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Well, it’s official. Spring has sprung! 🙂

It’s the start of a new season, ladies, so what does that mean for my makeup?

LOL, not a lot! I have to confess: I don’t adhere to guidelines for seasonal colors and trends. Sometimes I’ll wear a heavy foundation, dark shadow and murky lip color in the middle of spring or summer. It just depends on how I feel.

But that’s not to say I don’t take seasonal makeup guidelines under advisement. It all just adds to the fun!

10 simple spring makeup tips and trends

1. Spring makeup means simple and clean with hints of color. Instead of heavier purples and precious metals, reach for more neutral shades.
2. While purples and plums dominated the winter, have fun with feminine and flirty lilac shadow applied on the lower lid and into the crease.
3. Try a baby-soft rosy pink cheek blush with a pop of shimmer on top for a healthy, youthful glow.
4. Make the most of the changing light. Apply a light dusting of a natural brown (instead of an orange) bronzer where the sun hits the face on the cheek bones, the bridge of the nose and on your forehead and chin.
5. Spring eyes are usually (but not always) light, and we see a lot of lighter, neutral shadows with sparkle like copper, gold or champagne.
6. Add a touch of extra shine to the inner corners of your eyes with a shimmery white cream or powder to make them POP!
7. Lip colors either lighten up for daytime in spring, with lots of glossy pink and salmon, or they go bright with berries to balance lighter eyes and cheeks.
8. Have fun with something bright and warm on your nails like fuchsia, magenta or bubble gum pink!
9. Brown eyeshadow never goes out of style, but at Fashion Week we also saw it used a lot as a liner for a softer overall look, especially along the lower lash line.
10. Try a colorful smokey eye using springy blues or greens. Pale-skinned beauties might go sheer, while tanned lovelies can go deeper.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen