Today we bring you the first instalment of our editor's backstage beauty diary from London Fashion Week. Here are our highlights...
Glow Getters
'This girl is quietly confident, self-assured and doesn't care too much about perfection', Sisley make-up artist Emma O'Byrne told us backstage. This equated to the most dewy, glowy complexion with brushed up, boyish brows and a light, smudgy brown liner under the eye - looked pretty close to perfection to us. Key products included Sisley Phtyo Tint Foundation, (£72.50) and Hydrating Long Lasting Lipstick in Indian Rose (£34.00), used on the lips and cheeks.
The ULTIMATE Lip
What's not to love? The deepest, claret hued lip with a generous slick of gloss over the top, so shiny you can't help but look at it. The make-up master behind the look, Val Garland referred to them as 'bedroom' lips. Mission to find our new season lip, complete. Val used L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in 430 and Glam Shine Gloss in Crystal.
New Product Alert
Each season MAC give us a sneak peak at their Trend Forecast Palette backstage, and each season its first appearance results in a chorus of cooing from a crowd of beauty editors. Meet the AW15 Lip palette, used backstage at Holly Fulton by make-up maestro, Andrew Gallimore. Add to wish list, now.
**Go Lavender **
We have a feeling that lavender is going to be big nail news for A/W15. Not in the sweet-box Parma Violets sense, but in this more delicate, muted wash of pastel. Sophisticated, cool and a refreshing detour from the omnipresent nude nail. Thanks go to manicurist Ama Quashie at Holly Fulton for bringing this to the forefront of our attention. You need L'Oreal Paris Perfection Color Riche Nail Polish in Nouvelle Vague (£4.99) for the look.
The Faux-Hawk
Granted, we won't rush to try this one out at home anytime soon. But oh, how we love it! It's fun, thoughtful and definitely turned heads backstage at Sibling where the models were happily taking selfies with one another and brushing their faux mohawks with childlike glee.
Beauty & Go
We sipped these juices from Beauty & Go in-between shows. From the creators of skincare brand Natura Bisse, they're packed with bioactive ingredients that claim to protect and regenerate you from the inside out – just the ticket. Available now in Selfridges, we recommend the ‘Radiance’ one with red grape and green tea.