Jonathan Rhys Myers for Hugo Element
January 26, 2009 For all you passionate fans of the super hottie Jonathan Rhys Meyers, here's your chance to catch him in person this week (Fri, Jan. 30). The face of the new Hugo Element, he will be at Macy’s Herald Square (NYC) to promote the launch of their latest men's fragrance.
The modern fragrance defines the urban traveler who draws his life source from the city. Notes include calone, ginger, coriander leaf, and cedarwood. The packaging is meant to represent the oxygen bottle, representing the air element.
Guests who make a $65 purchase of HUGO ELEMENT will get to meet the Tudors star in the flesh (swoon!), and an opportunity to get an autographed fragrance bottle. A great idea for Valentine's Day prezzies for the bf.
Sigh. If only I can jet to NYC in a snap...
WHAT: Jonathan Rhys Myers for HUGO ELEMENT
WHEN: Friday, January 30th @ 5:00pm
WHERE: Macy’s Herald Square
151 West 34th Street, New York City
HUGO Fragrance Counter, Main Floor
212-695-4400
Buttery and spicy, the popular (sold out each year) and aromatic Blood Orange Olive Oil is made from the sweet juice and rind oils of fresh blood oranges. You can use it in sauces and marinades, but it's so beautiful I just like to dip with it to enjoy the pure flavor. The Meyer Lemon oil is just as nice, blending organic Meyer lemons with the finest Frantoio and Coratina olives. Highly fragrant, it leaves a velvety finish and crisp taste. These are all outstanding oils, but the Meyer Lemon is my fave.
Using estate-grown grapes, their two red-wine vinegars are made from the 200-year-old Orleans technique. I haven't had such robust vinegars in a while, and they match their oils nicely. They're aged ten months in French oak barrels, and bottled in individual lots. The Sangiovese, Nebbiolo & Petit Verdot blend packs a punch, while the nuanced Cabernet & Merlot has a dry, dark fruit finish.
If you're in the area, try to catch their Saturday tasting tours and lunch, then head over to their winery for some more tasting!
The new Light Master Make-up Primer does wonders for highlighting the skin. Optical effects are created from Micro-fil‚Ñ¢ pearl, which changes skin tone (depending on light reflection). This will illuminate and shape cheekbones and contours of the face while toning down uneven zones. It's very light (like their face fabrics) and I sure glowed like a radiant flower after a light application. You don't need a lot at all, just a light pump will do. If you already have great skin, you might not need foundation.
The collection also includes a Pink Light Powder, a rose shimmering loose powder for a soft pink veil of color. Two new compacts of the Blending Blush Duo (n°3 and n°4) come in coral/mocha or rosewood/raspberry. They've also introduced the new Sheer and Shine lipstick in the Shine 47 – nude taupe, Shine 49 - fig, and Sheer 33, a rose coral.
To get the look, go here: 
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The Guava Body Butter is a good one for those who like the tropical mood. The tangy scent cheered me up on a blah rainy day, and it works great on dry skin. It's not greasy either, which is always a plus...
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To get her look: NARS makeup artist Ayako layered Hungry Heart Blush Duo, swept across the apple of cheeks, over the Multiple in Orgasm, and used a combination of shadows for the eye— Single Eyeshadow in Grenadines, over the entire lid and up to the inner corner of the brow then smudged under the lower lash line, and Single Eyeshadow in Egea in the crease. Finally she filled in her pout with Lipstick in Shrinagar, and dabbed some Lip Gloss in Sweet Revenge to the middle of the lip for added shine.
They've also launched two new must-haves - the Blush Duo and Duo Concealer. The blush compact has a highlighting and one sculpting shade (Hungry Heart - Iridescent gold ivory & pink sand). The crease-resistant concealer duo comes in Custard/Ginger (for light to medium complexions) and Praline/Toffee (for medium to dark).
Here's a face chart by lead artist Ayako for the new colors:
Face:
• Apply NARS Firming Foundation to entire face
• With NARS Flat Concealer Brush apply NARS Concealer to cover any imperfections
• Apply the peachy pink Orgasm side of NARS Multiple Duo in Orgasm/South Beach to apple of cheek and blend into foundation with fingers
• Apply NARS Loose Powder with NARS Loose Powder Brush to set foundation
• Over The Multiple Duo, blend both sides of NARS Blush Duo in Hungry Heart and sweep across apple of cheek
Eyes:
• Apply NARS The Multiple Duo in Orgasm/South Beach (peachy pink Orgasm side) over entire eyelid
• Apply NARS Single Eyeshadow in Grenadines with NARS Large Domed Eye Brush over entire lid, blending up to inner corner of brow, and under lower lash line
• Smudge Grenadines with NARS Smudge Brush in between lashes to deepen color
• With NARS Angled Eye Shader, apply NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Egea (smoky lilac side) into crease
• Coat top and bottom lashes with NARS Mascara in Black Orchid
Lips:
• Apply NARS Lipliner Pencil in Amazon
• Fill entire lip with NARS Lipstick in Shrinagar
• Add NARS Lip Gloss in Sweet Revenge to middle of lip for subtle shine