Fashion designer Marc Jacobs - and makeup genius François Nars have teamed up in a beautiful way! In a friendship that has lasted several years, the two are collaborating in an amazing way!

First Marc called upon François to helm the makeup backstage at his fall 2009 show (and he has been doing so ever since); then François persuaded Marc to sit in front of his lens, and pose (fully made-up) for his book, 15X15. Now the twosome is getting together once again for a new collaboration: cool—and clever—boxed sets of fingerless cashmere Marc Jacobs gloves and NARS nail lacquers.

Available in black cashmere with black-gold polish or purple cashmere with smoky lavender polish, the sets marry a major accessories trend—fingerless gloves not only make texting easier but they carry the same cool factor as a pair of open-toed boots—with one of the season’s best beauty looks. Of the polishes, which Nars mixed exclusively for this project, he says, “they don’t match the gloves, but complement them.” Everyone can appreciate that.

Marc Jacobs Fingerless Glove and NARS nail polish sets, $52; available exclusively at Nars 413 Bleecker Street, New York, 646.459.2323.

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François Nars’s makeup can be described as dramatic, but his limited-edition Bento Box lipstick set takes the concept literally. Inspired by a porcelain pot of lip stain used for kabuki actors that Nars found in Japan 10 years ago, the set of two cups of hand-poured color comes in a handsome wooden box with a wisteria-handled lip brush. “I’ve always been fascinated with the concept of kabuki makeup,” Nars says. “It’s about symbolism and using color to create drama.” The lipstick application is as seductive as its presentation. “You dip the brush into the cup, around the perimeter, to pick up product, and simply paint,” he says. “It’s a beautiful process.” Unless you want to look like a Japanese theater character, however, Nars recommends using a little restraint: “It’s highly pigmented, so I suggest starting out light and building for desired intensity. It seems intimidating, but the texture is creamy and light and will move easily.” The set will be available for $125 beginning November 1 at Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, or go to narscosmetics.com/bento to pre-order.

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NARS Single Eye Shadow – check it out in Daphne or D. Gorgeous
Mix and match Nars Single Eye Shadows to create great-looking personal combinations for the eyes. Textures range from translucent highlights and subtle mattes to richly textured contours and glitters.

$23.00

LIMITED EDITION: Smashbox’s Masquerade Eye Palette

This palette is brimming with shades that will create looks that range from subtle to ultra dramatic. The shades are organized horizontally in trios with shades to highlight, contour and define. Shades can be paired with those in the same row, or can be worn with other shades in the palette.

$35.00

stila’s Convertible Eye Color – check it out in Berry
These versatile, dual-ended eye color wands contain a smooth, easy to apply (thanks to the built-in applicator), powder eyeshadow on one end, and a matching automatic eyeliner pencil on the other, for perfectly color-coordinated lids in a flash.

$22.00

Make Up Forever’s Aquarelle – check it out in #11 (violet)

Aquarelle a highly pigmented, water-based formula for the face and body.

Aquarelle is formulated to give intense color with a long-lasting result. Its high pigment allows for uniform application and the light texture remains comfortable on the skin. Aquarelle can be used to line the eyes or create a design on the face or body.

#3, #6 formulated for the eyes and cheeks.
#7, #8, #10, #19 formulated for the lips and cheeks.
#1, #2, #9, #11, #15, #21 formulated for the eyes, lips and cheeks.

$20.00

OPI by Sephora – check it out in Just a Little Dangerous Nail Colour

Rock fall’s hottest trend—edgy neutrals with a twist. Inspired by the iconic pure-rock vibe—empowered, impassioned, and defined by the music—this sexy hue is tough and alluring, leather and lace.

Put the final touch on fingertips and toes with this top-quality formula that continues the OPI legacy of excellence. The long-lasting, chip-resistant polish ensures flawless results with each application, and its green ingredient list excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde.

$9.00

From sexy nude lipstick to solve-it-all-oil — OK!’s Contributing Beauty Editor Kim Kardashian reveals her 5 beauty essentials!

Sexy Nude Lipstick
This shade is perfect for every skin tone and any occasion; it lasts for hours! Lipstick in Belle de Jour, NARS, $24;

Luscious Lashes
The hard wax in Anastasia’s mascara adds incredible volume, thickness and curl to lashes. It’s also hypoallergenic.
Lash Lifting Mascara in Black, Anastasia Beverly Hills, $22; sephora.com

Skin-Saving Concentrate
I love using this concentrate as a primer under my makeup since it keeps my skin feeling silky smooth, and it helps my makeup stay on longer!
The Concentrate, La Mer, $350; Saks Fifth Avenue

On-The-Go Wipes
I can’t live without my wipes, which are gentle and effectively remove all makeup.
Daily Facials Express Wet Cleansing Cloths,Olay, $5; drugstores

Solve-It-All Oil
This oil prevents wrinkles around my eyes as well as stretch marks on my body. It keeps skin nourished and hydrated.
Bio-Oil, Union-Swiss, $12; drugstores

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January Jones- Us Weekly’s Style of the Day!

The Mad Men stunner accentuated her simple black frock with a bold red lip at the 2009 TCA AMC cocktail reception in Pasadena, Calif., July 28.

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Nars Lipstick$24

Nars Mascara $23

Nars Bronzing Powder $30

Nars eyeliner $20

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