The GLAMOUR Guide to AW14 Beauty Trends
Don't let the cold snap dampen your beauty routine. From mega-watt lashes to metallic eyes, there's an all-new set of bold and beautiful trends to try for AW14. Grab your notebook as this is your new season makeup masterclass...
IndigitalThe Blues
AW14 beauty is all about eyes, and blue was the bold shade du jour. Whether it's a brightening flash of undereye liner or a full-on layer of glitter covering the lid, the '90s beauty fave is back.
As seen at: Giles
IndigitalThe Blues
At Dior super sparkly blue eyes were achieved using liquid latex. Even lashes were dyed to match with a coat of neon mascara.
As seen at: Christian Dior
IndigitalThe Blues
Tip: Before applying glitter to your lids, sweep on a little Vaseline so it has something to stick to.
As seen at: Christian Dior
IndigitalThe Blues
Tip: For a punk-inspired approach to blue eyes pick up a gel liner to draw a sleek flick across the eyelids. We like Mac's Chromaline in marine blue.
As seen at: Kenzo
IndigitalThe Blues
A light frosting of shadow and blotted lips are your best bet for a fun '90s throwback look.
As seen at: Prada
IndigitalMaxi Brows
Don't reach for those tweezers just yet - Cara Delevingne's influence continues to pervade for AW14, as big brows are still big news.
As seen at: 3.1 Philip Lim
IndigitalMaxi Brows
Tip: If you're lacking in natural volume, then use a pencil to fill in the shape of your brows. Just be sure to carefully match the shade and blend well, so it's less tattoo-effect and more tomboy.
As seen at: Giorgio Armani
IndigitalMaxi-Brows
Tip: Spray a little hairspray onto a toothbrush and brush through brows, for a face-framing effect that'll last all day.
As seen at: Dolce & Gabbana
IndigitalMaxi Brows
Tip: Give yourself an instant brow lift by dotting and blending liquid highlighter just above your brows.
As seen at: Prabal Gurung
IndigitalInvisi-Brows
Invisible brows are trending too, as makeup artists at everywhere from Alexander Wang to McQueen reached for bleach, no matter what their models' natural hair colour.
As seen at: Alexander McQueen
IndigitalInvisi-Brows
Tip: For a fashion-forward effect, contrast your barely-there brows with a sweep of tonal eyeshadow.
As seen at: Alexander Wang
IndigitalInvisi-Brows
Tip: For a short-term alternative to bleached brows, use powder or a cream concealer to blend them in with your skintone.
As seen at: Givenchy
IndigitalDoll-Like Lashes
Porcelain skin paired with full, fluttery lashes was the retro trend of choice on catwalks at Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks.
As seen at: Rochas
IndigitalDoll-Like Lashes
Tip: Wear your mega-watt lashes with a nude lip and brushed-up brows for a chic '60s look.
As seen at: Gucci
IndigitalTip: Not a fan of faux lashes? Layer on the mascara for a '90s-inspired spidery effect instead.
As seen at: Prada
IndigitalDoll-Like Lashes
Tip: Try individual falsies for a more natural day-appropriate effect.
As seen at: Versace
IndigitalGraphic Liner
Get perfecting those cat eye flicks as eyeliner is back and more experimental than you've seen before.
As seen at: Rag & Bone
IndigitalGraphic Liner
Tip: Try stippling liner above a fine flick of line of liquid for an alternative to smokey liner.
As seen at: Lanvin
IndigitalGraphic Liner
Tip: To nail a thicker more graphic look, draw your outline first - extending it from the inner corner, then fill in the shape afterwards.
As seen at: Dries Van Noten
IndigitalGraphic Liner
Anything goes for this trend, so get creative with application. Try using string to create colourful strokes.
As seen at: Anthony Vaccarello
IndigitalWay To Glow
An almost ghoulish, iridescent complexion was the look of favour at some of the season's most iconic shows.
As seen at: Givenchy
IndigitalWay To Glow
In terms of getting this look IRL - it's all about the glow, so highlighters and luminisers are your new beauty BFFs.
As seen at: Giambattista Valli
IndigitalWay To Glow
To give your complexion a real lift, don't forget about the details - as well as a sweep of highlighter over the top of cheekbones, try lining the tear ducts and the cupid's bow to really achieve that ethereal look.
As seen at: Givenchy
IndigitalWay To Glow
For a chic yet understated evening look, work luminous skin with blushed cheeks and a sleek ponytail.
