Beauty writer’s beauty picks from London Fashion Week spring/summer 2011

Handbag’s hair and beauty writer Becci Vallis picks her favourite catwalk hair and beauty looks from the spring/summer 2011 London collections.

by Becci Vallis
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Giles

Giles, Giles Deacon, London Fashion Week beauty, spring summer trends London Fashion Week beauty at Giles

“Did someone say ‘70s? With pink, blue and gold glitter loaded eyes and blazing red lips I wasn’t the only one loving the glam rock vibe at Giles. For an extra playful twist each nail was painted a different pastel shade, made bespoke with the cute Giles ‘Eek’ emblem. Do try this at home!”

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Topshop Unique

Topshop Unique, London Fashion Week spring summer 11, spring beauty trends London Fashion Week beauty Topshop Unique

“Oh my God, I want this hair! One of my favourite hairstyles from the London shows, the pastel extensions and wispy flyaway texture makes me think of candyfloss. Digging that high shine bright red pout too.”

Charles Anastase

Charles Anastase, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, hair trends London Fashion Week beauty Charles Anastase

“They may well have been wigs but I thought the soft fringes and bluntly chopped bobs at Charles Anastase looked absolutely adorable. Mimicking hair that had been left to dry naturally, the dark-rimmed glasses gave everything an extra preppy feel – go to the top of the class Charles!”

Daks

Daks, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, hair trends, spring summer 2011 London Fashion Week beauty Daks

“Meet the new bed head. While it’s probably a lot trickier than it looks to recreate I was hooked on the scruffy slept-in hair at Daks. Slung to the side in a loose top-knot and secured with a thick black hair band the key to this look is not caring if the bun slips down the side of your head.”

Issa

Issa, hair and make-up at Issa, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends London Fashion Week beauty Issa

“If there was a prize for intricate updo’s at Fashion Week, I predict Issa would have won hands down. Showcasing models with turban-style hair, well-defined brows, kohl-lined eyes and nude lips, it reminded me of Princess Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin!”

Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, hair and make-up trends London Fashion Week beauty Mary Katrantzou

“I was a massive fan of the pale pastels and candy coloured make-up seen last spring so was really glad to see Mary bringing it back with eye shadow in sherbet shades and sweet bubblegum pink lips.”

Mulberry

Mulberry, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, Mulberry hair and beauty London Fashion Week beauty Mulberry

“English Rose complexions and auburn red hair with barrel blow-dried fringes and loosely formed waves got me swooning in my seat at Mulberry. J’adore.”

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Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends London Fashion Week beauty Christopher Kane

“The two-tone texture hair shows no signs of waning next season but what I like about this style is it avoids the harsh wet-look gel approach. It’s also a contrast to the strong eyebrows and peachy contoured cheeks.”

Paul Costelloe

Paul Costelloe, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, SS11 London Fashion Week beauty Paul Costelloe

“A style to swoon over, I heart the wispy featherweight beehives from the Paul Costelloe catwalk. Paired with either a bold pink or orange lip, it’s got summer written all over it.”

Louise Gray

Louise Gray, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, Louise Gray hair and make-up London Fashion Week beauty Louise Gray

“They might be a bit OTT for everyday but I’m loving these royal blue lined eyes – and check out that blue mascara, oh-so ‘80s. Even the wet-look nude lips are a winner in my opinion. Get experimenting!”

Caroline Charles

Caroline Charles, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, ss11 London Fashion Week beauty Caroline Charles

“I’m a sucker for ‘40s style fashion and this quiffed fringe, flicked eye liner and bold red lip is a work of art. Very prim and proper, the pearl earrings and white gloves are the perfect finishing touches.”

Jonathan Saunders

Jonathan Saunders, London Fashion Week, spring summer beauty trends, ss11 London Fashion Week beauty Jonathan Saunders

“While I don’t usually warm to the androgynous look I’m rather partial to the hair and make-up at Jonathan Saunders. The deep side parting with hair pulled back to create a crew cut is super clever while the bold brows are perfectly balanced by the matt cherry lips. Kinda sexy, right?”

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