It’s fall—the time of year when makeup palettes turn rich and hair
makes a statement as our wardrobes transition into sumptuous layers. “To
see what’s happening next in hair and makeup trends, you have to look
to the runway—the clothing determines the beauty looks we create around
the collections,” explains celebrity stylist Patrick Melville, who was a
fixture backstage at Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week.
Creativity may be in full force, but so too is science. From polished
ponytails to army green nails and diffused lips, even the most artistic
beauty trends are grounded in science. Read on as we dissect and
illustrate.
Fashion sure loves a bright, bold lip—and this season, pouts diffused
from dark edges to vibrant centers for a creative rendition that
resembled the colorful aftermath of eating a popsicle. At Kenneth Cole,
MAC makeup artist Romy Soleimani lined lips in black burnt burgundy and
finished the center in cherry for an “edgy, hard” take on the classic
seduction shade. “The ombré affect makes your lips look super luscious
and full,” Soleimani said.
It’s no wonder the bee-stung look has remained iconic, from Marilyn
Monroe’s red to Angelina Jolie’s nude; turns out, the fuller your lips,
the higher your estrogen hormones, which means you’re more fertile. This
is also why lips lose volume and thin with age as youth slowly fades.
But today, you need not despair: There’s an endless array of lip
products on the market that claim to plump your pucker instantly.
Trend: Coiled Chignons
Take note: Chignons are a secret anti-aging weapon. Unlike ballerina
buns and other tight updos that can appear rigid and make an aging face
look harsh, chignons are loose and forgiving—and even lend themselves to
teasing volume at the root and pulling a few age-defying wisps out
around the face.
Trend: Bangin’ Braids
Research has shown that people find symmetrical facial features to be
most attractive. If you have areas of disproportion (and just about
everyone does!), styling braids into your hair can actually make your
features appear more compatible since the alternating pattern won’t draw
attention to asymmetry in the same way a center part or round bun does.
“If you have large features, try thicker braids, and smaller features
look best with more delicate braids,” says New York City salon owner and
stylist Mark Garrison.
Trend: Grape Lips
Seen at: Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Cynthia Rowley, Derek Lam, Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, Anthony Vaccarello
From a nearly black-like vamp shade to a luscious berry stain, grape
was the statement lip color of the season. “It’s a combination of a chic
retro lip and a punkish look,” said Chanel Creative Director of Makeup
Peter Philips backstage at the Fendi show, where models donned a Marlene
Dietrich-like lip that competed for attention with fox fur Mohawks;
this trend is not for the subtle-minded.
Provocative lipcolor with deep blue undertones like grape, red and
fuchsia, are known for making teeth appear whiter. Yet New York cosmetic
dentist Lana Rozenberg, D.D.S. says our cultural obsession with white
teeth has only to do with its association to youth, and that like
wrinkles, yellow teeth really have no connection to well-being. “Yellow
teeth can be just as healthy if not even more healthier than white
teeth—it’s just our perception,” she explains.
From:
/www.youbeauty.com/ Posted by Mags
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