NARS Modern Love Palette + Update...

Like any makeup junkie, my eyeshadow collection is overflowing. From random singles to duos and quads going on to larger palettes there comes a point where there is too much choice. So when NARS' Modern Love (£39, available at ASOS) palette offers a great selection of neutral shades that can take you from day into night as well as offer a variety of other looks - with the added bonus that the shadows are soft, pigmented and a dream to blend I'd recommend it to everyone and anyone. Alhambra: A shimmery peachy pink, an amazing brightening shade for anywhere on the eye. This has no glitter and when blended out has a satin finish so it doesn't look obvious as a highlight.Tokyo:A whitish subtle silver, it's shimmery but again not overly so - the mix between white and silver is very flattering as it's not too cool and therefore very versatile.Jezebel:A shimmery maroon/brown with pink/gold shimmer. It's surprisingly wearable and probably the shade I'm drawn to the most. Habanera:A shimmering taupish purple with lots of pink and aqua coloured sparkles. It's a very unique shade and as one of the cooler shades in the palette makes for a great addition.India Song:Another warm shade, this time a bronzey brown with gold shimmer and khaki undertones. A great staple which everyone would enjoy.Pandora: An intense matte black - richly pigmented and not at all chalky, great for deepening look or lining eyes.There are other NARS palettes such as Pleasures of Paris, Night Series etc and a couple of new ones American Dream New Wave and even though I'm tempted I suppose I feel as though I already have the colours from NARS that I love so buying the palettes would mean buying duplicates. Having said that NARS Palettes are so well executed and contain a nice amount of product and especially if you're having your first dip into the brand I'd suggest testing them out. Unfortunately I've never seen them in store, only online - nonetheless they contain permanent shades so one could swatch them in store.I thought I'd show you the kind of eye look I've been going for recently - mostly consisting of various warm browns put together with an array of brown eyeliners. I really like the versatility of this look and wear it day and night.Base: MAC Nubile Paint PotEyeshadow: Alhambra Tokyo = inner corner & brow bone highlight, Jezebel Habanera on lid & lower lash line, India Song in crease & upper lash line, Pandora = outer V and along lashes. Burberry Almond (Review here) blending out between crease and brow bone.Eyeliner: MAC Coffee = waterline, MAC Teddy = lower lash line, Urban Decay Lucky = underneath the eye, AVON Supershock Black = tightlineMascara: L'Oreal Telescopic, MaxFactor False Lash EffectConcealer: MAC Studio Finish NC35, Bare Minerals Well Rested Eye Brushes: MAC 224, MAC 239, MAC 219, Louise Young LY13Concealer brushes: MAC 217, Real Techniques Setting BrushHow would you use the palette? Do you have any favourites amongst the palettes and should I splurge on one more?xxxAND……….In other news, apologies for my absence, I took a short trip to Paris, quick tip to anyone travelling from London: TAKE THE EUROSTAR! It's a headache driving….Anyway I got lots of sun and had a fabulous time savouring croissants and foie gras oh and did I mention the wine. Yes I think there were many bottles. I think, it's hard to remember hehe...Also - I'm taking a Tango class tomorrow. Needless to say I'm nervous - but hey how bad can it be eh?Hope you all are having fun wherever you are!