Paris fashion week ends on a high with Louis Vuitton closing the runway for the season, and that’s a wrap on all things AW20 fashion and beauty. As promised, New York gave us an effortless glow, London provided eccentricity at its finest, Milan oozed godly classics and Paris wished us bon voyage with sultry tones that stun. What’s evident is that skin and base makeup is absolutely taking the backseat this winter because the only purchases worth making to stay on trend is a precision liquid liner and your trusty dark autumn lip shade.

Here is a roundup of beauty trends to follow for high-end style in your high street setting.

Lining The Eyes

Did we mention that overlooking the crumbly unpredictable kohl and heading straight for the sharp liquid eyeliner is your best bet to achieve geometric greatness? At NYFW, Vera Wang’s gothic eye look was exaggerated and haunting and not alone. Gucci and Moschino are examples of a wide range of designers who used liner prominently on the catwalk. Of course, in Paris Dior made it sweet and sexy focusing on the outer corners to create intensity and draw attention. Makeup artist for the show, Peter Phillips was said to have ‘emphasized the eye taking each model’s personality, style and look, as well as her eye shape, into consideration.’ Taking it back to London, Ashish took it one step further to a floating eyeliner matched with a fabulous cut crease. The use of vivid pinks and purples to match the outrageous and expressionist designs was not noted anywhere else on the runway. Joy of joys, our multi-coloured Morphe palettes still awaiting full use of its colour range shall sit dusty no more. Insta-glam has met reality and it’s time to get experimental with shapes and shades.

Subtle Neon – Can it Exist?

Where New York was serving coral lids at the Self Portrait show, Vivienne Westwood brought blue to Paris. Seemingly different to the evident powder shadows featured at Ashish paired with floating liners, these matte coral and blue sweeps are liquid matte shadows. Easy and efficient, turning to a liquid pen to provide a flash of colour across the lid proved to be popular at fashion weeks. With more brands newly releasing such products – Glossier Skywash sheer lid tints I’m looking at you – could we be looking at an easier and probably more affordable way of getting a high-end eye look? It is also important to note that this neon trend is not just applicable to shadow. Off-White met new boundaries with neon orange mascara. Although maybe unwearable, it does show that colour boundaries are being experimented and maybe neon is the new black.

Nails – The Ultimate Shapeshifters

Nail looks from the Ashish and Vivienne Westwood AW20 shows

Vivienne Westwood’s London presentation showed models sporting alternate nail paints in mostly primary colours. In typical Westwood style they were not elegant or subdued but daring and garish, and by no means neat. In contrast to that, Ashish’s flamboyant catwalk brought back the acrylic nail that we were so afraid was dying out and brought it back better than ever. Channelling Cardi B vibes for certain, the nails were elongated, pointed and embellished too. Either way, nails are definitely one to watch this upcoming autumn/winter season and it seems being different is the go-to. Is there such a thing as nail jewellery one wonders?

Glossy Like Glass

If there was one trend to tie all the designers together and to scream AW20 in unison it is glass skin. Not one hint of foundation was given, let alone a scrap of contour or bronzer. The focus was on eyes and lips and even brows were long lost and forgotten it seemed. Blush was used sparingly, although not at the Dolce and Gabbana show in Milan, where a classical rosy cheek and rouge lip was chosen. Once again Vivienne Westwood did go the extra mile with a glossy lip, though a sheer one at that. This no-makeup-makeup look might be effortless and therefore lacking effort, but one thing that is for sure is the transition into acceptance, a representation of real skin and as Dior’s Peter Phillips mentioned, dressing your face to your shape, so to speak. Surely, this can only be a good thing.

Words by Amy Arfi

Graphics by Katie Janes

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The lights, music and heels are off as New York Fashion Week has drawn to a close and London Fashion Week is going steady. Smitten from our slice of designer heaven, our eyes definitely locked on a few subtle beauty trends so far that you might be seeing in the colder months ahead.

Here’s the lowdown of the best beauty influences sold fresh off the runway. Grab your non-slip eyeliner and favourite concealer because this autumn/winter is all about a fresh face, radiant base and eyes for those with dramatic taste.

Fresh, clean with a natural sheen skin:

If there is one pointer to take from the scenes at this season’s NYFW, it’s that sometimes a blank canvas is the best canvas. Less is more. Whilst splashes of colour featured in places – check out the use of coral lids from Monse or Self Portrait’s neon sweeps – what appeared to be most consistent was the glass skin, no-makeup-makeup, glowy, dewy base that continues to take the front and centre of current beauty trends. The Carolina Herrera show was nothing this year without its highlight and note the focus on what appeared to be liquid, iridescent highlighting balms rather than a harsh powder finish. There is no such thing as too much when it comes to creating your outer glow, and sweeping product above the brow onto the top of your cheekbones, creeping it into the forehead is the best method to ensure that the light bounces just right.

Lengthened liner:

Is 2020 the year winged eyeliner makes a comeback into the mainstream? Vera Wang gave us our serving of gothic drama and sky really was the limit when it came to stretching black shadow and liner to the very brow bone. Yet Vera Wang wasn’t the only designer to come through with the dark-eye drama. It was all about geometric eyes and lengthened edges at the Rag and Bone show, where exaggerated black liner gave us black swan brilliance.

