Where Nina Ricci, Marni (pictured right), Oscar de la Renta, Zac Posen.

Why This is the fastest and easiest way to update your look for autumn. Suits all ages, though if you find a satin finish more flattering, just dab on some balm at the end.

How This is not about a sharp, Alexis Carrington Colby-style lipline. The look is altogether softer around the edges. Rub your little finger in matt red, then gently dab or rub it on to lips (blot any balm off first). Kiss a tissue to tone down, then repeat. Looks best with naked lids or neutral, earthy shadows.

What Poppy King Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope lipsticks in Brat Pack and Black Tie, £35 each, are perfect. The most covetable makeup items of 2013, these velvety lipsticks come in a collectable case based on New York skyscrapers. Out 21 September; pre-orders are through the roof.

Why Hannah Murray's Britpop-inspired look, a big hit at London fashion week, was designed to seem cool and handmade, not sophisticated and expertly applied, so it is a cinch to do yourself. Suits all colourings, if not all ages (older women can still get the look by confining the pastel blue to below the socket line).

How Apply a sheer, light-reflecting tinted moisturiser, concealer and pearly creme blusher. Smudge pale blue, shimmery creme eyeshadow all over the lids, up to the brows and along the lower lash line. Use a medium eyeshadow brush to layer cornflower-blue powder shadow over the top for an extra hit of colour. Skip liner and proceed straight to mascara.

What Makeup artist Hannah's kit was condensed into the Topshop Game On (eyes) and Face (skin, cheeks and lips) palettes, both £12.50. Just add Solstice cornflower and silver shadow duo, £6.

Where Rodarte, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Yves Saint Laurent.

Why Matt, messy hair seems just the thing against the mixed fabrics and textures of autumn clothes. It's relaxed, sexy and easy to style – especially if you have layered hair.

How Apply a golfball-size dose of mousse to damp roots. Remove the nozzle from your hairdryer and blast the roots with your head tipped upside down, until dry. Spritz on texturising or surf spray to the damp length and allow to dry naturally. Refresh the roots between washes with a dry shampoo or hair powder.

What All of these work: Percy & Reed Texturising Spray, £14. L'Oréal Professionnel TecniArt Super Style Heroes Super Dust, £9.75. Umberto Giannini Incredible Body Thickify Volumising Dry Shampoo for Big Hair, £5.49.

Where Anna Sui, Emilio Pucci, Rag & Bone, Lanvin.

Why Retro sex-kitten flicks never go out of fashion and, once you've mastered the technique, are pretty low-maintenance because no fussy eyeshadow is needed.

How Starting with a matt eyelid (apply primer first if prone to smudging), apply liner from the inner corner of your upper lid to three-quarters across, then stop. Mark a dot on your outer lid, about half a centimetre away from your outer eye, at an angle (I find 10 and two o'clock, according to left or right eye, is about right). Working from the dot inwards, join it with your incomplete line, filling the gap. (Or watch my flicky eyeliner tutorial .) Finish with lashings of black mascara and pale pink lipstick.

What Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, £17.50. All are brilliant but Dark Chocolate Ink is my favourite and gives a more flattering finish than black on older skins. I use MAC's 211 pointed liner brush (right), £16.50, to apply it. Lancôme Artliner, £20, is a dense black that gives great flick.

Where Oscar de la Renta, Ruffian, Holly Fulton.

Why Wacky neons of summer, begone. This season's nails are in classic shades of black, red, white and natural gloss, minus the nail art. Black is the perfect choice for those looking for simple and elegant with a cool, tough edge.

How Apply a natural base coat and allow to dry, then two coats of black, avoiding the cuticles by painting an imaginary shape of a nail rather than attempting to follow your own. Allow each coat to dry fully before finishing with a high-gloss top coat for longevity.

What Mavala Mini Polish in Black (top right), £4, and Rimmel Lasting Finish Nail Polish in Black Cab, £2.99, are a brilliant way to get the look without financial commitment, and both last well.

Where Chanel, Thakoon, Donna Karan.

Why Because this is our one opportunity to wear glitter all year. And it looks brilliant with chunky knitwear and tweeds, as well as silky eveningwear.

How Using your ring finger or a synthetic-bristled eyeshadow brush, apply a creme eyeshadow to just past your lid's socket line. Before it can set, dab loose glitter in a co-ordinating colour over the top and press firmly. Finally, use a clean finger to blend lightly upwards, so the glitter appears to peter out. Keep lips simple with buff and caramel tones, or simply use lipbalm.

What Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury used MAC Paint Pots, £15, then dabbed on glitter by MAC Pro; Barry M Dazzle Dust (above right), £4.59, is also great. You can go the whole hog à la Chanel by sticking on individual sequins with false eyelash glue.

Where Prada, Balmain, Marni, Christian Dior, Balenciaga.

Why Hair that looks wet. Think 7am commuters who've rushed out of the shower and skipped the blowdry.

How Half-dry your hair, leaving it slightly damp. Section by section, rake though a small blob of wet-look gel, applying from roots to mid-length only. Take a bristle brush and work through the hair to distribute. Ends should look dryer than roots. Brush backwards into a ponytail for a sleek look, or mess up with fingers for a towel‑rubbed appearance.

What TiGi Catwalk Session Series Wet Look Hair Gel, £8.96, will restore your faith in gel. Team with Little Wonder Brush, £4.79, and Redken Control Addict 28 Hairspray, £10.75, as used by Guido Palau to get this look on the Marni catwalk.

Where Victoria Beckham, Antonio Berardi, Lanvin, Stella McCartney.

Why The moist, dewy skin seen on every catwalk since forever is taking a break. This season is about proper foundation with a veil of mattifying face powder – polished and groomed but still healthy and real-looking. Especially good on the over-30s, as shine can be ageing.

How Choose a medium- to full-coverage foundation and apply with a foundation brush. Tap concealer under eyes to cover dark circles and around the nose where skin may be redder. Load a fat powder brush with loose or pressed powder and sweep over the face, paying close attention to chin, forehead and nose. Makeup as desired.

What Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Foundation, £39.50, gives full coverage without heaviness. Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup (as used by Gucci Westman at Antonio Berardi), £8.99, is the best budget foundation I've used. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder (left), £22, and Nars Light-Reflecting Loose Setting Powder, £25, both give a matt, velvety finish without being mask‑like.