EYES

For Spring/summer '09-'10 designers opted for groomed brows, perfect skin and feline eyes for an understated appearance. A muted colour palette with warm bronze and gold were key for eyes and cheeks, offering a sunny glow. Spring/summer 2009 had a less eccentric colour palette. However, LFW didn't completely disappoint, providing inspirational looks ranging from twig-shaped brows to 80s glitter eyes.

Gothic Trend / Smokey Eyes

Smoky black shadow is key for spring/summer 2009, creating a punk-rock feel. Look extends from smoky panda eyes to liquid liner taking centre stage.

Airbrushed / Glitter

Key shades are frosted violet, pink and palest blue, as well as luminous coral, tangerine and lime green. Glittery highlighters were used to emphasise the eyes, dabbing colour around the edges.

EYEBROWS

Eyebrows were a very prominent feature for this season. Brows take on a number of different forms, but remain groomed, never untamed. Brows are pencilled in using a darker colour to give definition and an outlandish appearance. Straight brows take over from curved and arched shapes.

FACE

Pale complexions

In keeping with the gothic trend, ghostly pale complexions are widespread. Complexions are bleached white with heavy powdering.

Bronzed, sunny glow

In contrast to the pale complexions, bronzed sunny glows are also on the radar. Cheeks are given a flush of colour in warm apricot and peach, creating a natural sun-kissed look. The fresh-faced beauty look returns for another season.

LIPS

Lip smacking colour

Burgundy, tomato red, bright coral, neon purple & bold lilac all made an appearance on the catwalk. Scarlet, tomato and raspberry are all key colours, but plum and frosted violet were also seen. Toffee-toned tangerine makes for an interesting new statement, looking wearable and fresh. Lips are matte rather than glossy.

Nude lips

In both matt & glossy finishes. Natural rosy mouths were smothered in gloss for a lip-smacking look, while others opted for a crackled, half-sheen/half-matt finish. Nude, matt lip colour in palest pink subtly offsets golden skin tones, while chalky pales offer a more ghostly, pallid feel, disappearing into the complexion.