The other day I attended MAC’s Spring/Summer 2012. Obviously we South African’s are in the process of leaving summer behind, but if today’s bloody scorcher is anything to go by, we’ve still got time to rock their four biggest trends…

The first big look is Ath-Elite. It’s all about dewy-looking skin, strong brows and muted mouth.

MAC’s senior make-up artist, Michelle-Lee Collins likes this look the best. She says the quickest way to give skin a lush-looking glow is to apply a non-sticky balm to your eyelids and cheek bones, something like MAC Lip Conditioner SPF 15. Still, if you’re going to attempt the look, the one item you’ll definitely need at your disposal is MAC Eye Brows brow pencil.

Next up we’ve got Ore-Inspired. This is all about warm metallic shades like copper, rust, terracotta and peach but you don’t have to be tan to pull it off.

The focus here is on perfectly sculpted warm-looking cheekbones so if you’d like to give it a bash consider investing in something like MAC Cream Colour Base in Improper Copper.

The third trend is called Neo-N. It’s urban and graffiti-inspired so it kinda makes use of the same fresh-looking Ath-Elite skin but makes it pop with a bright punch of colour.  

Last, but not least, we’ve got my favourite look of the lot; Nouv-Eau. This is a romantic look inspired by 1920’s glamour. Eyes get a single-toned wash of a muted colour while the lips and cheeks ‘bloom’ with soft, pretty pinks and peach.

I like this best ‘cos it’s laid back and easy to do. Also, as I’m so fair, I need a little colour on my cheeks and lips or I end up looking like a zombie so it’s pretty similar to what I’m already doing with my face. (Clearly I’m going through a lazy, non-adventurous phase in regards to my looks…) Want to pull it off yourself? Treat yourself to a new MAC Tendertone lip balm. 

Now tell me, which of the four looks is your favourite?

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