Looking to add a little mystery to your winter wardrobe? Then pick up the December edition of Trend, W magazine’s fashion and beauty supplement, for expert tips on adding some classic intrigue to your year-end look. In an article called “Hitchcock Hip,” beauty editors hearken back to a bygone era where femme fatales lit up the silver screen and nothing was quite as it seemed. Forget flapper chic, this winter’s to-die-for look is smart and sophisticated with an edge (and an alibi).
Among the trends to be on the look out for are double-breasted hound’s tooth wool blazers and tweed coats (Trend recommends Dior and Mac & Jac) reminiscent of Ingrid Bergman’s damsel-gone-double-agent in Notorious. Both items pair well with silk or merino wool, which softens the look and adds a touch of femininity (think Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief). Must-have accessories include antique blonde-colored pumps and a paired-down black leather bag (for those secret correspondences).
For makeup, Trend suggests Pür Intensity Gel Eyeliner in Carbon to complete this classic, confidential look. Combining the dramatic definition of a liquid liner with the application ease of a gel formula, Pür’s smudge-proof, budge-proof gel liner creates a bold, beguiling eye look that’s very noir chic.
Ever notice how some women look overly made up while others seem naturally accentuated? Creating the perfect look truly is a balancing act. When we look at someone’s face, we tend to focus on one feature at a time (usually the eyes or mouth). Hence, one of the biggest—and most common—makeup faux pas is playing up too many features at one time. Pairing dramatic eyes with loud lipstick makes the face look busy and creates a sense of confusion that’s anything but flattering. Even when glamming it up for an after hour get-together or a night on the town, remember that balance is key.