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PARTY-READY BEAUTY
From 1970s glamour to fairy-tale romance and dramatic black, here are the best make-up trends to try as party season hots up, says beauty editor Jess Clark
THE LOOK
AFTER DARK: ADD DRAMA WITH A MODERN TAKE ON 1970s GLAMOUR
This is pull-out-all-the-stops party beauty. Think molten metallic eyes with power-pout lips and lightly sculpted skin for magnetic appeal: the perfect finish to your festive ensemble
ON THE CATWALK
Be inspired by Emilio Pucci’s autumn/winter collection, where bejewelled dresses and metallic make-up set the tone for a luxe party look
HEAVY METAL
Stila Foil Finish eye shadow
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LIP SERVICE
Pack a visual punch using the dense magenta hue of Diego Dalla Palma’s Velvet Mat Liquid Lipstick in Pink
THE LOOK
FAIRY-TALE ROMANCE: LET STORY-BOOK HEROINES BE YOUR GUIDE WITH THIS UNDENIABLY PRETTY TREND
Pastel shades like lilac, peach and pink applied
with a light touch against clean, polished skin
bring a feeling of flawless fantasy beauty
PETAL POWERED
Opt for a palette of soft petal hues for a timelessly feminine finish
PURE & SIMPLE
Keep lips looking pretty with Lola’s lip gloss in Pink
FLUSH OF YOUTH
Stila Convertible Colour Dual Lip & Cheek Cream
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PAINT IN PASTEL
Step out of your comfort zone and try a wash of pastel
eye colour, such as Diego Dalla Palma’s (surprisingly
wearable) Satin Lilac shade
THE LOOK
BLACK MAGIC: TOUGHEN
UP YOUR MAKE-UP FOR A
CHIC, VAMPISH LOOK THAT NEVER DATES
Choose one key black accent, such as kohl-black eyes or black-cherry lips, for a modern, midnight-ready feel that’s loaded with drama
LUXURY LINER
Let your eyes do the talking with black kohl liner against a neutral base and lips
GOTHIC APPEAL
Instantly darken and add depth to any lip colour with Diego Dalla Palma’s sheer black lipstick in Ego
Main photography: Pülmanns / Catwalk photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans / Styling: Alice Bluer / Hair: Panos / Make-up: Gina Kane at Caren/ Nails: Emma at Lovely / Model: Valentina at Next
ON THE CATWALK
Offset your vampish make-up with a tailored tuxedo, like this one from Tom Ford’s A/W 2014 collection
FINE LINE
Autograph gel eyeliner
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BLACK CHERRY
The right dark lip colour will suit almost any skin tone. Try Stila’s mesmerising Stay All Day Vinyl Lip Gloss in Merlot
