Spring Beauty 2014: 109 photos of the top trends and must-have products this season

ORANGE LIPSTICK
“Pink is too sweet, too baby doll. Red is too pretty. It had to be a cool-girl colour,” said makeup artist Gucci Westman of the bright orange matte lip she created at Rag & Bone, which marked the first time a bold lip colour appeared at the show. Westman said the shade was inspired by the “optimism of the World Cup” and the bright colours of Brazil. Olé! We also saw versions of the zesty hue at DKNY, John Galliano and Meadham Kirchoff.

Creatures of the Wind Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

DKNY Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

DSquared2 Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

Prabal Gurung Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

John Galliano Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

Meadham Kirchhoff Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

Rag & Bone Spring 2014

GOLD MAKEUP
If its everlasting popularity is any indication, this precious metal’s desirability has no limits. Still, a little of its brilliance goes a long way. If you can’t commit to painting your eyebrows gold à la Christian Dior, maybe you’d consider gilding your part à la Dries Van Noten? OK, fine. Maybe just a swipe on the lids, à la Jason Wu. Done.

Dior Spring 2014

GOLD MAKEUP

Gucci Spring 2014

GOLD MAKEUP

Michael Van Der Ham Spring 2014

GOLD MAKEUP

Dries Van Noten Spring 2014

GOLD MAKEUP

Jason Wu Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP
It’s tempting to describe these shades, a major trend of the season, as “safe.” But pastels are surprisingly versatile, ranging from romantic (at Rochas, Suno and Burberry Prorsum) to futuristic (at Prabal Gurung, Giorgio Armani and Fendi, which was a standout with “chemical peach” lips by makeup artist Peter Philips). “The colours are like Ladurée macarons,” said makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury backstage at Prabal Gurung. Bonus: You don’t have to wait in line to get them.

Giorgio Armani Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Badgley Mischka Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Burberry Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Holly Fulton Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Prabal Gurung Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Carolina Herrera Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Marc Jacobs Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Antonio Marras Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Badgley Mischka Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Peter Pilotto Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Prada Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Rochas Spring 2014

PASTEL MAKEUP

Suno Spring 2014

LOW PONYTAILS
The ponytail sank to new lows this season. It was ribboned at Nina Ricci, accessorized with leather headbands at Valentino, fastened with metallic barrettes at Marios Schwab and gathered with a white elastic at Altuzarra.

Altuzzara Spring 2014

LOW PONYTAILS

Vanessa Bruno Spring 2014

LOW PONYTAILS

Helmut Lang Spring 2014

LOW PONYTAILS

Nina Ricci Spring 2014

LOW PONYTAILS

Marios Schwab Spring 2014

LOW PONYTAILS

Valentino Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER
Time to unearth that long-lost protractor: The best eyeliner shapes for spring require a little calculation. You could opt for a simple feline flick, but if you’ve got a steady hand, a bold right angle can be all kinds of sexy. Or take a page from the Derek Lam playbook, where makeup artist Tom Pecheux created a two-way navy liner look. The first was a tilted rectangle in the corner of the eye; the second added a thin line along the upper and lower lashes. “I wanted to create an eye that could be built on,” he said.

Haider Ackermann Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

Anya Hindmarch Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

Rocksanda Illinic Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

David Koma Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

Derek Lam Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

Stella McCartney Spring 2014

GRAPHIC EYELINER

Missoni Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN
“It’s about sculpting the face with light and moisture,” explained makeup artist Pat McGrath, describing the ultra-fresh, hyper-luminous complexion she and her team created at nearly a dozen shows this season. In non-makeup artist speak, it means strategic use of highlighter, face oil and moisturizer mixed together in some combination to brighten the planes of the face, which, when done right, will eliminate the need for the Valencia filter forevermore.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Calvin Klein Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Lanvin Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Paco Rabanne Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Nina Ricci Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Jil Sander Spring 2014

FRESH SKIN

Valentino Spring 2014

EYELASHES
Mascara finally reared its wand again, creating a clumpy effect at a variety of shows.

Ralph Lauren Spring 2014

EYELASHES

Mulberry Spring 2014

EYELASHES

Preen Spring 2014

EYELASHES

Thakoon Spring 2014

NO MAKEUP
The makeup tables at Alexander Wang were packed with product, which was ironic, as makeup artist Diane Kendal used a total of four items. “It’s all about raw beauty,” she said. That involved focusing on skincare, curled lashes and groomed brows. At Chloé and Jil Sander, it was about creating the slightest effect by contouring cheeks or blending brown liner with moisturizer. Hair, too, was meant to look nonchalant, but there were plenty of nuances. At Proenza Schouler, hairstylist Paul Hanlon (who used conditioner as a styling aid) described the centre-parted, slightly wavy hair as “lank, but very, very clean,” and “simple, but not simple to do.

Chloe Spring 2014

NO MAKEUP

Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

NO MAKEUP

Jil Sander Spring 2014

NO MAKEUP

Viktor & Rolf Spring 2014

NO MAKEUP

Alexander Wang Spring 2014

WET HAIR
When Paul Hanlon described the drenched hair at 3.1 Phillip Lim as “crustaceous,” it didn’t sound crazy—just evocative. “It’s a girl who’s been in the elements,” he said, “a girl who’s been washed ashore.” For Prabal Gurung, Hanlon tweaked the concept a bit: “I thought about this liquid, plastic texture, almost a fetish kind of thing.” And at Julien Macdonald, hairstylist Martin Cullen created slicked-back ponytails with a laminated effect to underscore the show’s alien aesthetic.

