The 20 most exciting beauty looks from fashion month AW16
Fashion month AW16 is over, and the beauty was better than ever. From New York to London, Milan to Paris, there was so much to see backstage and on the catwalk when it came to hair and makeup.
Makeup-wise, crimson lips were big news, from bold glossy hues to berry-toned matte shades. Graphic liner, fresh from SS16, is here to stay - makeup artists at shows such as Ryan Lo, Kenzo and Anthony Vaccarello followed the "go big or go home" mantra when it came to their eye makeup choices.
We also saw an array of amazing hair accessories, creative plaits and slicked-back hair, which looks set to be big this winter (our favourites were from Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Salvatore Ferragamo). Softer, textured waves were spotted, too, while punk was a noticeable theme.
Take a look at our top 20 most exciting beauty moments from fashion week AW16, and then check out all the hair and makeup from the month here.
IndigitalVampy lips at Marni, Milan
The lip colour of the season most definitely seemed to be crimson. Matte and glossy berry shades were seen at shows such as Dior, Zac Posen and Louis Vuitton, to name just a few.
dominic_mua/InstagramGlitter lips at Sophia Webster, London
There's nothing we like more than a bit of glitter. Cute and girly pink hues were seen on the eyes and lips, with this dazzle-friendly pout being one of the stand-out looks.
GettyColourful eyes at Fendi, Milan
Makeup artists that have fun with colour help to make a look more vibrant, bold and bright. We can't wait to try and recreate this look.
Getty ImagesBerry lips and natural curls at Zac Posen, New York
Another one of our favourite shows that played with berry shades was Zac Posen. The combination of dark mysterious lips and wild natural curls was simply stunning.
Getty ImagesPretty plaits at Rachel Zoe, New York
Plaits got creative this season, with shows such as Prabal Gurung and Rebecca Minkoff playing with twisted styles. Our favourite came from Rachel Zoe; the gorgeous loose french braids utterly won us over.
Getty ImagesOrange lips at Paco Rabanne, Paris
As well as bright blue pouts, we saw summery coral on the lips of the models at Paco Rabanne. Refreshing, brave and bold, this is an accessible way to covet catwalk trends this season.
IndigitalExtreme liner and fringes at Kenzo, Paris
With 80s vibes, the large liner and quiff-style bangs caught our attention in Paris.
IndigitalGlitter brows at Giambattista Valli, Paris
A subtle line of glitter can never really go wrong. Case in point? Giambattista Valli and these slim silver lines beneath the eyebrows. We like to call these glitterball eyes!
IndigitalQuilted eyes and morning hair at Chanel, Paris
The intricate eye designs at Chanel were a hit. Paired with bonnets or pearl jewellery, as shown in this shot, the artists at Chanel played with light and shadow.
Getty ImagesPunky eyes at Elie Saab, Paris
Punk beauty was huge this season, and Elie Saab offered up a wearable way to wear the trend. From the kohl-lined smoky eyes to the nude pout and moody fringe, there was nothing not to love.
IndigitalGlittery tear drops at Burberry, London
Burberry gave us a lesson in how to wear glitter and boy did we dig it. The dispersed fragments gave the effect of glitter tear drops; inventive, and most definitely exciting.
Getty ImagesGlossy black lips at Vivienne Westwood, London
The green-tinged black glossy lips were the epitome of punk chic at Vivienne Westwood. Combined with rock'n'roll lashes and cool curls, this look was badass to the core.
Getty ImagesHair colour swaps at Balmain, Paris
In one of the most exciting beauty moments of the entire month, recognisable it-girls such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss all swapped their hair hues for one night only... and it was epic.
IndigitalExtreme feline flicks at Anthony Vaccarello, Paris
Love a good cat eye? Then this bedazzled, textured version might be right up your street.
IndigitalDisco eyes at Roberto Cavalli, Milan
Love a good cat eye? The smoky eye has a new twist, and it's perfect for a party. This deep metallic version is ultra sassy and cool.
Getty ImagesGraphic eyes and pretty hair accessories at Ryan Lo, London
How pretty is this look? The juxtaposition of the harsh graphic eyes and soft hair accessories and cheeks create the perfect mis-match.
Getty ImagesAwesome updos and crimson lips at Gareth Pugh, London
A beauty look you can't ignore, this glossy updo and glossy pout combo had that wow-factor.
Getty ImagesMetallic foil lids at Holly Fulton, London
One way to give your metallic eye makeup an edge? With foil pieces. Practical? No. Pretty? Absolutely.
IndigitalVampy lips, glowing skin and ethereal hair accessories at Rodarte, New York
One of our all-time favourite looks from the entire month, Rodarte showed off a look that screamed pretty. It was gothic fairies galore backstage.
Getty ImagesPops of colour at Jeremy Scott, New York
Make way for feel-good makeup... it's bright, fun and happy. Clashing blues and pinks met cute face stickers and chic pixie crops. Perfect.
