Now we’re officially in September (even if it’s just the second day of it), I feel like I can tentatively mention the ‘A’ word. Autumn. Personally it’s my favourite season. Sunny days, slightly crisp nights and weather that means I can wear all my beloved jumpers without coats and whip out my boots without my toes perspiring. It’s also my favourite beauty-wise; there’s no glitter like winter or the girly pastels of spring, I do like summer, but hey – I’m a sweaty betty and I look like a beetroot after approximately five minutes in direct sunlight. So I warmly welcome to warm tones of autumn beauty along with the deeper colour palette and switch-up in textures. I’ve done a spot of Googling and noted down the repeat offenders that keep cropping up with the search term ‘Autumn 2014 Beauty Trends’ just so we can all get a heads up on what to expect along with the reoccurring suspects…
A Touch of Metallic. Textures that create a glossy, wet and metal-like look on the eyes are going to be having a moment and I’m really ok with that. There’s something about those formulas that not only make things look polished, but are also very flattering; papering over any creases and blending out with just the smudge of a finger. I foresee my Urban Decay Naked Palette getting some serious use whenever I feel like channeling this trend.
No-Colour Complexions. A base free from bronzer, contour, highlighter, blush or any colour product for that matter is supposedly the way to go for the upcoming season. Personally that’s a look I throw on most weekends when all I can manage is a quick swipe of concealer under my eyes so as not to scare children when I exit the flat, so I’m pleased to hear that my low-key look is finally en vogue.
Underline. Just as I’ve mastered the technique to create a feline flick that isn’t too wonky or points downwards (you’ll be amazed how frequent that occurrence happens for me), the Makeup Gods propose that it’s time for the lower lash line to get some special attention. Smokey, graphic, coloured – they all had their moment on the catwalk – but I think I’ll be keeping mine simple and not too reminiscent of my Green Day loving days with a subtle smudge of whatever shadow is having its turn on my lid to ease me in.
Bold is Beautiful. Colour is back in a big way. I always think the balmy summer weather lends itself to low-maintence, creamy neutral shades, partly due to the fact that if we all attempted a cobalt blue graphic liner we’d end up looking like a smurf by the time we reached the office in the morning. That’s my little theory. Yellow, blue, purple and of course the classic autumnal red will be filling the counters and the pages of our beauty reads in the coming weeks and I have to say I’m up for it. I reckon I can brave a blue liner or a red-toned smokey eye, but yellow? Yeah I think I’ll have to work up to that one…
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