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Make-up Trends Autumn/Winter 2008
Last Update: 25 September 2008
Now that we are well and truly into Autumn, it’s time to update your make-up look, if you haven’t already!
The make-up worn during the Spring/Summer months will not work in Winter. The bright light we have during the Summer reflects make-up more effectively, making colours ‘pop’, while these colours can look insipid in Winter light. Therefore we need to wear deeper, more intense colours, which are reflected in the heavier, more textured fabrics we wear during this season.
Seasonal Trends
This season’s biggest trend is a dramatic gothic-inspired look, seen in many catwalk shows, and currently all over the high street. To compliment the black and deep shades of plum, burgundy and navy lace, silk, chiffon and leather that is so prevalent this season, we need a strong make-up.
Dark eyes were all over the catwalks at the A/W 2008 shows, both graphic and smoky looks. The Smoky look is a classic, and one that appears every Autumn/Winter. However it’s one that many people find difficult to achieve, so here are some tips:
Professional Make-up Tips!
- My top tip for the smoky look is to complete the eye make-up first, then cleanse and apply the foundation once the eyes have been finished. This will ensure that the skin will appear dewy and fresh and your foundation won’t be ruined with eye-shadow ‘fallout’. Do prime the eyelid with a little foundation and powder first however to achieve a long-lasting effect.
- Ensure that you build up the eye make-up by layering the product. Choose an accent colour, building up in the shape of a semi-circle, then over-lay with a dark, matte colour in order to create depth. Use the same technique below the eyes.
- Use black kohl liner on the lash line and in the inner eye to make the whites of the eyes look whiter and to build up intensity.
- Apply a light reflective eye shadow on the brow bone and the inner corners of the eyes for contrast.
