Beauty trends 2009

How to get this season's most fashion-forward looks without spending a fortune

Spring is on its way, so be ready to face it with a fresh new look. Be inspired by the most wearable make-up trends as seen at the recent shows, and go for a healthy bronzed glow, be pretty in rosy pinks, glam it up like a Hollywood starlet or sparkle in silvery metallics.

Bronzed Goddess

THE LOOK
Bronzer is back, and at Emilio Pucci’s show in Milan, tanned models with honeyed skin wore gold make-up

HOW TO GET IT
Sweep a shimmering bronzer over cheeks, forehead and chin for a natural, sun-kissed look. Then embrace your inner goddess with gold eyeshadow and nail polish, and a copper lipstick topped with sparkly lip gloss.

Smartprice Lipstick in Copper,
£1.88 (4.5g) or 3 for £5

Collection 2000 Shimmering Glow, £2.48 (17g)

Smartprice Nail Polish in Pale Gold,
£1.88 (9ml) or 3 for £5

George Sparkle Lip Gloss in Bright Spark, £3 (8ml)

English Rose

THE LOOK
Go for rosy, as seen on the catwalk at Burberry. Think fresh-faced beauty with a romantic English garden feel.

HOW TO GET IT
For a fresh-from-a-walk radiance, dust a pink shimmer and shade powder over cheeks. A pink lip glaze is essential for dewy lips, and then have fun with some playful pink eyeshadows to complete the look.

Collection 2000 Shimmer & Shade Powder in Pink Me Up,
£3.98 (10g)

George Full-on Lip Glaze in Fruit Sherbet,
£2.50 (12ml)

Smartprice Eyeshadow in Pink,
£1.88 or 3 for £5

George Quick Dry Nail Varnish
in Blush, £1.50 (5ml)

George Glitter Eye Roller-ball
in Fairytale, £2.50

Glamorous Chic

THE LOOK
This statement look is bold and feminine, inspired by the 1920s as seen at Alberta Ferretti’s catwalk show. 

HOW TO GET IT
Opt for an ultra-black volume mascara, and groom brows with George Professional Brow Palette in Brunette, £4.50. Add dramatic touches with purple nails and red or plum-coloured lips.

George Moisturising Lipstick in Aubergine,
£3 (3.5g)

Smartprice Lip Liner in Red,
£1.88 (1.5g) or 3 for £5

Collection 2000 Volume Sensation Mascara,
£4.98 (9ml)

Smartprice Nail Polish in Purple,
£1.88 (9ml) or 3 for £5

Frosted Angel

THE LOOK
Metallic textures, seen on the catwalk at Erin Fetherston, are a key cosmetic and fashion trend. Think lots of glitter, shimmer and gloss.

HOW TO GET IT
Make eyes shine with a combination of silver powder and glitter. Pink lips topped
with a clear, sparkly lip gloss look simply divine, too.

George Quick Dry Nail Varnish in Mysterious,
£1.50 (5ml)

George Velvet Eyeshadow in Disco,
£2.50 (5g)

George Glitter Eye Roller-ball in Confetti,
£2.50

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner,
£2.98 (6ml)

Smartprice Lipgloss in Clear Sparkle,
£1.88 (4g) or 3 for £5