NARS Autumn Leaves, or Is It Fall Yet?

From the very moment I heard the name of NARS Autumn Leaves lipstick, I knew that it would have to be mine. I'm sure my mournful rambles about my distaste for heat and desire for cold wind and rain (which may provoke summer lovers) have dropped the hint that autumn is hands down my favorite season of the year. Based upon the moniker alone this lipstick was a smash hit before I'd even laid my eyes on it.

Now that my order of NARS Fall 2012 products has arrived, I can also safely say that the lipstick lives up to my expectations. A brassy orange toned red with subtle flecks of gold shimmer, this is the perfect way to amp up your pout on a cold autumn day. 

The leaves in the photograph above have withered prematurely due to absurdly hot temperatures, but they certainly reassemble their autumnal cousins. Whatever their season of origin, it's not hard to see how similar the product is to its namesake. Comparisons to leaves aside, this shade can most aptly be described as a glowing brick red and though I don't own Hourglass Siren the shades do seem a bit similar. 

Autumn Leaves gives the lips a glowing, luminous red appearance that's difficult to ignore. While I'm not certain I'll wear this lipstick until the temperature cools, I can imagine why this would be a true jaw dropper on a cold day. With the backdrop of a cold sky, nothing would stand out more than this lipstick ... and the leaves themselves, of course! 

As for quality, I've yet to be let down by a NARS lipstick in any incarnation. Autumn Leaves feels the same on the lips as my absolute favorite lipstick of all time, Dolce Vita. While neither wear exceptionally long, they don't disappear quickly either. It's also worth noting that I have exceptionally dry lips, so I don't necessarily look for a moisturizing lip product simply something that will leave the lips feeling the same when the product is removed as they did when it was applied. NARS lipsticks leave my lips feeling better.

What are your thoughts on NARS Autumn Leaves lipstick? Do you plan to rock this bold foliage inspired shade come fall?