Paris Fashion Week has come and gone!
Not to be outdone by the
Italian fashion industry, leading
Parisian designers unveiled
très magnifique collections bolstered by breathtaking sets (à la
Karl Lagerfeld's iceberg runway at
Chanel). And makeup artists and hairstylists worked their magic to pretty up the statuesque models who donned the designs in noteworthy looks.
From bodacious buns to theatrical makeup to intensely teased strands to modern takes on classic 'dos, the runways of
Paris Fashion Week were filled with head-turning beauty.
Read on for the details on four gorgeous (and a few outrageous) trends from over the week in
Paris.
Sky-high buns at Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, and Nina Ricci at Paris Fashion Week. Photos: AFP/Getty Images | AP | WireImage.com
Big, Bold Buns: We are definitely fans of a
chic chignon -- but the beauty teams at
Chanel,
Karl Lagerfeld, and
Nina Ricci maximized the 'do for the catwalk and paired it with standout makeup including
smoky eyes,
blonde brows and bright red lips, and
strong eyebrows that framed golden lids. To achieve volume at the crown, lead hairstylist
Guido Palau for Redken at
Nina Ricci, boosted strands with
Aerate 08 Bodifying Cream-Mousse and set with
Forceful 23 Finishing Spray.
Extreme hair and makeup at John Galliano, Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons, and Vivienne Westwood at Paris Fashion Week. Photos: AP | AFP/Getty Images
Sideshow Glamour: Let's face it -- there are beauty trends that aren't made for day-to-day wear. But that doesn't take away from the tremendous detail that produces astonishing hair and makeup masterpieces. From the over-the-top pinned curls and "tanned" complexions at
John Galliano to the Bantu knots and pale skin at
Comme des Garçons to the messy, kohl-rimmed eyes and red pouts at
Vivienne Westwood -- Paris Fashion Week served up extreme beauty.
Pouffy strands at Christian Dior and Comme des Garçons at Paris Fashion Week. Photos: AFP/Getty Images
Such a Tease: Heavily, textured hair is a major trend on the fall runways, so it was no surprise when we saw models donning teased tresses at
Christian Dior and Comme des Garçons. While the hairstylists at
Dior went for a more perfected look accentuated with
fishtail braids and
berry stained lips, the models at Comme des Garçons wore
pastel-colored puffs that reminded us of cotton candy.
Sleek, feminine hairdos at Chloé, Louis Vuitton, and Balenicaga at Paris Fashion Week. Photos: AP | Getty Images
Ladylike Perfection: 'Dos like the flip, ponytail and slickback will never go out of style, and the beauty teams at
Chloé,
Louis Vuitton, and
Balenicaga perfected these retro styles. To create a classic ponytail that complemented the 1950s inspired collection at
Louis Vuitton, hair stylist Guido Palau for Redken, curled the ends and concealed the elastic holder by wrapping it with a piece of hair.
Glass 01 Smoothing Serum was the key to a sleek finish. Celebrity makeup artist
Pat McGrath took the look at Balenciaga up a notch by painting a few models brows a bright, pastel color. To recreate this clean, yet fresh face use CoverGirl
Clean Liquid Makeup and
Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Lush Berry and Plush Peach.
Read about the trends as they're made! Visit our Backstage Beauty section for the lowdown on hair and makeup, and browse our entire Fashion Week section for runway reviews, celebrity gossip, and more stylish scoops.