Best of Beauty Milan Fall 2014

If there is one key translatable trend from Milan it is the impossibly pretty makeup looks that dominated the majority of the shows. As mentioned in my New York recap, so long is the 'no makeup, makeup look' and it is a warm hello to rosy cheeks, kohl-rimmed eyes, lashes out to there and a velvety smooth complexion.  The focus was on the upper part of the face, where boldly groomed brows provided face-framing impact while extra long lashes, either real or fake, created a soft doe-like effect.  What are your favorite looks from Milan?

Purple Haze at Jason Wu Fall 2013

 It was a soft purple haze at Jason Wu's Fall 2013 runway show. The models strutted down the runway with a mesmerizing shade of purple swiped across the lids, cheekbones were powdered with a neutral blush that led to a chiseled cheekbone effect, while the lips were left bare.  Hair was flawlessly parted in the middle and coiffed back into a criss-cross pattern and finished with two barrets. The entire show in one word - stunning. 

 *Images via style.com 

Backstage Beauty - Paris

(Bright crimson lips paired with aubergine eyeshadow, YSL)

(Signature Chloe - barely there makeup and a perfect blow-out)

(Bold brows and cherry-red lips, Christian Dior)

(Makeup that is practically unrecognizable and hair that is sleekly tied back, Balmain)

(A face-framing braid paired with an ethereal, no-makeup glow, Valentino)

(Silvery eyes further accented with mile-long fauxmlashes and a tinge of glossy peach swiped on the lips, Louis Vuitton)

(Neutral makeup, multiple face-framing braids and long silver nails, Alexander McQueen)

 

Images from WWD and Style.com

More from the Milan S/S Shows and Beauty Trends

(Versace, S/S 2012)

(Absolutely flawless and glowing skin at Versace)

(The signature look of volume and bouncy curls, Versace S/S 2012)

(Vibrant yellow)

(What an eclectic collection from Moschino, from prints, silk, military-chic to cow boy fringe)

(Bluemarine, S/S 2012)

All images from style.com

Trending Beauty - Part Three

(Feminine and flawless makeup at Ralph Lauren)

(Too much sun? No, that is just powder bronzer to echo the safari themed Michael Kors show)

(Kohl rimmed eyes paired with a side twist at Rodarte)

(A bare face with a touch of shadow paired with ringlets at Oscar de la Renta)

All images from WWD.com

Trending Beauty - Part 2

(Subtle makeup at Carolina Herrera, but with highlighted accents on the cheeks finished with a light brown eyeshadow and a just bitten lip.)

(At Donna Karan was the exact opposite beauty approach, Charolotte Tilbury paired pale matte skin, practically undone eyes with a dramatic deep chocolatey matte lip. This is a look to try this fall.)

(At DVF, the look was also subtle, that was to give more of a focus on the slightly teezed updo. The eyes were accentuated with a light taupe shadow and the cheeks were brushed with a tawny blush.)

All images from WWD