Eyebrow Trend: The Bold & The Beautiful!

I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to eyebrows!!  Am I the only one who feels like this??  I mean, to me, there is nothing like nicely shaped and arched eyebrows.  I cringe when I see women with thin lines where their eyebrows used to be.  Or, how about the women who shave their's completely off, only to draw them back on for a "brow" that looks anything but natural?  Never quite understood that "trend".  Eyebrows are a very important facial feature!  They help define bone structure and provide a natural frame for the face.  Not to mention, great brows are the key element for a polished look! 

We all know that brow trends can vary from season to season and year to year.  For all of us who are old enough, i'm sure you remember the thin eyebrows of the 70's, the bushy brows of the 80's (a la Brooke Shields) and the 90's being somewhere in between.  Well today, the look dominating the runways during the Fall/Spring 2012 shows at Fashion Week were strong and sculpted brows!  Designers like Donna Karan, Derek Lam, Diane Von Furstenburg and Versace all showcased models with well defined eyebrows strutting the catwalk in Haute Couture (see below).



Clockwise from Top Left:  Derek Lam, DVF, Donna Karan & Versace

  

How To Achieve This:

*Step away from the tweezers and allow your brows to grow in.

*Make an appointment with someone specializing in eyebrows (Beautician, Aesthetician, etc.)  Once you get the perfect line and shape you want, you can maintain it.

*Stick to your natural shape!  Eyebrows should follow the line of the bone just above your eyes.

*Place an orange stick in a straight line from the side of the nose to the inner corner of the eye; this is where the eyebrow should begin

*Place an orange stick from the side of the nose to the outer corner of the eye; this is where the brow should end

*Use a brow pencil or powder to add extra color and definition. For a statement finish, take brows a shade darker than their natural color.

*NEVER pluck above the eyebrows & just take away the odd strays.


Hope these tips help!!

XOXO

~Tiaja