Trend: Bright Beauty

This season the runways were awash with a spectrum of bold colours, as make-up artists traded muted tones and barely there looks in favour of palettes packed full of fuchsia pink, opulent orange, vibrant violet and cobalt blue.

"Colour is fantasy – it creates uniqueness," enthuses Tom Pecheux, Estée Lauder creative make-up director. And there's no need to be afraid of experimenting with striking shades. "Make-up is playful and versatile; you can do whatever you like with it," he explains.

His tip is to start by testing out bright tones at night, just before you wash your face. Try a hint at first, whether it's a wash of lavender across your lids, or a coral tint on your lips or cheeks. Once you feel confident, you can amp it up.

"But don't change your make-up for the first time before a special moment. Always try it before!" he stresses.

Best Buys: Make Up Store Cybershadow in Ra, $30; Napoleon Perdis Colour Disc in High Voltage Violet, $29; Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Dance, $39; Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Coral Fantasy, $45; Yves Saint Laurent Pure Lipstick SPF 8 in Rouge Pur, $49; Gorgeous Cosmetics Lipstick in Matchstick Girl, $35; Kit Cosmetics Duo Cheek & Lip Crème in Pretty Cheeky, $34.95; Bloom Nail Polish in Clara, $19.95; BYS Nail Enamel in Matte Mint Green, $4.95; O.P.I Nail Lacquer in The "It" Color, $19.95.

Ashley Greene highlighted her eyes with a subtle purple eyeshadow, while January Jones (below) chose a bold hue for her lips.