Ruth Funnell worked on this ‘Hit List’ story with the photographer David Oldham for the February edition of Glamour (UK). Karen Preston styled the story and Alessandro Rebecchi did the hair.
The team created 12 strong looks tied in with the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk shows and an extra one for the opening page of the Fashion Section.
Ruth used bold colours on the to highlight the use of bright block colours in Spring/Summer clothing.
To achieve this look, Ruth suggests trying out unexpected colours on eyes such as yellows, silver, orange and bright pinks and blues in either blocks of colour extending out in a “paint box way or more slicks of bright eyeliner for the less adventurous”!
She adds, “Mac have some fab brights that can be intensified using their special eye primer underneath.”
Do keep the emphasis on lips or eyes.
Ruth says, “Lips should be kept matt and fuchsia pink is great on most skin colours and orange is great for more olive toned skin. Sisley do a beautiful bright Orange L30- which is totally wearable” and Ruth loves and Dior and Chanel for strong purples or red toned lipsticks.
Remember to keep skin light but glowing maybe using a tinted
moisturiser for an added boost such as Laura Mercier.
Ruth thinks you should keep your nails nude if doing block lips or eyes or it can be overkill OR just have bright nails – some of the beautiful greens, lemons and blues look fresh for next season. Ruth likes the fab Rococco nail range, which she describes as “a sweet shop of colours to choose from!”
Use nails to accent your look as you would a bag or bright shoes.
