Catwalk-inspired make-up trends

Trend 2: Soldier Girl

This is one look that translates seamlessly from runway to everyday. Opt for a functional military pallet of khaki, mushroom and chocolate brown.

Brows are thick but neat. Blot an old brown mascara wand on tissue paper and comb it along your brows in the direction of hair growth to thicken and tidy your natural brow line.

To achieve that airbrushed look try Revlon's new Photo Ready foundation (£12.99) containing photochromatic pigments to bend, reflect and diffuse light for a more flattering finish.

Expert tip: 'Pump a small amount onto the back of your hand, dip your brush in it, stroke on hand to melt slightly, and then begin applying on skin. Start under the eyes and work out to cheeks, etc. Then spot check with concealer using a brush to soften and blend.' Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman

Eye make-up here is minimal with just a slick of dark brown mascara we like Barbara Daly's All About Face mascara in brown (£1.49 Tesco).

Add a touch of rich brown eye pencil and blend using taupe and natural brown shadow around the eyelids and socket. Nvey's Eco Eye Palette Natural pictured (£31.50 from www.EthicalSuperstore.com) contains all the right shades.

Catwalk image: Alexander Wang Spring Summer 2010 Ready To Wear show

Trend 3: Acid Brights

As wardrobes get a tribal makeover this season, so does the face and those who are brave (and young) enough are heartily encouraged to experiment with dramatic face paint.

Models on Balenciaga's Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk sported fierce feline-esque make-up that can easily be adapted for a less dramatic wearable day look by not extending the winged liner/shadow combo so far.

Opt for a dark grey eye shadow rather than black such Clinique's Colour Surge Eyeshadow Stay Matte in Slate (£13) or for a more intense colour try Sleek Dirty Eye Dust (£2 at Superdrug). Use a little shadow to brush along the lashline and extend upwards at a 45 degree angle from the outer corner.

Try a bright orange on the eye's inner corner. We like RMK's Spring Modern Eyes Ltd Edition 03 in Orangy Brown (£25).

With such bold eyes, it's best to keep lips muted. Go for a moisturising nude like this one from George at Asda (£3).

Finish with a slick of neon nail varnish in Mint from the Essential colours range at M&S on short square nails that are bang on trend. (£2.50/8ml).

Catwalk image: Balenciaga Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.

Trend 4: Violet femme

Purple and mauve are the make-up colours of choice for the seriously fashion forward this season.

Achieve inky purple lips using Givenchy's Printed Lips in Rose Impression (£16). It's just like a felt-tip pen for the lips so being precise is a cinch. For a more vibrant and rich colour layer with Mac's Hang-up lipstick in Deep Berry (£12.50 www.maccosmetics.co.uk).

If a full mauve lip is a bit too daring for you, try experimenting with purple around the eyes. Givenchy's mauve Phenomen' Eyes Effet Mascara (£19) in elegant violet will give peepers a jazzy lift.

Or choose an eye shadow palette containing a deep purple and complementing shades such as Dior's 5 couleurs Iridescent in Pearl Glow (£39 Dior.com).

Expert tip: 'It is important to complement your outfit with makeup rather than coordinate. Colour blocking is big for his season so when you wear bright colours don't try to match the exact same colour on your eyelids, go for another statement bold colour and use it sparingly.' Celebrity make-up artist Jackie Tyson.

Catwalk image: House Of Holland Fashion Show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.