FALL TRENDS WORTH TRYING

Give your locks a stylishly dishevelled look with a shot of texturizing spray along the bottom half of hair.

FALL

TRENDS WORTH TRYING

The most wearable hair and makeup trends of the fall season, straight from the backstage beauty trenches and repurposed for real-life routines

BY JULIA MCEWEN AND ANDREA KARR

Pretty Ponies

SEEN AT: Chanel, Fendi, Valentino This season, the pony isn’t your last-resort hairdo. From fabric-adorned tails at Chanel to multiband ponies at Valentino, the newest style sits at the nape of the neck and features hits of interest that take it beyond the gym. At the Richard Nicoll show, Duffy, a Vidal Sassoon hairstylist, created a slightly messy design inspired by the 1920s and ’30s. “We drew on influences of beautiful, fuss-free hair, contrasted with modernist elements,” he says. Each pony was wrapped in a pretty knot to cover the elastic and to add a romantic detail.

GET THE LOOK: There are many ways to wear the ponytail. For a sleek pony, blow out your locks with a smoothing serum, draw a sharp part and straighten the lengths before tying. For a rougher cool-girl effect, spray your strands with a texturizer or dry shampoo and brush the product through. Using a one-inch-barrel curling iron, add curls to the length. Secure the pony with an elastic at the nape of the neck, then wrap a small section around the band, fastening it in place with a bobby pin.

If you crave a high-fashion look, take a cue from Valentino and tie small black elastics, each about two inches apart, along the length of your pony. Alternately, wrap fabric strips around the elastic at the pony, letting them drape down the tail with the rest of your hair.

THE GOODS: (Left to right) L’Oréal Professionnel Wild Stylers Next Day Hair, $23.50, select salons. Klorane Dry Shampoo Gentle Formula for Light to Dark Brown Hair, $15.50, klorane.ca. Fekkai Blowout Sealing Serum, $28, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Silver Lids

SEEN AT: Antonio Marras, Desigual, Donna Karen New York, Holly Fulton Metallic eye makeup is a rich, bold way to brighten the eyes. For Antonio Marras fall/winter 2014, makeup artist Tom Pecheux was inspired by the moon, which he says represents “attraction and scariness at the same time.” For an otherworldly effect, he dabbed touches of silver shadow at the centre of the top and bottom lash lines.

GET THE LOOK: Universally flattering for all skin tones and eye colours, this beauty trend is attainable for all makeup skill levels. If you’re a novice, silver eyeliner is the key to va-va-voom eyes in a flash. Simply apply product in the inner corners of your eyes and blend for subtle touches of metallic. For a more dramatic take, try a glitzy all-metallic eyelid that will make your peepers pop. The trick to a flawless application? James Malloy, M.A.C Cosmetics director of makeup artistry, says beginners should forgo a brush. “Start with a creamy texture eye shadow and your fingers. A shiny product is hard to control with a brush, and you can easily lose the placement of the product.”

These new intense metallic shades from Stila go on smooth and stay that way. Thanks to their opacity, they give lids a striking foil finish that doesn’t crease. THE GOODS:

(Top to bottom) Maybelline New York Colour Tattoo Metal in Silver Strike, $9, maybelline.ca. Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner, $7, rimmellondon.com. Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in Titanium, $42, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

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THE GOODS: (Left to right) Maybelline New York Colour Show Kohl Liner in Vibrant Violet, $6, maybelline.ca. M.A.C Cosmetics Fluidline Eye-Liner Gel, $19, maccosmetics.com. Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Push-Up Liner, $29, shoppersdrugmart.ca. Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, $28, narscosmetics.com.

Graphic Eyeliner

SEEN AT: Jean-Pierre Braganza, Kenzo, Rag & Bone, Zac Posen

Hold on to your eyeliner, ladies! The beloved liner looks of last season are still going strong. Expertly rimmed eyes have high impact and, according to the fall shows, there’s no wrong way to wear them. Makeup artists conjured up a whole host of liner looks—colourful, graphic and everything in between. One of the most out-of-this-world iterations was seen at Chanel, where models wore dramatic neon winged eyeliner. At Kenzo, makeup artist Aaron de Mey took the traditional cat eye for a joyride, painting a thin line of M.A.C Pro Marine Ultra Chromaline along the upper lashes and flicking it up at the corner. To add impact, he continued to build the line thicker for “a slight punk edge.”

