Update your look for Fall with a sleek oversized headband. A runway favourite at Prada, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld. This hair accessory is a must for the new season.

Check out the styles at: jenniferbehr.com, topshop.com, forever21.com

The make up for Fall is anything but simple this season. We’re gearing up for glamorous looks that aren’t over done. Fall’s old faithful standbys like the smoky eye and the red lip have a fresh feel to them-it’s a modern type of glamour for Fall 2010.

1. Graphic Eyes

If you don’t own black eye kohl or liquid liner now is the time to get it. This trend is harder edged than we saw last season. The shapes are defined and deliberate, but at the same time can be toned down for real life without losing the feel.

2. All Shades of Red

Of course there are red lips this season! What we noticed is that there are a variety of shades from brights to deep darks. A lipliner and lip brush are a must to replicate these perfect pouts.

3. Luxurious Skin

As far as I’m concerned it’s always all about the skin. To create the perfect canvas prep is the key. Don’t skimp on skincare. The end result should be like cashmere, soft, smooth. Not overly matte or dewy the perfect in-between.

4. Wrap Around Shadow

You have to wrap your shadow around your eyes. Apply all over the eyelid and continue underneath. You don’t have to use a dark colour to recreate this more up to date way of shading the eyes.

Stay tuned for more in depth “how to’s” on how to take these runway looks to real way…

For Spring we saw ankle, and knee length socks making a statement on the runway. I love the way this looks particularly with platforms.  This trend easily takes you into cooler temps, and can later be replaced by the vast array of tights that are hitting the shops as we speak.

The Chanel Fall make up collection is the perfect antidote to Summer’s neons and pastels. Though not available in Canada for another couple of weeks, I was able to test the samples that were on display at The Bay. The shadows in the Enigma palette all have a cool grey undertone. At least 3 of them will be perfect for creating the ever so important smoky eye of the season. There are also two single eyeshadows launching with this collection one of which is called Vert Khaki-a dark khaki green with a frost texture, it is gorgeous. Another notable addition to the line is the Intense Eye pencil in clair, a pale nude beige colour that will work as a brightener in the water line. Of course Chanel never disappoints in the nail polish department. Paradoxal nail polish is a dark grey, purple with a slight iridescence. I put my name on the already long waiting list for this one, I’m not holding my breath though.

Peter Philips is the master mind behind the Chanel make up collections as well as the make up direction for their runway shows inParis. The Fall show was all about these really messy undone looking eyes, that looked like a a child had got hold of her mother’s liquid eyeliner and dotted it all over her lids. The eyes were complemented with flawless skin and bare lips. Take this look from runway to real way for Fall, by being not totally precise with your eye make up but keeping up your skin perfect and lips nude.

Images from style.com & chanel.com

Soon it will be time to retire Summer’s nail lacquers in favour of new Fall shades. Grey is still a top contender, although darker than the Summer greige. I think we’re going to be stocking up on all shades and texture of red. Maybe we’ll even try the Dsquared long and pointy version-stay tuned!

1. Zoya nail polish in kelly 2. Topshop nail varnish in pillar box 3. Tarina Tarantino supernova nail lacquer 4. Zoya nail polish in karina

Images from style.com

For this Spring Summer season one trend I’ve fully embraced is khaki. Mostly because I could not get enough of the Balmain show! Although I was not thrilled at the price tag on the J Brand skinny cargo’s, I’m happy to say they will take me right into Fall quite nicely. Balmain and Blugirl were a few of the runways that featured the army green colour for Spring. Gucci and Burberry were among many that showed khaki for fall 2010. Try olive green in your makeup too, it makes for an unexpected smoky eye and pairs well with warm peachy lips with your left over Summer tan.

1. Dior Addict lip polish glow expert 003 2. Nars duo eyeshadow earth angel 3. OPI nail polish here today…aragon tomorrow 4. Maybelline colour sensational lip gloss sandstone 5. Laura Mercier kohl pencil antique jade 6. Nars duo eyeshadow taiga 7. Make Up Forever lacquered transparent lipstick tobacco

For Fall 2010 it’s all about the well groomed eyebrow. The common brow theme at Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Chloe and Fendi-all seen above, is- full, brushed, defined, and slightly arched.  Here’s how to update your brows for the new season:

1. Use a mascara wand shaped brush to brush the brows up

2. Fill in gaps with a eyeshadow and an angle brush or pencil about one shade lighter than you hair colour. Use short strokes.

3. For more definition use a slightly darker eyeshadow or pencil.

4. Finish with either a wax or brow gel to keep the brows in place.

1. Anastasia mini duo angled/spooley 7 2. Smashbox brow tech 3. Laura Mercier brow gel 4. MAC eyebrows

Spring runways were full of the sheer trend. It’s the perfect airy way to dress for the warm weather for your clothes and make up. To get the look think translucent, glowy colour that lets your natural skin show through, on eyes, cheeks and lips. Nothing opaque or heavy, just soft, light, and feminine. My absolute favourite product for this look is MAC Lustre Drops. This tiny bottle of liquid radiance, has a medicine like dropper that dispenses the perfect amount of product.  I use the #109 brush to buff it onto my cheeks for sheer colour and lots of glow.

1. Nars Duo Cream Eyeshadow Summertime 2. Essie Nail Polish Pillow Talk 3. MAC Lustre Drops 4. Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc 5. Hourglass Extreme Sheen Lipgloss Imagine

The Couture shows last week in Paris, were a perfect fashion fix before Spring shows begin in September. Dior stayed true to form with dramatic eyebrows bright geometric eyeshadow, and ultra dark matte lips. I loved the warm metallic, elongated, 70′s feel eye at both Elie Saab and Armani Prive. Karl Lagerfeld wowed the crowds with a massive gold lion in the centre of the runway for the red lipped, bare eyed models to walk around. Red lips and a dark carved out crease with fluttery lashes was the look at JPG. White shadow on the lids, clear gloss on the lips, and top knots gave the girls at Valentino a very innocent look.

