Monday, November 26, 2012


Winter Makeup Trends for 2012



Want to know what's sexy this season when it comes to makeup? These looks, sported by our favorite celebs, are hot off the runway. They'll def get you noticed this winter.


Oxblood Lips

OMG, we're dying over this vampire-inspired lip color that Camille Belle recently wore on the red carpet—and that we saw at Bottega Veneta.
This burgundy to almost black hue is a fresh take on classic red hues for winter and requires a little attitude to rock. Oh, and don't forget to swipe on blush, since this color can wash you out.
















Cobalt Blue Eyeliner

Cobalt blue is a huge color this winter from eyeshadow to nail polish. Seen at shows like Prabal Gurung and Anna Sui, this shade is sure to boost your mood.
To avoid an I'm-a-child-of-the-80's look, copy Nicole Richie's technique and line your lash line with a cobalt blue khol pencil and smudge it out a bit. If that's still too much blue for you, line the lower lash line with the same product for a pop of color.















Full-On Flushed Cheeks

Vibrant cheeks, like Kirsten Dunst's—and seen at Michael Kors and Rodarte, scream confidence. To create the "après-ski effect," as makeup artist Dick Page phrased it at Kors' fall 2012 show, reach for a good blush brush and an orangey-red rouge. 









Smokeshow Shadow

Amp up your eyes with soot-shaded shadow with a hint of sparkle similar to what we saw at Versace—and on Jessica Alba. Swipe the smoky shade all over your lids, or, for a softer approach, use a black sparkly eyeliner along your upper and lower lashes using a small, stiff brush and then blend it in with your finger to make it look less perfect.








Crazy-Ass Eyeliner

Geometric eyeliner was all the rage at fall fashion shows, like Antonio Marras, Lanvin, Giorgio Armani, and Zac Posen, but we love the way that Ginnifer Goodwin stepped outside of her beauty comfort zone and rocked it on the red carpet at the 2012 Emmy Awards.

The technique? Lightly swipe a dove gray eyeshadow over you lids. Then, trace your upper lash line with your choice of liner, creating a winged effect at the outer corner of your eye. Lastly, continue the line along your crease until you almost reach the inner corner of your eye.





Brooke Shields Brows

Bold brows, like Lucy Hale's, graced the runways at almost every show. To get this look without giving yourself too-thick, too-dark arches, dip a slanted makeup brush into a brow powder one shade lighter than your brow hair color and create hair-like strokes to fill in any sparse spots. The result? Fuller brows that Brooke Shields would approve of.


Green With Envy Eyeshadow

Deep green is a universally flattering shade, so it plays well with any skin tone. It's as versatile as brown and gray, just cooler.
To work it, lightly dust a mossy green shade all over your eyelid for a sheer wash of color and then add a shadow with golden accents to the inner "V" corner of your eye, like makeup artists did at Roberto Cavalli. Or, apply the emerald hue along your top and bottom lash line, like Kat Graham did here. Pair this look with neutral cheeks and lips to avoid overdoing it.






Oxblood Lips

OMG, we're dying over this vampire-inspired lip color that Camille Belle recently wore on the red carpet—and that we saw at Bottega Veneta.
This burgundy to almost black hue is a fresh take on classic red hues for winter and requires a little attitude to rock. Oh, and don't forget to swipe on blush, since this color can wash you out.

Cobalt Blue Eyeliner

Cobalt blue is a huge color this winter from eyeshadow to nail polish. Seen at shows like Prabal Gurung and Anna Sui, this shade is sure to boost your mood.
To avoid an I'm-a-child-of-the-80's look, copy Nicole Richie's technique and line your lash line with a cobalt blue khol pencil and smudge it out a bit. If that's still too much blue for you, line the lower lash line with the same product for a pop of color.

Full-On Flushed Cheeks

Vibrant cheeks, like Kirsten Dunst's—and seen at Michael Kors and Rodarte, scream confidence. To create the "après-ski effect," as makeup artist Dick Page phrased it at Kors' fall 2012 show, reach for a good blush brush and an orangey-red rouge. 

Smokeshow Shadow

Amp up your eyes with soot-shaded shadow with a hint of sparkle similar to what we saw at Versace—and on Jessica Alba. Swipe the smoky shade all over your lids, or, for a softer approach, use a black sparkly eyeliner along your upper and lower lashes using a small, stiff brush and then blend it in with your finger to make it look less perfect.

Crazy-Ass Eyeliner

Geometric eyeliner was all the rage at fall fashion shows, like Antonio Marras, Lanvin, Giorgio Armani, and Zac Posen, but we love the way that Ginnifer Goodwin stepped outside of her beauty comfort zone and rocked it on the red carpet at the 2012 Emmy Awards.

The technique? Lightly swipe a dove gray eyeshadow over you lids. Then, trace your upper lash line with your choice of liner, creating a winged effect at the outer corner of your eye. Lastly, continue the line along your crease until you almost reach the inner corner of your eye.

Brooke Shields Brows

Bold brows, like Lucy Hale's, graced the runways at almost every show. To get this look without giving yourself too-thick, too-dark arches, dip a slanted makeup brush into a brow powder one shade lighter than your brow hair color and create hair-like strokes to fill in any sparse spots. The result? Fuller brows that Brooke Shields would approve of.

Green With Envy Eyeshadow

Deep green is a universally flattering shade, so it plays well with any skin tone. It's as versatile as brown and gray, just cooler.
To work it, lightly dust a mossy green shade all over your eyelid for a sheer wash of color and then add a shadow with golden accents to the inner "V" corner of your eye, like makeup artists did at Roberto Cavalli. Or, apply the emerald hue along your top and bottom lash line, like Kat Graham did here. Pair this look with neutral cheeks and lips to avoid overdoing it.

Berry Pretty Lipstick

This season's take on pink lips makes it look like you've been eating raspberries all afternoon and the pinkish purple color of them has stained your lips. Case in point: Zooey Deschanel at the2012 Emmy Awardsand at Rochas fall 2012 show. Couple this swipe of color with minimal face makeup and some mascara for a fresh–faced look.



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