Summer 2012 Beauty Trends
From bold brows to pops of neon colour, stay on-trend this summer with our run-down of the hottest catwalk trends.
GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
Step away from the tweezers. Bold brows are big news for spring. Dominating the catwalks (quite literally in some cases), leave the shape natural and use a brow pencil to add extra colour and definition.
As seen at: Derek Lam S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Derek Lam S/S 2012
Use powder colour-matched shadow and blend well for a soft finish.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Derek Lam S/S 2012
Leave the rest of your look natural for an earthy style.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Altuzarra S/S 2012
Take brows a shade darker than their natural colour for a statement finish.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Diane Von Furstenberg S/S 2012
A natural, curved shape is the key to this look.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Giles S/S 2012
Giles’ girls looked naturally gorgeous with pretty pouts and a soft peach glow to cheeks.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Suno S/S 2012
You really can achieve this look by simply letting your brows grow naturally – never pluck from the top and just take away the odd stray.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Versace S/S 2012
Leave locks loose and wavy to prove you’re the ultimate natural beauty.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Versace S/S 2012
Crystal-clear glowing skin is the key element to Versace’s look... Book in that facial today.
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GoRunwayTrend: Bold Brows
As seen at: Missoni S/S 2012
This country-fresh finish is achieved with a statement side-swept hairstyle, minimal make-up and a kiss-me-quick pout.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
Hurrah for spring/summer! With the sunshine (well, promise of) comes a smattering of gorgeous bold bright hues to add to our make-up collections. Be daring and pack a colour punch.
As seen at: Louise Gray S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Manish Arora S/S 2012
Would you dare go for this face full of colour? Tone it down by staying within the eye lid, but do try the white and green colour combination for a fresh spring finish.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Moschino Cheap & Chic S/S 2012
Purple and lilac tones are stylish once again: leave skin and lips neutral to balance this statement hue.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Moschino Cheap & Chic S/S 2012
Dare to be different by taking the colour all the way up to the brows. That’s right, the 80s are BACK.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Paul Costelloe S/S 2012
A pop of colour works really well with a sleek and chic up-do hairstyle.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Paul Costelloe S/S 2012
Cool aqua was the colour of the season, being used in numerous shows on the eyes, and even as a lip colour.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Vivienne Westwood Red Label S/S 2012
Make-up master Alex Box styled this show for MAC, sited her inspiration as ‘neon nymphs’.
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GoRunwayTrend: Colour Pop
As seen at: Vivienne Westwood Red Label S/S 2012
While this look might be a bit much for everyday wear (not that we ever discourage the beauty bold and brave), the blue/green eye combination really works: so try creating your own version at home.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
Spring/summer 2012 was all about skin. Whether tanned and toned or bright and natural, it’s never been more important to take care of your complexion. Go for regular facials and make sure you are wearing a foundation that actually matches your skin tone. Testing it on your jaw-line, rather than your hand, and checking it out in natural light is a good place to start.
As seen at: Chloé S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Costume National S/S 2012
Opt for a tinted moisturiser or a liquid foundation rather than a powder-based formula for a sheer finish with added glow.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Giambattista Valli S/S 2012
Make sure your lips are in tip-top condition for this look – gently scrubbing with a toothbrush once a week will get rid of dry skin, while applying a lip balm every night before bed will ensure you wake up beautiful.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Giambattista Valli S/S 2012
Highlight cheek and brow bones with a touch of Vaseline or highlighting product to give your skin some extra glow.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Givenchy S/S 2012
This look really is a less-is-more statement, so leave locks loose and natural to complete the style.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Missoni S/S 2012
Lighten your eyelids a touch to brighten the whole look.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Missoni S/S 2012
Don’t be afraid to really leave skin glowing, but tread the line between glow and shine carefully – a touch on the nose and cheeks should suffice.
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GoRunwayTrend: Fresh-Faced
As seen at: Stella McCartney S/S 2012
Invest in a brightening concealer to even skin-tone under eyes and brighten around your nose and cupid’s bow.
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GoRunwayTrend: Metallics
Metallics are the biggest beauty story of spring/summer. Usually metallics spell festive sparkle and winter golds and silvers, but spring’s make-up looks make use of warm copper shadows, soft, smoky golden eyes and statement gold-leaf designs.
As seen at: Ashish S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Metallics
As seen at: DSquared2 2012
Create look-at-me eye make-up looks by smattering high-shine silver shadow all over the upper lids and allowing some to fall under the eye. We’ll be copying this look come festival season.
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GoRunwayTrend: Metallics
As seen at: Emilio Pucci S/S 2012
Add a touch of golden metallic shadow to your classic smoky eye kit.
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GoRunwayTrend: Metallics
As seen at: Fendi S/S 2012
This was one of the most talked-about looks of the season – full-on gold lead eye make-up. Strictly for special occasions.
