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The second instalment of Fashion Week brought some vivid colour and whimsy to a rainy London Town. Here, our favourite beauty trends to try, or at the very least, admire from London Fashion Week.
Bright Blush
For Ashley Williams, it was all a game of clever balance; monolithic vs. millennial times, good taste vs. bad, East London urbanity vs. sexed-up party wear, as for beauty, it was an indelicate dance between Marie-Antoinette blush and modern rainbow eyes. The blush, as it were, was a standout, rendered in a shocking pink and blended all around the temple with exuberant glee, it was Pompadour meets punk. Pam Hogg also played dress ups with blush, using bold round shapes on both cheekbone and above the brow bone, whilst Lulu Guiness’ take was slightly softer in its articulation. In a makeup collaboration with British beauty vloggers Pixiwoo and Bobbi Brown, blush remained punchy and pronounced and was swept in a dramatic C-shape around the temple and eye.
Pretty Plaits
It would seem the hairstylists at London Fashion have been on somewhat of a plait crusade, with braids sprouting at both Simone Rocha and Roskanda. The chignon received a knotty update; with a chunky plait woven into the classic up ‘do at Roskanda, whilst Simone Rocha’s beauty tale was a romantic one; generously side-swept plaits, slightly askew and affixed with a beaded, bow appliqué. The finish was gently raked, perfectly pretty yet slightly impish; Rocha’s modern romanticism deftly told by hairstylist James Pecis.
Unexpected Glitter
Glitter and London Fashion Week seemingly go hand in hand (blame Pat Mcgrath’s proclivity for the sparkly stuff), however this year’s rendition served up a decidedly different take. Inspired by oyster diving, Val Garland quite literally puffed gold and teal flecks near the hairline and forehead of Preen’s model flock, which trickled down past the the brow bone with imperfect glee. A more conceptual take on glitter, this airy smattering proved beautifully ethereal and glacial, as was Preen’s intention.
diamond parts
At Markus Lupfer, it was a case of diamonds being a model’s best friend, as hairstylist Tina Outen took to parts with a single strand of diamantés. Slicked-down, sleek and middle-parted, the finishing touch was the meticulous placement of diamonds, which matched the shoulder-grazing earrings of the same crystal. A lesson in elegant accessorising, with a glint of subversion.
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Cover Image: Instagram, @markuslupfer
