NO MASCARA
As so many amongst us will find the mascara habit a hard one to break, naked lashes are paradoxically, both one of the easiest and hardest of this season's looks. However, if you can bear it the omission of the lash-plumping mascara that we've all grown used to gives us the freedom to experiment with eyeliner and shadows to add definition to our precious peepers. If you really can't go without, swap your usual black mascara for clear or brown.
MISTER MASCARA - Lash Curler
STILA COSMETICS - Stila Fiber Optic Mascara (Brown)
SMOKEY IRRIDESCENT EYE
A 2011 update on the smoky trend of yesteryear. The new smoky comes infused with a deep jewel colour for a smoulderingly sexy look that sidesteps the panda eye effect that comes from the contrast between blackest black eyes and winter-white skin. (Taylor Momsen we’re looking at you) Even a slick of shimmer or gloss over the traditional grey smoky will soften the look- at Marc Jacobs, make-up artist Francois Nars topped black-grey shadow with Vaseline “to make it almost like glass”.
URBAN RETREAT PRODUCTS - Metallic Eye Shadow (Smoke)
DANIEL SANDLER - Eye Love It
DARK LIPS
We’ll spare you the Twilight pun and just say blood-red lips are still hot, in shades from blackest plum to ruby claret. Coated with matching gloss they look rich and extravagant, or Pat McGrath’s matte mouths at Givenchy looked glamorously gothic. To replicate the Givenchy look pat on a matte lipstick with your finger- or draw on a stain with a pen applicator and blend the edges inwards. “It’s a milder way to wear the colour” Mcgrath says. Either way, lip liner in a natural tone is ESSENTIAL to prevent colour bleed. .
URBAN RETREAT PRODUCTS - Plumping Lip Gloss
DANIEL SANDLER - High Impact Lipstick
STRONG BROWS
Out were the bushy caterpillar brows of 2010 and in for the shows this year was a strong and well-definedpair of eye framers. The models this year were rocking defined eyebrows from London to Paris and back again, and it’s a trend we can all duplicate. Invest in a durable pair of tweezers and an eyebrow pencil double quick and you’re ready for the new year!
SHAVATA - Eye Brow/Lash Brush
SHAVATA - Precision Eyebrow Tweezer