Summer 2009 Beauty Trend: Candy-colored Makeup
This summer, we are seeing lots and lots of candy colors everywhere. The good news is not only do they look super delicious, they are surprisingly wearable too. The key is to focus on one feature and play it up.
Eyes
Eyes colored in rich teals, bold violets and fresh greens are oh-so-hot right now! Just look at the Prescriptives Exhilarating and YSL African Treasures collections below:
To rock the look, simply follow the tips below:
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A/W 2009 Runway Eye Makeup Alert: White
Believe it or not but white used on the lower eye is one of the latest trend spotted at Paris Fashion week. Just check out the models at the Giambattista Valli A/W 2009 show, the white shadow worn on the lower eye instantly gave their eyes a lift.
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Paris Fashion Week: Spring 2009 Haute Couture Makeup Breakdown
Here are some of the latest looks from the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture S/S 2009. Is it me or are the Christian Dior and JPG looks very similar to those from the Fall 2008 Haute Couture fashion shows?
Christian Dior
Similar to what we saw at the Fall 2008 show, this look is all about bright solid colors smeared around the eyes and winged black eyeliner – but with a kick. A solid black line was added on the outer corner of the lower eye, the lips are no longer muted but painted with a bright red and the brow bone, bridge of the nose, chin, cheekbones and cupid’s bow are all highlighted with a super frosty silver color. One word – fierce!
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Spring 2009 Runway Alert: How To Wear Turquoise Eyeshadow
Spring is the best time to whip out those bright colors that were kept hidden in the drawers after the long cold winter and turquoise is my all-time favorite.
While turquoise looks best against darker skin tones and makes brown eyes pop, it will look good on lighter eyes and paler skin as well. Just make sure you pick one that has a metallic or satiny finish. Matte turquoise can look dated.
How To Wear Turquoise Eyeshadow
The combinations you can create with turquoise is endless. Check out the following pics straight from the runway for ideas.
At the Gucci S/S 2009 show, lead makeup artist Pat McGrath did a bold look with a rich metallic turquoise eyeshadow on the lid blended past the crease, a light green as a highlighter, lots of eyeliner and false lashes. She also highlighted the models’ cheekbones and cupid’s bow and added a soft pink lipgloss on the lips.
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