A/W 2012 Trend: Bold Eye

Ahhh yes, the bold/graphic/futuristic eye. Whatever you want to call it, it definitely is not for the faint of heart or the average makeup wearing person. Personally, there are trends in fashion and makeup that just do not translate as "wearable".  Stella McCartney's electric blue lashes remind me of the colour loving eighties.  I mean, we did see neon everywhere this summer *shudder*. I could wear this, but then again, do I want to?

Maybe I am being too harsh. Okay, so a little tweaking of Anna Sui's cobalt winged liner is definitely a do in my book - minus the geisha dot. I also like the matchy matchy nail and eyeshadow colour. Hey,we all need a bit of colour in the winter. High five Pat McGrath. However, what I am suppose to do with Miu Miu and Prada?.....um, well...let me see... The lesson here is to take elements of trends and make them work for you. Use colour instead of the obvious black, go for a thick eyeliner, and use pastels for autumn instead of spring. Why not? And sometimes, just sometimes we have to admit to ourselves, that some looks are just meant for the runway.



Backstage Anna Sui A/W '12
Source: glamour.com



Miu Miu A/W '12
Source: allure.com



Backstage at Prada A/W'12
Source: vogue.com.au

Stella McCartney A/W '12
Source: glamour.com

To bring some of these looks to life, I recommend that you buy the trendier mass/drugstore products as this is their niche. Here are some recommended products:

• Annabelle Kohl liner in Lapis Blue
• Gosh mascara in Electric Blue
• Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Blue Bloom
• Bourjois Eyeshadow in 55 Bleu Myosotis
• Make Up Forever Eyeshadow in #150

Again, makeup is suppose to fun and creative. Enjoy yourself and never take it too seriously

Cheers,

xo Megs



A/W 2012 Trend: Fresh and Healthy

You have your graphic liners, cobalt blue lashes and your oxblood red lips, but it is the healthy look  that is the freshest, yet possibly the most difficult to obtain.  As seen as Michael Kors, the wind burnt cheek literally looks like you have been outside playing in the snow.  Hats off to Shiseido's Dick Page for this gorgeous natural look.


Michael Kors
Source: Allure.com



To obtain this type of look, you need to start with a great base and really concentrate on the skin itself. Make sure it is well moisturized and perfected with primer and foundation. It needs to be flawless. At Michael Kors, Dick Page accounts the new Rouge Lacquer (gorgeous) in Drama for those rosy red cheeks. The Rouge Lacquer was placed on the apples of the cheeks, in a chevron pattern, and then blended with a damp sponge. Only top lashes are coated with mascara and then the stained (non glossy) red lip.

Here are some other recommended products:

• Benefit Benetint
• Shiseido Rouge Lacquer in Drama
• Stila Convertible Colour lip and cheek in Gerbera, Rose, Poppy
• MAC blush in Scarlett
• Lancome Blush Subtil in Cedar Rose
• Make Up Forever Aqua Cream in #8

This winter, have fun and get outside, then you can have rosy cheeks for free!
Cheers
xo Megs



A/W 2012/13 Trends - Emerald 'Eye'-sle



To be green with envy is a feeling we keep to ourselves, however on the runways of Jason Wu and Roberto Cavalli, the makeup was gorgeous and worth expressing. To me, it evokes the image of the iridescent shell of the scarab.


Backstage at Jason Wu
Source : louloumagazine.com

Many of my friends are scared to try green. I am unsure if it is colour itself or its application. Either way, makeup is fun and should never be terrifying. Hopefully, I can take away the green eyeshadow anxiety by showing how easy it can be worn.



Roberto Cavalli A/W 2012
Source: glamour.com


Both of the trends use a metallic green, whilst Cavalli uses more of a forest green, Jason Wu has more of an emerald or teal tone to it.  To make the green stand out the key is to use a base (cream or powder) in either black or green. Here are some gorgeous greens that you won't mind making others covet ;)

• Bourjois Eyeshadow - Noir Emeraude
• MAC Eyeshadow - Humid
• Too Face Eyeshadow - Neptune
• Cargo Eyeshadow Palette - Tennessee
• MAC Metal X Cream Shadow - Verdigris
• Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil - I Have a Green

Cheers
xo Megs

A/W 2012/13 Trends - Brown Smokey Eye

The black smokey eye is pretty much a staple for Autumn and Winter, but this year black kohl takes a backseat and brown becomes the center of a attention. Seen at Burberry, Blumarine, and Givenchy.




As per usual, Pat McGrath (love her) was ubiquitous during the A/W 2012 collections. At Givenchy, her take on the brown smokey eye was delicious and rich.  To achieve this eye look I recommend using bronze and chocolate colours such as:

• Bobbie Brown  Cream Shadow - Beach Bronze
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow- Smog
• MAC Eye Pencil - Coffee
• Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner - 52 Brun Inoxydable
• MAC Eyeshadow - Handwritten
• MAC Eyeshadow - Brun



Backstage at Burberry A/W 2012/13

Image from vogue.com.au

At Burberry, head Makeup Artist, Wendy Rowe created a beautiful country-meets-city chic. It is an an elegant wearable look for day or night. It definitely aligns with the Burberry aesthetic.  To re-create this smokey look, use colours that are taupe and more cooler medium browns, such as:

• Maybelline Color Tattoo - Tough as Taupe
• MAC Eyeshadow - Concrete
• MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate
• MAC Eyeliner - Coffee

I will be posting pictures and filming videos regarding how to make these runway trends work for real life.





Using Tough as Taupe, MAC - Concrete,Stubborn Brown, Brun



Can't wait to try them both.

xo Megs





A/W 2012/13 Trends - Deep Hued Lips

The Autumn/Winter collections this year were not just about the garments. Whilst at most shows, the makeup was graphic and bold, others had the simplicity of a poignant, groomed brow with little else.

This will be the first in a series of looking at the Autumn/Winter makeup trends. I have to say, that researching the upcoming collections made me giddy and I can't wait to try them out.

The Deep Hued Lip

The first of  the series will look at the slightly Gothic, edgy, and mysterious deep hued/ berry stained lip. The keys to pulling this off is finding the right shade for you and pinch of colour on the cheek that's within the same colour family.




Camilla Belle at the Met Gala 2012



Viktor and Rolf A/W '12 backstage makeup

Here are some of my picks:

MAC Sheen Supreme- Good to be Bad- sheer, creamy deep plum
Chanel - Rouge Noir - deep, blackened purple.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick- Violet Frenzy - sheer deep violet
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Blackest Cherry- rich deep red
Laura Mercier - Black Orchid - sheer plum
Cover Girl Lip Perfection- Euphoria- rich dark plum
Clinique Almost Lipstick- Black Honey - sheer deep reddish brown



L-R  Laura Mericier Black Orchid, MAC Sheen Supreme Good to be Bad, Chanel Rouge Noir