Trend of the month

The summer runways were a splash of metallics on the models’ eyes. ELLE’s inspired by the runway look of Chanel’s multi-toned metallic lids.

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Hot commodities

Inspired by fashion’s crush on metallics, silver and gold eyes lit up runways at Chanel and Kenzo. For a look that’s worth its weight in gold, explore a heavy-metal palette. Dust lids with silver shadow, and paint the lower lash line with a wet liner brush dipped in gold.

M.A.C
Eye Shadow in Gorgeous Gold ($16.50)

L’Oréal Paris Wear Infinité Eye Shadow Single in Pure Silver ($6)

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails With Nylon Nail Polish in Opulent Frost ($2.49)

Ocean spray

Elizabeth Arden’s latest scent, Mediterranean, aspires to bottle the region’s warm ocean breeze and clear blue skies. With its summer cocktail notes, such as peach nectar sorbet, and feminine florals, just one spritz will transport you to sun-flushed Capri.

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Spray ($75 for 100 mL)

What’s new?

The latest tooth-whitening technology is so speedy, even morning multi-taskers can add it to their routine. Just five minutes a day will keep merlot and coffee stains at bay

Crest Whitestrips Daily Multicare Dental Whitening Formula ($50 for 84 strips)

Must-have

The big chill

Warm weather begs for sheer lips and double scoops of ice cream. A fusion of these summer staples, Lancôme Juicy Glacé is a melt-on-your-mouth cream gloss that soothes lips and sates your sweet tooth with a hint of cocoa-butter flavour.

Lancôme Juicy Glacé Icy Cream Lip Gloss in Beige Letea ($20 each)