Glamour is the biggest buzz word this season so step out of comfort zones and be beautifully bold. Vibrant metallics and splashes of shine make this season the one for dramatic glamour.
With these high-impact looks, it's best to keep skin simple so eyes and lips can do the talking. Choose a satin foundation for a glamorous look, like L'Oréal Paris Matte Cashmere Foundation, £14.99, which combines a soft powder with a silky foundation for a matte finish. Define features with a light bronzer dusted over temples and cheeks and finish the base with a dusting of iridescent powder for a luminous glow.
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Sharp metallic eyes, as seen on the Chanel runways this year, make a striking, futuristic look. Avoid cheap glitters and go for quality shades that ooze shimmer and shine. Maybelline New York Dream Mousse Eyecolor in Divine Gold, £5.99 is a subtle gold colour but is loaded with illuminating pigments. Dab over lids, starting from the inner corner and spreading out to the edges. For powder options, the Color Appeal eye shadows from L'Oréal Paris, £4.99, in Golden Shimmer or Metal Plum, are loaded with metallic hues or Expertwear Monos from Maybelline New York, £3.49, in Iced Fudge or Silver Argent, are equally good to create this look.
Get down and edgy with a metallic pencil that can draw a loud line. Maybelline New York Color Definer Shadow Sticks,£5.99 are new waterproof sticks that come in six shades and create a fab luminous glow. Draw a fine line or build up for a more coverage across lids and be guaranteed the gorgeous metallic sheen won't budge all night. Define eyes further with a fine black liner, like L'Oréal Paris SuperLiner, £5.99 and curl lashes with a double coat of mascara for extra party-power.
Lips are bold bold bold this season so don't be afraid to load up the lippy and gloss too. Apply a deep, rich lipstick like L'Oréal Paris Color Rich Star Secrets, £7.99 and finish with a slick of Glam Shine Crystals gloss for ultimate night-time glamour. For a glossy lip in-one, try Maybelline New York Watershine Elixir Liquid Lip Colour, £6.99 - a lipstick pen that releases droplets of colour infused with high shine.
And finally, don't forget to dip fingers and toes into pots of metallic colour to complete the heavy metal look. Getting nails dressed up in bling couldn't be easier with the range of metallic shades out there. Jet-Set Diamant from L'Oréal Paris, £4.99 is a high shine, quick-drying range with 20 shades, leaving you party ready in no time at all.
