Bronzed Eyes - Charlotte Tilbury S/S 2016

Internet Ref: Tilbury, C. (2015). Milan Fashion Week: Etro SS16. Available: http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/blog/2015/09/milan-fashion-week-etro-ss16/. Last accessed 19th Feb 2016.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2015/09/14/spring-summer-
2016-hair-and-make-up-backstage/gallery/1488697

The inspiration for Etro’s SS16 look came from the ideology of the ‘lady of the lake’ with subtle tones of bronzed gold’s washed over the complexions of each model to create beautifully soft, romantic makeup. Mixed tones of oyster whites, bronzed browns and gold’s in the shades Antique Diamond,  Constructivist and Indianwood were applied in delicate washes over the eyelids and then accentuated using a thin coating of clear gloss to catch the lights as each model took to the runway. Continuing with the trend of glowing skin the face was softly highlighted in warm champagne and gold tones to create a dreamy soft complexion. This was first done so by adding a moisturizer to the skin with light correction of any blemishes or discoloration. The highlight was created through a combination of powder and a soon to release adaptation on the classic strobe cream by MAC, this time featuring a golden tint. Freckles were added to the skin using MAC eyeliner in the shade Cork to create the illusion of natural features. The whole look was then finished with a coat of lip scrub to soften the lips and a glossy balm to finish.

This combination of warm metallics and luminous skin is a personal stand out trend for the season of S/S 2016 and ties in nicely with my attraction to the combination 70's garmentry and the biker aesthetic that has been featured on the catwalk and in previous campaigns by Givenchy for the Spring/Summer season. The aesthetic for my personal catwalk/editorial look is a tie in of this styling with the cultural events of the period focusing in particular on the Civil Rights movements of the 1960's/70's. The use of the gold and copper in this makeup look has a great deal of symbolism within the Native American culture and therefore with further evidence shall tie in effectively with the theme of my take on the S/S campaign for 2016.