Spring/Summer 2014: Couture Beauty

THE most decadent fashion calls for truly beautiful hair and make-up, which is why the couture shows are such a highlight on the beauty calendar.

For spring/summer 2014, haute couture beauty was as arresting as ever, with glittery eyes and spiky hair at Chanel, scarlet lips and bare skin at Dior and youthful prettiness ar Valentino. At Schiaparelli, idiosyncrasy was key, with feather-strewn hair, pastel brows and clouds of candyfloss curls all on show as part of the army of extraordinary model beauties.

ValentinoPat McGrath kept the look simple and healthy-looking, with luminous skin, pale eyeshadow and soft pink lips lending a youthful prettiness.

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ValentinoGuido Palau parted hair at the centre, gathering it at the nape of the neck where it was twisted and pinned.

Chanel Eyes were the focus at Chanel, where Peter Philips painted winged liner across the upper lids, with glitter along the lower lash line

Chanel Skin was matt with only a subtle dusting of blush, whilst lips were coated with a tinted balm.

Chanel Hair was similarly show-stopping, with Sam McKnight fitting each model with colour-matched "hair" hairbands.

Christian Dior Guido Palau kept hair simple and slightly messy at Dior, tucked behind the ears and styled with a low side parting.

Christian Dior For make-up, Pat McGrath kept skin fresh and glowing, using minimal primer, foundation and concealer. Eyes were subtly defined with a near-nude brown, whilst lips were either painted a bold red or left with only a sheer balm.








Schiaparelli Each look at Schiaparelli was unique, with make-up ranging from pale skin and pencil-thin brows to heavy black eyeliner and berry-stained lips.










 Versace Pat McGrath gave models the glamour treatment at Versace, with perfected skin and a focus on eyes. Long lashes were complemented by bronze and black liner, with a bolt of peacock blue at the inner corners.










Versace Guido Palau tapped into spring/summer 2014's love affair with poker-straight hair, with centre-parted, sleek styles either worn loose or - for those wearing hoods on the catwalk - fastened in eat chignons.