Deep rose lips:

Red is the colour of love and this valentine’s day at NYFW did not disappoint with brands such as Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, using deep plums, dull roses and electric reds across their makeup palettes. Whilst usually a dramatic statement look, the red lips were subdued and brought life to the otherwise simplistic and minimalist makeup styles.

Perfected low ponies:

Of course, we cannot forget about hair and the middle-part, the low pony was consistent amongst runway looks. Loose grips and a low front hold covering the ears was the style used across designers, Carolina Herrera to mention one, for a relaxed yet sleek finish. Team this ‘do with dramatic earrings, a light touch of concealer and foundation after an intense skincare routine and you couldn’t be more NYFW if you tried.

Words by Amy Arfi

Graphics by Katie Janes

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Yesterday from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, The Golden Globe Awards honoured the best of the best in film and American television of 2019, and today we honour the best dressed at number 77 of the annual award show.

Two years on from the all-black dress code of the 2018 awards, showing the industries support and solidarity for the movement, this year’s red carpet was a carnival of vivid block colours, gleaming metallics, and opulent embellishments.

From Winnie Harlow’s understated slinky navy number with waterfalls of black beaded tassels which cascaded down the model’s slender figure and a high leg slit which oozed sexiness to ‘The Politician’ Actress Zoey Deutch’s Vibrant Yellow maxi-flared jumpsuit with the on-trend statement puff-ball sleeves. The amount of fabric was balanced out with a cheekily low plunging neckline which revealed a contrasting blue necklace that is enough to rival The Titanic’s Heart of the ocean (Sorry Kate!). The industry’s elite flexed their frocks in front of the cameras as they sashayed down the prestigious red carpet.

Here are our favourite looks that left us wanting more…

Lucy Boynton: Wearing a Louis Vuitton dress with hair by Jenny Cho and make up by Jo Baker

Zuri Hall: Hair by cosmowithcandi and Kymm’s Creations

Winnie Harlow: Wearing a Laquan Smith dress with Christian Louboutin shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewellery, make up by Adam Burrell and hair by Alexander Armand

Kristin Cavallari: Wearing a Cristina Ottaviano dress with Stuart Weitzman shoes, Ash K Holm make up and hair by Justine Marjan

Joey King: Wearing an Iris Van Herpen dress with Jimmy Choo shoes, make up by Allan Avendaño and Dimitris hair

Erin Lim: Styled by Roberto Cardenaz with Lark & Berry jewellery, The Brown Sisters hair and make up by María Vargas-Guzman

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Wearing a Cristina Ottaviano dress with Christian Louboutin shoes and Bulgari jewellery, hair by Christian Wood and Mary Phillips make up

Zoey Deutch: Wearing a Fendi dress with hair by Gregory Russel and Fiona Stiles make up

Scarlett Johanson: Wearing a Vera Wang dress with hair by Jenny Cho and Frankie Boyd make up

Words by Ella Winfield

Graphics by Séverine Denis-Lessard

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Want to stand out on the most eerie night of the year? Then be inspired by our darker offerings of beauty that will spook even the most avid horror enthusiast when the lights dim low on Halloween. Fall in love with these handpicked beauty looks that are artistic, chic and creative to shape-shift you into a captivating air of mystery come October 31st.

The Bloodshot Eye look is clearly a fan-favourite right now, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted. Instagram MUA @itstasha named her take on the look ‘Glossy or Bloody?’ and it’s perfect for this season’s rule breakers and risk takers. Tasha crafted this eerie look (right) using Red Glassgloss from Krygina Cosmetics and eyeshadow from Makeup Revolution.

To recreate, pack bright red pigment on your lid and lower lash line. Add eye gloss like MAC’s Studio Eye Gloss with a brush and complete with red contact lenses to take it to another realm.

Artisanal MUA Danessa Myricks has also created her own bewitching rendition of the red glossy eye (middle) by using a decadent red shadow on the lids, pitted against muted colours on the rest of the face.

Those of you wanting to take the ultimate trip to the dark side, give these monochromatic eyes a try. Vera Wang and Moschino showcased some of the most ominous looks of the season on the SS20 catwalk, and they’re inviting you to the ritual.

Moschino’s Resort (left & right) collection was Halloween-themed and went full-out to create the ultimate gothic-romance vibe. Vera Wang (middle) epitomised darkness with an edge, where each model enchanted with shadowy eyes, generating a ghoulish look that is both minimalist and harrowing. Those of you wanting to take the ultimate trip to the dark side, Moschino and Vera Wang are inviting you to the ritual.

Looking for something bolder – we’ve got you covered. Try these glossy black eyes to channel your inner demon. Combine black eyeshadow with eye gloss and glitter to create a decadently textured look that is far from average and reminiscent of the kind of ghostly eyes found on an Edvard Munch painting.

Finally if more attitude is something you crave, try these Freaky Lip Looks. Use bright red lipliner to overline your lips and fill with a voluptuous red. Follow with a high-shine gloss and dripping fake blood to channel your inner glampire. Galaxy lips is another amplified take on fright night offerings – cover your lips in white, add gloss and blue eye pigment and finally, adorn with multi-coloured glitter specs to make your Halloween masterpiece more sinister and enchanting than any other.

Words By Hena Sharma

Graphics by Katie Janes

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