Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Spring 2011 Hair and Makeup Trends

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It may be hard to imagine, but spring is just around the corner. In just a few months, plum-shaded eyes and blood-red lips will go into hibernation, making room for perfectly undone updos and tropical-tinted lips. Read on for our favorite beauty trends for the upcoming season.  

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Juicy Lip Colors
Cantaloupe, watermelon, tangerine... bright and fruity shades of lipstick will definitely be making their way to your makeup bag this spring. Less bold than a wintry red lip, this is a trend that?s not only universal, but much easier to wear, and there are a ton of colors to choose from! Models at the Marc Jacobs and Milly (above) shows sported bright coral lips against golden-toned skin and, we have to say, nothing looks more perfect for the warmer weather.  
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Up-dos: Messy and Neat
This spring it?s all about the up-do. For a soft, unfussy look, a la the Donna Karan show (above), pull your hair back, leaving a few loose strands around the face and neck. For something more structured, like the Marchesa models, try a high bun and finish with a spritz of hairspray.


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Almost Nude Face
What better time for an almost-nude face, than when the weather heats up? For the Burberry show, makeup artist Wendy Rowe blended a trio of soft-colored shadows around the eyes, then muted the color of the models' lips with a small dab of concealer. For those with sensitive skin, layer on a tinted moisturizer first.
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Bold Colored Eyes
Not for the shrinking violet. For his spring show,  Peter Som(right) had models wear bright yellow eye makeup on their almost-bare faces. For the slightly more practical look of the models at the Armani show, wear blue eyeliner. Choose a navy hue for a more sophisticated look, and a brighter blue for something more fun and daring. We?re big fans of Rimmel Soft Kohl Eyeliner in Royal blue, it?s a universally flattering shade, and it stays on for hours!