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How to Wear Next Season’s Hottest Makeup Trend Now

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The Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear runways proved that one-hued makeup looks are just as eye-catching as dressing oneself head-to-toe in a single color. For the daring, look towards Kenzo, where heavy washes of red blush were paired with scarlet lips. Those who prefer nudes can seek inspiration from Moschino’s caramel-colored cheeks and glossy mocha lips. But before you start color-coordinating your beauty bag, take a look at the prettiest monochromatic makeup from the Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear runways, below.

Kenzo Womenswear Backstage, Paris, Spring/Summer 2017. Copyright James Cochrane September 2016. Tel +44 (0)7715169650 james@jamescochrane.net

Kenzo Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear
Photo: James Cochrane

Backstage at Kenzo, heavy washes of red blush were draped across models’ cheekbones in a colorful nod to the ‘80s. The dramatic makeup was anchored by a swivel of bold, red lipstick. For a more wearable take on the beauty look, opt for a soft swirl of blush on the apples of the cheeks coordinated with a crimson lip stain.

Moschino Womenswear Backstage, Milan, Spring/Summer 2017. Copyright James Cochrane September 2016. Tel +44 (0)7715169650 james@jamescochrane.net

Moschino Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear
Photo: James Cochrane

Peter Phillips sent models down the Moschino runway sporting glam makeup in the form of a heavy dusting of bronzer across the hollows of the cheekbones, with a swipe of glossy caramel lipstick to match. Phillips turned the notch up on the bronzed-out look with dramatic, nougat lids and a set of false eyelashes.

Versace Womenswear Backstage, Milan, Spring/Summer 2017. Copyright James Cochrane September 2016. Tel +44 (0)7715169650 james@jamescochrane.net

Versace Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear
Photo: James Cochrane

At the Versace Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear show, makeup maestro Pat McGrath departed from the signature smoky eyes synonymous with Donatella Versace’s models to create a minimal eye makeup look instead. Bombshell models including Gigi Hadid, Irina Shayk and Adriana Lima sported muted, rose lids and lips that were supercharged with a swipe of dazzling metallic highlighter on the inner corner of the eyes and cupid’s bow.

Erdem womenswear backstage, London, Spring/Summer 2017. Copyright James Cochrane September 2016. Tel +447715169650 Email james@jamescochrane.net

Erdem Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear
Photo: James Cochrane

“Controlled dishevelment” is how makeup artist Val Garland described the peachy beauty look at Erdem; the look consisted of a swirl of coral blush, a swipe of cream shadow across the lids and lower lashline, and soft, slightly washed out apricot lips that looked striking against the models’ clean complexions.

 

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kyle Ericksen/WWD/REX/Shutterstock (5897014ax) Model Anna Sui show, Backstage, Spring Summer 2017, New York Fashion Week, USA - 14 Sep 2016

Anna Sui Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear
Photo: Kyle Ericksen/REX/Shutterstock

Drawing inspiration from the ‘60s, Pat McGrath dipped her brushes into pots of burgundy eyeshadow to create the smoldering smokey eyes seen on the models. McGrath then dabbed a helping of her cult-favorite Skin Fetish overtop to create a glossy effect. Lips were painted with a wine-colored stain that was then blotted, before being coated in lip gloss to create a matching high-shine finish.

Here, how to anchor your monochrome makeup with multi-colored hand bags.

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