Every look has had its heyday – red lips, bold brows and the smoky eye – but now it’s time for metallic make up to shine!

Shimmering metallic shades of silver, gold, platinum and bronze have been sweeping the runways and we’re not talking a demure shine. Oh no, think more loud, unabashed glitz that will have you rocking and rolling all through the end of the autumn nights!

A more organic approach to beauty
This year’s fascination with the seventies has not only revived flares and fringing, but has inspired the rebirth of a more organic approach to beauty. Encouraging copper tones that create a naturally soft, warm glow, yet remaining equally glamorous. These earthy undertones are the best type of versatile, because they blend into any skin tone.

Brighten your eyes with sunset coloured lids to create a shimmering backdrop to every eye colour. Forget the smoky eye for now – this coming season is all about the ‘sunset eyes’, and what better way to watch the sun set on summer than to recreate your own?

The metallic palette is not only great for helping you to prolong that end of summer tan, but also for warming tired, wintry looking skin, so be sure to enhance it on your face as well as your body. Use tinted moisturisers, CC or BB creams to keep your skin looking natural and fresh, and avoid heavy foundations that will dull your skin.

Create an autumnal glow
Dust your choice of metallic shade along your cheekbones and up towards the temple of your forehead to create an autumnal glow. Steer clear of matting the face with pressed powder for this look, as radiance is key and blotting powder over the skin will only blur any natural luminosity.

Lipstick lovers can take this trend to their lips, as it’s not just eyes and cheeks that this look is for. A metallic mouth makes the ultimate statement for either day or night, but remember less really is more. So, don’t be tempted to double up and work the eyes and the mouth – pick one and focus on that. It’s common knowledge amongst those who are interested in beauty to either work a bold lip or a smoky eye, and this trend is no exception.

The ideal trans-seasonal trend
With autumn on its way out and a new season approaching, this new ‘metal’ love is the ideal trans-seasonal trend that will keep us feeling warm on the outside until those dark nights set in. So, whether it’s the sunset eyes, metallic mouth or an autumnal cheek you prefer, enjoy creating your own post-summer glow this November.