Spring makeup is usually full of bright and rosy pinks, pretty pastels and oozing with sugar- sweetness. Spring 2015 is pretty and sweet, with an edge.
New York’s Fashion Week was packed with slim models walking down the runway in custom designs. Although most
Vamp, berry red and pink lips stole the runway. Keep eye makeup light with a dab of white at the insides of eyes and a few coats of mascara.
kept their faces forward, thinking about not tripping and did not smile, the makeup may be as much as a statement as the clothing.
The rich cranberries and cherry reds that dazzled during the holidays and cold months are sticking around for spring. No need to place raspberry lipstick in the bottom of a makeup bag.
Harper’s Bazar noticed rapturous-red lips in the Dolce& Gabana shows. Lips are smudged on the sides in vampy hues. Elle.com reported that the regal berry trend is here to stay.
Chanel ad for 2015 makeup features dark pinks and smoky eye shadow colors.
Not all designers went for bold, wine hues and instead wanted to create a more subtle “just-bitten” lip in peachier pink shades. Light colored lip stains, balms and glosses can create the look.
Fashionspot.com noticed the deep cherries in the Dolce show, which enlisted makeup artist Pat McGrath to create the luscious, bold look. Fashionisers.com displayed images of this lip paired with glowing skin.
In order to recreate the look, lip stains and matte or sparkly lipsticks in rich cherry, raspberry and magenta can help achieve the darkly romantic look.
Winged liner and dramatic lashes are in for Spring 2015. Use a liquid eyeliner, eyelash curler and volume mascara for the look.
Keep skin light, with translucent pink in the apples of the cheeks and shimmering highlighter to brighten the look. Applying a soft white into the corner of the eyes makes eyes appear larger and complements the look.
All attention is on the eyes as Harper’s Bazar noticed a trend of winged eyeliner and full lashes reminiscent of the 60s. Oscar de La Renta featured models with winged out eyeliner. To achieve this look, a liquid eyeliner can do the trick.
Fashionspot.com reported full lashes at the St. Laurent show and stated the makeup artist used “20 coats” at the Rochas show. Envious of long lashes? Plushy formulas and an eyelash curler can achieve long lashes
without fake eyelashes. Some shows featured models with both upper and bottom lashes coated in black or brown mascara.
Spring is here, with an edge. Smoky eyes are popular. Keep it sweet with light browns. Add drama with rich, deep bronzes.
Gold and copper lids and smoky eyes are also in for the season. Using shades of browns from taupe to rich bronzes
The “No-Makeup” look is popular for the springtime.To achieve this look, use soft browns, pink and peaches.
bring out the eyes and accomplishes a bold and sultry look. Apply lighter colors and blend in for a more natural look, especially if darker, dramatic lips are the center of attention.
Jason Wu and Calvin Klein, Harper’s Bazar reports, aimed to achieve the “natural beauty” look with dewy skin and soft tones to make it seem as though the models “woke up like this.” Fashionspot.com noticed the dewy skin at Paul Smith and Hermes show. Use a tinted moisturizer or foundation with cream blush and even a bit of shimmery white eye shadow or highlighter at the top of checks for an ethereal look.
The Anna Siu show utilized glittery lids.
Glitter and neon swipes on lids can add edge to spring looks.
For a more toned-down look, apply glitter to the bottom of lids or corner of the eyes. A little glitter never hurts.
Other shows, such as Max Mara, featured bold swipes of neon color in turquoise, orange and violet.
Spring makeup is a mixture of sweet and vampy, have fun playing around with new shades and makeup this season.
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