When approaching a new style season, one often wants to consider cosmetic trends along with the fashion trends. The latest in beauty often reflects and compliments the clothing styles on the runways and in the stores. I recently sat down with make-up artist and Aware cosmetic founder Jestina Howard (www.awarecosmetics.com) to find out the most updated tricks of the trade:
Spring is here and beauty is in full bloom! The looks this season are all about being a little bold and daring by using sheer to intense pops of color! Here are Jestina's 6 beauty trend picks for Spring 2008:
1) Various Shades of Orange: This is the hottest hue of the season!
Add warmth with a kick to your eyes, cheeks and lips by applying sheer to intense shades of peach, coral, apricot and tangerine.
*Tip- Use a soft, fluffy brush to apply strong color to eyes and cheeks.
2) Pastel Hues : Apply a soft wash of vivid color in hues of violet, blue and green over eyelids.
*Tip- Team a pastel eye with a thin line of black or navy liner close to lashline on top of lids only.
3) High Impact Lips : Make a statement without saying a word. Lip colors range from bright fuschia and hot pink to cherry red and deep merlot. *Tip- When lips are the focus, make sure eyeshadow is soft and sheer.
4) The Metals : They are the new neutrals this season!
Gold, bronze, copper and silver shades gives a soft shimmer and glow on the eyelids.
*Tip- Team the metals up with lots of black or dark brown mascara.
5) Soft, Muted Smoky Hues : Various shades of gray, plums and mushroom hues dusted lightly over and underneath eyes.
*Tip- Wear soft, sheer lipcolors when smoking up the eyes.
6) Semi Matte Skin : Velvety looking skin with a slight glow.
*Tip - Dust pressed or loose powder on to your skin rather than using a powder puff.
