Autumn make-up looks
I like to take the makeup trends and adapt them for the more mature wearer.I have picked out a few of the looks predicted for Autumn/Winter 2024.
Grunge smokey eye
- Trend Overview: This season, the grunge look is back. Think rich, not only blacks but deep colours like plum, burgundy, and forest green.
- Key Features:
- Smoky eyes using dark matte shadows with a subtle shimmer.
- Deep wine-colored lips, softened with a touch of gloss for a less intense finish.
- Pale, luminous skin with minimal contouring, focusing instead on a natural, ethereal glow.
Suggested look
Blushed
- Trend Overview: Blush is making a comeback for Autumn either a high flushed skin or bronzed, sun-kissed skin combined with rich blush tones. This trend merges the warmth of bronzer with the depth of autumnal hues or a touch of a flushy pink glow.
- Key Features:
- A seamless blend of bronzer and blush, creating a flushed, healthy complexion.
- Gold and copper tones on the eyes, with a touch of shimmer on the lids.
- Nude or caramel-toned lips with a satin finish, perfectly complementing the bronzed skin.
Suggested look
Flash of Colour
- Trend Overview: A flash of colour in the inner corners of the eye takes centre stage. Autumn 2024 experiments with brights, metallic, glitter, and even velvet-textured looks that add a fresh twist to classic eye looks.
- Key Features:
- Bold shades like pink, lilac, emerald or midnight blue.
- Bold colour in inner corners of the eye.
- Creative liner shapes, including double wings, geometric accents, and under-eye details.
Suggested Look
Dewy Neutrals
- Trend Overview: Minimalist makeup continues to thrive, with a focus on natural, dewy finishes. This trend emphasizes glowing skin with neutral tones that enhance rather than overpower your natural features.
- Key Features:
- Skin-like foundations with a radiant, almost wet-looking finish.
- Neutral eyeshadows in taupe, soft brown, and beige, with a glossy effect on the lids.
- Clear or slightly tinted lip balms, keeping the lips hydrated and subtly enhanced.
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Rose Tinted Beauty
- Trend Overview: Red lips are still a strong contender through Autumn and Winter
- Key Features:
- Berry-toned lips in matte, velvet, or glossy finishes, depending on your style.
- Matching berry blush, softly diffused on the cheeks for a natural flush.
- Eyes kept simple with soft brown or berry-toned shadow and mascara.
- Soft eyes flushed cheeks and red lips.
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Embellished Eyes
- Trend Overview: Autumn 2024 sees a playful approach to eye makeup with the use of embellishments like tiny pearls, crystals, and metallic foil. This trend is all about adding a touch of fantasy to your look.
- Key Features:
- Subtle placements of pearls or crystals along the lash line or at the corners of the eyes.
- Metallic foils pressed onto the center of the lid for a futuristic pop.
- Minimal makeup on the rest of the face to let the embellishments stand out.
Suggested look
These trends for Autumn 2024 embrace a mix of bold experimentation and soft elegance, allowing for versatile looks that range from dramatic to understated, all with a distinctly autumnal feel.
Model photos taken from A/W 24 catwalk shows
Suggested looks all photos and make up by Graceful Disgraceful I would like to thank
Fran @go.grey_73, Susan Jonas, Ann @mindful_lime, Vicky @virtuallyvicky
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