Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends

Fashion week saw a range of different make-up and hair designs, from bleached out brows to sweaty skin, off-set partings to aeroplane ponytails.

VOGUE, (2014). Marc Jacobs SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1239477

BARE FACED - Sometimes the most frequent words used backstage are 'natural', 'minimal' and real'; words being used to reflect the barely-there foundation looks.  This season was no different, with Proenza Schouler using a concealer-only method and wash-and-go-hair being seen at Dries Van Noten and Isabel Marant.  However this season was the first time model's had entered the catwalk completely make-up free, as they did at Marc Jacobs.

ANON, (2014). Backstage SS15 Trends [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: https://www.pinterest.com/hautcosmetics/2015-new-makeup-and-hair-trends/

PURPLE - Purple is the colour of this season when it comes to eye make-up, and was seen across the board on the catwalks.  Pretty lilacs were used at Derek Lam, whilst Vera Wang opted for deep, smoky grape hues.  Sally Lapointe model's wore an icy lavender, whilst a 70s violet was seen at Matthew Williamson.

ANON, (2014). Dolce and Gabbana [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.mondobridalagency.com/blog/holiday-makeup-beauty-trends-from-the-fall-2014-and-spring-2015-runways/

RED LIP - There was a variety of red hues appearing on lips, compared to the almost lipstick-free Autumn Winter catwalks.  Rich berry hues were seen at Topshop Unique and Dolce & Gabana, whereas Burberry Prorsum and Zac Posen opted for bold scarlets, and Missoni used orange-tinged reds.

WALDHOLZ, C (2014). Givenchy SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/here-s-what-cara-delevingne-would-look-like-without-those-famous-eyebrows-plus-7-more-stars-with-bleached-brows-43703/photos/cara-delevingne-eyebrows-57525

BROWS - Even though big and bushy eyebrows have been the centre of past catwalks seasons, this season saw an absence of bold brows, with even Cara Delevingne's famous brows disappearing for Givenchy.  Alexander Wang and Givenchy bleached their model's eyebrows nearly invisible, whereas Prada and Miu Miu drew the eyebrows on as pencil thin slithers.

VOGUE, (2014). Valentino SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from:  http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1267607

GILDED ADORNMENTS - A flash of gold or silver was seen as the perfect finishing touch for this season's catwalk.  Rodarte used hoop-studded brow piercings, whereas Dries Van Noten drew on gold lip rings.  In the hair, metal circle barrettes were used at the back of the head at Celine, and small golden shells and starfish were placed into romantic hairstyles at Valentino.

VOGUE, (2014). Narciso Rodriguez SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1235528

ANTI CAT-EYE - Black eyeliner has always been favoured on the catwalk, however for Spring/Summer 2015 it is being worn from the middle of the eyes and extending past the outer corners. This idea was used at Prada, Celine and Narciso Rodriguez, but at Just Cavalli they used a bold line underneath the eye.  Tips for creating this liner look for yourself, is to keep the line straight and strong to create a graphic effect.  On the opposite end of the spectrum to the black eyeliner effects was Peter Phillips at Christian Dior and Fendi, where he stuck coloured strips of plastic and fabric in the place of eyeliner.

VOGUE, (2014). Marni SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1253719

HIGH SHINE - Dewy complexions took centre stage at the likes of Marni, Simone Rocha and Donna Karen, whereas at Thakoon and Blumarine used lipgloss on their model's eyelids to reflect the lights on the catwalk.  At Marc by Marc Jacobs, the term 'sweaty' was used to describe the model's complexions, and Andrew Gallimore even created perspiration-inspired beads of gel for the model's faces at Teatum Jones.  Across at Prabal Gurung and Jean-Pierre Braganza, the sweaty theme was extended into the hair to create an overall appearance of perspired models.

VOGUE, (2014). Chloe SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from:  http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1264374

OFF-CENTRE PARTING - The catwalk saw the hair neither neatly at one side of the model's heads, nor precisely in the centre, but instead slightly askew partings took the spotlight in order to keep in check with this season's trend for 'real' beauty.  Slightly off-set partings were seen at Jonathan Saunders, Chloe, Roberto Cavalli and Christian Dior, achieving a more natural feel.

VOGUE, (2014). Emilio Pucci SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1253404

WOODSTOCK GIRLS - The 1970s was a big influence for the Spring catwalk.  Lots of denim made an appearance, and so the make-up and hair stylists reflected this with 70s influenced beauty.  Emilio Pucci, Anna Sui and Marchesa did this through woodstock waves, whereas House of Holland used shimmery eyes and Tommy Hilfiger painted stars onto the model's faces.

VOGUE, (2014). Giambattista Valli SS15 [digital image] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup/gallery/1265646

LOW PONYTAIL - Ponytails were seen everywhere on the catwalk, so it was how you dressed it that made you stand out.  Stella McCartney opted for a crimped ponytail, whereas at Alexander Wang their ponytails had a sporty feel.  Prada opted for wet-look ponytails, and Giambattista Valli chose the bedhead-styled ponytails - but however the ponytails were worn, they were all worn low and at the nape of the neck which was reflected universally at the shows.

References:
- COSMOPOLITAN, (N.D.) Spring/Summer 2015 hair and makeup trends [online] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/beauty-hair/beauty-trends/news/g3648/spring-summer-2015-hair-makeup-trends/?slide=2
- NIVEN, L (2014). Spring Summer 2015 Beauty Trends [online] [viewed 29th Jan 2015]. Available from: http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/10/03/spring-summer-2015-beauty-trends-catwalk-hair-makeup