Spring 2013 Beauty Trends

Spring is here at last (yay!), and it's time to try out all the new beauty trends.

Makeup

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For makeup this spring, barely-there makeup is very popular. The trick to this trend is to keep your face makeup clean and natural looking, but at the same time even out your skin tone and hide any blemishes. Keep your eyes very simple with a taupe eyeshadow (or no eyeshadow at all), very little or no eyeliner, and lots of mascara to make your lashes look thick. Make sure you don't use too much mascara so that you get spider eyelashes.

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Harper’s BAZAAR says “when your makeup is on the barely-there side, having defined brows is all the more important.” They suggest brushing brow hairs down to find your natural shape, and then fill in sparse areas with a pencil, using short, feathery strokes to shape and even out the contours of your face.  Seal with a coat of clear mascara.

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Pantone has called emerald the color of the year for 2013. I've seen it worn as eyeshadow the most, but you can also find emerald eyeliner, nail polish, and more.

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Blue eyeshadow is another hot color for spring.

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Neon eyeliner has been seen lots of different places, I think it's a super cute way to add a pop of color without over doing it.

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Bright lips have been in for quite awhile, and a red lip is always a classic. But red lips are especially popular this year. I suggest going for a cherry color with a creamy finish.

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Glowy skin is very popular for spring. Harper’s BAZAAR suggests trying a light-reflecting primer worn underneath makeup. They also suggest using a glossy lip treatment like Shiseido makeup artist Dick Page used to make your eyes glisten.  They said, “just dab it around the perimeter (careful not in the eye) and finish with mascara for a lush glow.”



Hair

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A clean, center part, with the hair slicked back is a very chic and popular hair trend for spring.

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Undone updos are a new trend that I haven't seen before. It's a style where the hair is half-up, half-down. The hair is up, but it's messy, and coming down.

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Harper's BAZAAR tells how Redken hairstylist Guido describes the Calvin Klein Girl, as “super chic, super urban.” He translated that into a style that’s “a little bit grungy” but “overall very natural. It's not blown out straight, but just blow-dried with the fingers to achieve this soft, unrefined texture." He prepped hair with mousse, drew a deep side part and finished with hair powder and hairspray brushed out to give a little grit.

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Last year high pony tails were really popular (and they still are), but low ponies are now coming in.

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Harper's BAZAAR showed rock n' roll waves with their spring hair trends, and I love this style! Harper's BAZAAR said "hairstylists took inspiration from nineties grunge backstage, giving hair a tousled effect that suggested the hair wasn't really "done" at all, but left loose and flowing with a natural bend. Hair pro Guido applied volumizing foam to damp hair and rough-dried with his fingers, scrunching up the ends before twisting strands into a bun and misting with aerosol hair powder for texture. After hair had set, he released the bun and sprayed with more powder."



Nails

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Nails with a metallic strip down the middle, is an easy nail trend to try out. You can choose any color for the background  and then all you need is a metallic nail polish for the strip.

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Pale nails (light pink, off-white, or even white) are pretty and simple. I think they're perfect for people who aren't willing to spend a lot of time on their nails, and since the nail polish is light, it isn't as noticeable when it chips.

If you want to see spring fashion trends for this year, check out a post I did on my blog, here.

What's your favorite beauty trend for spring? 

Happy Easter everyone!

Becca

Color in Bloom

For spring 2012, it’s all about color! Especially bright colors and neons. Today, we’ll visit some of the hottest color trends of the season.

Take a look at JCrew’s Spring collection. The focus is definitely on bright, eye-catching colors inspired by all things in bloom for spring. Color blocking is a huge trend, which is pairing solid bright colored pieces with other solid bright pieces of different colors, like in each picture below. Notice the colored skinny jeans, which are a must have this spring!

Next, let’s look at makeup trends in color. On the runway, the biggest trend we saw was bright fuchsia or tangerine lips paired with a neutral eye with dramatic doll lashes and a peach flush on the cheeks.

Want to try this look? On the lips, use Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti for the look on the left, or Lollipop for the look on the right. Then sweep the Covergirl Eye Enhancers trio in Shimmering Sands across your lids. Top off the eyes with Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara for those dramatic doll lashes, then use Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Blissful on the apples of your cheeks for a warm glow. Leave your skin dewey, no powdering down. Matte is out, natural is in!

