When Miuccia Prada deserted her signature ladylike aesthetic in prefer of dark chunky knits, animal prints, and sky-excessive platforms for her fall series, she despatched a sturdy message: The 21st-century uber-lady had officially supplanted the prim lady. (Presumably, the former muse is off fending for herself somewhere in the city jungle) And Prada wasn’t alone: In New York, Milan, and Paris, the runway heroine du jour represented a dramatic departure from the clean-faced women and submissive sex kittens of seasons past. The sartorial shift also becomes accompanied using a brand new crop of splendor tendencies, with blood pink lips eclipsing shimmer, smoldering eyes ousting seaside-bunny bronzer, and pin-directly hair surpassing greater romantic patterns. Here, the pinnacle six beauty tendencies from the autumn 2006 shows.
Hot Lips
Along with trousers, tulip skirts, and ankle boots, bold lipstick is part of the energy girl’s fall uniform. (Think of it as conflict paint to decorate your new, no-nonsense mindset.) Tuleh’s ’40s-style collection stimulated an excessive-sheen berry lip, even as Valentino’s matte crimson introduced a shot of color to the fashion designer’s in large part colorless collection. Jill Stuart selected a smooth purple, whilst Behnaz Sarafpour, Miu Miu, and Diane von Furstenberg all opted for classic crimsons. At Alice Roy, almost black lips have been a perfect supplement to the clothier’s edgy, neo-punk imaginative and prescient.
Trend Tips:
The key to sporting formidable lip colorings is maintaining the rest of your makeup minimal (combining this fashion with a smoky eye or heavy blush will result in a positive disaster). For extra staying energy, add a sheer coat of basis to lips first, accompanied with the aid of a light dusting of powder and lipliner. Apply the color in several mild coats, blotting with a tissue between each layer.
Best Bets:
Nars Lipstick in Fire Down Below, Chanel Rouge Hydrabase in Shanghai Red, Tarte Double Ended Lipgloss in Bonnie & Clyde, Clinique Quickliner Lips in Deep Red, Sephora Jumbo Pencil in Raspberry, Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment in Always Asher.
The Eyes Have It
Eye makeup changed into strangely restrained for spring, but it made an extreme comeback on the fall indicates. At Alessandro Dell’Acqua, eyes had been rimmed with sexy rock-goddess smudges; at Rochas, the strains were blurred with moody black shadows; and at Missoni and Narciso Rodriguez, the models wore thick ’80s-stimulated liner on the bottom lids. Victor & Rolf and Armani each shifted the point of interest to the pinnacle lid with retro-style wings, while Zac Posen, J. Mendel, and Badgley Mischka opted for a watch that was both dramatic and wearable. You, in all likelihood, might not see Christian Dior’s or Gucci’s theatrical seems at the workplace. However, each will provide plenty of ideas for more experimental splendor addicts.
Trend Tips:
If you are using a pencil, it is too hard; warm it under the hairdryer for some seconds to melt the tip (be careful not to melt the lining or burn yourself). If you’ve got small eyes, keep the top’s emphasis instead of on the decrease lid. And if you have baggage or circles, use concealer–without it, the darkish liner will handiest emphasize undereye troubles.
Best Bets:
M.A.C. Eyeshadow in Black Tied, Urban Decay Glide-on Pencil in Zero, Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil Pointe-Noire, Goldie Smudgeable Liquid Line in Maha, Too Faced Lava Gloss Super Glossy Eyeliner in Chocolate, NYC Brow/Eye Liner Pencil in 921.
Devil May Care
The minimalist makeup that swept the spring runways additionally made an appearance for fall. But this time, their faces barely appearing to make a more subversive declaration (assume unabashedly bare, in place of coquettishly nude). In the absence of color, the spotlight shifted to a sturdy forehead at Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, and Fendi, whilst Jil Sander’s and Balenciaga’s underdone method positioned the fashions’ luminous pores and skin and bone structure middle stage. At Marc Jacobs, cautiously chosen tips of neutral color complemented the clothier’s heavily layered collection.
Trend Tips:
However, for a face that appears uncontrived, no longer disheveled, spend money on a good-excellent concealer and brow gel. To camouflage flaws and even out your complexion, use a tinted moisturizer or primer. And to preserve skin from looking flat, sweep an iridescent highlighter along the cheeks and browbones.
Best Bets:
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion, Benefit Moon Beam, Lauren Hutton Tinted Moisturizer + Sheer Concealer, Biotherm Light Catch Moisturizing Illuminating Concealer, Sue Devitt Aromatic Camouflage Concealer.
Lighter Side
Although darkish lips ruled several runways, other designers opted for pale pouts–the correct foil to this season’s extreme eye makeup. Chanel’s beige lip evoked the ’60s, Dolce & Gabbana’s golden take complemented the designer’s opulent couture, and Burberry’s pale red converted the models from sparkling-confronted girls into cool ice queens. Alberta Ferretti’s powdery version changed into paired with a shimmery golden eye, while Celine and Carolina Herrera presented a sheerer take at the trend.
Trend Tips:
Although it’s beautiful on the runway, a pale lip truly is too beige, or matte can appear lethal in actual lifestyles. To preserve from looking like a corpse, choose lipsticks and glosses with a bit peach (if your skin tone is warm) or pink (if you’re cool), and end with a dab of clear gloss.
Best Bets:
M.A.C. Lipglass in Uberpeach, Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss, Jaqua Carmel Cappuccino Lip Whip, Shu Uemura Lolishine Rouge in 968, Too Faced Diamond Gloss in Lilac, Clarins Color Quench Lip Balm No. 10.
The Tip-Off
Nails went to extremes this season, from polish-unfastened and clean-lined to darkish, goth-style tips (with almost nothing in among). Gone had been the brights, the glitter, and the nail art–fall’s sophisticated woman wears somber nail colorations or none at all. Most designers selected a colorless appearance, along with J. Mendel and Derek Lam. At Marc Jacobs, the fashions failed to wear polish but kept their nails looking neat with Essie’s Cuticle Pen. In the assessment, Nanette Lepore wore Essie’s Wicked, a wealthy burgundy-brown, whilst Alice Roy’s have been treated to a fair darker color in step with the display’s almost black lips.
Trend Tips:
Colorless nails and dark, vampy enamels can draw attention to imperfections, so make sure cuticles are neat. Also, maintain pointers not than one-1/2 the duration of your nail mattress, and use a ridge-filler or ridge-filling base coat to create a clean floor.
Best Bets:
Essie Cuticle Pen and Wicked Nail Colour, Lippmann Collection Nail Polish in Sophisticated Lady, OPI Ridge Filler, La Cross Curved-Blade Nail Scissors, Avon Nailwear Nail Enamel in Femme, Elizabeth Arden Nail Polish in Christopher St. Cappuccino C, Creative Nail Design Nail Polish in Voodoo.
