 Heavy metal is back in fashion this summer. But it has little to do with music and head-banging. Women everywhere will be twinkling and glowing with the new sparkly shades of metallics. "We only had to look at Nicolas Guesquiere's metallic leggings at Balenciaga, or the sculpted metal at Dolce & Gabbana to know that make-up for this season was going to be about texture and sheen," says NARS make-up artist Jayne Richardson. "With the 60s influence running through most of the shows, we were drawn back to the contouring on the eye, pale skin and neutral lips. Metallic shadows were used to bring it forward into the future, with beautif ul contrasts of gold and silver being used at Chanel, or slightly bolder and more textured sheen seen at Prada. It was a playground for all things futuristic." DAY Shimmering metallic eyes in grey, lilac and taupe are the easiest to pull off. They work for the minimal face during the day and can be layered upon for a stunning effect in the evening. Make-up artist Mary Greenwell, who has worked with Kate Moss and Penelope Cruz, adds: "Keep any metallics in pure clean shades - with shimmery white silvers and pure warm golds - anything too steely grey or yellow looks cheap, not chic." Eye Lingerie Eye Shadow in Lace Negligee (gold/bronze), £15 from www.powderrooms.com gives a subtle sheen on eyes. You can even mix the new metals. Silver eyeshadow on the eyelid would contrast beautifully with gold liner underneath the eye, Mary suggests. Try The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes, £14, with NARS Liquid Eyeliner in Showgirl, £20.50, from Space NK or 0870 837 7377. NIGHT For the evening, you can be a bit more daring and brave with molten metals and flashier hues. Go all-out with sterling silver peepers. GOSH Glitter Dust, £6.49 at Superdrug, a loose powder that can be sprinkled around lightly. Use a small amount in the inner corner of the eye to instantly brighten tired eyes, or get skin glowing with a sweep across cheekbones for an eye-catching look. For a more intense take, swipe Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Dime, £9. Contrast the cool eyes with a warm orangey red lip colour. Sisley Phyto-Lip Star in Precious Coral, £22, looks great on beach goddesses. MINI METALS Embracing the metal scene doesn't have to involve buying a whole new make-up bag - not if you pick the right things to invest in. Hero products like Chanel's limited edition Lumiere D'Artifices, £29, MAC Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk, £15.50, and Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust, £11 (020 8450 7111), are so versatile that they can be brushed on eyes, cheeks, lips or skin with little danger of overdoing the bling. | 
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