(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)
Looking through the fall 2009 makeup collections released in the last couple of months, I think the main spring 2009 makeup trends, such as purples and soft neutrals, have taken on a more season-appropriate dimension and continued to dominate the makeup scene. Some palettes featured below feature pinks, which also continue the makeup trends earlier this year.
– Purples
Even as a fan of purples, I have been surprised to see how enduring the trend has been. I think it shows the wearability and versatility of the color. For fall 2009, most of the purples are darker, although there are still some lighter options.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Satin Eye Color
in 108 Purple Amethyst)
(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow
in 173 Night Butterfly)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Dior Jazzclub palettes)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 18 (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)
(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colors
in Violet Mauve (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
– Warm Neutrals
(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)
As I tend to favor light-to-medium purples which are usually released in spring, warm neutrals are probably (very marginally) my favorite trend of this season. Among neutrals, I like beiges and browns with a warm tone. (Taupes generally suit me less.) This season, many warm neutrals have a pink, peach, soft-copper or warm-gold undertone.
(Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad
in 15 Rose Gold)
(image from www.esteelauder.co.uk)
(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades
in 406 Tsarina)
(image from www.guerlain.com)
(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyes
in 07 Mysterious Queen)
(image from www.iswii.net)
– Greys
(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
Greys are usually too cool for my slightly warm-toned complexion, but they are generally great for creating classic retro looks as well as smoky eyes.
Some of the greys for this season are more green-toned, like those from Chanel, and some of them, like those from RMK, are more blue-toned.
(Chanel Les 4 Ombres de Chanel
in 16 Murano)
(image from www.chanel.com)
(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadow
in 055 Cocktail Look)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
One collection that hits the grand slam is Kate’s fall 2009 collection. Apart from the new Reflect Mirror Eyes series, Kate released a purple palette, a warm-brown palette, and a grey palette.
(Kate Diamond Cut Eyes in PU-1)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)
(image from www.iswii.net)
Also, Dior’s and YSL’s eye palettes (above) include both purples and greys.
– Warm Lips
(image from www.suqqu.com)
Last but not least, it seems that many of the lip colors released for fall 2009 are on the warm side. Many of them are warm pinks and reds with a peach, beige, or brown undertone. (It appears that there are a lot fewer rose-toned lipsticks for this season.)
(Dior Addict High Colors)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)
(image from www.suqqu.com)
Onto the holiday season, it seems that some major brands are still releasing purple shades. Look out for those from Dior, Sonia Rykiel, and Clinique.
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Light Mix Eyes palettes)
(www.helenarubinstein.com)
(image from www.threecosmetics.com)
