Belle of the Ball - This season's ball makeup trends

By Wendy Hill - Wendy Hill Cosmetics

The ball season is the highlight of the school year, creating much excitement and weeks of planning for those involved.

For the beauty industry it presents an opportunity to be involved in the many aspects of the customer's ball preparation, by advertising and offering ball specials and packages.

By planning the season ahead of time, therapists will be well prepared and should be able to fully book for these events.

Winter Fusion - Wendy Hill Cosmetics autumn/winter style

By Wendy Hill

Following a season of bold, bright tones with an obsession for fire engine red lips, we favour the autumn/winter trend for softer, more muted tones.

Sultry, earthy shades of mossy greens, chocolate, burnt orange and amber, smoky bronzes and rich plum berries contrast perfectly with the bold appearance of black leather garments and accessories, embellished with metal studs, zips and chains.

The fashion hits for this season, are a mix of strong masculine and saucy feminine, showing denim and leather offset with soft, drapey fabrics and lace.

Alice created a makeup to warm and highlight the face, with rich but subtle tones to fuse these looks together and embrace the feminine element.

Summer Beauty: UNTAMED FEMININITY

Make up diva Wendy Hill combines with Morgan & Morgan Hair & Makeup director Alice Francis to create a look for the summer.

Between a cut and colour and a dreamy, relaxing hair treatment at the divine Morgan and Morgan Hair and Makeup Studio, Wendy discussed a summer makeup look for this issue of Images with Morgan & Morgan director and makeup artist Alice Francis.

The trend for darker, smoky eyes has continued on from winter, worn with the more dramatic styles, so Alice wanted to create a look that embraced the softer, more feminine fashion trend of girly florals and whimsy dresses.

Spring 2009 - City Chic Makeup

By Wendy Hill

As we surface from a winter that seemed to be full of flu, financial woes and lows and soggy days, moving into spring brings us a healthy lift, sunny days and positive vibes.

There is something special about the spring season: it's a time to shed the winter and to revive and renew the body, mind and soul. It's a great time for a wardrobe, skin, body, hair and makeup workout, and to re-evaluate and update your style.