Our love of coffee has filtered into autumn beauty – and it’s gorgeous…
It’s our most enduring addiction: coffee gives us a kick and, is lyrically described by Patti Smith in M Train, as “a vital daily ritual”. And it’s the colour of the season – “latte beauty” is what we’re calling autumn’s flattering warm browns and creamy cappuccinos. Try eyeliners as rich and dark as a double espresso, and shades of mocha on eyes and lips. Pair Chanel’s hazelnut Ombre Premiere Libre eyeshadow in Chene Brun (€38) with a perfect latte nail shade. Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded in Peau de Soleil (€62) gives skin a silky shot of radiance, with a hint of roasted almond. There’s nothing like the smell of a hot coffee, and double shots are popping up in dynamic scents that linger and pep us up. Tom Ford’s reissued Café Rose, rich and smooth with Turkish rose and a twist of the darkest black coffee, is so good it makes us jittery. Kilian’s scents tap into pleasures such as coffee, tobacco and liqueurs (try Intoxicated, or new Smoking Hot), while Margiela Replica Coffee Break delivers a convincing caffeine hit. Make mine a double shot …
Nars Powermatte Lipstick in No Satisfaction, €31.50; www.lookfantastic.ie.
Nars Laguna eyeshadow quad, €49, at Arnotts and counters nationwide.
Chanel Stylo Sourcils Waterproof Defining Eyebrow Pencil, €38; www.boots.ie.
Chantecaille Luminescent Eye in Bay, €61, at Space NK.
Clarins Tinted Oleo-Serum, €39, at Clarins Boutique & Spa, 33 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2; www.clarins.ie.
Nailberry L’Oxygéné nail lacquer in taupe, €17.45; www.lookfantastic.ie.
Tom Ford Café Rose eau de parfum, from €120, at Brown Thomas and counters nationwide.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur in Nude, €34; www.charlottetilbury.com.
Maison Margiela Replica Coffee Break, from €66, at Arnotts.
Chanel Ombre Premiere Libre, €38, at Brown Thomas and counters nationwide.
Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded in Peau de Soleil, €62, at Cult Beauty.
