I have just returned from the south of France, and let me tell you, they ushered in a sophisticated take on beauty. Rather than zoning in on one feature, instead we saw perfected skin, lightly flushed cheeks and subtle shading combined to create a rich, groomed look.
Mascara can feel like something of a dirty word, where make-up artists often shun it in favour of the clean, stark look that bare lashes bring. This season it was back in a big way, with layer upon layer of mascara creating doll-like looks.
Limp, loose waves are set to be a thing of the past, with hairstylists returning to proper up-dos. There were elegant chignons and ribbon-tied French twists, whilst elegant buns whispered of an almost couture-like sensibility. Many also came adorned with highly covetable accessories, the best of which were surely the jewelled clips pinning topknot ponytails in place at Prada.
The rich-girl beauty trend didn't stop at the make-up - luxurious, expensive-looking blow-outs, whilst the sleek, uptown styles were accessorised with elegant matt barrettes. Book your repeat salon appointments in now!
