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Perfect for autumn/winter makeup and a key look on the
catwalk, the Romantic Goth trend is open to interpretation. Think barely-there
eye makeup with only a faint touch of mascara paired with totally vamped up
berry lips; matte effects work well for this look giving a sultry stained
finish. Alternatively, go for dark eye liner smudged for a worn look, teamed
with a nude lip colour. Play up eyes or lips; this look is about either / or,
not both, keeping it romantic and soft but gothic and edgy all at once. The
trick is balance to make this look work.
Take inspiration for your nails from this trend and go for a
super dark polish, like 1.Zoya Nail Polish (£10.50) in shade ‘Rihana’. A metallic plum purple mixed with both cool
and warm tones will flatter most skin tones.
If you choose to play up the eyes, frame them with 2.Terre d’Oc Eye Kohl (£13.95) in shade
‘705 Noir Bengale’. Apply directly to the lash line or using a liner brush, or
apply to the lid and smudge for smokey eyes. The creamy, highly pigmented
formula should make this look effortless to achieve.
A note on the complexion: for a soft and pretty edge,
consider adding a touch of soft pink colour to the face. 3.Ilia Multi Stick (£29.95) in ‘Tenderly’ is ideal, soft and demure
carrying light pink as a base. This could also be used to add a wash of soft
colour over the eyelid if you choose to play up your lips- this product is an
excellent multi-tasker.
To finish off the dark smudged eye, an eye shadow like 4.Dr Hauschka Eyeshadow Solo (£12.95)
in ’04 Taupe’ is a good option if eye liner alone isn’t enough for you. The
shade is easily blendable and should work with most skin tones.
If you go all-out on the lips, then of course the lipstick
is the absolute essential piece of makeup. 5.Vapour Siren Lipstick (£18) in ‘Bold’ is a classic cool deep red, delivering a rich
berry tone to carry out this look to perfection.
Whatever way you wear this trend, wear it with confidence.
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