Fashion Goes Au Natural

Long gone are the days of clumpy lashes, gooey foundation, and metallic heavy eyelids; take a deep breath with clean minimalistic makeup. No red lips or over the top blush was needed for Christian Dior Couture, which showed that fresh lips, nude eyelids, and a hint of blush can go a long way.

Christian Dior Couture makeup artist Pat McGrath calls this minimalist makeup trick “very fresh.” This makeup approach is very fresh indeed, as nude hues seem to be the rage from makeup to clothing racks. Clothing collections in 2012 featuring an array of designers are showing that they can do nude in a rainbow of choices. Zac Posen sent formfitting garments down the runway, leaving little to the imagination. Francisco Costa sent sheer nude dresses down the runway, once again stating that Calvin Klein has the minimalist trend in the bag. The barely there (and barely seen) Calvin Klein pieces whispered thoughts of chic feminine qualities and lingerie-like delicate designs. From makeup to clothing, there is no reason not to go au natural.

Text Katelyn Chef
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Altuzarra Resort 2012

Abounding success over the past two years (counting a CFDA nomination among his accomplishments), Joseph Altuzarra has just released his first Resort collection for 2012. What's clear right off the bat is that Altuzzara took a line that can often come off as a little cliche and kitschy, and brought it back down to real life, drawing inspiration from Brigitte Bardot and 60's Saint Tropez. While there is a clear femininity and sweetness to the collection, Altuzarra manages to keep a sophistication and wear-ability that makes this line an instant classics. There was an abundance of eyelet details on the light linen fabrics, but what really stood out was the color palette that has darker, more fall-centric colors, but is done in such a superb way that you wouldn't think twice about running around in melt-inducing weather in pure blacks.

Clear stand outs? Easy dresses with girlish ruffles, light pastel separate, and of course, any of the clean, crisp white pieces!

Text Corinna Fabre

Source(s): Style.com