Fast forward.

If your like me and surround yourself with trends, fashion shows and stylised peeps you may have a tendancy to be kinda over everyone looking different.. and all end up looking the same.

I LOVE trends but its overwhelming..Its easy to lose your own sense of style and in a place like Melbourne where everyone climbs over "being cool" you either have to forget all about trends or just do your own thing. I think thats the one big thing I miss about London; the guys there wore a style because the felt like it represented them, looked good on them and individualised them.

So, if you want to know how to impress a makeup artist, set yourself away from the rest and give yourself a look which not many would wear...heres a list of some ideas...

- MATTE BROWN LIPS


Donna Karen S/S12: in fact, this entire look- keyed by Charlotte Tilbury, is incredible...

- A PERFECTLY ARCHED, BOLD BROW.. CLEAN AND SHARP



- NATURAL WET/DEWY SKIN



Alexander Wang

- LASHES


Rooney Mara at the Golden Globes 2012.

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I'll tell you what I like...

Coloured brows baby.

Finally arrived! Autumn Winter 2011-12 Makeup Trends!

Its so easy to get tired and bored of a trend and given that I work in an industry in which trends dominate- you're always craving the new and exciting ones to hit the streets.

The whole "trends" is a funny thing.. I kind of love them but kinda loathe them at the same time. I respect and admire the guideline inspiration it brings to my everyday work life and also the right understanding for what the public wants, but I hate the idea of conforming to an expectation.

Working at MAC is fun for a dominant reason that you are constantly surrounded by other artists who follow their own styles and looks. So, when surrounded by all that love- we tend to create our own looks, likes and loves between us.

And with time.. I want to share these funny lil trends us guys on the counter love so much! But for this particular post I really want to share with you some of the key trends coming through from the fashion world for A/W 11-12!

Let's check up the new makeup trends for the Fall 2011/ Winter 2012 season and try to find your own inspirarion.

Natural Look.

A trend that never goes out of fashion. Fast & easy. Keep to matte or shiney skin, neutral shades, rosy cheeks and natural lip tone.

Where: Balmain, Stella McCartney, Versace, Valentino, Alexander Wang.

 

Dark natural eyebrow.

YAY!!

Natural shaped and dark eybrow, which frame the face can and will make your makeup complete.

Where: Oscar De la Renta, Alexander Wang, Lanvin. 

Warm autumn makeup.

Try to use brown and orange eyeshadows and forget about tanned skin.

Where: Chloe, Prada, Versace.

Natural look + lined eyes.

Clean, strong and simple. This look has dominated for so long and its not going anywhere!

Where: Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana.

 

Smokey olive makeup.

Without any accent on the lips, the eyes are defined in an olive palette.

Where: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Chanel.

Red and purple lips.

The general rule is to wear either heavy eye makeup or bold lips, so I prefer deep red or mystical purple on our lips. 

Where: Miu Miu, Gucci, Yves Sain Laurent.

 

 

 

Glastonbury 2011

With such bi-polar weather over the past week in London, I expected a really good amount of inspiration for both summer and winter wear. And boy did I get it...

Key Micro Trends:
- denim shorts
- cable knits
- overalls
- straw/felt hats
- layers
- black vs colour
- turbans (yes!)
- boho/hippy
- undone hair, textured and wavy- but effortless
- prints
- textured materials (lace etc)

Makeup was kept so basic and clean. with fresh faces qand pops of colour on the lips. Was kinda hoping to see alot more glitter, but that will come ;) Radioheads surprise set cheered me right up!

BOLD Terry Barber for I.D

MET BALL 2011

One of the biggest events on the fashion calender, the Met Ball in New York hosts the whos who of fashion and celebrity royalty. Each year a designer is partnered with a celebrity who not only is a massive fan of their work, it is someone the designer is inspired by.

As expected Anna Wintour, accompanied by her daughter Bee, is wearing Chanel couture. Karl Lagerfeld partnered his muse of the moment Blake Lively from Gossip girl, who like so many chose to wear a neutral shade.Other trends seen were a many a sequin, crystal and detail; metallics, block colours, silks and thigh high splits.

Makeup was varied, with a number of people choosing smokey eyes- to compliment the metallics and heavy details in their dress; bronze eyes and contours; and beautifully dewy, flawless skin. Lips were kept clean, with soft washes of oranges, reds and nudes were extremely popular! Except for the minority, most kept their makeup clean, simple and effective... Softly lined eyes and lots of mascara.

Hair was mostly keep carefree and down. Soft tousled waves were all that was needed.. Loved all the hair/head accessories!

FAVOURITE DRESSES





Love House of Harlows headgear and accessories above!



This girl is always a fav of mine. She doesnt give a shit,
and always plays by her rules <3





Isabel not only has the name I want, but the
boyfriend, the cheekbones and the dress sense.
Give me all of them and your head dress please!!



Her clutch is perfect, as is the fit of that stunning dress..



Alexa! I giggle everytime I see her on a red carpet event.
She makes simplicity an art. Knows what she likes, and
works her butt off in such a carefree way- makes you want
be her.

MAKEUP I HEART



Not because this look blows me away, but because
the entire look makes a cool statement. Gennifer is
bang on trend and works it effortlessly. Her skin looks
amazing!



No reason in particular- I just think shes stunning.
The makeup perfectly compliments the dress..



Liv looks just a stunning as she did 10 years ago.
Effortless chic.



Not a huge fan of the dress, but a MASSIVE
fan of the makeup. Mary Kate is a perfect example
on how to make a smokey eye sexy.. by grading it out.



No one can ever blame the girl for not taking risks,
and the Met Ball is the place to do it. The hair is great up top, until
the plait comes down to her bum. Ew. Love the makeup though!