Spring Make-up

I love this time of year for a million reasons. But one of the reasons I love it most is for the fresh palette of colors I see at all the cosmetic stores. Everything is so bright and fresh and so opposite of the colors used for winter that I can't help but feel like a fat kid in the candy store wanting it all.

Unfortunately for me, like many of you, the pocket book doesn't reach that far deep. I have to pick and choose what I really want. I have gathered some of my favorite brands and looks for this spring. The prices vary for all budgets.

Something to keep in mind this spring when doing your make up is that it's okay to experiment with some of the bright colors that are out there. You can buy a bright eye shadow and make it a subtle or dramatic look by the amount of shadow you put on the brush and how much you layer it on the eye. The same rule applies for all make up from the cheeks to your lips. The amount applied can determine the look you are going for.

This spring there are the same pastels as usual, but they are deeper and richer hues. I picked a few of my favorites in the picture below as examples of the richness. MAC has some amazing new colors. If you are wanting to spend a bit less, try out Sonia Kashuk's line at target, another one of my favorites. If you aren't comfortable with doing a full shadow of these colors, keep in mind you can also wet a fine point brush and dip it into the color and use it as an eye liner, a trend being seen this spring.

Another fun thing for spring are the colors you wear on your cheeks to give that great glow. I love doing creme based blushes, like the Bobbi Brown Cheek Tint. It goes on so smooth and also gives a dewey look that is very fresh.

Lips, are one of my favorites to play up. One of the reasons being that one can just have a bit of eye make up on and make a dramatic statement with lips. Spring is a great time to showcase them. MAC always pulls through with amazing lip colors that stay on without smudging. I have to say that their color 'Girl About Town' is the equivalence of the red lip for winter. It is a perfect pop of pink and screams spring. I absolutely love it. If you are wanting to spend less on the lips there are other great options. The brand e.l.f. puts out great glosses and lip stains. A lip stain is perfect if you hate the feel of lipstick. Lip stains go on lightly and usually come with a gloss so that you can have the choice of matte or glossy. All e.l.f. products can be found at Target. Another great lip product by e.l.f. is their hypershine gloss that can be purchased for $1.00. Yes one dollar! No guilt can be associated with that.

I hope that these great make-up tips help you get into full swing for spring. If you have questions about make-up please feel free to leave your comments and I'd be happy to do a follow up question/answer post.

Clockwise order:

#1. Sonia Kashuk Eye Shadow in Starlight-$6.99 found at Target.

#2. MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Electric Eel-$14.50 found at MAC stores.

#3. MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Vibrant Grape-$14.50 found at MAC stores.

#4. Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Cheek Tint in Sheer Pink-$22.00 found at Bobbi Brown stores.

#5. MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Eden Rocks-$14.00 found at MAC stores.

#6. MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Girl About Town-$14.00 found at MAC stores.

#7. Sephora Collection Mono Eye Shadow in Strass #11(peachy beige shimmer)-$10.00 found at Sephora stores.

#8. e.l.f. Hypershine Gloss in Blossom-$1.00 found at Target.

#9. e.l.f. Lip Stain in Fashionista-$3.00 fount at Target.