# Food-Inspired Makeup Designs Karla Powell's Creations are Both Beautifying and Appetizing By | Published 2013-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodinspired-makeup References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2013/07/food-inspired-make-up-hair-designs-by-karla-powell/) & [karlapowell](http://www.karlapowell.co.uk/) Karla Powell's [food-inspired makeup designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treatinspired-holiday-2025-collection) are sure to whet your appetite as well as make you envious of her obvious skill and intense love for costume-esque makeup. Some of her gastro designs include a [cupcake-inspired look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake), a citrus-y visage and hairstyle and a sensuous strawberries and cream complexion. The most striking look is probably the citrus appearance. The model begins with an elegant up-do, a pale face devoid of most makeup other than a chic and icy eye design and dark, black eyeliner. This orange color is complemented by the orange slices embedded into the model's up-do, completing the look and giving her the appearance of a citrus juice fairy. Each of these makeup designs is so original and innovative, it's no wonder that Powell has garnered international acclaim. Hopefully more designs are to come; perhaps some [cocktail-inspired looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktailinspired-beauty)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Food-inspired Makeup:** Opportunity for makeup companies to create unique, themed collections and collaborations with food brands. - **Costume-esque Makeup:** Opportunity for makeup artists to provide unique and specialized makeup services for special events and occasions. - **Fruit-inspired Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty companies to create fruit-based skincare and makeup products with natural and nourishing ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can incorporate unique food and fruit-inspired makeup collections and fruit-based skincare products. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can collaborate with makeup artists and cosmetics brands to create food-inspired makeup collections and marketing campaigns. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate specialized makeup services, like costume-esque makeup, into their offerings for clients with niche preferences or needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benemart.md) - [Beautifying Berry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kiss-smoothie.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Patisserie-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/este-lauder-x-ladure.md) - [Savory Condiment Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filipinta-beauty.md) - [Jam-Inspired Beauty Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaminspired-beauty.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-essential-sets.md) - [Smoothie-Inspired Lip Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-lip-treatments.md)