August 17, 2011 | Posted by Bronwyn Holmes 1

Fall/Winter Beauty Trends

I’m sure I’m not alone here, but there’s nothing better than having a makeup clear out, getting rid of last season’s bronzers and shopping for a new palette for a new season. And since summer here in London is, well, pretty much over, I’ve stocked up on some essentials for the gloomy months ahead. Here are some of the trends I’ll be following.

Spidery lashes at Lanvin

We’re going back to basics for A/W this year, it’s all about natural, fresh-faced skin – the dewy glow. Models at Versace, Phillip Lim and Dolce & Gabbana had flawless skin with illuminated cheek bones. Apparently we all have this natural radiance (mine must be hibernating for winter) so I turned to Clarins for their new Energize range. Dewy skin here I come.

I’m a bit skeptical when products lay claims to all kinds of skin miracles, but the new Energize range from Clarins is incredible. I start the day with the Daily Energizer cleansing gel, followed by the Wake Up Booster which gives an instant lift to tired skin. The Daily Energizer cream gel (with SPF 15) absorbs quickly without leaving skin feeling gloopy and you can instantly see the difference. I top up during the day with the Beauty Flash Balm,which can go straight over makeup. It’s literally been labelled the “miracle product” by every glossy and it is that special.

Flawless skin at Stella McCartney

With skin prepped, I use the Clarins illuminator in colour Rose which reflects light naturally, accentuates contours. This together with filled in brows creates a strong fame for your face. Autumn/Winter is all about spidery lashes, and for me the hero mascara is Givenchy’s Demesure Audacious Lashes – add lots of layers for a full, false-lash effect. And with doe eyes we need low blush, a trend picked up from the models at Marc Jacobs.

Full brows, full lips at Chloe

The great thing about “barely there” makeup is that its a cinch to take this look from day to night. Taking the lead from the models at D&G and DKNY reach for your liquid liner to create the classic sixties flick. My fave is Bobby Brown’s liquid liner which comes in a little pot with a brush, which makes bat-winged eyeliner super easy to create. And then for lips, think rouge, the redder the better. If lipstick’s not your thing, the new range of lip stains (that are essentially make-up koki pens) from Maxfactor, Maybelline or Revlon act just as well.