Fancy experimenting with a new look?
Working this season’s trends with confidence is easy-peasy with our
step-by-step guide
Whether you want to go bold and beautiful
or subdued and sultry, there’s no better time to rework your beauty style than
at the turn of the season. The autumn/winter shows were full of inspiration,
from vampy red lips to fresh pink cheeks. We asked make-up artist Michelle
Foxley to give us the how to on four fashion-forward looks, so you can bring
the hottest trends to the streets this season.
Dark turn
The deep red lip and flawless skin at the
Gucci and Jenny Packham shows oozes autumnal sex appeal
How to do it
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Apply diego dalla palma Lightening Fluid
Foundation (1) in Ivory ($39, www.tesco.com)
around the nose and across the cheeks, blending out towards the hairline.
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Dab Liz Earle Perfect Fix Concealer (4) ($20, www.lizearle.com) under your eyes.
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Tap a nude cream eyeshadow, such as bareMinerals
Prime Time Primer Shadow in Sundance ($24, www.selfridges.com)
over your eyelids with your fingertips.
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Curl eyelashes with MAC Cosmetics Full Lash
Curler (2), ($21, www.maccosmetics.co.uk)
then apply CK One Mascara (8) in Attract ($26, www.debenhams.com).
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Outline your lips. Then fill them in using Urban
Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color (3) in Apocolypse ($21, www.debenhams.com)
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For super staying power, apply one coat of
Clarins Long-Wearing Moisturising Lipstick (5) in Plum ($26, www.clarins.com). Blot with a tissue then
apply a loose powder over your lips. Try bareMinerals Foundation SPF15 (7) in
Medium Beige ($36, www.selfridges.com)
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Apply a final coat of lipstick and then finish
with Samina Lasting Shine Hydra Lip Gloss (6) in Divine ($21,
www.saminapuremakeup.co.uk)
Glow getter
Flaunt a gorgeous ‘just back from a
workout’ glow, as seen at the Michael Kors and Mulberry shows
How to do it
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For a fresh face, apply a light-reflecting
foundation like diego dalla palma Oil Free Foundation (2) in lvory ($39, www.tesco.com) only where coverage is needed,
blending out towards the hairline.
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Blend Lush Jackie Oates Color Supplement (1)
($13, www.lush.co.uk) under your eyes, then
dust your face with a loose Powder (6) ($44, www.houseoffraser.co.uk).
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Curl your lashes using bareEscentuals Lash
Curler (£10, www.selfridges.com) then
apply two coasts of DHC Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection (5) in lback
($20, www.dhcuk.co.uk).
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Brush Nars Blush (4) in Gaiety ($32, www.narscosmetics.co.uk) onto the
apples of your cheeks, using bareMinerals Flawless Application Face Brush (3)
($29, www.selfridges.com).
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Finish with bareMinerals Buxom lips Plumping Lip
Polish (7) in Katie ($27, www.selfridges.com).
Natural beauty
Take inspiration from Dolce & Gabbana
and play up your summer color through autumn.
How to do it
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Apply MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 (4) in
light ($32, www.maccosmetics.co.ul)
to your face for a healthy glow. Dab Liz Earle Perfect Fix Concealer in Fair
($20, www.lizearle.com) under your eyes.
·
Apply bareMinerals Prime Time Primer Shadow (1)
in Sundance ($24, www.selfridges.com)
to your eyelids using your fingertips. Follow with the lighter shade of
bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow Duo (3) in The Scenic Route ($29, www.selfridges.com) for atouch of shimmer
around your eyes.
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Curl your eyelashes using bareEcentuals Lash
Curler ($15, www.selfridges.com) then
apply two coats of VIVO Waterproof Lengthening Mascara (7) ($2, www.vivocosmetics.co.uk).
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Apply Models Own Powder Blush (2) in Cheeky Pink
($8, www.modelsownit.com) to the
apples of your Cheeks using bareMinerals’ Flawless Application Face Brush (6)
($29, www. www.selfridges.com).
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Finish off the look with Models Own Lipgloss (5)
in Madame Rose ($8, www.modelsownit.com).
Smoke signals
The smoky eye has been given a sultry twist
this season. Roberto Cavalli updated the look with pops of jewel color
How to do it
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Prep your face with Cover FX Eye Prep FX
Anti-Age Smoothing Primer (2) ($63, www.houseoffraser.co.uk),
then dab Liz Earle’s Perfect Fix Concealer in Fair ($20, www.lizearle.com) under your eyes. Follow
with Fashionista Ready-to-Wear Luminous Foundation (1) in Dessert ($18, www.superdrug.com) around the nose and
cheeks.
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Brush the emerald green shade of Stila Eyeshadow
Trio (5) in going Green ($20, www.stila.co.uk)
over your eyelids and beneath your lower lashes, then uae Clarins Long-Lasting
Mono Eyeshadow (4) in Vibrant Violet ($23, ww.clarins.com) on the inner corners
of your eyes. Apply CK One Mascara in Attract ($26, www.debenhams.com) to your lashes.
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Finish off the look with bareMinearals Buxom
Lips Plumping Lip Polish (3) in katie ($27, www. www.selfridges.com).
