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Trends apply not only to fashion, but to makeup (and hair) as well. They go hand-in-hand so one is not left behind by the other. Every season, designers experiment and collaborate with different makeup looks for their runway shows. From the plainest to the most outrageous looks, I’ve picked three of my favorite. Try them out on yourself and see which one suits you best.

BARE FACE
A very popular look for this Fall/Winter, designers like Alessandro dell’Acqua, Preen, Burberry Prorsum, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, and Dolce & Gabbana used this pale look to contrast against their rich collections.

This is a great everyday look for school, work, or play.

Striped blouse from Penshoppe

TIPS FOR GETTING FALL’S BARE FACE:
FOUNDATION: The key to this season’s no makeup look is to have healthy-looking, glowing skin. Use a foundation that compliments your skin tone and adds a dewy, luminous effect, as opposed to a matte finish. Because the eye, cheek, and lip colors are barely-there and subdued, you should let your beautiful skin take center stage.

For Jasmine, I used Paul & Joe Moisturizing Compact Foundation with SPF 15 (P2150)—delivers a fine-textured finish that’s smooth, supple, and virtually pore-free.

Also try: Paul & Joe Light Cream Foundation with SPF 15 (P1875)—for lighter coverage. It creates a dewy, moist complexion that’s velvety smooth to the touch.

2. Stronger eyebrows are important to anchor this pallid look. Thin or sparse-looking eyebrows might wash you out. Keep eyebrows groomed then fill them in. Try: Paul & Joe Duo Eyebrow Pencil #03 (P950).

3. Pay attention to lashes. It’s not the exaggerated 60’s look that was popular last Spring/Summer, though. Simply curl your lashes, and then use the best dark mascara you can afford. Try: Paul & Joe Wateproof Curly Mascara in Black (P1375).

4. For eye and cheek color, try to play with textures to keep your face from looking flat. If you like to use matte eye colors, then you might want to highlight your cheekbones with a shimmery blush; and vice versa.

CHEEK: For a more sophisticated look, use your favorite bronzer and apply high on the cheekbones to “sculpt” your face, instead of applying it on the apples.

For Jasmine, I used Paul & Joe Face Color Powder #50 (P1100) to contour the cheekbones, then I highlighted with Paul & Joe Duo Face Color #08 Moroccan Orange/Brilliant Orange (P1150) for a warm orange glow.

#08 from the Autumn Creation Duo Face Colors

EYES: Instead of the usual black liner, use a soft brown pencil or eyeshadow to line the eyes. You may add taupe or gold shadow to the lids.

For Jasmine, I used Paul & Joe Eye Color Primer in #02 (P1200) to brighten her eyelids. Then I lined the inner lower eyelids with white eye liner. Try: Paul & Joe Dual Eye and Lip Pencil #03 (P950).

5. Finally, keep lips looking lustrous and kissable. Use lipsticks that have lots of moisture and shine. Then finish off with gloss. Try: Paul & Joe Lipstick N #07 (P1175). Paul & Joe Lipgloss #03 Honey Almond (P1075).
* Hair Tip: Keep your hair soft and relaxed, like you just got out of bed, but still clean and pretty.

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LOUD MOUTH/40’s INSPIRED
Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, and Roberto Cavalli were among the designers who used 40’s sexy siren Veronica Lake as their muse. Two key factors define this look: black eyeliner (slightly winged), and a red mouth. This look can take you from day to night.

Grey dress from Zara

TIPS FOR GETTING THE 40’s INSPIRED LOOK:
1. From the pale face above, it is easy to transform your makeup to this sultry look. First, line the upper lid with black eyeliner. You may use pencil, gel, or liquid liners. Slightly turn the liner upward. For evening, you may add eyeshadow in a neutral color and false lashes for more definition. Try: Paul & Joe Dual Eye Pencil #01 (black/grey) (P950), dip the black pencil tip in water before applying for a liquid-liner finish.

2. Red lips can be ageing, so be careful to choose the right shade and texture. While matte and deep red lips look bold and sexy, they also tend to look severe. If you are no longer in your 20s you might want to try sheer berry shades, or brighter red-orange colors.

On Jasmine, I used Paul & Joe Lipstick CS N#52 (P1100), from the Autumn Collection Sparkles.

* Hair Tip: Set your hair in large rollers or use a curling iron, then do a sexy side part.

DRAMATIC EYE

This season’s dramatic eye is all about the dark eyeliner combined with a winged smoky shadow. Versace, Michael Kors (smoky grey), Louis Vuitton, and Karl Lagerfeld (eyeliner) focused on the eyes, and kept everything else pale. This is a great look for evening. For the day, you may skip the shadow and go for just the eyeliner on the upper and lower lids, inner and outer and all around. Don’t forget to add a slightly winged tip.

White top: model’s own

TIPS TO GETTING THE DRAMATIC LOOK:
1. Use shimmery (as opposed to matte) eye shadow for a softer, smoky effect. Choose rich tones such as charcoal, purple, dark brown. Try: Paul & Joe Eye Color #20 (P1025), a shimmery charcoal shade.

2. Use a lighter shadow to highlight the brow bone. Try Paul & Joe Eye Color #01 (P1025), a shimmery champagne color.

3. Line the eyes with black liner.

4. Keep the cheeks and lips nude.

* Hair Tip: Keep hair sleek and straight and part in the middle.

* Paul & Joe is available at Rustan’s Makati.

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