With New York Fashion Week fast approaching it can sometimes be hard to keep up with the latest trends.
From choosing the right statement lipstick to achieving a sexy smoky eye, it’s all about going big and bold this winter.
With glitter the must-have staple accessory for the colder months, everyone’s eyes will soon be fixated on the next big thing hitting the runways.
Award winning hair salon, Linton & Mac, which specialises in hair and beauty services, is the place to be when looking for creative London-chic style.
Kayleigh Foster, the salon’s resident make-up artist and beautician, discusses the top three trends for beauty this winter. Think high class Chanel meets the disco revolution…
Glitter
The season to sparkle and shine, glitter is the one product that should be in everyone’s make-up bags. With glitter roots being a popular trend back in summer, we’re focusing on glitter on the face, with a slightly-less-is-more approach this winter.
A product you can be adventurous with, add a little sparkle to your lips by dabbing on coloured glitter on top of your lipstick. If it doesn’t stay, put a little bit of vaseline on top of your lipstick and apply the glitter with your finger or a lip brush.
Be bold and layer colours on top of one another. Opt for pink lipstick and top with purple glitter, or for a more sophisticated look, try red lips with red glitter – boisterous, but subtle.
Why not try using it on your eyes by diffusing it from the outer corner of your eyes across the cheekbones, just like Kenzo and Jenny Packham did for their most recent Fashion Week looks. It looks even better if you use glitter around the eye socket area.
Top tries:
Burberry Shimmer Dust Gold Glitter 01, – £20, Sara Hill Galaxy Glitter – £15, glitter pots or Mac Glitter in red – £16.
Black Cherry Lips
Deep, dark and dramatic is what every lip craves this season. One of the biggest trends at Paris Fashion Week, black cherry lipsticks have been seen on catwalks across the globe, including at Louis Vuitton and Dior shows.
This daring statement lip is a fun addition to any outfit. It’s bold and confident and should be paired with nude, neutral colours to compliment to dark lip. Why not try out a short feline eyeliner flick to give your look that 60’s style vibe which is also very in at the moment.
Top tip – experiment until you find the perfect shade to compliment your skin tone.
Top tries:
Revlon Super Lustrous™ Lipstick in Va Va Violet – £7.99, Tom Ford’s Black Orchid lipstick – £36, or Illamasqua Lava Lips in activist deep purple – £19.50
Individuality Make-Up
An anti-trend gone trend, many fashion houses were allowing models to style their hair whatever way they liked at recent Fashion shows, offering the models various make-up looks for them to choose their own beauty for the runway.
With Topshop, Victoria Beckham and Gucci leading the way in showcasing a variety of statement make-up looks, individuality and creativity in the industry is what keeps fashion and beauty looking so fresh. Whether you love a bright lip or a pop of colour on your eyelids, experimenting with your individuality is always fun.
Try out a bold eye shadow and pair it with a contrasting colour lipstick. Or maybe try out a coloured liquid eyeliner, partnering it with a powder eye shadow, and adding a sprinkling of glitter into the mix.
Top tries:
Topshop Eyeshadow Mono in Spaceport – £7.50, Yves Saint Laurent Shocking False Lash Effect in Marjorelle Blue – £25.50, or Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eye Shadow in Swing – £23
For more top tips on hair and beauty, visit Linton &Mac’s blog, The Low Down. For more information on the salon visit www.lintonandmac.com or call 01224 641664.