As seen at: Ralph Lauren
IndigitalWay To Glow
Don't forget a coat of gloss or a really moisturing lip balm, so your pout looks fresh, too. As seen at: Vera Wang
IndigitalWay To Glow
Tip: For a complexion that looks truly flawless, buff on foundation with a brush rather than your fingers.
As seen at: Marc Jacobs
IndigitalMorning-After Liner
Go grunge for Autumn/Winter with matte skin and smokey eyes.
As seen at: Topshop Unique
IndigitalMorning-After Liner
Blitzed, poker-straight hair will complement this '90s inspired beauty look, a treat.
As seen at: Tom Ford
IndigitalMorning-After Liner
Be sure to line the inside of your lids too, to really let your smokey eyes talk.
As seen at: Roberto Cavalli
IndigitalMorning-After Liner
Tip: For a subtler approach use a brown liner rather than black.
As seen at: Thakoon
IndigitalBright Eyes
This season's trend for colourful peepers is perfect for party season. Choose from matte or go for look-at-me glitter, if you dare.
As seen at: Christian Dior
IndigitalBright Eyes
For ethereal coloured eyes pair matte skin with a generous sweep of lilac shadow. Leave lashes au natural to keep it soft and feminine.
Tip: The model pictured wears Mac's Beautiful Iris Eyeshadow.
As seen at: Chloe
IndigitalBright Eyes
Can't decide on a shade? Why not try a two-tone effect? Start with one base shade and blend in a second complementing hue at the outer corner of the eye.
As seen at: Chanel
IndigitalBright Eyes
Tip: For a subtle, wide-awake look opt for a soft line of shadow framing all the way around the lids.
As seen at: Narciso Rodriguez
IndigitalBright Eyes
Tip: To set your chosen shade use a neutral cream colour base underneath.
<rr>As seen at: Derek Lam
IndigitalBright Eyes
Grungy greens were popular backstage and are great for bringing out the tones in dark eyes.
As seen at: Derek Lam
IndigitalMolten Metallics
This season's luxest beauty trend? Metallics swept over the eyelids, cheeks, or even he lips. Anything goes as long as it sparkles.
As seen at: Donna Karan
IndigitalMolten Metallics
Want to really turn heads? Why not do a double-up and rock metallic eyes and lips?
As seen at: Rodarte
IndigitalMolten Metallics
Tip: For brighter looking, wide-awake eyes, blot a a curve of gold shadow around the edge of the tear duct.As seen at: Alexander McQueen
IndigitalMolten Metallics
For a fahsion-forward spin, extend your shadow right from the outside of the tear duct to the edge of the brow bone.
As seen at: Donna Karan
IndigitalMolten Metallics
Tip: Mac's 3D glitter is great for a modest approach to sparkles, as it creates an almost sheer effect. Pair with a barely-there lip colour for a grown-up approach to metallics.
As seen at: Altuzurra
IndigitalSo Fresh, So Clean
Stripped-back beauty isn't just for sticky summer months, undone, barely-there makeup was the most youthful approach to backstage beauty for AW14.
As seen at: Isabel Marant
So Fresh, So Clean
Tip: The cold snap can play havok with your skin, but it's not about piling on the products to cover up - invest in a rich night cream that will rehydrate skin starved by swapping between central heating and harsh chills.As seen at: Balmain
IndigitalSo Fresh, So Clean
And if you are moisturising generously, beware using too much foundation - just a touch will do.
As seen at: Stella McCartney
IndigitalSo Fresh, So Clean
Tip: Try a multi-tasking sheer blusher and lip duo to give a subtle rosy pick-me-up to skin.
As seen at: Jason Wu
IndigitalSo Fresh, So Clean
Missing that summer glow? Brighten otherwise matte skin with a light sweep of bronzer on the top of cheekbones.
As seen at: Michael Kors
IndigitalSo Fresh, So Clean
Keep skin matte for a youthful, model off-duty vibe.
As seen at: Christopher Kane
IndigitalIn The Shade
As an antedote to AW14's bright shades were subtle suit-all, tonal shadows in taupes and tans.
As seen at: Diane von Furstenberg- “enchanted beauty” with feathery brows, delicate liquid eyeliner and pretty blush.
IndigitalIn The Pink
Tip: For illusion of an effortless finish try a brown mascara - it'll give you some definition without making it look like you've got any on.
As seen at: Burberry
IndigitalIn The Shade
Worried a dark eye colour will bring out dark shadows under the eyes? Choose a hue with a hint of pink in it to brighten.
As seen at: Jonathan Saunders
IndigitalIn The Shade
Can't find quite the right shade to flatter you? Don't be afraid to mix two creme shades for a flawless, tonal look.
As seen at: Hugo Boss
