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New York Fashion Week A/W ’17 has kicked off, showcasing a spectrum of beauty and makeup trends. But, the two trends that have caught our eye are almost polar opposites – bold, loud lips versus soft, effortless eyes.  Designers like Zac Posen, Cushnie Et Ochs, and Marchesa took part in the more modest makeup, opting for temperate, attainable makeup looks while designers like Jason Wu, Pamella Roland, and Erin Fetherston preferred a more vivid, sometimes ombré lip look.

 

Last minute touch up. #Yadim @maybelline Stay posted to watch the show live. #JWU10 #Fall2017

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Perhaps one of the most well-known brands for chic, effortless style is Calvin Klein. This season, legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath accommodated the brand’s uncomplicated style with an adventurous twist. McGrath highlighted the inner corners of the model’s eyes with a dash of silver. The subtlest iridescent accent combined both the bold makeup trends of the season with the classic feminine look.

 

Calvin Klein FW17 ? #CalvinKlein #CalvinKleinFW17 #FW17 #NYFW #RafSimons #PieterMuller #AshleyBrokaw #JuliaNobis

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Frequent front-row all stars emulated the trends as the watched on. Chiara Ferragni, Aimee Song, Olivia Palermo and Gwyneth Paltrow went for more effortless looks, while risk takers like Zoë Kravitz and Alexa Chung indulged in the bold lip trend.

 

Blue steeling #NYFW @noonbynoor ??

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Story by Catherine Barnes

Comment (7)

  1. February 13, 2017
    Marnie Topenade

    This is the best article on #Fashion I have ever read. I always have trouble spotting what trends to look for at #NYCFashionWeek but this writer makes it clear and succinct. Catherine Barnes is a God send!!!! More from her please!

  2. February 13, 2017
    Tilda Franningham

    Wow, couldn’t have said it better Marnie! P. McGrath totally has that uncomplicated but at the same time adventurous style she talks about in the article. I also love the risks that Z. Kravitz can take…not sure I could take those haha!

    1. February 13, 2017
      Candice Blake

      Agreed haha! Would love to wear a bold lip but I think my husband (born and bred conservative from rural kentucky) might kick me out of bed! Great thoughts on makeup trends – maybe someday I’ll get to try ’em out! Xo

  3. February 15, 2017
    Tanya

    Love the inner eye lined with silver from Pat McGrath, but think it’s a bit too flashy for a regular night out… Any suggestions on how to take this down a notch for a night out?

  4. February 15, 2017
    Miranda

    Finally had the courage to try a bold lip look, any tips on creating the ombre lip?

  5. February 15, 2017
    Bari

    Love this section of the site xx

  6. February 15, 2017
    Stef

    Any tips for making the dark lip last longer?