Tricks of the trade: Smoky eye

As fashion prepares itself for autumn/winter — yes, it is that time already! — the catwalks have been filled with smoky, sultry, seductive eyes.

The ultimate in femininity. As Catwoman makes her return in the final Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, so too do feline eyes make their return to beauty trends.

Last week, I met with Claude Defresne, Clarins’ top man when it comes to make-up, to get a sneak peak at this autumn’s collection (we’re talking dark blues, violets and aubergines for eyes).