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GoRunwayTrend: Metallics
As seen at: Giorgio Armani S/S 2012
Cool off with a classic silver shadow.
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GoRunwayTrend: Metallics
As seen at: Just Cavalli S/S 2012
Be a grunge goddess by adding a metallic touch to your kohl-heavy eyes.
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
Lip colour took a turn from bold, glossy hues to sophisticated and strong stains this spring. Try applying a strong slick of your favourite colour and blotting away to create a matte, long-lasting finish.
As seen at: Donna Karen S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
As seen at: Donna Karen S/S 2012
Aim to look like you’ve been drinking red wine and dye your lips a gorgeous, deep berry hue. We’d recommend doing this with lip stain, rather than actual wine... But each to their own.
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
As seen at: Erdem S/S 2012
Our favourite beauty look of the season, the romantic Erdem lip was a hot, powdery red, blotted away as if you’ve spent the afternoon kissing. Pucker up.
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
As seen at: Giles S/S 2012
Barely-there wine-red lips add romance to any look.
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
As seen at: Giles S/S 2012
Try a tinted balm to achieve this look in a hurry – just reapply whenever you want a hint of colour.
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
As seen at: Issey Miyake S/S 2012
The prettiest take on this trend: a hint of hot, pretty pink is blotted away for a subtle finish.
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GoRunwayTrend: Stained Lips
As seen at: Prabal Gurung S/S 2012
Ready for a serious style-statement? Red wine inner-lips fade into brightest pink. We love this look.
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GoRunwayTrend: Contouring
Create contours with clever bronzing and revisit the 80s with Bowie-esque metallic glow.
As seen at: Michael Kors S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Contouring
As seen at: Proenza Schouler S/S 2012
Just add a touch of bronzer from your cheekbones to the top of your ear for instant contouring.
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GoRunwayTrend: Contouring
As seen at: Sass & Bide S/S 2012
Cheek-bones were given a generous sweep of warm, metallic-look bronzer by MAC key artist Terry Barber for a Bowie-inspired look.
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GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour
Clean and polished retro beauty looks are never out of style, but spring’s pick are ultra-glossy and sophisticated.
As seen at: Christian Dior S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour
As seen at: Jason Wu S/S 2012
A bold, bright red lip is the main component of this look.
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GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour
As seen at: Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2012
Velvet-red lips and copper, feline eyes: this beauty look tells the world you mean business.
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GoRunwayTrend: Retro Glamour
As seen at: Zac Posen S/S 2012
Zac Posen’s girls looked like they’d stepped straight out of the screen of a silent movie: soft Veronica Lake waves teamed with smooth, powdered skin and warm, retro lips.
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GoRunwayTrend: The Big Smoke
Smoky eyes went to new levels on the spring catwalks: go crazy with your kohl liner and add two tablespoons of attitude to rock this glorious look.
As seen at: Gucci S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: The Big Smoke
As seen at: Emilio Pucci S/S 2012
Blend that smoky shadow out just past the edge of your upper lid for a cool finish.
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GoRunwayTrend: The Big Smoke
As seen at: Rodarte S/S 2012
Make this look your evening staple.
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GoRunwayTrend: The Big Smoke
As seen at: Emanuel Ungaro S/S 2012
Thought this look couldn’t be glossy and high-fashion? Ungaro’s girls prove you wrong.
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GoRunwayTrend: Coloured Lips
Pack up your lipgloss and dedicate your spring to finding the perfect lip colour. There’s something for everyone in this mixed bag, from pretty poppy reds to blindingly brilliant blues.
As seen at: Jason Wu S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Coloured Lips
As seen at: Mary Katranzou S/S 2012
The lip we talked about for weeks after the show: blended, brilliant blue hues and cool aqua lips were the talk of the town. Go on, we dare you.
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GoRunwayTrend: Coloured Lips
As seen at: Meadham Kirchhoff S/S 2012
Team blue shadow with a strong red lip for a stand-out style.
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GoRunwayTrend: Statement Liner
Feline flicks go super-size and parallel lines take precedence as eyeliner turns artwork on the spring/summer catwalks.
As seen at: The Blonds S/S 2012
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GoRunwayTrend: Statement Liner
As seen at: Gareth Pugh S/S 2012
These statement white lines are actually avant-garde lashes, brilliant in a way that only Gareth Pugh can be.
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GoRunwayTrend: Statement Liner
As seen at: House Of Holland S/S 2012
Go heavy on the liner under the eyes for this grungy style.
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GoRunwayTrend: Statement Liner
As seen at: Jonathan Saunders S/S 2012
The super-sized feline flick is this season’s fastest fashion update.
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GoRunwayTrend: Statement Liner
As seen at: Richard Nicoll S/S 2012
Block black lines in the corner of eyes created a seriously cool finish at Richard Nicoll.
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