Dior Spring 2014

WET HAIR

Felder Felder Spring 2014

WET HAIR

Prabal Gurung Spring 2014

WET HAIR

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2014

WET HAIR

Julien MacDonald Spring 2014

ORANGE LIPSTICK

From top: Sonia Kashuk Dewy Luxe Lip & Cheek Balm in “Charmed” ” ($10, at Target), Estée Lauder Pure COlor Envy Sculpting Lipstick in “Defiant Coral” ($27, esteelauder.com), Clarins Joli Rouge Brilliant Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick in “Coral Tulip” ($34, clarins.ca), Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in “Mischevious” ($10, revlon.ca), Tom Ford Lip Color Sheer in “Firecracker” ($55, holtrenfrew.com)

GOLD MAKEUP

Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in “Glistening Gold” ($8, marykay.ca)

GOLD MAKEUP

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Pure Pigments in “Wild Gold” ($9, at drugstores)

GOLD MAKEUP

Shiseido Simmering Cream Eye Color in “Lemoncello” ($29, at department stores)

GOLD MAKEUP

Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in “Vintage Gold Black” ($42, at Shoppers Drug Mart)

GOLD MAKEUP

Vapour Mesmerize Eye Colour in “Gilt” ($18, vapourbeauty.com)

GOLD MAKEUP

Vasanti Silky Eye Shadow Duo in “Sherwood Forest” ($22, vasanticosmetics.com)

GOLD MAKEUP

Da Lish Metallic Collection Eye Shadow in “E01” ($22, dalishcosmetics.com)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Annabelle Twistup Retractable Eyeshadow Crayon in “Indigo”($10, at drugstores)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Dior Diorshow Fusion Mono Matte Long-Wear Professional Eyeshadow in “Céleste” ($32, at department stores)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Cover Girl Flamed Out Shadow Pot ($7, at drugstores)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Clé de Peau Eye Color Quad in “Plum Brown” ($58, at Holt Renfrew)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Joe Fresh Tinted Lip Balm in “Kiss” ($22, joefresh.com)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Marc Jacobs Matte Lip Gel in “LoveMarc” ($36, sephora.com)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Nars Satin Lip Pencil in “Stourhead” ($30, at Holt Renfrew)

PASTEL MAKEUP

Almay Shadow Softies Eye Shadow in “Seafoam” ($6, at drugstores)

LOW PONYTAIL

H&M hair ties ($4 for 7, hm.com)

LOW PONYTAIL

Sephora Collection Ombre Seamless Hair Ties ($11, sephora.ca)

LOW PONYTAIL

Goody Doublewear 2-in-1 Ponytailer & Bracelet ($6, well.ca)

LOW PONYTAIL

Sephora Collection Ribbon Hair Ties ($12, sephora.ca)

Estée Lauder Derek Lam Collection The Kajal Crayon in “Near Night” ($95 for collection, at Holt Renfrew)

Quo Eye Dare You Precision Liquid Liner in “Ebony” ($14, at Shoppers Drug Mart)

Sephora Classic Line 24HR Felt Tip Eyeliner ($17, sephora.ca)

Urban Decay Triple Threat Travel Pencil Set Smoky Matte Edition ($22, sephora.ca)

Eyeko Alexa Chung Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner ($44, sephora.ca)

FRESH SKIN

Shu Umera The Lightbulb Fluid Foundation in “Light Sand” ($66, shuumera.ca)

FRESH SKIN

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream ($40, egyptianmagic.com)

FRESH SKIN

M.A.C Mixing Medium Shine ($40, maccosmetics.com)

FRESH SKIN

Pai Rosehip Bioregenerate Fruit & Seed Oil Blend ($66, freshfaced.ca)

FRESH SKIN

Pixi H20 Skintint Tinted Face Gel in “Cream” ($24, at Target)

FRESH SKIN

Cover Girl Trumagic Luminizer ($14, at drugstores)

Cover Girl Bombshell Volume by LashBlast Mascara ($12, at drugstores)

Eyeko Deluxe Mascara Duo ($23, sephora.ca)

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Infinite Daring Length + Volume Mascara ($29, sephora.ca)

Givenchy Noir Couture 4 in 1 Mascara ($35, sephora.ca)

Clarins Be Long Mascara ($27, murale.ca)

Shiseido Perfect Mascara Full Definition ($30, murale.ca)

L’Oréal Paris Superliner Brow Artist in “Brunette” ($12, at drugstores)

M.A.C Powerpoint Eye Pencil in “Duck” ($19, maccosmetics.com)

Maybelline New York Colorsensational Lipcolor in “Nude Lust” ($10, at drugstores)

Nars Matte Matte Multiple in “Altai” ($46, narscosmetics.com)

Physicians Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Compact Cream in “Light” ($19, at drugstores)

Rodial Glamstick in “Lust” ($24, at Shoppers Drug Mart)

From Top: Joico Texture Boost Dry Spray Wax ($24, at Salons), Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Conditioner ($28, at drugstores), Kérastase Tousled Effect Spray ($46, kerastase.ca)

Pantene Advanced+ Keratin Repair Keragloss Oil Mist ($14, at drugstores)

$20, moroccanoil.com)

Schwarzkopf Osis + Grip Extreme Hold Mousse ($19, schwarzkopft.com)