New Season Swaps

Nails take on a more refined, glamorous feel for AW so stash the brights away and go for richer, more opulent shades of rust, chocolate and vermillion. Keep the shape long and oval for a nod to this season’s trend and add impact with an ultra glossy topcoat.

Essie nail colour in Carry On, £9.95 at Nails by Mail

The start of winter heralds the beginning of colder air, greyer light and central heating, none of which are kind to skin. For that step between a sheer tinted moisturiser and a full-on foundation, look to the influx of BB creams. Not only does it provide the light, satiny coverage of a tinted moisturiser, it hides blemishes and dark spots, and is formulated with some essential restorative skin-soothing properties to calm angry winter skin.

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One B.B. Blemish Balm Cream, £9.99 (Boots.com )

Soft, smudgy lines are great for hazy summer days but this AW demands something a little more polished. Black liquid liner is a make-up bag staple and one that’ll add a flash of glamour to any look. For inspiration look to D&G and Emanuel Ungaro where simple inky lines were etched on to add a demure edge to faces.

YSL Shocking Felt Tip Eyeliner £22.50

Autumn’s love of ladylike beauty means a return to a more polished lip look, with berry shades dominating the catwalk. Gucci did it best, pairing rouge noir lips with aubergine nails and spidery lashes but whatever colour you choose, it’s a look that demands precision, so ditch the tint and opt for a proper tool kit. Line lips first with a matching liner, fill in, blot and then reapply.

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Mulberry, £7.99 at boots.com

Dull winter skin needs a little extra enhancement so for a flush of health swap your bronzer for a blush, which will add a more natural glow to cheeks. While powders can often look cakey and chalky cream blushers blend into skin beautifully and seamlesssly, giving you that effortless glow-from-within.

MAC Cremeblend Blush in Tea Petal, £17 at MAC Cosmetics

Forget spring’s soft, sugary pastels and stock up on rich metallics to add impact to eyes instead. For maximum drama sweep over the entire lid as at Derek Lam or copy Dries van Noten’s look and add touches of eye-brightening gold into the inner corners. For a modern take on classic gold or silver try bold tones like bronze, emerald or violet.

Estee Lauder Cyber Eyes in Cyber Silver and Cyber Green , £17 each exclusive to Harrods from 31 October.