NYC Runway/Fall 09 Beauty Trend Watch

New York Runway Fall 09

Beauty Trend Watch

Go nude is the order of the day – barely there make-up with nude lips – now before you start to panic at the thought of your features disappearing into the back of beyond here is the color life line all of our faces need – the nude spectrum is being paired with hues of deep purple, crimson, navy blue, black and grey – all totally wearable for the likes of the average Jo-anne on the street (that’s me and you)

Of course these runway looks are taken to the extreme – lips are colored with matt foundation to make the models appear alien-like and the eyes are smudged in lashings of color rather heavy handedly - this is to add to the stage presence of the models and should not be replicated for your trip to work on the train – unless you really really want the attention!

Here’s how to make it current and wearable:

Go for smoky eyes in crimsons and navy blue, but remember keep it subtle for day time and build it up for drinks or a party at night.

Pair with a beautiful nude lipstick in subtle tones of caramel or peach that will add life to your skin and lips rather than taking it away.

Sneak Peak behind the scenes -me at work!

Clockwise from top left:

Behind the scenes at Alexander McQueen show London, England

Marie Clare Magazine Sydney Australia

Capitol One Commercial Los Angeles, California

Behind the scenes Cerruti Milan Fashion Week, Milan Italy

Nastia Liukin SuperGirl promotion for WB, Venice Beach, CA

Working on Christina Perri for Jar of Hearts music video, Sony Studios Los Angeles, CA

Behind the scenes London Fashion Week, London England

The Last Samurai movie junket Los Angeles, CA

With Nino Cerruti and the vanity team Milan, Italy

Boy band London England