Party season might all be about finding the perfect outfit, but what about the makeup? This season’s hot makeup trends can add even more glamour to your look.

Geraldine Shaker & Kitten Vixen

Geraldine Shaker, is a leading makeup artist to the Hollywood stars. Geraldine’s client list includes Sharon Stone, Kiera Knightley, Drew Barrymore, Teri Hatcher, Raquel Welch, as well as some of Hollywood’s hottest men including Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel and Sean Bean. She is also Founder and Creative Director of Kitten Vixen, the organic and cruelty free cosmetics range with a cult celebrity following in Los Angeles.

Geraldine Shaker, Hollywood Makeup Artist

Kitten Vixen

Kitten Vixen cosmetics was launched in 2005. After applying makeup to women all over the world Geraldine realised a common theme that women had been conditioned to opt for taupe and neutral colours for fear of making a mistake or making themselves look cheap. “I wanted to create a brand that demystified the use of colour and show women the incredible impact that the correct use of colour has to the face”.

Geraldine started in the beauty industry at a young age. She trained at Vidal Sassoon for hair styling and The London College of Fashion for make-up. After working and teaching at Vidal Sassoon for seven years she was ready to launch her career as a freelance artist.

The Collection

Geraldine uses the models she works with to test all the shades she develops to make sure they are age and skin appropriate for everyone. Geraldine explains the process of development, “I work with the cosmetic developers to make sure we only use the cleanest ingredients that are not tested on animals and perform to the highest industry standards”. The lip glosses in the collection are vegan certified and the range is free from synthetic fragrance, flavours and colours. The range features universal beauty colours, custom blended to suit all skin tones regardless of age or ethnicity.

Makeup Trends

Make-up trends are totally aligned with fashion. Behind the scenes of every collection about to be launched at Fashion Week, is a team of make-up artists and hairdressers that have collaborated with the designers to come up with looks that will enhance the show. Geraldine explained that usually these trends are over the top, “they have to be because anything natural will fade in the lights of the stage”. From these collections the make-up trends are born and over the course of a few months are watered down to become wearable trends on the streets.

Party Season Makeup

Geraldine’s tips for the perfect party season makeup. “It’s the cat’s eye liquid liner, or if you can’t make it so precise opt for liquid liner smudged into the eye line, add a touch of clear gloss for a rock and roll edge. Nails are deep plum or very dark purple. Keep lips subtle when making the eyes the star!”

Get the right look, use eyeliner this party season

Spring/Summer 2011

The looks that came from the Spring/Summer 2011 collections took on a lot of intense bright colours and smiling models to turn our attention away from economic downturn. “This season gives a nod back to the seventies, with bright blues and green eye shadow taken right up to the brow line. Lips are vibrant too, in shades of red orange and fuchsia”.

Get the Spring/Summer Look

Kitten Vixen – Eye Kit Giveaway

This party season get the party look from Kitten Vixen. To celebrate Christmas we have 20 Kitten Vixen Eye Kits in this season’s hottest jewelled colours, worth over £50 per kit to giveaway.

Eye Put A Spell on You Kit, by Kitten Vixen

The ‘Eye Put A Spell on You’ Eye Kit contains; a volume formula, water resistant mascara/kohl eyeliner duo, a sponge tip  applicator and a pencil sharpener

• The double ended mascara / eyeliner duo appeals to women who want to travel light, it easily fits your handbag so is perfect for this season’s parties
• Naughty Girl Navy: Applying navy blue to any eye, regardless of the colour, will make the whites of the eyes appear whiter and create the illusion of being wide-awake – perfect if you have been burning the candle at both ends!
• Bewitching Burgundy: When applied to brown eyes creates rich intense under tones. When applied to blue eyes it creates hints of lilac, on green eyes it is simply stunning
• Magnetic Moss: Makes green eyes appear a more intense shade of green and blue eyes reflect teal (blue green). Applying green to brown eyes creates an intense, strong look

For your chance to win one of twenty ‘Eye Put A Spell on You’ Eye Kits answer this question

Competition closes December 23rd 2010, winners will be notified by email – Good Luck!