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 2012/13 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