THE PASTEL EYESHADOW
This year, the spring 2020 runways are awash with soft pastel hues on the eyelids with designers such as Marc Jacobs sending supermodel Gigi Hadid down with pastel blue eyeshadow. But the full potential of this trend was mostly visible on the Max Mara SS 2020 runway at the Milan Fashion Week as the models came out in gorgeous statement pastel eyeshadows paired with gothic lips. While the universally flattering warm-toned shadows have had their share of spotlight seasons after seasons, but cool pastel hues haven’t been as loved up until now. But the SS 2020 catwalks are surely changing that.
EYES: This spring, eyeshadows have gone cool-toned with hues of light blue, grey, lilac, light green, and lemon yellow taking centrestage. Prep the eyes with a touch of concealer and then lightly dab your fave pastel eyeliner crayon and instantly blend it over the entire eyelid. Dip a Q-tip in eye make-up remover and correct the mistakes if any. Smudging a crayon eyeliner gives more control over the colour intensity. Though one could pick a pastel eyeshadow palette to one’s liking too.
CHEEKS: Ditch heavy bronzing and blend a blusher along the cheekbones to create a healthy flush.
LIPS: Team pastel lids with gothic lips. The lip colour in trend is the deepest burgundy, almost close to black. Take the cue from Max Mara Spring 2020 catwalk, where the bold goth lips were in complete contrast to the undefined soft pastel shadow on the eyelids. The vixen pout is best created by lining the lip line with a deep burgundy crayon and filling in the lipstick colour with a brush.
OUTFIT: This dressy make-up look will be a good accessory for formal outfits such as pants or dresses. Go for outfits in soft neutral shades of beige, grey, nudes or dull pinks.
HAIR: Minimalist straight hair or an effortless up-do will be best suited to this dressy look. Avoid any overly glam hairstyle with this look.