Another hot trend for spring and summer is neon nail polish! It will look great against tan skin and is perfect for the color blocking trend because you can paint your nails a bright color and not need to worry about matching it to the rest of your outfit.

What is your favorite color trend for spring? Will you try color blocking or are you just going to stick with one bright color at a time?

Your "In Between" Wardrobe!

I know it's still winter in most parts of the country, but if you are like me, you're itching to bring out a spring wardrobe! If you want to stay warm in some of your spring favorites, or begin to dress for warmer weather I've found a few good ideas!

It might be a little chilly outside but you can still make some of your spring looks work. You probably already have the essentials to do this in your closet:

1. Cardigans! Warm up a spring tee or blouse with a simple cardigan. A neutral color like black or tan is always safe. If you want to add some excitement to the outfit, add a bright or patterned cardigan.Dresses also look great with cardigans over them! With a 3/4 length or long sleeved cardigan, you can still pull off your favorite sundress in February! Add a belt and you're set!
2. Layers! Everyone needs a couple plain long sleeved tee's. If you need some, I've seen simple thermals on sale just about everywhere! Wear them under short sleeved tees and anything that you might normally wear a cami under.
3. Leggings and Tights! (I think this dress needed a couple more inches in length but otherwise the look is super cute!) Want to wear a dress or skirt that isn't floor length without freezing your legs off? Leggins or tights would be your solution! Thick or thin depending on how cold it is outside, they'll give you a season-appropriate look and keep you modest! If you're adventurous, play with bold colors and pumps or boots.
   

Is it really getting warmer? When temps eventually rise, you might get a few things to start your spring wardrobe. My recommendations?

Capris! Hopefully sometime soon we will get to show our ankles.(Gasp!) I'd be on the lookout for good deals on cropped jeans. This is a super cute pair from American Eagle that I'll be waiting for to go on sale!

3/4 Length Sleeves!

I love three-quarter length shirts. Wear them in almost any season by themselves or with cardigans. They're very popular in stores right now and should be fairly easy to find. 3/4 Sleeved dresses are cute too! I love this one from Old Navy!

Hope these tips help! Stay Warm Everyone!

Spring Beauty Ideas

Spring is coming and it’s time to try out some beauty ideas! For the new season, bright and happy is what to aim for as the weather warms, birds sing, and flowers come into bloom.

MAKEUP

The first makeup ideas is a pastel eye I did on myself. I laid a base color of lilac on my lid up to my browbone, then started on the inner corner with light green and gradually worked to a light blue. I lined my eyes with a pastel blue eyeliner.

The second idea is one I use on myself all the time. Purple is great because it works for every eye color. The picture is a bit dramatic, I usually do a toned down and less glittery version of it. It’s really easy; all you do is start with a light purple on the inner corner, working to a medium purple, then the darkest purple on the outer corner, so it gradually darkens. You can still do this if you only have two shades of purple, just add black underneath the place you want the purple to appear darkest and lay to purple on top. You can do this with a black shadow or eyeliner pencil or crayon.

The third idea is bit bolder than the last two. While the base color is black or dark grey, it is brightened up with a vivid teal. Line your eyes with black eyeliner, then use a grey or black on your lid. Surround the black area with a teal to brighten it up!

NAILS

Animal Print!

I did these fun designs with some cool nail art polish I found at Walmart (Kiss Brush-On Nail Art Paint). They’re really easy, and it’s great because they don’t have to be precise, because on a real animal, no two markings are the same.


French Tip!

French Tip is classy but doesn’t have to be boring pink/peach and white. There are so many different varieties, like Reverse French tip (dark on nail, light on tip), and many different colors to use. You can also spice it up with nail-art. Flowers are great for spring!

HAIR

Knots – simple yet cute. Follow the link below for How-To!

http://www.fashionising.com/hair/b--how-to-hair-knot-5650.html


Braids – whether messy or sleek, braids are in!

Bird’s Nest Bun – it’s not just for grandma anymore!

Watch this video for how-to (it starts 4 minutes into the video and ends at 6) http://livewellnetwork.com/Mirror-Mirror/episodes/Dressed-Up-Hair/7856090

I hope that was helpful and fun! Which ones will you try? (or which will you NOT try?)