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When we look back on the makeup trends that ruled the Fall 2010 runways, purple reigns! From theshimmering mauve lids at Carolina Herrera to the deep plum pouts at Peter Som, this season is all aboutgetting pretty in purple.

And you don’t have to worry about looking like an extra from a Prince video. Mega beauty brands have blended sophisticated shades of orchid, mauve, lavender, and eggplant into eyeshadows, nail polishes, and lipsticks, including the seductive lip hues, pictured above.

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Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is dwindling down.

And as the top designers in the Parisian fashion industry unveiled breathtaking fall designs, hairstylists and makeup artists were busy creating masterpieces themselves on the models who strutted down the runway in the over-the-top pieces.

From towering hairdos to in-your-face eye makeup to Kate Moss-esque tousled tresses, we at StyleList are bubbling with excitement from these beauty trends.

Read on for the details on the top hair and beauty looks from the week in the City of Light.

Sculptural ‘Dos and Wild Makeup: The models at Jean-Paul Gaultier and Christian Dior sauntered down the runway wearing sky-high hairstyles that would make Lady Gaga, Snooki, and Judy Jetson blush. The ultra twisted and puffed ‘dos were rounded out by statement-making beauty: whimsical lashes, bold lips, and neon eyeshadows.

Sleek Strands and Dusty Lids: Straight hair and smoldering eye shadow will never go out of style. And the beauty teams at Elie Saab and Giorgio Armani Prive rounded out the luxurious pieces by perfecting looks that allowed the natural glow of the models to shine through. Armani Privé lead hairstylist Oribe channeled old Hollywood with super-soft strands that contained lots of body and shine. “It’s rich-looking with a bit of texture,” says Oribe. To recreate the hairstyle, apply Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray to achieve a soft blow out. And finish by spritzing on Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray to beat frizz.

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Flashes of pink and peach accented an otherwise predominantly black, grey and nude collection for Stella McCartney in Paris yesterday morning. This acted as an appropriate introduction for the washes of colour that were to be seen later on in the day, at Emanuel Ungaro, Yves Saint Laurent and Kenzo, all of whom came over all girlie using fruity palettes of cerise and apricot for their beauty look. The Ungaro collection was a bright and eclectic one, so the face was relatively pared-down in comparison, with the only accent on the face being a sophisticated flush of pink on the centre of the lips and the apples of the cheeks. At YSL, however, the collection was mostly black with just a few notes of pink, green and blue in the final few looks, so designer Stefano Pilati used the models’ faces to breathe some freshness into the collection with rosebud eyes and raspberry lips. At Kenzo, make-up artist Tom Pecheux was peachy keen on the colour he described as a “dry mustard”, or off-orange, which he used on the eyes, temples and lips.

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A purple haze descended onto the catwalks for spring/summer, proving to be the most popular of the pastels. Whether it was the washed-out violet extensions in the hair of the edgy surfer girls at Proenza Schouler or the strong lavender lids contrasting the statement red lips at Dior, or even the doubling up of metallic mauve on eyes and lips by Dick Page at Michael Kors, one thing was for sure – beauty is having an ultra-violet moment. The most wearable way to wear the trend? Look to the pretty pastel girls at Versace, where make-up artist Pat McGrath buffed a gentle wash of lilac on the eyes, all the way up to the brows, with a slick of the same coloured liner along the upper lash line for added definition.The rest of the face was kept natural and bronzed – the perfect spring canvas. What’s more, lilac is also the hottest colour for nails this season.

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I love cat eyes! Cool (at least the kind achieved via liner, not plastic surgery a la Jocelyn Wildenstein).

Taylor Swift has the perfect eyes to pull-off this look since her eyes are so narrow, though I think Jordana Brewster’s cat liner is executed the best. A girl I went to High School with actually works with Lancome now so I asked her if she could get us the scoop on how to achieve this look. She delivered and I was able to get some tips from Lancome Makeup Artist Andrew Sotomayor!

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Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing that may need updating this spring and summer. Trendy new cosmetics can also be a great way to add some new life to your look. One of the best things about the new makeup trends is their versatility and wearability. No matter what your fashion sense, skin tone or hair color, you can find a new makeup trend that works for you.

Texture is important for cosmetics, and never more so than in 2008. The new crop of mineral makeups are smooth and nurturing for every skin tone and type. Mineral makeup comes in a powder form, which is gently buffed onto the skin using a soft puff or large, fluffy brush. The finely milled powder works to cover imperfections and even skin tone while imparting a healthy glow. Pigment powders are also a hot trend. These powders, such as those offered by MAC Cosmetics, can be used as loose eyeshadow or mixed with a blending medium and used on the cheeks, lips, even nails.

Step 1: Moisturize, moisturize and then moisturize some more! With such a basic palette, glowing skin is the basis of any good makeover. Rub a good face cream all over and then blot anywhere it looks shiny.

Step 2: Put a dab of foundation on any area of the face where skin tones need to be evened out. I just blended in a tiny bit on my friend’s t-zone.

Step 3: Apply concealer to any red marks or pimples. Also, you can use concealer for dark circles under the eyes, but make sure to dab gently, rather than rub it in. I like to use a brush instead of my finger for blending.

Step 4: Apply a little concealer to your lips. No, that’s not a typo. Put just a bit of concealer on your pout. It will help lipstick stay on longer.

Step 5: Get a big blush brush and apply a peachy blush (or light pink if peach isn’t your color), to the apples of the cheeks and up to your temples. Make sure to blend so it looks natural. Not trying too hard is the look we’re going for here.

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Spring is a great time to renew your image and try out new things. What items should you have in your cosmetics bag? Make-up artists and designers suggest a bold and bright image for the spring 2008. The colors dedicated for make-up are so playful and bold that you need to be a real fashionista to wear them. On the other hand: let the spring be colorful and bright!Flushed cheeks is one of the loveliest trends of spring 2008. Soft and cute flush is recommended for both daytime makeup and evening makeup. Pinky peach blush fits even the most bold lip color for that special occasion; it also works well to enlighten natural looking makeup for the day. It’s the best way to highlight face features and make you look fresh.

Three big tendencies dominate the lip make-up area. Nude lips effect is still very popular, especially when combined with smokey eyes and natural-looking blush. The trend of nude lips does not mean you can’t use lipstick or gloss; feel free to add some color and a bit of shimmer, but keep it natural. If you’re not into natural look, you won’t miss if you choose classic red. This color is right for every season, that’s why it’s called classic. If the image of fatal woman doesn’t attract you at all, try sheer red lipstick. Be careful about other makeup details while wearing the classic red lipstick: it’s a very strong accent and you really don’t need black eyeliner or strong blush. The third tendency is the funniest one, because it suggests candy-colored lips. This trend won’t look good on elder women, however if you’re a teen or if you feel young forever, orange, pink, hot coral and even fuchsia are the hottest colors of spring 2008. A candy color on lips is quite a bold statement, so one shouldn’t overdo other details.

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