Since spring is nearly here, your makeup drawer is ready for an update! It’s now time to put into action all the trends from last fall’s runway shows, everything from monochromatic makeup to an updated red lip. Here are some of our favorite looks that easily translate from runway to reality. The best part? Every product can be found at your local drugstore!
the updated red lip
In his fall show, Jason Wu proved that red lips are for everyone and not just reserved for the likes of Taylor Swift. Pucker up this spring with Maybelline Vivid Matte lip color. Makeup artist Yadim created Wu’s runway look using two shades—one with an orange base and the other a blue base—to work with multiple skin tones. After layering one on top of the other, Yadim used powder to create a velvet finish. Check out NYX Powder Blush to get the look effortlessly at home.
slicked down
Leave it to Altuzarra to take a classic hairdo and add a contemporary edge. While we may associate slick hair with being pulled back, the Altuzarra runway boasted models with gel-slicked hair from root to tip. The ‘dos were unencumbered by clips or ties, making the classic look that much easier to achieve at home. Apply your gel of choice generously and comb backward for an evening look that works with most hair lengths and textures.
monochromatic makeup
Who says your lip and eye color can’t match? Anna Sui models donned wine-stained lips and lids at her show, and it was one of our favorite, if not the most romantic, looks of the season. Legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath used CoverGirl Outlast All Day Color & Gloss in deep burgundy to achieve the perfect berry-stained lip. She then mixed shadows with her own balm product to achieve a smoldering lid.
desert rose
The closest desert may be nearly 1,000 miles away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look like a desert rose this spring. Brock Collection makeup artist Benjamin Puckey for Maybelline brought a romantic aesthetic to the runway with a ‘weathered’ look. Achieving it is as simple as it sounds: brushed-up brows, a dusty pink lip color and a bit of bronzer. Use Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color and The Falsies Push Up Angel washable mascara.
