Lipstick Masala

Orgasm. Fire down below. Deep Throat. NARS cosmetics has never shied away from using controversial labels for its products, and this season’s collection is no exception. For those of you not familiar with Vladimir Nobokov’s controversial novel, Lolita is a character that has become synonymous with youth and seduction. And now, NARS says you too can be sexually precocious with the Fall collection that emphasizes sultry eyes and enticing lips. The collection reflects, according to Francois Nars, “the modern woman – very fragile and strong at the same time.” – i.e. the independent woman who has retained her “girlish innocence.”

Now, here’s where the desi gene will kick in and you’ll begin to question whether or not such dark colors will look good on your skin tone. Don’t fall into that trap. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of attitude to embrace bold colors. Remember when black nail polish went mainstream and we were all more than a little nervous that we would look ridiculous? I now see desi women everywhere rocking the shade, myself included. You just need to wear the right products together. Remember – dark eyes with a light lip or dark lips with a light eye. Any other combination and you will look more Moulin Rouge than Lolita.

With NARS’ heavily pigmented products, you can apply the shade as light as you wish or build it up. So no matter what the skin tone, you’ll be able to experiment with any of these products. The new Lolita Collection includes:

Eyeshadows:

This Icy pink / Rose gold with golden flecks shadow duo was created to mimic “Damask fabrics” i.e. all the wondrous silks that, centuries ago, came down the greatest trade route of all time.

It seems cosmetics companies think gold = Indian. Better than associating us with all the other negative press, right? Frosted champagne / Mustard seed. A perfect combination to suit the Fall – changing leaves under the warm sun.

This is my personal favorite as I love to experiment with smokey eyes. Matte charcoal / Blue slate.

Espresso infused with gold. What is more Autumn-y than brown and gold leaves? Great for the outer crease.

Lipstick:

Remember Chanel’s “Vamp” Lipstick of the 90s? Don’t be afraid – while this may look like a replica, when applied it’s actually a Sheer Mulberry – perfect for transitioning into Autumn colors.

Nailpolish:

If you’re a fan of dark polishes, this one is for you. Every Fall, there seems to be a new shade of black in town (recall previous years of black with red specks and black with blue specks). This year, try out Black amethyst infused with gold.

The Lolita Collection is available online at narscosmetics.com now and in August at stores everywhere that carry NARS Cosmetics. So, what do you ladies think? Pass or must-have? Sound off in the comments section below.

Happy Shopping!