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Written by Susan M. Stapleton
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 Just like the changing of the seasons, beauty trends are about to shift
from the cold starkness of fall and winter shades to the blossoming
beauty of spring and summer. Here’s a look at the top looks for hair
and makeup this spring.
Beauty is balanced in a sort of yin and yang this spring. For those who
want to play it safe, go minimal with a nude face and simple up-do. If
you want to play the diva, go bright with metallic eye shadows and
orangish-red lips.
In the Nude
The nude look requires more makeup than you may suspect. It is
subtle application that makes the difference. For example, one
interpretation by Charlotte Tilbury turned the models at the Bottega
Venetta show into knockouts. Lilac browns shaded their eyes while a
pearl sheen on the temples provided the rosy glow that makes this look
work. Try Bobbi Brown’s new Violet Face Palette ($50, Nordstrom) and
Benefit Cosmetics Moon Beam ($22, Macy’s) to get a similar look.
Matte skin was all over the runway, but take the look one step further
like Gucci Westman did at the Rag & Bone show with a nude lipstick
that erases your lips and makes your eyes stand out with smoky lids.
Try Nars lipstick in Belle de Jour ($23, Blumercury) and DuWop Smoke in
Black Gold ($28, Sephora).
To really and truly go with a nude look, take care of your brows. This
season, the statement is strong yet groomed, grown out yet not fussy.
Put down the tweezers and let your brows grow in.
Bronzer is also making a more refined statement. Just dab a bit of
warmth to your temples with a peach and bronze shade like Smashbox Soft
Lights in Lens ($28, Ulta).
Bun in the Oven
Philadelphia darling Grace Kelly would have admired the chignons
that stylist Odile Gilbert created at the Carolina Herrera show. At the
Rodarte show, Gilbert incorporated pin curls about the back of models’
heads to complement extravagant clothes.
If your style is more chic, try a classic side part like the ones Guido
Palau created for the Stella McCartney show. There is nothing stark and
sharp here. The loose part instantly creates a romantic look.
Not an up-do kind of woman? Loose tendrils rendered romantic notions at
the Gilles Mendel runway. Just dry your hair about 80 percent of the
way, then swoop it up in a loose bun on top of your head until your
hair is dry. Once you let your hair down, you’ll have soft, natural
waves.
Goldfinger
Bordering the garish side, makeup artist Pat McGrath used a
palette of orange-red lips, gold eyelids and pretty pink brow bones
during the Anna Sui runway show. Think Palm Springs lush with this
look. Try Laura Mercier Lipstick in Tunisian Moon ($20, Neiman Marcus)
for the perfect lip.
And then there’s the sure-fire glam look McGrath created for Gucci.
Three shades of gold shadow (try Stila’s Eye Shadow Trio in Gold Glow,
$24, Douglas Cosmetics) were blended to achieve this sultry look.
For a subtle, yet attention-grabbing approach, use gold as an eyeliner
with a liner brush and a little water as James Kaliardos did at the
Chanel show. Just apply a lighter gold shadow such as Urban Decay’s
Deluxe Eye Shadow in Honey ($17, Sephora) on both the top and bottom
lashes.
Or, take that pretty metallic gold and add just a dab to your inner eye
for a softer, sweeter look that you can wear out at night.
Susan M. Stapleton is a fashion editor who lives in Las Vegas. She
was formerly the editor in chief of Philadelphia Style and D.C. Style
magazines.
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