Beauty Trend: Strong Eyes, Soft Lip

Beauty
September 08, 2010

One of the biggest trends to emerge on the runways this past F/W 2010 season was a strong eye paired with a soft lip, layering black cream shadow with blue and green shades, then adding sparkles to the inner corners for a multi-dimensional, 70s-inspired look.

One of the biggest trends to emerge on the runways this past F/W 2010 season was a strong eye paired with a soft lip.

This was most memorable on Diane Von Furstenberg’s runway, where MAC make-up artist James Kaliardos layered black cream shadow with blue and green shades, and then added sparkles to the inner corners for a multi-dimensional, 70s-inspired look.

To finish off the smokey look, Kaliardos lined the models’ waterline with MAC's Smolder pencil for more definition, before using MAC's Zoomblack mascara.

This trend was also re-iterated when Chanel showed their collection. The brand’s Fall 2010 collection just hit counters, and it’s a clear play on a contrast between intense, dark eyes and shimmering, neutral lips.
 
Under the direction of Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, a slew of new products have been introduced, including a gorgeous Taupe Grise eye shade, and four new Levres Scintillantes Glossimer shades: Petite Peche, a pale peach; Coral Love, a bright coral shimmer; Rose Dilemma, a soft pink; and Teaser, a vivid pink. You can layer these over matte lipstick if you're into the dramatic glossy look, or just play up your natural color with some extra color and shine.

 
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The Fashion Spot's Style Editor, Sharon Feiereisen, is a freelance writer based in New York City. Her work has been published in Newsday, AM New York, WHERE New York, Dan's Papers, and on BlackBook.com, among many other print and online outlets. Fluent in French and German, Sharon is a confessed jewelry addict with a particularly strong affinity for nOir and Hermes. Check out her tumblr blog, Random Happenings

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