I was less than successful at purchasing the Chanel Fall collection. Although it is very beautiful, the counter at Boots on Oxford Street was unmanned in the middle of lunchtime and so I stomped off to Liberty to have at look at the new NARS collection instead.
Mekong single eyeshadow is similar to the dark side of Cordura duo, but it's much more pigmented and the shimmer is a more complex rose/gold. I didn't buy this, as I do already own Cordura, but I think it may call to me to go back for another look.
I picked up Brumes eyeshadow (matte charcoal and beautiful blackened blue shimmer) and the Tokaido Express nail polish. I love the name and the colour but honestly, I think Chanel Gondola was a bit prettier (and when I get to Selfridges I will buy it, but I was in a snit and the Liberty MAs were lovely.)
I do have to say that I think Francois has gotten his groove back with this collection - I haven't loved the last two collections, but this one is beautiful. I was even tempted by Fast Ride lipstick, a sheer purple.
I also bought a Lola Rose bracelet and a new makeup bag (you can't see, but the lining of the bag is bright pink satin.) I do love Liberty.
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Pretty, I think the last thing I bought from NARS was the Bridal palette. I wore that Chanel quad again today and I'm not as impressed as I first thought, seemed to fade quite a lot during the day.
ReplyDeleteI'm so intrigued by Mekong! I can't wait to see in person. I have Cordura so thanks for comparing the two. Have you compared to Galapagos? I'm a sucker for NARs brown shadows.
ReplyDeleteYou must get Gondola. It is stunning. I've just done a pedi with it and I think I'm in love. Your post has made me homesick for London... I'd love a mooch around Liberty. Actually I'd just settle for a NARS counter anywhere close by! Fabulous blog btw! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Replica - I might pass on the quad, but I do want that nail polish! Thanks for not leading me into temptation for once ;)
ReplyDeleteHey Michelle :) It's darker and cooler than Galapagos - more of a sooty brown than a milk chocolate brown, but with the rose and gold shimmer. If I didn't have Cordura, I'd have bought it.
Hello LoveAudrey. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting :) I love London, and I'm really lucky to work there, even if it is far too tempting sometimes!
Tokaido Express is on my Elfster list. Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen
ReplyDeleteI will post a (most likely messy!) picture as soon as I apply it. x
I haven't ventured into the NARS eyeshadows yet but I did take a good look at it when I was a Sephora on Saturday. It really is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Naomi
ReplyDeleteThe eyeshadows from this collection are really lovely - very pigmented and beautiful textures. Thank you for your comment :)
Hi Grace,
ReplyDeleteI caved in and got Mekong! I love it. It is darker than Galapagos. Will have to swatch next Cordura. I'm a sucker for NARs brown shadows.
Hi Michelle
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely darker and cooler than Galapagos - I swatched both in SpaceNK today. The shimmer in Mekong is gorgeous - really complex. He does do good eyeshadows :)