Thursday 22 July 2010

The Twilight Trend

When it comes to summer beauty, the key items in any girl’s make up bag are always bronzing powder (faking it is so much better for your skin) and lip-gloss (a quick slick and you’re good to go). But while these sunshine staples are perfect for when the mercury is rising, once we hit fall a New Moon will be in the ascent.

Yes, the vampire saga continues: on our big screens, our small screens and last week on the Parisian catwalks of some major fall 2010 couture shows.

So get ready to ditch the tan and sparkle and embrace the “Twilight Trend,” for a sophisticatedly gothic finish that will ensure that you remain ravishing from dusk until dawn. Here are my top tips on how to master this otherworldly look:

1. A pale, translucent, flawless base is an absolute must for working this trend successfully, so prep your skin with Natural Minerals Foundation in a shade that is slightly paler than the one you would usually choose.

2. Apply a wash of the lighter shade of Colour Perfection Duo Eyeshadow in Star-studded Black across both lids.

3. Apply Kohl Pencil in Black close to the lash-line of the upper and lower lid.

4. Over this apply the darker shade of Colour Perfection Duo Eyeshadow. An applicator or smudge brush can be used to softly blend the shadow and liner, creating sexy, smoky eyes.

5. Use the same shade at the outer corner of the eyes, winging out slightly. Work the colour in to the lid crease as well.

6. Add a fine sweep of Masterpiece Glide and Define Liquid Eyeliner in Black to the upper lid, followed by two coats of Lash Extension Effect Mascara, also in Black for a fluttersome finish.

7. Complete the look with a sensual slick of Lipfinity in Spiritual.