of Satin Lip Pencils will launch on March 7th at narscosmetics.com. I already fell for Luxembourg, which is a vivid watermelon shade!

Some of the other shades include:
Het Loo — cognac
Floralies — light apricot
Isola Bella — peach-beige
Lodhi — vibrant coral
Biscayne Park — pink guava
Rikugien — sampled/rose-pink
Golshan …

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[25 Feb 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Oscar’s 2013 Best Hairstyles/Makeup Looks: Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain, Reese Witherspoon

The 85th Annual Academy Awards spared no expense showcasing some fabulous makeup and hairstyle trends. Here at BeautyStat, we couldn’t get enough of Old Hollywood glam with perfectly wavy hair, authentic side parts, and, most of all, Charlize Theron’s adorable pixie cut and Anne Hathaway’s full-on fringe!
Our very own Erin Sutera tells us which cosmetics to use to get the makeup looks of Jessica Chastain and Reese Witherspoon. Read on to find out how to recreate the night’s best hair and makeup looks at home. Look red carpet-ready every day …