LFW: SS14 favourites

My top picks from London Fashion week (13th-17th Sept) for the trends of SS14, with a primary focus on makeup and hair.

Vivian Westwood. Red Label

The concept of the collection attaches an environmental/social message about changes in climate. The models represent climate refugees who are lost within the wilderness. Each unique makeup design is different to each model. Symbolic of wild animals who are tired and weathered from leaving their natural habitat; the harsh black streaks across the face resemble ash and the red implicates blood. The windswept hair, partnered with the rustic makeup embodies the whole concept of the collection and definitely made an impact on the catwalk.        

Holly Fulton.

Wash of soft violet eyeshadow over the whole eyelid, 'sun-caught' lips and 70s style party hair. Adore the colourful tones in the makeup which reflect 70s fashion culture.

    

 Maria Grachvogel.

Classy and strong, hair pinned back in tight curls to show the face and flawless skin. Grachvogel's collection is all about her signature detailed prints; lightweight fabrics; nude/earth colours and one piece jumpsuits. The collection is open to accessorise which is what makes it so inviting. The bright coral and hot pink lips are a returning beauty trend for SS14 and easily wearable with the collection.

Unique. Topshop

'The morning after the night before' as Topshop artists describe it, weathered makeup and beach hair after a night of partying in the most blissful summer this year. Glossy lids and smudged blue liner look kind of grungy but it comes with a wild child attitude. I don't know if the artists created a patchy tan around the contours of the forehead on purpose but it's done very cleverly with bronzer and looks so natural! The flush on the cheeks as well adds that sun nourished healthy glow to the skin. There's nothing about this makeup that I don't like, it's perfectly un-perfect.

Favourite pieces were the open back, loose fitted dresses and jumpsuits paired with the Topshop signature torn jumper. The navy blue dress flatters darker skin tones, as Jordan Dunn wears so beautifully on the catwalk.