Makeup Trends for Spring
Are you ready to wave goodbye to old man winter? I know I am…Spring is inching its way here and I am ready for the warmth of the sun and the hot new color trends. So, sit back, relax and just imagine the flowers blooming with five fresh makeup trends that are sure to delight your senses.
Lip Service—Coral kissers are the rock-solid shade of the season. Dive in with a super-saturated orange, or ease in with softer coral-meets-peach shades. Either end of the spectrum is a chic way to reinvent the statement lip.
Above, from left: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 backstage makeup; Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Melon, $24, available in March at Estee Lauder; Smashbox In Bloom Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss SPF 15 in Endless Kiss, $21, available at Smashbox.
Above, from left: Shiseido Shimmering Rouge Lipstick in Sizzle, $25, available in mid-February at Macy’s;Chanel Rouge Coco in Peregrina, $32, available at Chanel; Ohne Titel Spring 2011 image courtesy ofBumble and bumble.
Get In Line—Eyeliner loosens up this spring with some rich shades of violet, adding a touch of softness to double-take-worthy eye makeup.
Above, from left: Liu Wen image courtesy of Estee Lauder; Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Untamed Violet, $19, available at Estee Lauder; Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeliner in Lilac, $29, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Above, from left: Lancome Le Crayon Khol in Ultra-Lavende, $24.50, available at Lancome; Liu Wen image courtesy of Estee Lauder.
Flushed with Fuchsia—Colorful cheeks are oh-so-back, and just in time for some fresh-faced summer lovin’.
Above, from left: Michael Kors Spring 2011 image courtesy of Shiseido; YSL Creme de Blush in Fuchsia Tempataion, $38, available at YSL Beauty; Guerlain Limited Edition Serie Noire Blush G, $67, available at Neiman Marcus.
Above, from left: Band of Outsiders Spring 2011 image courtesy of Bumble and bumble; Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Flush, $25, available at Sephora; Givency Blush Gelee in Candide Pink, $33, available in February at Sephora.
Super-Pigmented Pastel Pinks— This ’60s-inspired cotton-candy reboot is a new spring obsession.
Above, from left: Nicki Minaj image courtesy of M.A.C.; Dolce & Gabbana The Lipgloss in Bon Bon, $29, available soon at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Above, from left: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick in Beyond Blushing, $8.99, available at Target; Essie Nail Polish in French Affair, $8, available in February at Essie; Victoria Beckam Spring 2011 image courtesy of Butter London.
Out of the Shadows—These dexterous spring eyeshadow palettes display a combo of dark and colorful shades, giving you an edge on whipping up a sultry-hued smoky eye
Above, from left: Chanel Spring 2011 image courtesy of Chanel; Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in Gris-Gris, $58, available at Sephora.
Above, from left: Chanel Ombres Perlees de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette, $65, available at Chanel; Giorgio ArmaniTransluminence Eye Palette in La Femme Bleue, $58, available at Giorgio Armani Beauty. By Betsey McLain – Refinery 29
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