Paris beauty standards

Quirky was definitely out to play at this year's Paris Fashion Week

7 October 2014

Here’s your backstage beauty pass into Paris Fashion Week (PFW):

Shower and go
The wet look was all the rave with hair being slicked into high ponies or paired with masks, or just left to cascade down models’ backs.

Alexander McQueen

Balmain

Jacquemus

Expect the unexpected
It was all in the details at PFW with make-up artists adding in the smallest and most unusual changes to add more character to a look.

Anthony Vaccarello

Dries Van Noten

Rochas

Blue eyes
Blue was one of the favourite colours used, with it showing up on models in different shades and forms – eyeliners, mascara and eye shadow.

Christian Dior

Martin Grant

Elie Saab

Words: Cassidy Emmanuel
Image:Delphine Achard

Desserts & Baking

Strawberry Pavlova With Cream, Nuts And Choc Sauce

This dessert is easy to serve as you can make the meringue beforehand and keep it in an airtight container until needed

Beauty