NARS created the look for the Naeem Kahn runway show. LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry . TREND: Metallic eyes.

Backstage at Naeem Kahn for Spring 2012, New York Fashion Week

DESIGNER INSPIRATION: “I was very much inspired by Spain – its culture, its heritage and the colors and style,” said designer Naeem Kahn. “The woman I’m designing for is glamorous – but vibrant. She’s sexy and confident.”

LOOK: “The starting point for the makeup was the Ava Gardner inspired eyebrow. With the bold, graphic eye, but not-so-bold lip, the makeup is reminiscent of Ursula Andress,” said James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. “I wanted to create contrasts between the eye and lip. The skin is very cool – there’s no warmth to it, and the eyes are a wash of metallic silver.”

How to…

FACE

· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation

· Dolce Vita Blush

EYES

· Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil

· Lhasa Single Eyeshadow – new for Spring 2012; for now try Ondine Single Eyeshadow

· Paris Duo Eyeshadow

· Larger Than Life Volumizing & Lengthening Mascaras

LIPS

· Fantasia Lip Liner Pencil

· Bilbao Lipstick – new for Spring 2012; for now, try Pago Pago Lipstick

· Gold Digger Larger Than Life Lip Gloss (available at Sephora)

All products, except where noted, are available at narscosmetics.com