This season's natural shades remind you of the scrubbed complexion of a nun or the rosy glow of a cherub. The key to this peaches-and-cream look is good complexion and a lovely shade of blush. Keep everything else to a bare minimum.

Add definition and some attitude to your minimalist spring make-up by emphasising the brows. This adds an instant jolt of adult elegance to a girlish palette.

These red lips are not the artfully lined and blotted puckers of glamazons. Instead, there is a touch of carelessness about the way these vivid red shades are smeared onto the lips, the only bright colour in an otherwise neutral palette.

Not buying into this soft and subtle spring nonsense? Then go crazy with bright eyeshadows in geometric shapes. Or mix things up with unexpected colour combinations. Just keep the rest of your face neutral so you don't scare people.

Check out the wild bird's nest dos on the Fendi runway, for example, or marvel at the strange, sculptural buns on the models at Dior. If you don't mind excessive hairspray, these are hairdos which will make you stand out from the crowd.

Another group of designers kept things simple, in line with the subdued times. To get the look, embrace the natural waves of your hair and keep it fuss free with minimal styling. If you must tie up your hair, gather it back in a loose ponytail.