Denim is a huge trend this Summer. Not just jeans, but dresses, shorts, shirts, jackets, shoes and bags, pretty much everything. Chloe even showed denim on denim. When it comes to your make up, denim like blues are an easy switch from your regular routine. Swap your black gel eyeliner for navy or smudge indigo eye kohl under your eyes instead of grey. A steel blue shadow is a more subtle for anyone that wants to try blue but can’t get down with this season’s other trend-brights.

1.Givenchy Le Prisme Eyeshadow in Dressy Indigo 2. Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Denim Ink 3. Maybelline Sapphire Ice Eyeshadow Quad 4. Top Shop Kohl in Bolt 5. OPI Breathe Life Nail Polish

The dominate hair trends of the season have been the side braid, the top knot the undone up do and of course beach waves. It’s super easy to achieve this relaxed look, and it works whether your hair is shoulder length like the Versace image or longer like the Pucci one. Must have product: Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

1. For soft waves use a curling iron and wrap from the middle of the section to the end

2. Hold for about 15-20 seconds

3. Use your fingers to separate

Images from style.com

Gone are the days when Summer skin automatically meant tan skin. Obviously we did see bronzed skin on the runway but the anti-tan trend was prevalent as well. This trend seen at the shows above, is about embracing your natural skin tone not necessarily looking lighter. Achieve the look by using products to highlight the skin that have a cool undertone. This will give skin a really fresh Summery look.

Images from style.com

Liquid liner is a make up artist staple, and this Spring it showed up on the runway in a variety of forms. Dior kept it classic extending the line past the outer corner of the eye. The look at Cavalli was similar but the line is thicker and more exaggerated giving it a tougher look. Chalayan, Lagerfeld, and Oscar framed the eye by lining all the way around. I like liner on the top and bottom, it brings a lot of intensity to the eyes. Valentino’s liquid liner lids make the strongest statement, especially against an almost bare face.

Click here for tips on perfecting your eyeliner.

Resort shows wrapped earlier this month which showcased stunning clothes and some equally beautiful make up. It’s no secret am the hugest fan of neutral make up and beachy waved hair, and there was plenty of that to go around at Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, and Emilio Pucci. What was more interesting were the bright colours and unique placement seen at Balenciaga, Jason Wu and Zac Posen. Vibrant colour blocked eyes, and graphic prints on the clothes made for a multi-coloured presentation at Balenciaga. Yellow eyelids were the focus at Jason Wu, defined with black liquid eyeliner. Blue, green and lavender dots placed from the crease up leaving the lids bare looked so amazing at Zac Posen.

Images from style.com, fashionista.com, fashionindie.com

The runways for Spring Summer showed a variety of skin tones from urban city tans at D&G to deep dark bronze at Balmain. This Summer there are tons of sunless options to achieve either look. Bronzing powder for the face is often the go to product for a quick tan, but this season Laura Mercier introduced a bronzing gel for the face that works wonderfully. Apply it with fingers or a brush for a faux glow. Bronze the body up with self tanner. Start by prepping the skin with exfoliator for best results. Love the new Kardashian Glamour Tan.

1. YSL Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder SPF 12 2. Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronze 3.  Laura Mercier Body Bronzing Makeup 4. Laura Mercier Bronzing Gel 5. Kardashian Glamour Tan 6. Laura Mercier Lipgloss in Heatwave 7. Make Up Forever Lab Shine

Resort collections always make we want to pack for a glamorous trip. On said trip I would definitely wear the clothes and make up shown at Bottega Veneta. The make up touched on two of our favourite looks for SS10-the bleached brow and soft brown eyes. Perfect understated chic.

The last show I worked during LFW SS 10 was Jonathan Saunders. Keyed by Lucia Peroni, the girls had a slightly pale look to their skin, bleached brows, and blood red lips just in the centre of the mouth. Eyes were very slightly shaded with MAC Kid eyeshadow, and Shroom eyeshadow was used to highlight the tops of the cheekbones. To create skin that was bright and pale at the same time, we used a few pumps of MAC Strobe Liquid. Wet look hair with a deep side part completed the beautiful yet eery look.

A show stopping new Dior boutique  just opened in Shanghai so it seemed quite appropriate to show the Resort Collection in the city. The collection itself was inspired by French New Wave. A very sorbet inspired colour palette was the theme for both the clothing and make up. The make up look was defined brows, various mint and lavendar shades on the eyes, corresponding lip colour, and winged eyeliner. Big bouffant hair completed the retro beauty look.

Big playful bows were seen on the Spring/Summer runways. This seasons bow is oversized, floppy and full of girlish charm. At Marc, Luella and DVF, brightly coloured bows were worn in the hair, but countless other shows featured bows on blouses, dresses and all manner of accessories. An easy way to wear the trend is with a headband. But if big bows are way too Tavi for you then try wearing a headband with a smaller bow. Here are some of our favourites:

1. Bando Faboooosh Hairband
2. Cara Accessories ‘Special Fluttering’ Floral Bow Headband
3. Topshop Floppy Bow Headband

Brights are the high voltage sister look to this Spring’s pastels. We’ve been obsessed with the orange lips for months now, but brights on the eyes, cheeks, and nails are a perfect way to wear the trend too. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils are an easy way to brighten up the eyes. Just wrap them around the eye and smudge. If you want to wear bold colours on the lips and cheeks too, go for see through shades like Tokidoki Prisma Lipgloss. The colour is bright and glossy but the pigment is not intense so it works perfectly with a bright eye look. Skin should be natural matte with the high planes of the face highlighted to draw attention.