Winter 2012 was
great; we had some brilliant and bold beauty trends including a mass of berry
shades from vibrant cranberry hues to darker colours that made you look like you've been hitting the merlot all night (in a good way!)
We love winter but
the time has come to wave you goodbye; we’re done with trying to rescue
ourselves from dull dry skin and lank hair, there is not enough concealer in
the world to cover those relentless dark circles under our eyes. So it’s time
to overhaul your make-up bag and look forward to the spring and everything that
it has to offer; not just sunshine and longer days not even the better moods
thanks to good old vitamin D but new spring beauty trends!
This season prime
your faces for bold hues and big brows, the make up on the catwalks saw vibrant
pops of colour that have certainly been noticed by their absence in 2012. We’re
going to take a look at some of this year’s biggest hair and beauty trends to
help you shine and shed the winter blues in style!
Literally one of
the biggest trends of the season came courtesy of facial hair! Thanks to super
model du jour Cara Delevigne big bold brows are taking center stage on the
runways at the moment. So chuck away the tweezers and hold off on waxing and
let your brows grow free! A strong brow will frame your face and add contour to
it whilst making your other features look delicate in comparison. To create
brilliant bushy brows all you need to do is make sure you have the right kit!
For those who already have a strong brow that just needs taming then your
beauty must have is a brow gel, this will keep those stray hairs in place and
if you’re after a more dramatic look then you can pick up a tinted brow gel for
maximum impact. An eyebrow pencil will also be your new best friend, helping to
fill out any areas that need it and ensuring a good shape, if you have brows
that don’t have a much of a defined shape to your brow then an eyebrow stencil
is just what you need for a quick cheat to perfect eyebrows. For some
brow-inspiration then take a look at the models from Marc Jacobs S/S 13 shows,
Jason Wu, Alexander Wang and Thakoon for something a little more avant guard!
1. Anastacia Tinted Brow Gel
2. Blueberry Eyebrow fixing gel
3. NARS eyebrow pencil
4. Too Faced Brow Envy Eyebrow
Kit
5. Rubis Tiffany Blue Satin
Classic Tweezers
One beauty trend that we are particularly happy to see back is the
return of the tan, we’re not talking crazy dark tans but natural sun kissed
skin. There’s nothing better than a healthy looking colour to your skin to make
you look your best. The catwalks were no longer commandeered by whiter than
white limbed models but bronzed lovelies, we saw everything from the slightest
hint of a tan to deep hue with dewy touches. So make sure you work on creating
a stunning natural tan by using a daily gradual tanner on your face and body,
to create a look that is slightly more dramatic then make sure you don’t step
outside the house without a trusty bronzer. Brush bronzer over the plains of
your face, these are the areas that would naturally get more sun; your
forehead, nose and cheekbones. Maintaining a beautifully bronzed look is a key
look this summer but this is a trend that shouldn't be taken too far, nothing
looks worse than a dark, fake looking tan. Test out the tan trend with natural
looking make-up; a touch of mascara and some natural lip tint will help create
a gorgeous on trend beauty look.
1. St. Tropez Bronzing Gel
2. Smashbox Powder Brush
3. Clarins self tanner
4.Bobbi Brown bronzing powder
As the winter
recedes and we begin to see the first tentative signs of spring (about time
too!) we’re seeing a lot more colour than last season, think bright pops of
colour on the lips, nails and eyes, although not necessarily worn all together,
unless you want to channel the off-duty clown look. One of the most predominant
colours that we noticed for this season is blue for the eyes. With blue being the colour of choice from the
likes of Stella McCArtny and Versace it’s not too difficult to re-create
catwalk looks yourself. Whether you’re after a clean splash of colour or a high
impact shade then go ahead! We love the simple touches such as a swish of
bright blue liquid eyeliner for a minimal modern take on the trend.
1. Topshop eye crayon in Kingfisher
2. NARS single eyeshadow
3. Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid eyeliner
4.Yves Saint Laurent solo in Topaz Blue
Hot colours were everywhere and are another of our favorite trends as it’s feminine, sexy and cool. Try out a different shade
such as a hot pink or a purple but make sure you’re doing it right; this season
wear your lipstick bright, matte and colour blocked. Invest in a lip-liner to
create a precise contour and avoid the colour bleeding, a great tip to ensure
long lasting colour is to use a powder on top of your lipstick for a perfect
pout all day long.
So there you have
it! A few of our favourite Spring / Summer 13 beauty looks that will have you
turning heads in all the right ways. This summer is all about flawless skin and
making a statement so weather you choose lips, eyes cheeks or brows then make
sure you wear colour with confidence and don’t overdo it on the bronzer!
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