Eye-4-Style

NARS was developed in 1994 by Francois Nars and is a terrific makeup line. I’m a follower due to its highly pigmented color and sleek black presentation. I’ve had  knowledgeable makeup artists develop combinations for me that work well with my skin color and enhance my green eyes. NARS National Artist Lisa LeSeur put together a new color palette for me this day which I really like. I bought new eye shadows, eye liner, blush and lipsticks. It’s a nice change and a softer lip color. I met Lisa LeSeur at the NARS counter at Nordstrom at the International Plaza in Tampa, Florida.  Brandi Perkins with NARS at Saks in Naples is my usual go-to girl, but when Brandi told me Lisa LeSeur would be coming for the NARS event, I was anxious to see what Lisa had in mind for me. Get to know your “makeup artists” because if they are familiar with you, they know what will work for you. They even let me know when new colors come in that they think will work for me. I’m still one that picks up a cosmetic or two at the drug stores, but I’m the most satisfied when I can try the makeup and have an expert help me!

I’m excited about attending the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on January 31, Twenty-Ten, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles! Trying to keep my luggage to a minimum (oh no… the shoes alone!), I’ll have to choose the wardrobe carefully. It’s a jam-packed weekend and the outfit for the “Red Carpet” is ready to go. I’m not second-guessing my choice, but I liked these flirty-edgy dresses that Saks Fifth Avenue has to offer.   My shoes are Christian Louboutin and I’ll talk about my dress on a later post. So whether you’re going to the Grammys or not, here are great choices for the fun cocktail party or event you have coming up!

Haute Hippie     

with Jimmy Choo sandals

Robert Rodriguez       

with Christian Louboutin booties

  Haute Hippie Strapless

with Jimmy Choo patent sandals

If you’re up early on Dec 26th, check out your nearest Saks Fifth Avenue.  From 8 am to noon, take an additional 50% off reduced prices for a total of up to 70% off! After noon, you’ll get 40% off already reduced prices.  I’ve checked this out in years past and it’s one terrific sale!l 

In the Nordstrom men’s department yesterday, I heard they’re having a big sale on the 26th.  Also, double points throughout the store. Go get ‘em!

If you’re still looking for the perfect party dress for Christmas or New Year’s, click on Saks link to check out great options.  What is very helpful with Saks’ site: rest your curser on the dress and you’ll see front and back views.  This is extremely helpful when figuring out undergarments, etc.  Fa la la la la ! 

Forgot to mention, Saks has an excellent site.  Just blogged about their Rock The Party outfits.  Wanted to mention, if you rest your curser on the outfit, the “model” will show you the back of the outfit.  Like the 7 For All Mankind blue silk ruffle top, rest your curser on the top.  Surprise!  Such cool back detail.  SOLD!

Sometimes you want an edgier look.  It’s the venue; the crowd; your attitude that weekend.  Here are great ideas from Saks on how to pull off that look.  Have fun!

Fabulous Jimmy Choo at Saks

So I think I just found the “black” purse I’ve been looking for.  Jimmy Choo’s Bea Glazed Snake-Print tote will be “fashionable” for years to come.  For you “big city” girls or ladies who just gravitate toward black, this purse will give you some pattern to complement your all-black outfit.  Saks on-line has a wonderful way of presenting its purses.  Note the “Quick Look” where you can look inside the bag and also see the proportion of the bag on a 5’5” gal.  This is genius marketing and is a huge help in making those big-ticket item purchases when you want more than a quick “look-sie.”  Good going Saks!  And thanks, Jimmy Choo, for great options!