Francois Nars has partnered with Thakoon Panichgul (of the eponymous label Thakoon) to create a limited edition, six-shade nail collection, inspired by Indian spice markets in a long-wearing, chip-resistant and toluene-, formaldehyde- and DBP-free formula. The hues include: Anardana (Azalea pink), Ratin Jot (Orchid purple), Amchoor (Bright yellow), Kutki (Powder blue), Koliary (Cyan blue), Lal Mirchi (Mandarin red; only available at NARS 413 Bleecker Street Boutique) retail for $18 and are available starting May 1st.
Also from NARS: the summer 2012 collection! Expect warm earth tones and deep shimmery shades, epitomized in the Ramatuelle
Trio Eyeshadow, which includes a silver shade with an apricot and icy peach shade. Our favorites from the line include a deep sheer purple lipstick, apricot-hued blush, nude beige pink lip pencil, and a seashell pink nail polish hue. Shop the items, priced from $18-$45, starting April 15th at NarsCosmetics.com.
–Julia DiNardo