So the Fashion Week storm has blown over London, Madrid and Milan, ending in Paris; but what a flurry of colour it's left behind for us to feast on! It's tIme for a series of detailed overviews focussing on key make-up looks from the catwalks so far.
The gothic look smouldered in many shows in many guises, from Ann-Sofie Back's rather extreme take, to the berry-toned lips at Charlotte Ronson and D&G. Bottega Veneta and House of Holland's deep plums are siren tones that require a bit of bravery, but the effect just oozes sexy sophistication.
"A classic femme fatale" is how Lucia Pica describes the look - she should know, being the makeup artist who designed the facechart for House of Holland's show. Read on for her complete breakdown of what she used, and how to get the look.View image
Eyes:
Black and white chromaline - mixed together and blended over a layer of vaseline in a round 1920'S shape over the eyelids, creating a sheer gray wash of colour.
Clear Lipglass - under the inner corners of the eyes.
Skin:
M·A·C PRO mixing medium - massaged into the skin for a polished glow.
Invisible Set Powder - applied to the T-zone to reduce shine.
Sculpt and Shape in 'Sculpt' - low on cheekbones to create a strong shadow.
Lips:
Cyber lipstick - applied with a brush for a precise 1920s lip.
Crimson lip mix - patted over the first layer to create a more reddish purple.
So there you have it - lipglass under the eyes. Useful technique... but watch for the stickiness!
Cyber is a screamer, and a definite statement lipstick. However, if you're not quite ready for such stark lips, try Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey - a perennially popular product that gives a flushed 'bitten' look, but is subtle enough for many to name it as their first ever lippy. From experience this can be quite hard to track down, so also try Benetint (their Pocket Pal is just the right size to tote around).