Five New Nars Lipsticks, and Where to Wear them in Chicago

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• Geraldine, $32: Pretty sure the NARS team enlisted a Chicago Bears superfan in designing this deep tangerine. The perfect compliment to a fashion-forward footbal
• Liv, $32: There’s only one place an aubergine this sultry could blend right into the crowd. Wicker Park’s after-dark fête, Th
• Marisa, $32: A color this bubbly meets its match at Pops for Champagne in River North. Take flirty sips as a live Chic
• Carmen, $32: Carmen’s timeless geranium is a clear choice for taking afternoon tea with high society at Chicago’s infamous
• Vanessa, $32: Don this season’s mod look in nude mauve at the John Hancock Signature Lounge. Grab your crew for happy

For the 20th anniversary of its launch, make-up empire Nars Cosmetics has upped the ante for lipstick lovers everywhere by introducing forty (yes, 40) new shades to their already enviable line. Although these babies won't hit stores until September 1st, an early peek already has us conjuring up Chicago locales to rock the new collection.—Ali Peters
· Audacious Lipstick Collection [Nars]