Whilst in fashion, the autumn collections prescribe a quintessentially autumnal range catered to transitional-season dressing, the beauty forecast brings a fresh and original alternative to traditional diktat. Worlds away from summer’s molten metallic lids, autumn trends tap into a clean, fresh, girlish beauty exhibited all over in varying shades of pink - a modern twist on a feminine classic. From subdued pastels, offering a subtle and soft enhancement of sorbet hues through to decadent floral shades - petal pinks and poetic rosy stains, pink is most definitely in. 

Elegant and feminine, Clarins' Autumn collection is essentially a culmination of the season's most lady-like trends. A curation of products that cater to both the current seasonal diktat and to the brand's luxury heritage, designed around a narrative that inhibits an effortless day to night transformation. 

Chronology has gone to pot and I'm following up THE BRONZE AGE with THE GOLDEN AGE, a post dedicated to the humble highlighter. Favouring a highlighter above all other makeup-related purchases, I strongly believe that when it comes to adding finesse to your makeup look, the Midas touch is the finishing touch. A golden glow is most definitely in and with summer an already distant memory and the highlighter/illuminator a more popular product than ever, it's time to banish that Miss Havisham-esque chalky pallor in favour of something a little more Shirley Eaton in Goldfinger.  

Nothing says styled and polished quite like a coordinated look. A nod to the eternally classic 'put together' appeal of the mid-century beauty icons - seemingly effortless yet perfectly calculated, it can best be achieved by matching one's nail polish to a flattering and favoured lip colour. For a modern twist, pair with a simple and monochrome style ensemble, and let the lips and tips do the talking.