Hot Off The Catwalk
Give your look a spring clean with these hot new beauty trends taken straight from the Autumn Winter 2011 catwalk. You can't get more on-trend than this...
GoRunway.comThakoon
Futuristic Reds
EYES: High-octane, richly pigmented shades of neon pinks, oranges and reds are swept across the upper eyelids and onto the temples to create a futuristic burst of colour that starts off blocked on the lids and fades softly into the brows like a sunset. Eyebrows are bleached, while lashes are left completely bare.
SKIN: Cheeks are lightly highlighted and drawn out with the faintest hint of peachy cream blush, while skin is left natural and dewy.
LIPS: Foundation is applied to the lips to create a seamless nude effect and draw attention away from the mouth to the eyes.
HAIR: Is kept simple and swept back off the face for maximum impact.
GoRunway.comRodarte
Autumn Bronze
EYES: This look draws inspiration from the russet reds, golds and tawny browns of autumn. A subtle creamy bronze shadow is swept around the inner and outer lids. A chalky white is applied just above the upper lid, which fades to an ochre yellow at the base of the brow. Lashes are left natural and brows untamed.
SKIN: A matte, natural-look foundation is applied to give an even finish, without a scrap of contouring or blusher in sight.
LIPS: A rich toffee-brown lipstick is applied to the lips, which have been lined with a brick-red pencil.
HAIR: Rough, choppy, wind-swept and natural is the order of the day here.
GoRunway.comDiane von Furstenberg
Classic Glamour
EYES: Old-school Hollywood is a clear influence on this look, which channels red carpet glamour with subtly smoky bedroom eyes and burning red lips. A charcoal shadow is swept across the upper lid, fading from light to dark towards the outer eye. A small amount of shadow is applied to the lower lid, which is accentuated with a slick of kohl eyeliner. Lashes are finely coated in mascara and curled, while brows are left natural.
SKIN: A primer is added as a base to boost the natural glow of the skin, before a creamy, medium-coverage foundation is applied to create a flawless finish.
LIPS: Big, crimson and bold with the help of a matte red lipstick and a matching liner.HAIR: Slicked back and pinned at the nape of the neck to form a simple, classic up-do.
GoRunway.comVera Wang
Natural Grunge
EYES: This look fuses neutral tones with dark, moody hues for a pretty take on the grunge trend.Eyes are layered – lined first with a faint line of black kohl, then with a deep, slightly metallic purple, before fading out to a smudgy grey charcoal shadow. Under the lower lid, there is also a subtle sweep of rich brown to bring out the purple at the centre. Brows and lashes have been left completely natural.
SKIN: Foundation is barely-there. A highlighter has been applied to the inner eye, nose and cheeks to create a dewy finish, while the face is contoured with a sweep of bronzer along the cheek bones and jaw line, and across the forehead.
LIPS: A neutral, frosty-pink lipstick is dabbed onto the lips to create a pretty, playful contrast to the dramatic, moody eyes which loom above.
HAIR: A gel has been applied to the front of the hair to keep it off the face, before it cascades in a rough and natural fashion at the back.
GoRunway.comMarc Jacobs
Nu Baby doll
EYES: A modern, harder edge is added to the traditional sweet and innocent baby doll beauty trend. A creamy peach shadow is applied to the upper lids, while a deeper, orangey shade is added in the crease of the eye to contour it. Using liquid eyeliner, a thick line is drawn across the lids, finishing in a blunted flick. Brows are kept natural and mascara only added to the upper lashes.
SKIN: Kept dewy and natural with a pinch of peach and powder pink cream blusher blended down the cheekbones.
LIPS: A rose-coloured lip stain is allowed to bleed subtly out from the centre to finish in a neutral flush, which is kept fresh with a slick of balm.
HAIR: Pinned neatly into a large bun at the back of the head – see the current ballet trend for details.
GoRunway.comDonna Karan
Playful Pastels
EYES: Simple, girly and playful pastels can make a powerful beauty statement when clashed in the right way. Here, a highly-pigmented tangerine cream shadow has been smudged around the eyes and across the lids to finish in a soft point. The lower lid is subtly lined with white kohl and the lower lashes left bare, leaving the upper lashes to stand out with a carbon-black finish. Eyebrows are untamed and natural.
SKIN: A cream-based foundation is swept across the skin to create a flawless, even finish. A very faint smudge of cream blusher is blended along the cheekbones to give the look a natural flush.
LIPS: A light, matte, pastel-pink lip colour is applied from the centre of the mouth. The edges of the lips are gently blended into the skin to soften the look.
[b]HAIR:</strong Swept-back, natural and hap-hazardly pinned.
GoRunway.comProenza Schouler
Minimalist Chic
EYES: Clean, simple and neutral-toned, this look is all about creating a flawless, barely-there ‘no make-up’ look. A tawny brown shadow is lightly applied to the lids, and concentrated in the crease of the eye to contour it. A faint slick of brown kohl lines the lower lid. Lashes are left bare and eyebrows thick and full.SKIN: A light foundation is patted onto the skin to create a sheer, natural, slightly dewy finish. A tiny amount of cream blush is applied to the cheeks to define the shape and give a natural ‘flushed’ look.
LIPS: Lips are left completely bare and finished with a slick of balm.
HAIR: Worn down – rugged and long.
GoRunway.comAnna Sui
Eye Contouring
EYES: A different take on eye contouring is used to create an effect that is both dramatic and extremely simple. Instead of applied at the base of the lashes, stark black kohl lines are drawn in semi-circles above the lid to elongate the width of the eye. Kohl is also applied from the outer corner of the lower lid to add shape and definition. Lashes are coated in black and left slightly spidery. Brows are un-plucked and natural.
SKIN: A matte cream foundation is blended into the skin and a highlighter added to contour the nose, the top of the lips and the cheek bones. A peachy cream blush is pinched onto cheeks.
LIPS: Lips are nude and frosted in a girly shade of lipstick, finished with balm and highlighter to give a dewy glow.
HAIR: Sleek, straight and natural in colour
GoRunway.comOscar de la Renta
Fuchsia Flush
EYES: This look is all about the vibrant flash of colour over the cheeks. As a result, the eyes are left almost bare with neutral shadow, highlighter and a very natural slick of mascara. A subtle pink sweep of shadow is added to the outer eyes to bring the look together. Eyebrows are well-groomed, thick and defined.SKIN: A light, dewy cream foundation creates a flawless base before a highly pigmented pink blush is applied widely over the cheeks and blended to a futuristic fuchsia flush.
LIPS: Rather than carefully applied, a bright pink lipstick a dabbed onto the lips to create a ‘just stung’ effect.
HAIR: Parted in the middle and pinned at the nape of the neck.
GoRunway.comPhilip Lim
Metallic Greens
EYES: This top-heavy look uses blocks of neutral golden greens and emeralds to create a stand-out, but easily wearable look. A pale green shadow is swept across the lids to form a neat point at the temple. The colour is then intensified as it blends up and over the brows. Highlighter is applied to the inner-corners of the eyes to create a glossy shimmer, while a deep green kohl is traced along the lower lid to add definition to the look. Lashes are finely coated in black.
SKIN: A sheer foundation is blended into the skin with a highlighter to emphasise a dewy, natural glow. Cheeks are left completely bare to focus attention on the eyes.
LIPS: Lightly frosted and finished with balm.
HAIR: Swept back off the face and pinned loosely at the nape to cascade down the back.
