Haul: Nordstrom, Sephora and NARS
When I was bored I used to shop to console myself. Then I started shopping when I was feeling down to make myself feel better. Now I'm not sure why I shop anymore, but I really enjoy waiting for Mr. Postman or Mr. DHL, for unraveling what's hiding inside bubble wrap and cardboard, and to behold the beauties unveiled. Yep, I'm a classic shopaholic. Although it might sound quite materialistic.. my stuff really makes me happy, and I need this kind of happiness in my life as long as my body keeps pulling all kinds of nasty tricks on me.
Now it's time to share another haul, a collective one, which Mr. DHL brought me in mid-October. If you don't care much for haul posts or the likes of it, you might as well stop your reading here. As I've done earlier I've decided to break this haul into two parts, where this post is the first one out. Please note that this is indeed a collective haul, which means that everything has been purchased over a certain period of time - in this case, about four months.
NARS Flamenco and Fire Down Below
I recently came across two lipsticks that really tickled my curiosity while actually searching for something completely different. It happens. Rather often. At least to me it does. It might seem like I've joined the lipstick craze should I be judging from my latest posts, but I couldn't pass up on these gorgeous red lipsticks from NARS. Despite the fact that I own eyeshadow duos, blushes and bronzers by NARS, I've never owned a lipstick or a gloss until just recently. I've also looked into their Lip Lacquers, but more about those later.
Joyous Red · Fire Down Below · Flamenco · Jungle Red
NARS Deep Throat and Chihuahua
Before I went on vacation I noticed that Renate wanted the infamous NARS "Orgasm" blush, and seeing that I already had like three of them (one blush, two different duos), I decided to ask her if she would like to buy one of mine. I mean, there's no use in hoarding, right? She proposed a swap, and I thought it sounded fun so I agreed. I don't own any other blushes from NARS, so I asked Renate to choose one she liked a lot. She went for "Deep Throat" (flirty sheer peach). Needless to say, I love the names of these blushes! Her package didn't reach me before I left home, but she left me a message telling me that it would be waiting for me when I got home, with a little surprise. She's such a sweetheart! So when I went to the post office on Friday I got her package among a few other things (more about that later), and when I opened it I found "Deep Throat" and a lip gloss from NARS in "Chihuahua" (sheer guavtone). Chihuahua! It must be cutest gift ever, so thoughtful and sweet, and I really love both the name and the color.
Would you look at those colors? A million thanks, Renate! 
Photo: NARS "Deep Throat" & "Chihuahua" © Shamini Thevarajah '11
My Paradise is at Cap Ferrat
I almost jumped from joy when Mr. Postman finally stopped by with a package for me yesterday. I say 'finally' because Mr. Postman seems to be taking his time nowadays. The package contained goodies I wouldn't have been able to get my hands on if it hadn't been for Fieran and her man, so thank you so much to the both of you! Please let me know if I can do anything in return. I'd be more than happy to be of assistance. 
"My Paradise"
NARS Persepolis and Rajasthan
Mr. Postman has left my mailbox famished the last couple of days, but yesterday I received a small padded envelope filled with bubble wrap - and a few makeup items. I had placed another order with Kiss & Makeup because I wanted a brush from Laura Mercier, another eyeshadow duo from NARS and a pump for my Sheer Glow Foundation, but I ended up ordering the Finishing Eye Brush and the Smoky Eye Liner Brush, and the incredibly gorgeous "Persepolis" (shimmering sea green/regal blue) eyeshadow duo. The pump was unfortunately out of stock, so I'll have to pick it up next time I order from them instead. I'm really looking forward to trying out these brushes as I've heard a lot of nice things about the ones from Laura Mercier, and I'll do a little review when I've had the chance to try them out.
For my review of Kiss & Makeup, click here.
I've managed to accumulated quite a few NARS duos now, and I must say that "Persepolis" had become one of my absolute favorites. It's quite loud, and maybe not the everyday duo you'd reach for before storming out the door in the morning, but I think it's gorgeous. Mariah Loves Make Up has swatches of this duo, and please take a look at Made in Taiwan for a beautiful look. Not too long ago I also received "Rajasthan" in the mail, swatches at Temptalia, which was one of the two limited edition duos from NARS' Fall Collection in 2010, and a highlight/blush duo in "Albatross/Orgasm".
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| NARS Persepolis | NARS Rajasthan |
I've added promo pictures of these duos because it's almost impossible to capture their true colors in photos, so I gave up. Now that I'm starting to feel better in general I'll try to do some looks in the near future. I know I've been saying that a lot, but I just haven't had the health or energy to play around with makeup for about six months now. It might be hard to understand for someone who's not into makeup themselves, but I'm really looking forward to rediscovering my passion for makeup and colors.
Photos: Laura Mercier and NARS Cosmetics
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