An ocean for your eyes and roses for your lips!
The power of makeup is fascinating. A few simple tricks and tools elevate a person's look to a whole new level, allowing him or her to explore multiple facets of their personality.
It may not always be practical to change one's wardrobe every season to keep up with new trends, but with makeup it is not so.
A hot new shade of lipstick or eye shadow can single-handedly make a world of difference, without much ado. It truly is the easiest method of self-expression.
The all-important fashion weeks in New York and Paris have successfully ended, leaving us with trends and ideas hot off the runway in its wake. The usual smokey eye has come to expect for fall has been chucked aside in favour of wondrous blue eye makeup that is reminiscent of the glorious azure oceans and midnight sky.
Dark berry shades that are almost synonymous with autumn have been replaced with moody, chic reds, the eternal favourite of Parisians. It is a wonderful change of pace, as certain dark shades generally associated with fall are not flattering on all skin colours, not to mention many women shy away from trying a colour that is a total departure from their preferred colour spectrum.
Blue is a versatile hue that takes on many forms. A baby blue shadow, when worn alone with a swipe of mascara and maybe a little eyeliner will be soft and subtle, and it is perfect for a daytime look. Slightly deeper shades such as cobalt, indigo and azure pack a punch and add a pop to the look. These shades can be worn both during the day as well as at night. If wearing on the eyelid, it is a good idea to blend the edges very well with a warm brown transition shade so there are no harsh lines and everything is smudged and soft.
Intense, deeper shades such as sapphire, navy and midnight blue are best reserved for night when dialling up the glam factor. These shades look good on their own; also a blue smokey eye using a slate transition shade is equally beautiful. For the faint of heart, a full-on blue eye may be too much. In that case a swipe of blue eyeliner or a few coats of blue mascara on the lashes will look fabulous. A few tricks to keep in mind are that the skin must be flawless to allow the colour to stand out. Next, a nude lip colour is necessary as you don't want your lips and eyes to compete with each other! Lastly, choose a shade of blue that is flattering for your skin tone.
Red lips are eternal and iconic in their own right. It is an incredibly flattering shade that complements all skin tones equally. For fall this year, choose a shade of red that is low on flash and high on elegance. A slightly moody red will bring out the natural radiance of your skin, without competing with it for attention. When choosing it, there are a few rules one must keep in mind. Women with slightly warmer complexion can go for orangey reds that have a yellow undertone, while those with pale, fair skin should opt for the cool, bluish reds. The pinkish reds are generally flattering on most. The rule of thumb applies here too; a red mouth means pared down eyes and everything else. Let the colour be the focus. Also, a flawless base and defined eyebrows are crucial for the red to stand out.
So there you have it! The hottest makeup trend has been demystified for your benefit, so choose one that your heart wants and don't forget to have fun while you are at it!
By Sabrina N Bhuiyan
Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed
Model: Sunhera, Nadia
Make-up: Farzana Shakil
Styling: Tabassum Anila Hridi
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