Friday 25 June 2010

Underwear as outerwear: Max Factor style.

Lingerie lust was evident at this season’s biggest shows with bloomers, bras tops and bustiers hitting the catwalks in proud parade. But while smalls might be big news for summer, there are many ways to expose your undergarments and the key to this trend is to stay on the right side of sexy.

A quick rifle of the high street’s rails will reveal undies as outies aplenty. From corseted tops with boned bra cups to sheer paneled pieces plus lace, satin and silk in swathes.

To keep your look fresh and romantic rather than explicit and vampy, opt for a soft palette of playful pastels and muted nudes.

If you are feeling particularly daring, but want to keep it chic, plump for a midriff baring floral zip bra top with skinnes and ladylike flats or a sheer dress with a structured bra and a pair of this season’s Fifties style knickers.

Modest lingerie lovers can opt for items with corseted seaming and for more timid trend testers, there are always laced edged pieces and pretty camisoles.

The lingerie look does run the risk of seeming slightly girlish. If you’re looking for a tougher, more tailored edge, finish with a mannish blazer or cropped jacket.

When it comes to beauty, this trend works best paired with a fresh, understated face rather than anything over-groomed, sculpted or painted. Here are my top tips for working this look to the max:

1) Prep the skin with an illuminating face cream or gradual tanner then apply Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation using the specially designed sponge.

2) Conceal dark circles and cover blemishes using Mastertouch Concealer, which can also be used as an additional prep coat on the eye lids.

3) Apply Earth Spirits Eyeshadow in Pale Pebble in an even wash across the lids.

4) Illuminate your eyes by applying Masterpiece Precision Eyeshadow in Pearl Beige to the inner corner of your peepers.

5) Open the eyes with two voluminous slicks of Masterpiece Max Mascara in Black

6) For a pretty flush that looks as sweet as candy, apply Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in soft pink to the apples of the cheek.

7) Give lips a flirty gloss finish with Vibrant Curve Effect Lip Gloss in Fashion Leader.

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