With all the cold weather and snowstorms (at least here in the NorthEast) I know it's heard to think of spring but it will be here before you know it. Now is the perfect time to start planning your beauty shopping so I wanted to share with my "Karen's World of Beauty" Readers what the key beauty trends are for Spring 2011.
"Glowing Perfect Skin" - (seen at Gucci and Versace)
Luminious and healthy, perfected skin was a look seen on many spring runways. Say "good-bye" dull, dead-looking winter skin and "hello" to glowing and radiant spring complexions!
NARS - Sheer Glow Foundation ($42)Luminious and healthy, perfected skin was a look seen on many spring runways. Say "good-bye" dull, dead-looking winter skin and "hello" to glowing and radiant spring complexions!
Products To Try:
Giorgio Armani - Luminous Silk Foundation ($52)
"Neon Matte" Lips - (seen at Jill Sander and Diane von Furstenberg)
Strong dramatic lips but done in neon bright shades of pink, orange and red was a hot trend for spring 2011. This look is easy for any woman to pull off using matte lip liner and/or lipstick.
Products To Try:
Tarte - LipSurgence™ Natural Matte Lip Tint ($24)
Try "Lively" (hot pink) and "Fiery" (matte red)
Try "Lively" (hot pink) and "Fiery" (matte red)
Lancôme - Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor ($22)
Try "Wannabe" (Bright Magenta)
"Nouveau Pastel" Eyes- (seen at Valentino and Christian Dior)
Strutting down the spring 2011 runways were bright pastel eye shadow colors but done with a modern twist.
Products To Try:
Make Up For Ever - Pure Pigment ($19)
Try No. 2 (Yellow), No. 12 (Fuchsia), No. 14 (Violet) and No. 16 (Blue)
Try No. 2 (Yellow), No. 12 (Fuchsia), No. 14 (Violet) and No. 16 (Blue)
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (O.C.C.) - Loose Colour Concentrates ($12)
Try "WASABI" (neon green sheen), "CAVU BLUE" (billiard chalk blue), and "OBERON" (ethereal pink white frost)
Try "WASABI" (neon green sheen), "CAVU BLUE" (billiard chalk blue), and "OBERON" (ethereal pink white frost)
"Ballerina Buns" - (seen at Gucci and Nina Ricci)
A trend that's been made more popular due to the "Black Swan" movie...everyone wants to be a prima ballerina.
A trend that's been made more popular due to the "Black Swan" movie...everyone wants to be a prima ballerina.
Products To Try:
Redken - Forceful 23 Super Strength Finishing Spray; Maximum Control ($18) 11ozLiving Proof - Full Thickening Mousse ($24) 5oz
"Shiny Metal" Nails - (seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim and Alexander McQueen)
A variety of metallic shades continue to rock the runway this spring. Most popular metallic colors were gray, pewter and gold.
A variety of metallic shades continue to rock the runway this spring. Most popular metallic colors were gray, pewter and gold.
Products To Try:
Ginger & Liz Nail Polish ($12) - "Got My Groove Back" (Gold)
O.P.I. Nail Polish ($8) - "Lucerne-talinly Look Marvelous" (metallic silver gray)
** All spring 2011 Runway Beauty Images: www.Style.com