Party looks: Make up trends

Perfect party looks

We asked Melissa, beauty guru at Harvey Nick’s in Edinburgh for the latest trends in party makeup…

‘For me less is more, investing in your skin and having that natural effortless finish is the goal for this year's party season.

‘You can go all out with your outfit, sequins, glitter and embellishments, but what can complete your look is a statement lip. Choosing the right lip colour to match with your outfit might seem hard work, especially when there are so many colours and finishes to choose from, but I always feel matching a red or deep plum lipstick with your look works well.”

‘If you want a more dramatic look, two-tone lipstick adds a touch of sophistication. It’s also is one of the simplest makeup trends to achieve. Choose two matching lip colours and apply the darker one as the base on the outermost edge of your lips. Apply the lighter colour on the inside part and you’re done. You’ll find some great tutorials online.

‘Skincare is important, look for products that help create a dewy, natural glow. Applying makeup on dry skin is one of the biggest makeup mistakes. It can make the face look dull, cracked and tired. Everything good is built on a solid foundation, and in this case, a properly moisturised face. So, ensure that your face is properly hydrated before you apply makeup.

‘Shimmery eyeshadows are very attractive, but when you use them over the entire eyelid, can look a bit over the top. Use shimmery eyeshadow only on the inner eye area, and a matte shadow for the rest. Ideally, use nude eyeshadows or eyeshadows that are a couple of shades darker than your skin tone.

‘Make sure you apply your bronzer only on your cheekbones, the top of your forehead, and the jawline. If you are doing it right, you will notice that you are actually drawing the number 3 on both the sides of your face.

‘Glossy eyeshadow is another huge trend in the beauty world. Like many dramatic make up looks, glossy eyeshadow was created on models then transitioned to a mainstream look. This eccentric eye look is super easy to achieve at home. You can simply use pigmented lip gloss or apply your eyeshadow then top it off with a gloss to achieve the same look.’

01 Sisley Phyto-Rouge Lip Shine 02 Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad 03 Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture The Slim 04 Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer 05 Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush 06 Yves Saint Laurent Instant Moisture Glow 07 Yves Saint Laurent Sequin Crush Eyeshadow 08 Sisley Phyto-Rouge Lip Shine

All products available at Harvey Nichols, Multrees Walk Edinburgh.