Spring/Summer Beauty

According to Elle magazine (aka the bible! ha!) this season is all about making pretty statements. Whether that may be bold or easygoing. 

For a laid-back, more natural look go for matte skin. No more dewy, shiny skin! Use a foundation or powder free of luminizers (no sparkle or shine.) You can add some warmth to the look with a matte blush and/or bronzer. Another Spring/Summer beauty trend is fuchsia lips, you can try this look out with the matte skin for a super hot, mod-chic twist.

If you're feeling playful, try lower lash liner. We love the classic cat-eye; however, the lower liner 

gives that "punk, tough" look, adding the perfect amount of edge for Spring. Elle suggests (& I totally agree) to try the look with a teal liner on the bottom. You'll be the hautest thing not on a runway.

You can never go wrong with a neutral, smoky eye. It's literally perfect for everyday, day or night. You can always play it up by adding liner (top or bottom) or a bold eyebrow. Or you can just leave it plain! No matter what you choose, you can't mess up.

If you're feeling a little daring, blue on the eyes is perfect for Spring. You can go major with matching liner and mascara on top of the blue shadow, or you can down play it with just a liner on the eye. 

What about your hair?!

If you're a lover of the classics, you can always be super chic with super straight, sleek hair. Laurent Philippon says the look is for the "confident woman." Sounds like you, right? Add on a severe braid for a bit of edge no one was expecting.

But if you're looking for a change you can try dual texture hair. You're probably thinking, "what is dual texture?" Basically, it's waves.. well waves mixed with a new texture. It's "modern and effortlessly rich," says Redkin creative consultant Guido Palau. Part it to the side so it's not too feminine.

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