Glamour Frugaliste Fall 2011, Final Look: Plumage

Givenchy Fall Makeup 2011

One beauty trend that made the transition from spring to fall is the bold, colourful eye. It's just been made a little smokier for fall, a little sexier in shades like gunmetal, navy or teal. There were some definite Gothic influences in some of the shows and seen here in Givenchy's fall makeup collection, but my current status of recovery will not permit me to get so dark. However, other designers chose to carry on with the rainbow brights, such as those brilliant orange lids that pranced down the runway for Jeremy Scott.

Jeremy Scott, Fall runway look 

Even though I love all of the looks I created like they were my firstborn, Plumage has to be my absolute favourite. Inspired in equal parts by the flapper and the peacock feather, even going so far as use guinea feathers in place of false lashes, it was so much fun to create. And if you follow the directions below, hopefully you will have just as much fun as I did!


For the Eyes: Using a large shadow brush, apply Black Velvet (matte black) all over the top lid and smudge lightly along bottom lid, concentrating most of the colour at the lash line and fading up to just below the crease of the eye. Layer Malibu (vivid blue-green) over top and bottom lids, over the original shadow and extending above the crease, building up colour to desired intensity. Wash Full Bloom (pale shimmery green) over the entire lid and into corner of each eye, using a fluffy shadow brush, up to the brow. Finish with two to three coats of black mascara. 


Tip: Black and other deeply pigmented shadows can be tricky to control, so avoid making a mess by laying a tissue underneath the eye to catch any wayward colour from falling where it shouldn't. 

For the Cheeks: Working in a circular motion, apply Sweet Tart (pink with gold shimmer) with a blush brush in the hollow of the cheeks just beneath the bone.

For Lips: Apply Diva (brilliant fuchsia pink) all over lips; top with Upgrade (pearlescent fuchsia gloss) for additional shine.

And finally, The Lashes: You could always use regular false eyelashes, which I'm sure would work just fine, but to really get the full effect you really do need the feathers. Guinea feathers, like the ones used here, can be purchased from most fabric and notion supply shops. 


To apply, choose or trim the desired size feathers from the set, then seal any loose feathers at what will be the 'base' using eyelash glue. Once dried, apply more glue to the 'base' using a Q-tip and apply to the top lid as you would regular lashes. Hold in place at least 30 seconds until the glue is fully dried.