Anita: What trends have you noticed emerging so far?

Terry: Make-up has becoming more about sculpting. So using hues of brown, taupe and greys to play with how shadow and light hit the face. Even across the lips and eyes - it's that 90's smudged in palette that takes imprefections and makes them beautiful.

A: Please tell us there is some colour for the season?

There is, but it's more worn in - deep red lipstick is patted on into the centre of the mouth rather than drawn on neatly. There's colour every season, but that's why I'm so excited about the idea of beiged out faces.

A: Really?

T: Well, with a beige face consisting of beautifully concealed skin, beige pencil around the waterline and beige-pink lips you can really start playing with textures. Try glosses and matte finishes - just look at where the light and shadows are on your face. It can be even more stark and bold than wearing a whole face of bright make-up.

A: Is there anyone who does this look especially well?

T: Tilda Swinton, without a doubt. I'm Swinton obsessed. I've mentioned her before haven't I?

A: Yes, you have Terry. What is it about her that captivates you?

T: She's anti-glamour and anti-luxury but still looks austere and elegant- like a Modigliani painting. I've always admired someone who experiments with that different side of beauty. It's a new way of looking at beauty, rather than that overly perfected look. Perfection is trashy - that's my new phrase.

A: Interesting, tell me more...

T: That 'WAG look' is so over. Beauty is meant to be playful, so this season try some of the cooler, more Nordic inspired colours. I love a soft lilac on the lip or a beige across the eyes.

A: So, would that work on darker skin tone like mine?

T: Of course. In fact those colours that we ignore as being ashy are just the kind of colours that work for darker skins with this contoured, shadowy look. So try those cooler greys and taupe shades and you'll see how you're relying less on colour, and more on the subtle nuances of your skin tone. It's all those hollows and higher planes on natural faces that are so beautiful.

A: Thanks Terry, I'm suitably inspired. Although, ditching the colour will take some getting used to!

Erdem

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