makeup mix tape

Four local beauties rewind their looks to give classic cosmetic trends a modern makeover…

 

THE MOD SQUAD

Seen At: Gucci, Prada, Peter Som and Versace

Local Beauty: Laura Brown, fashion and beauty blogger at buynowbloglater.com

Laura Brown

Laura Brown

The Mood: Next-level lashes a la Twiggy were the 1960s look that launched a thousand references. Think a graphic monochrome palette, clean lines and a razor-sharp bob.

PhenomenEyes Mascara Dhs160 Givenchy

Mod Icon Twiggy and PhenomenEyes Mascara Dhs160 Givenchy

Effortless Kohl in Stone Dhs130 Burberry

Mod beauty Diana Ross and Effortless Kohl in Stone Dhs130 Burberry

The Modern Update: Less about precision liner and more of an ode to the classic cat eye, Gucci’s modern interpretation was heavy on the glamour, as were the soft beehives molded into manes at Versace and Peter Som.

Peter Som

Peter Som model

Get The Look

● Opt for a matte base with a velvet finish

● Use a pale pink liner to trace your waterline

● Double up on mascara with heavy coats on top and bottom lashes

 

THAT 70S SHOW

Seen At: Matthew Williamson, Giorgio Armani, Mary Katrantzou and Naeem Khan

Local Beauty: Luiza Khabibullina, Public Relations & Marketing Manager

Luiza Khabibullina

Luiza Khabibullina

The Mood: Way back when, disco curls and Woodstock-worthy braids framed bronzed skin and bold brick-red lips. The aim of the game? A luxe, bohemian finish that would make 1970s queen Talitha Getty proud.

1970s role models Farah Fawcett, Jerry Hall and Diana Ross and Rouge Eclat Lipstick in Chestnut Dhs119 Clarins

1970s role models Farah Fawcett, Jerry Hall and Diana Ross and Rouge Eclat Lipstick in Chestnut Dhs119 Clarins

The Modern Update: A little less flower child and a little more rock-chic, unbraided curls added a relaxed appeal at Giorgio Armani, whilst all-over bronzing was replaced with a subtle glow at Naeem Khan and Matthew Williamson.

Texturising Mousse Dhs105 Redken

Texturising Mousse Dhs105 Redken

Get The Look

● Use a high shine bronzer to contour your cheekbones

● Create loose curls with towel-dried hair and lots of mousse

● Fill in lips with a brown-red shade

 

BORN IN THE  ’80s 

As Seen At: Anna Sui, Kenzo, Vivienne Westwood and Chanel

Local Beauty: Samar Saliba, Account Manager at Toh PR

Samar Saliba

Samar Saliba

The Mood: Big hair and bold colours defined the 1980s as the decade of excess, with strong cheeks, bright eyes and loud lips all vying for attention against outfits that were every bit as OTT.

Pure Ink Liner in Electric Sapphire Dhs80 Wow by Wojooh

1980s female legends include Madonna, Debra Harry and Molly Ringwald. Pure Ink Liner in Electric Sapphire Dhs80 Wow by Wojooh

The Modern Update: Less Madonna circa The Immaculate Collection, and more ‘I actually have to be taken seriously at work’, corkscrew curls won us over at Vivienne Westwood, as did paint pot shades on lids and lips at Chanel.

Golden Glow Bronzer Dhs250 Gucci

Golden Glow Bronzer Dhs250 Gucci

Get The Look

● Keep your skin and lips as neutral as possible

● Coax out a heavy curl with lots of backcombing

● Play up your eyes with high-octane shades on the outer corners

 

TEEN SPIRIT 

Local Beauty: Noor Breish, Creative Director at designer-24.com

Noor Breish

Noor Breish

The Mood: Defined by androgynous, waif-like models with eyebrows as tiny as their waists, girl power reigned supreme with grunge and minimalism the two iconic movements of the 1990s.

Sephora Poker Straight Serum Dhs59 Lee Stafford

The beauty icons Drew Barrymore, Cindy Crawford and Gwen Stefani. Sephora Poker Straight Serum Dhs59 Lee Stafford

The Modern Update: The normcore foundation of simple skin with poker straight hair remained at Topshop Unique but bigger brows and glossier locks gave it a much-needed update at Missoni and The Row.

Eyebrow Pencil in medium Dhs49

Eyebrow Pencil in medium Dhs49

Get The Look

● Make sure your locks are as poker straight as possible

● Keep a sharp eyebrow pencil at hand to define your arches

● Paint on a frosted lip with heavy taupe lipliner

Photographer: Farooq Salik | Hair: Anna at SoH Salon (04) 3444147 | Make-Up: Hannah Lisa Make-Up, hannahlisamakeup.com  Images: Getty, Corbis, Shutterstock, Topshop Unique, M.A.C