Spring/Summer 2015 Beauty Trends

Bare-Faced Beauty

The most frequently heard words backstage at the shows were "natural", "minimal", and "real".  Proenza Schouler only used concealer on the models, while models went completely make-up free for Marc Jacobs.  This barely-there make up would fit nicely when thinking about my high-summer look, allowing the skin to be seen through light application of make up  to give a really natural and glowy look.  This fits nicely with my chosen brand as they have recently launched their 'Naked Skin' line. 

Marc Jacobs

Image Credit: Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends: Catwalk Hair & Make-up (Vogue.co.uk). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1239477. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Make-up Artist: Francois Nars

Inspiration:  Francois Nars said "Marc likes how from the staging to the clothes it's completely styled… he likes to depersonalise the girls".  It was actually Marc Jacobs idea to stick to a bare faced look to create a 'model army'.  "I don't like middle-of-the-road, so I hate the idea of always doing a 'healthy' look. Rosy cheeks and all that," Nars said.

The Colour Purple

Apparently purple is the colour of the season when it comes to eye make-up.  Dainty lilacs, smokey deep purples and icy lavenders were all seen on the catwalk.  A smokey eye using purples instead of the typical greys, blacks and browns would make a nice change for an evening inspired look as Urban Decay have a variety of coloured shadows available.

Vera Wang

Image Credit: Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends: Catwalk Hair & Make-up (Vogue.co.uk). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1239477. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Make-up Artist: Lucia Pieroni

Inspiration: Lucia Pieroni created plum-toned smokey eyes at Vera Wang, with a small amount of mascara to define the lower lashes only.  Pieroni's aim was to create 'sinister' not 'sexy' eyes, with the idea that the models had "been in the woods for a really long time and haven’t seen any sun,”.

Blushing Berry Lips

Every hue of red was present for the spring/summer shows.  Red lips are a timeless, classic feature perfect for an evening and can look just as beautiful sheered out for a daytime look.   Orange hues, bold scarlets and rich berry tones were most popular.  UD has a lovely selection of 'Revolution Lipsticks' that come in a selection of reds, corals and deep berries for a bold lip look.  These lipsticks also now come in a sheer version, named 'Sheer Revolution', which would be perfect for a spring/ summer look.

Topshop Unique

Image Credit: Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends: Catwalk Hair & Make-up (Vogue.co.uk). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1239477. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Make-up Artist: Various, Head MUA: Hannah Murray

Inspiration: The inspiration behind the makeup for Topshop was bright, bold and super retro.  They went for bold lips with smudged kohl around the eyes.  They aimed to create a preppy look with a feminine edge.

The Low Ponytail

An effortless & chic style, I'm so glad the low ponytail made an appearance at the spring/summer shows.  The low ponytail was styled in numerous ways...crimped at Stella McCartney, bedhead style at Giambattista Valli, sporty at Alexander Wang and wet-look at Prada.  Paired with natural or bold make-up, I think this style adds a sophisticated yet sharp feel to any look.

Giambattista Valli

Image Credit: Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends: Catwalk Hair & Make-up (Vogue.co.uk). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1239477. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Hair Stylist: Orlando Pita

Inspiration: The inspiration behind this messy style comes from the girls Giambattista Valli hangs around with himself, they are creative, complex but still relaxed.  Valli wanted the girls to look beautiful but still natural.

The Anti Cat-Eye

Black eye-liner has never really gone out of style, however the way to wear it for spring/summer 2015 is from the middle of the eyes extended past the outer corners just like the models at Céline, Prada and Narciso Rodriguez or in a bold line underneath at Just Cavalli.  UD's 24/7 glide-on pencils are one of their best selling products so experimenting with liner for a look would be interesting. 

Narciso Rodriguez

Image Credit: Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends: Catwalk Hair & Make-up (Vogue.co.uk). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1239477. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Make-up Artist: Dick Page

Inspiration:  The focus was kept on the eyes. “We did as little as possible to the skin and the eyes were just black,” Dick Page explained.  The look was completely inspired by Debbie Harry.

References:

Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2015 - No Make-Up (Vogue.co.uk). [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/09/12/marc-jacobs-spring-summer-2015-no-make-up. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Vera Wang Spring 2015 Makeup - New York Fashion Week Beauty Trends. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.style.com/beauty/backstage/2014/vera-wang-spring-2015-makeup. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

London Fashion Week SS15 - Day 3. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.getthegloss.com/article/london-fashion-week-ss15-day-3. [Accessed 29 January 2015].

Backstage Beauty: Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2015 - theFashionSpot. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.thefashionspot.com/beauty/461313-backstage-beauty-narciso-rodriguez-spring-2015/#/slide/1. [Accessed 29 January 2015].