beauty trends

With the recent bleak weather conditions (horrendous snowstorms and rain on the following week), its been hard to find some sunny inspirations as of late. As I look forward to spring and summer, I am trying to find some happiness in the form of beauty trends. Low and behold, bright colors, smoky eyes and ombre hair appeared on my computer screen and I am suddenly uplifted and dying to try these 5 awesome trends!

1. Coral Lipsticks are making a comeback! Not that it should have ever left. Seriously, it may look daunting at first, but once you’ve try some shades pertaining to coral, you will never go back. I am madly in love with Bobbi Brown’s Rich Color SPF 12 Lipstick in Soft Coral,$24 but you can also try LORAC – Breakthrough Performance Lipstick (It Girl (Coral)), $22 and my usual go to is Lancome Rouge in Love in Corail In Love, $26. The tip to wearing coral lipstick is to keep it simple when it comes to your make up routine. That means milder blush and foundation, but do go bold with black mascara. Nothing too overwhelming on the face, try a dewy or au-natural look so that your coral lipstick will pop and shine.

2. Pink Hair. Ugh, has anyone seen Helen Mirren’s awesome pink hair at the Baftas? Ya, pink hair is pretty awesome when done right. I dont mean to say that pink hair all over is the latest trend, Im thinking proper pink highlights in the right places. And the right shade, think rosey or peachy pink, and for those of you who are more daring, go wild for some neon or bubblegum pinks.

3. Fresh Face. Like it should ever go out of fashion. But it goes hand in hand with the whole bright lip colors and pink hair. Keep the face clean and simple.

4. EYES . Full on smokey mascara, jewelled lids and extra long lashes. Think 60’s look and an amazing model to look at is Kara Hayward in Wes Anderson’s movie “Moonrise Kingdom“.

5. Turbans. They make a cute accessories for your everyday wear. Very Lucille Ball, sassy, brash and playful. Dont know how to wear/make a turban? Here is a great video that provides 12 head scarf looks.

Which look are you going for this year? Any others you are incline to try that is not on the list? LET US KNOW!!

Winter is here already, it’s almost as if we skipped fall and went straight to snow boots and thick scarves. But the good thing about the change of seasons is that we get to try different beauty looks!

Kristina Barricelli, expert hair colorist and owner of Gemini14 Salon, urges all her clients (including Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez) to toss out that the played-out, breezy ombré look and switch to a sharper style this winter. Kristina thinks that every woman should strive to achieve a look that reflects her strong personality. Here are some ways to perfect a look that is bold, confident and full of intrigue.

HAIR

Adventurous brunettes should try the dark auburn shade, which will deepen the dark hues while adding a dynamic auburn sheer.

EYES

For eyes with an iconic smolder use Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner To Go. Use Luminous Fig to upper and lower lash lines, smudging slightly. Then mix Aristocrat and Obsidian together and apply to lid, blending out at the outer edge to create a soft cat-eye effect. Finish off by revisiting Luminous Fig to re-line eyes for extra definition.

LIPS

Enhance your lips’ natural shape by subtly rounding out your upper lip around the cupid’s bow with a nude lip pencil for an iconic, heart-shaped pout. Use a deep, luscious color that keeps all eyes on you. A shade such as black plum lipstick (depending on your skin tone) to really enhance the sharp, dark style. Fill in the lips for a daring and famously bold look

BROWS

Balance strong lips with full, face defining brows. Fill in the natural shape of your eyebrows, and try adding a subtle arch to your brow line to add expression and depth to your face.

What are some of your favorite Winter beauty trends?

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