Spring 2013 Makeup Trends: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I'll say it again! =) HAPPY NEW YEEEEEAAARRRRR!!!!!!!!

WOW, can you believe it's 2013 already??? It seems like only yesterday I graduated from high school, and that was 13 years ago! I don't know about you, but I'm stepping my beauty game up! While our bare faces are a beautiful thang, there's some magic in sporting a nice makeup look....especially a clean, subtle enhancement. You just FEEL different when you KNOW you look your best, and that is a guarantee. Step out in some soft, fresh, and beautiful looks this New Year!!!

The Spring 2013 Runway Looks have been revealed, and here are a few of the most popular:


*RED LIPS! Every shade from a bold red-orange, to a fire-engine red, to a burgundy, alllllll the way to a deep black cherry. Reds are IN, honey. Choose a matte shade of red-based lipstick and pair with a shimmery, neutral eye (use a creme shadow)....OR a sexy, glossy red lip with a matte eyeshadow. Define your lips with a
lip liner that matches your shade of

lipstick to really make them pop.

Full, defined lips are an eye-catcher, believe me. *wink*

*NEUTRAL LIPS/GLOWING SKIN - On trend this season are "barely there" makeup looks. Seek out a nude or beige lipstick that compliments your complexion, and pair that with an eyeshadow trio containing a beige, cappucino (light brown), and coffee (darker brown) color combination. I HIGHLY recommend the "Sandstone" Trio by Glo Minerals or the "Romantic Eye" Palette by Too Faced.

^^^^^^^^Use bronzer as your blush and give the People FEVER, with ease, definition, and flare! Don't forget to highlight and contour:-)


*BLUE & GREEN LINER/EYESHADOW - Apply shades of aqua, jade, and turqouise to your upper lids and lashline, lower lashline, or ALL THREE if you're REALLY bad!!! :-D I have to tell you: Stila's Stay-All-Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Moss and/or Indigo are must haves!!! You can smoothly achieve these looks with a creme OR powder shadow, a liquid or gel eyeliner, and the proper brushes. I love being bold with my colors on occassion, so expect to see a reflection of said boldness in my next round of portfolio sample pictures (coming soon)!


*SUBTLE CAT EYE/NATURAL LIP - Cat eyes in Brown AND Black are all over the runways, using a variety of eyeliners, or simply....eyeshadow (easy easy easy!!!) If you're going for the NEUTRAL LIPS/GLOWING SKIN look, and you want to incorporate a cat eye, stick with the Glo Minerals "Coffee" eyeshadow trio or Too Faced "Romantic Eye" Palette recommended above. Use your makeup brushes for a clean, precise application.

I'm always here if you'd like a one-on-one application lesson! It's a LOT of fun, plus you'll always walk away with goodies. Let's spend some time! :-)

CONTEST HINT: If you choose to participate in the contest, expect to find two items in the Beauty Basket that give you a heads up on these trends! =) Only five days left in the contest! Let's get it!!! (see details below)

XOXOXOXO!

~Carmen~
thirdeyecreativity7@gmail.com