Makeup Gourmet® Fall Makeup Trend Report 2003 Fall Makeup Trend Report 2003 Finally, my favorite color season of the year. Makeup companies put out their best stuff in the fall and make my job the most fun. Enough gushing, let’s get to the goods. As in any season, there are many concurrent themes running in fashion and makeup. The two that have risen to the top are denims and butterscotch browns. Makeup takes itself in polar directions to complement these two trends. First the denims. What a great idea: feature denim. The most brilliant and sublime feature about denim is virtually everything goes with it. A couple of hot new denim pieces and you can mix and match your wardrobe and wear those tops and skirts long since forgotten. Denim is very forgiving, on your body and in your makeup. Here’s how the makeup goes. Beautiful, healthy skin is always a great start. This season, enriched shades of denim concentrate on the lids of the eyes. Eyes are rimmed in Dark blue or black pencil for a smudgy effect. Then in neat rows, shades of blue climb up the eyelid to the crease. The crease holds the lightest blue as a halo to the eye and the brow bone is left nude with only translucent powder. Mascara is striking on top and bottom lashes. Lips make the “innocent, not naïve” statement of pale, shimmery pink or gold. Lips are barely lined and use gloss sparingly and strategically in the center of lower lip. Allow the gloss to go where it wants on the rest of your lip. Cheeks are a flushed blush on the apples of the cheeks. Sheer, delicate, young. Only those in dire need of cheekbones need contour. Check out this recipe for style in full detail at: http://www.makeupgourmet.com/recipeofthemonth.html The second, warm-monochromatic-butterscotch-brown trend is a return to familiar territory for many. This look takes a back seat to your natural features, only subtly enhancing who you are. This means that if you want drama, see the denim-look above. Avoid using heavy dark browns for impact, at least for this season anyway. Eyes are two or three shades of monochromatic browns, no shade too intense, and washed over lid and brow with just enough contour shadow in the crease to gently open eyes. Line with either a dark brown shadow or pencil or black. Keep lashes separated, clean and long looking. For lips, find the lightest shade brown that you can be comfortable wearing and make sure it looks hydrated. Pay attention to the definition of the lips. Keep them shaped without visible lip liner showing (blend, blend, blend) Cheeks can be a repeat of the “denim-look cheek” or a little more honey in tone. Have a fantastic fall. Best, Chris Scott The Makeup Gourmet. About Chris: Chris Scott, makeup artist, author, instructor, media personality and theater producer has worked in all aspects of makeup for 20 years. His television persona, the Makeup Gourmet, appears on network television teaching makeup Recipes for Style. His book, Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide, How to Buy the Right Skincare and Makeup, has been featured on ABC, CBS NBC and UPN. His video series; Makeup Gourmet: Recipes for Style released its first edition in December 2002. His syndicated monthly columns on seasonal Health & Beauty topics and consumer information are featured on Radio station websites. He specializes in articulate information, artistry training, consumer education and personalized application. He provides professional makeup services to the fashion, film, television, print, video, entertainment and retail industries. You can contact Chris directly at: Chris Scott 1597 Dolores Street San Francisco, CA 94110 chris@makeupgourmet.com Tel/Fax(415) 648-3073 Mobile (415) 846-1597 Return to press kit page |