For women who chase the ripples emanating from international runways, here’s what’s headed your way. Some of it is even pretty. These are the looks for fall/winter 2009, and the designers who used them, as forged by M.A.C:
Lidvicious
This is a look you can embrace even if Sid Vicious isn’t your idea of beautiful. Lids are darkened, blended and paired with gently smudged eyeliner, with underplayed brows and lips.
Who did it: Karl Lagerfeld, Zac Posen, Nicole Miller
Who’s That Girl?
Lips take center stage, dressed in red, orange or fuchsia. Mascara and eye color are shunned, but brows are stronger, a la early Madonna. Maybe you shouldn’t try this without supervision.
Who did it: Berardi, Alberta Ferretti, Salvatore Ferragamo
New Romantics
Think Kim Basinger and Barbie, but don’t let that stop you. With brushed-up brows, turn to gold and metallic shades for a minimal luminescence.
Who did it: Marni, Matthew Williamson, Missoni
Sculpture Club
Joan Collins-eque contouring and highlighting is key here in an effort to “maximize hollowness” of the cheek with a darker shade. Tough to pull off, frankly, unless you’re on the runway.
Who did it: Blumarine, Balmain, Rodarte
