Ladies, let’s face it (no pun intended), one of the most common ways to look outdated is wearing your makeup the same way you have worn it for ages. Not only does your skin and hair color change as you age, but makeup fashion changes as well. I seldom recommend dramatic changes in cosmetics to my clients, but subtle differences have a huge effect.
Here are some makeup inspirations for Spring!   Â
Trend: Cat-eyes– Add more mascara and/or falsies to the outside corner of the top of your lashes and go heavier on the black or black/brown eyeliner on the top lashes only. A little retro, a little Meow!
Trend: Crimson lips- Orangy-red lips are a spring standby, but try on several shades to make sure it complements your skin color. Make sure you go more neutral with color on the rest of your face before you try these lipsticks though! If you have thinner lips, try a sheer red gloss instead. As a rule in warm weather, forego the matte lipsticks for shiny and glossy ripe color!
Trend: The Navy Eye- Navy lined eyes are the smoky look for spring/summer. Remember to wear it with a neutral face and lips. Perfect for spring and summer evenings out on the town!
Trend: Sun-Kissed Skin– Be careful with this, ladies. Strategically well placed bronzer can be hot, too much bronzer or self tanner is not. Your guideline is to run a large, fluffy brush of bronzer lightly over areas where the sun hits you naturally on your face, décolletage and even the tops of your feet when you’re wearing sandals. Try an iridescent, copper-colored cream or powder eyeshadow for a subtle, but flirty look.
Trend: Look-at-Me Nail Color– Shades for fingernails and toenails you’ll want to try for spring are lavenders, all spectrums of tangerine as well as blues. Worn best on shorter and groomed nails. Time for that mani-pedi!
I rarely recommend a specific color or brand in my blogs because every woman has a different skin tone. What I know for sure is there is a shade that you can wear of almost any make-up trend available. It all depends on how you put it together. If you’re unsure, ask for help at the cosmetics counter or call your local stylist!
The choice is always yours, make it a good one!
~ Lani