GET THE LOOK: “You need to treat coloured eyeliner like a red lip,” says Terry Barber, M.A.C Cosmetics director of makeup artistry. “You need to restyle the look and play the lip and everything else down.” Make the liner the focal point by leaving eyelids nude and sweeping a neutral taupe shadow into the creases.

But avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to eyeliner. “Hair truly dictates how to wear lines,” says Barber. “When the hair is off the face, I like the look of a full feline eye.” For less intensity than the graphic, colourful flicks seen on the runways, opt for jewel tones such as purple, emerald and navy. And if you have bangs, skip the colour and wing altogether, says Barber. “A shorter black line, particularly with a fringe, looks contemporary and really cool.”

Benefit’s new waterproof gel eyeliner has a softly angled tip that conforms to the eyelid for a smooth, close line —great for beginners.

Bold lips in cherry red, burnt orange or deep burgundy are a fall staple.

Deep Side Part

SEEN AT: Alexander Wang, BCBG, Peter Som, Proenza Schouler

Side parts had a major moment on the New York runways. The severe yet sophisticated parts are simple to create and can be incorporated into all kinds of beauty looks. At the Wes Gordon show, stylist James Pecis paired textured hair with a sleek side-swept part. “It’s a strong look, very intellectual,” says Pecis.

GET THE LOOK: Easy, fast and powerful, the dramatic side part works on both short and long hair and is perfect for when you’re in a hurry. The style can be worn wet or dry, left or right—choose whichever side feels most comfortable and best showcases your features. “Changing the part gives your hair a totally different message,” says Pecis.

One thing’s for sure: The sleek, severe version should stay on the runway. Channel you inner Veronica Lake and try the deep side part with soft and glamorous waves.

Whip hair into shape with this unique oil, cream and gel in one. Nourishing argan oil shapes, holds and enhances hair’s softness and shine.

THE GOODS: (Left to right) Osis+ Thrill Fibre Gum, $23.50, schwarzkopf-professional.ca. Matrix Oil Wonders Shaping Oil Cream, $23, matrixcanada.ca. Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist, $20, redken.ca.

Hydrate and give skin a luminous, healthy glow with this primer’s white and pink pearl pigments.

Reflective Skin

SEEN AT: Chloé, Issey Miyake, Peter Pilotto

One of the biggest trends of the season looks so natural, you might even miss it: fresh, hydrated, dewy skin. Makeup artists worked hard to create a goddess appearance. The result? Youthful, plump and reflective skin that complements a red lip, a bright liner or a bold brow. This trend toward “nude, natural and real is simply about imitating the look of skin without makeup,” says Lyne Desnoyers, executive director of M.A.C Cosmetics. At the Wes Gordon show, Maybelline New York makeup artist Alice Lane paired ethereal skin with “the taupes of a cold, rainy day.” The muddy makeup hues were brought to life by lit-fromwithin skin.

GET THE LOOK: The prettiest skin of the season doesn’t require a mask of foundation. Instead, minimize flaws while maintaining a fresh, natural look. Prep skin with a moisturizer or oil, then smooth on an illuminating primer. Next, apply foundation, but only where you need it: “Everyone is a bit red around the centre of the face,” says Malloy. “Start there and sheer it out. Instead of going into autopilot mode, take a step back and ask yourself, ‘Do I need any more?’” If your complexion appears uneven, dab concealer to tone down blemishes and flaws. Once you’re comfortable with your canvas, it’s time to add a reflective layer. For a natural look, dab moisturizer onto the high planes of your face, like the cheekbones and the bridge of your nose, to add dimension and symmetry. For a stronger look, use a reflective highlighter instead.

Warm gold nail polish elevates any outfit.

THE GOODS: (Left to right) Lancôme La Base Pro Hydra Glow, $45, lancome.ca. Darphin The Revitalizing Oil, $55, holtrenfrew.com. M.A.C Cosmetics Pro Longwear SPF 20 Compact Foundation, $37.50, maccosmetics.com. Mirabella Brilliant Mineral Highlighter, $38, mirabellabeauty.com.

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