The forecast for this season is nothing but colour, colour, and more colour!

Some lines offer a broad spectrum, while others are sticking to a specific palette. For example, OPI’s new Hong Kong Line.

OPI Spring 2010: Hong Kong

Its full of personality! From bright candy colours to soft pastels its anything but ordinary… And with names like ‘Dim Sum Plum’ and ‘Panda-monium Pink’, how can you not fall in love this line?!

As far as makeup goes, corals and amber tones are making their comeback. Alongside them are shades of pink and purple as far as the eye can see.

Nars: Spring 2010

For the adventurous ones, try a soft [or intense] smokey eye in a coral or jade shadow, teamed up with a bright blue shimmery pencil for liner. Try Bains Douches Glitter Pencil from Nars. Next, a sweet apricot or almond coloured blush and a bright pink or purple lip colour of your choice. Finish with big lashes, as always! ** Please remember that if you’re going to go for more than two colours of makeup [as in this case], don’t wear anything too busy or bright. It will take away from the beautiful makeup look you’ve created and can often be over stimulating for those around you. Pick muted shades, pastels or cremes to compliment your makeup.

Nars: Bains Douches Glitter Pencil

For those of you who like a more natural look, please don’t be intimidated by these colours. There are ways to wear the latest trend and not be too over the top. Start with your usual foundation and add highlights to your cheekbones, brow bone, and nose. I like Albatross Highlighting Blush Powder by Nars. Its a very versatile product you can use anywhere on the face for highlighting or adding some pop to your usual palette. A simple wash of the powder over eyeshadow or blush can have a dazzling effect. Now that you’ve got your skin looking tip-top, lets add some colour. For the most impact, pick a lipstick of the season and go for full saturation! Add well defined eyes and your look will be funky, yet sophisticated.

Alexis Bledel

Now that we’ve covered makeup, I think its important to bring you my skincare tip of the day… SUNSCREEN! The sun is starting to make appearances once again and we must be prepared. As warm and wonderful as the sun is, it is still harmful and causing premature aging of the skin. To combat this, I like Dermalogica Sheer Moisture. Its a lightweight lotion with 15 SPF built right in. For spring, I do one application and follow up with a bit of concealer. For those who would like more coverage, mix it [50/50] with your usual foundation for a tinted moisturizer. This product also oil free, so it can be used on any skin type and reapplied as often as needed.

Dermalogica: Sheer Moisture

**This product is also available in tints so it can be used as a lightweight foundation on its own

For more makeup tips and much more, join us for ‘Hello Spring!’ at the Mika Makeup Studio March 12th from 6pm-10pm.

Stay tuned for more details!!!

Written By:

.:Lady Bella:.

www.artofbella.com