Nars for Thakoon Fall 2013. New York Fashion Week.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the glittery godliness of the Thakoon Fall 2013 Slap? Amongst the muted browns and subtle shading of the majority of this seasons catwalks, it's a shiny, sparkling blue beacon in the murk. 

We don't need to talk about the dodgy fringe, all has been forgiven in the form of gold glitter and inky blue shadow. 

Created by Lead Artist Diane Kendal, she describes the look as: 

"Thakoon's winter collection is inspired by summer," said Kendal. "So it was a combination of rich fabrics with short-sleeved dresses and heavy stoles with dragonflies. We wanted to reflect that in the makeup, so we did a very dark midnight blue shadow, but to get that summer feel we added glitter on top. It created the perfect juxtaposition between winter and summer."

Products Used: 

FACE

  Radiant Cream Compact Foundation (New for Fall 2013)

                 Available: US - August 1 2013 / Global - September 1 2013

                 For a similar effect, try Sheer Glow Foundation

       Sex Appeal Blush

EYES

    Marie Galante Duo Eyeshadow

        Ubangi Eye Paint (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US - September 1 2013 / Global - October 1 2013

                For a similar effect, try Night Flight Single Eyeshadow

    Outremer Single Eyeshadow

      Black Valley Eye Paint (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US - September 1 2013 / Global - October 1 2013

                For a similar effect, try Zardoz Single Eyeshadow

BROWS

        Brow Perfector (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US / Global - August 1 2013

                For a similar effect, try Eyebrow Pencil
Brow Gel (New for Fall 2013)

                Available: US / Global - August 1 2013

Delicious 

xx

High Brow

We're talking eyebrows...

Who would have thought that two seemingly useless strips of hair above our eyes could be so scrutinised?!

Spring has sprung and big brows are back...

(Stella McCartney spring 2011)

I've always been a fan of fuller eyebrows as they provide a brilliant frame to the face, but don't let that confuse you, I like them to to be neat as well...

No Thank You! 

So...What to use?

I've been faithful to MAC Espresso for my eyebrows for a long time now, paired with an angled brush it works wonders. I have quite dark eyebrows anyway but they are a little patchy in some areas.

Naked Brow...(oo-er)

Everyday...

I just concentrate mainly on the arch to create a more even brow then use any residue on the brush to lightly go through the rest.

On Trend...

Although they haven't photographed as dark as they are in person, I used a tiny bit of Nuhru from MAC alongside Espresso and created a fuller brow by filling them in more liberally.

I also use a tiny bit of clear mascara to set them, and if that's not to hand just grab some Vaseline or even some eight hour cream to just smooth them down.

How do you like your brows and will you be buying into Springs 'big brow' trend or leaving it to the models?

Laura xx