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From eyelids blasted with gunmetal grey to peepers made pretty with misty metals, molten metallics were mastered at countless spring summer 2012 shows. Whether you bravely go bold with black or opt for an ethereal, feathery light finish, from eyeshadow palettes to cream eyeliners - this subtle, sexy trend looks set to stay.

Take a look at our gallery to see how best to work this look...

Sock buns are the hairstyle of the summer. Perfect for everything from weddings to work, these gorgeous towering, luscious buns take just minutes to perfect, and will leave your friends envious of your overnight super volume.

Find out how to get the look here…

Where nail art goes, lip art follows, as this look seemingly inspired by Ciate's Caviar manicure shows.

We don't know how this could ever stay put, or whether the novelty lip wear would prove difficult to match against your outfit, but shamelessly, we really do love it.

Well, we do always try and bring you the, uh hem, *new* beauty looks at SkinBase. So although we may not be completely sure about dashing into work with bee adorned lips, or a pout which literally looks like a panda, we do have appreciation for those who've taken the time and energy to create these fairly incredible lippy masterpieces.

Check out our gallery and tell us...which is you favourite?

With models’ mouths painted in tangerine tones and statement scarlet shades, the bold bright lips spotted at a myriad of spring summer 2012 shows proved that summer’s the time to trade in nude hues and basic beiges for bright lipstick.

Thought oranges and reds were left just for the olive skinned? Think again...it appears that whatever your skintone, there's a tangy, bright lip delight just waiting to perfectly compliment your complexion.

View the gallery of our favourite model looks here. 

We just love these 'very hungry caterpillar' nails!

There's nothing quite like being reminded of a book or moment from your childhood and most people I know will have had The Very Hungry Caterpillar read to them at some point or another.

Email us your creative nail designs to amy@skinbase.co.uk and we might just feature you next week!

So Queenie is celebrating 60 years, and we all get a four-day weekend out of it. Thank you very much.

Looks like the world of make up and fashion have taken the glittering heights of royalty to a whole new level as we’re inundated with shimmering gowns, silver spray on make up and dazzling catwalk tiaras. This is one trend we think we’re going to enjoy.

Long live the queen, long live the metallic trend…

Nail polish trends come and go (see: the French manicure) but luckily there’s always something new, wonderful, and wacky in the pipeline. Last year it was all about crackle top coats and magnetic polish. We hadn’t really seen anything new yet this year in the world of nails…until now.

Welcome the happiest and poshest manicure going - the Caviar.

Whether you’re a fashion and beauty junkie, or you simply pass billboards and adverts on your trip to work each morning, you can’t help but notice that everywhere you look, the biggest catwalk trend this season is naturally glowing, radiant skin. 

We want, we want, we want!