Spring Summer 2009 - Beauty Trends
The beauty world turned to a softer approach for spring/summer 2009, as a carefree romanticism took a hold of the season's catwalks. Hair was made flyaway, lids were left smudged and skin was kept shiny. Take a hint from the Vera Wang models, who sported sparkling rainbow-shapes of iridescent silver powder, or take the shade all over the eyes and right into the corners for a messy, lived-in look like this one seen at Giorgio Armani
Key trends for 2009 are...
The beauty world turned to a softer approach for spring/summer 2009, as a carefree romanticism took a hold of the season's catwalks. Hair was made flyaway, lids were left smudged and skin was kept shiny. Take a hint from the Vera Wang models, who sported sparkling rainbow-shapes of iridescent silver powder, or take the shade all over the eyes and right into the corners for a messy, lived-in look like this one seen at Giorgio Armani
Key trends for 2009 are...
SMOKY EYES
Smoky eyes were everywhere, bringing beautiful grunge to the forefront. Whether its seriously smoky black rimmed eyes or paler grey rimmed eyes this look is pure glamour. Line the eyes with a soft kohl pencil and brush a dark grey over the whole of the eyelid to recreate this look and finish off with lashings of black mascara. Try Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara to get the look and Rimmels soft kohl pencil.
WATERCOLOURS
Colour was vibrant and vivid on eyes and lips with coral and soft blue hues dominating. For vibrant eyeshadows try Mac, Bourgois and Prestige who all do beautiful shades of aquamarine. Coral and apricot lips were in abundance giving a beautiful fresh look for the Season.
CLASSIC GLAM
Easy luxe are two words that don’t normally go together but the catwalks were full of centre parted hair, lustrous waves and loose flowing “bed hair” looks.
SIXTIES SIREN
The Swinging Sixties styling was back - bigger and better, with the key to the look being that of “high shine”. Three elements were key: loadsa lashes, nude glossy lips and banana eye socket (lined with a darker shadow). Choose a soft black kohl pencil from Max Factor and a nude lipgloss from Mac.
MAN POWER
It’s a girls world but this Spring saw a masculine edge. Whether it’s short back and sides at Moschino or mascara free lashes at Betty Jackson - boys had a strong influence. Think Model Agyness Dean and style guru Alexa Chung to get the look.
NEW NUDES
Going nude is as exciting as it sounds and fashionistas caught onto this look with a vengeance this Season with a return to the natural look, especially at Missoni. Think of healthy outdoorsy skin and fresh natural colour schemes. Try Bobbi Brown’s amazing nude eyeshadows and Rimmel volume boosting lipstick in natural Honey.
GRAPHIC BROWS
Forget boy brows - if you are worth your fashion salt take a risk with elongated skinny eyebrows as seen at Designer Todd Lynn’s and Bruno Peters. Just draw a line over your natural hairs using soft eyebrow pencil to achieve the look effeortlessly. Try Max Factors eyebrow pencil in Hazel or Urban Decays brow box in Sugar.
LAND GIRLS
The look of the 1940’s working girls is the latest glamorous yet practical look to hit the runways. Margaret Howell showed a tough and elegant look as pin curls dominated with bright red lips that exuded glamour and sex appeal. Try Max Factor’s beautiful red lipstick “Intensely red” or Barbara Daly’s eyeshadow in “Onyx” to perfect the look.
HORSING AROUND
Designers take inspiration from the pony club as hair was slicked back into perfect plaits - from Luella’s catwalk shows to Temperley’s twisted hair. Practical yet stylish use John Freida Secret Agent Flawless Finishing Crème to get that sleek look down to a tee, but leave the horsey at home.
Smoky eyes were everywhere, bringing beautiful grunge to the forefront. Whether its seriously smoky black rimmed eyes or paler grey rimmed eyes this look is pure glamour. Line the eyes with a soft kohl pencil and brush a dark grey over the whole of the eyelid to recreate this look and finish off with lashings of black mascara. Try Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara to get the look and Rimmels soft kohl pencil.
WATERCOLOURS
Colour was vibrant and vivid on eyes and lips with coral and soft blue hues dominating. For vibrant eyeshadows try Mac, Bourgois and Prestige who all do beautiful shades of aquamarine. Coral and apricot lips were in abundance giving a beautiful fresh look for the Season.
CLASSIC GLAM
Easy luxe are two words that don’t normally go together but the catwalks were full of centre parted hair, lustrous waves and loose flowing “bed hair” looks.
SIXTIES SIREN
The Swinging Sixties styling was back - bigger and better, with the key to the look being that of “high shine”. Three elements were key: loadsa lashes, nude glossy lips and banana eye socket (lined with a darker shadow). Choose a soft black kohl pencil from Max Factor and a nude lipgloss from Mac.
MAN POWER
It’s a girls world but this Spring saw a masculine edge. Whether it’s short back and sides at Moschino or mascara free lashes at Betty Jackson - boys had a strong influence. Think Model Agyness Dean and style guru Alexa Chung to get the look.
NEW NUDES
Going nude is as exciting as it sounds and fashionistas caught onto this look with a vengeance this Season with a return to the natural look, especially at Missoni. Think of healthy outdoorsy skin and fresh natural colour schemes. Try Bobbi Brown’s amazing nude eyeshadows and Rimmel volume boosting lipstick in natural Honey.
GRAPHIC BROWS
Forget boy brows - if you are worth your fashion salt take a risk with elongated skinny eyebrows as seen at Designer Todd Lynn’s and Bruno Peters. Just draw a line over your natural hairs using soft eyebrow pencil to achieve the look effeortlessly. Try Max Factors eyebrow pencil in Hazel or Urban Decays brow box in Sugar.
LAND GIRLS
The look of the 1940’s working girls is the latest glamorous yet practical look to hit the runways. Margaret Howell showed a tough and elegant look as pin curls dominated with bright red lips that exuded glamour and sex appeal. Try Max Factor’s beautiful red lipstick “Intensely red” or Barbara Daly’s eyeshadow in “Onyx” to perfect the look.
HORSING AROUND
Designers take inspiration from the pony club as hair was slicked back into perfect plaits - from Luella’s catwalk shows to Temperley’s twisted hair. Practical yet stylish use John Freida Secret Agent Flawless Finishing Crème to get that sleek look down to a tee, but leave the horsey at home.
Written by Melissa Adams
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