Peacock suit
The peacock is 2012's alternative to the smoky eye, as seen shimmering along the Zac Posen catwalk.
Ruffle feathers Use three, even four, shades of peacock blues and
greens mixed with iridescent golds to make the most of this look. "The
peacock is great for novices because if you make a mistake you can cover it
with another layer of colour," says Rouge Make-up School founder, Astra
Wren. Start by feathering a base colour of gold up to your brow bone, then
work deeper blues and greens into sockets and under the eye. Finish with
lashings of mascara.
The kit Bare Minerals High Shine Trio, £19.43 (for three colours) (1); Barry M Dazzle Dust in Teal, £4.59 (2); Mac Pro Longwear Eye Shadow in Thru the Night, £15.50 (3); New CID i-flutter Double Brush Volumising & Lengthening Mascara, £18.50
Show ponies
Dressage-inspired ponytails like at Max Azria make for a low- maintenance, high-fashion 'do.
Giddy up "Brush through gel from your crown down," says stylist Adam Bennett. "Secure in a pony with lots of hairspray. Add ribbon or leather for a final equine element."
The kit Sebastian Professional Gel Forte, £14.79 (4); Aussie Dual Personality Texturising & Conditioning Gel Spray, £4.89 (5); Schwarzkopf Professional Silhouette Super Hold Hairspray, £4.95
Snake charmer
This season's all about snakeskin, Chloé-style.
Sssstyle it "Paint nails a mink colour and, when almost dry, place a
piece of net over them. Lift off after five minutes and you'll be left with
an imprint. Paint over the raised part of the nail in steely grey," says
nail guru Zoe Pocock. Or cheat with nail wraps!
The kit Ciaté Nail Polish in Velvet Tuxedo, £9 (6); Essie Polish in Over The Top, £6.50; Nail Rock nail wraps in Python, £6.65 (7)
