MOMMA KNOWS… the new spring makeup trends

The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen playing with my makeup… time to get some replacement makeup in time for spring 2014!

As the fall collections for 2014 are in full swing I’m looking back at what happened in the spring collections that we need to start thinking about now. I’m talking about the hot new spring makeup trends we can look forward to and start thinking about. The major happenings for beauty that we can look forward to is clean, barely there makeup for the skin with pops of color on the lips and eyes (not at the same time). The idea for spring makeup trends is fresh faced with pops of bright to move past the vicious winter. For those who are a bit more weary of color, shades of shimmery gold stunned on the catwalk and can give you and overall ethereal, fresh faced look with a bit of sparkle… Of course, nails are still fun and fearless, albeit it slightly more subdued than they have been. Beauty (makeup) is always the fastest, easiest and least expensive way to look amazing while keeping up with the latest style. Obviously, we can’t take everything that comes down the runway seriously (or else we might end up looking like we’re early for halloween) but there are plenty of beautiful looks that are sure to be capturing our attention at every beauty counter or drugstore makeup aisle right now. Check out some of my favorite new spring makeup trends that I’m ready to try now!

SKIN: Skin was all about keeping it au natural. Clean, beautiful, healthy looking skin where moisturizer was more apparent than foundation. For those of us who feel we need a bit more coverage go for a tinted moisturizer and invest in a great concealer… Also, go for more neutral tones of blush which can give you a bit of contour without adding too much color. Let your natural beauty shine through and get the best out of your skin for spring!

Clean skin – the runway beauty inspiration:

Clean skin with barely there makeup at Balmain (click the pic to see more beauty from the Balmain show on style.com photo by: Sonny Vandevelde)

get the look:

Mac mineralized moisture gel $39

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer $43

Cle de Peau concealer $70 (the BEST concealer)

Nars illuminator in copacabana $30

Revlon photo ready skinlights face illuminator $10.99 (either in your skin color or in bronze to add more color/dimension to cheeks)

Boots No 7 lift & luminate day cream $16.99

Sonia Kashuk hidden agenda concealer palette $10.49

Boots No 7 sheer tinted moisturizer $10.19

LIPS: The hot new colors for lips this spring include shades of orange and shades of purple. This may sound a bit wild but its actually so beautiful and poppy – think fun and feminine! Of course, on the runway anything goes and sometimes the pigment may be richer than what we wear in our daily lives but consider these more lavender and tangerine tones for day (perhaps in a gloss) and then go for something bold and vibrant for a night out. Personally, I never like a lip and eye to both be bold at the same time so, when going for a pop of color on the lip stick with neutral tones on the eye lids and mascara (according to taste – I love lashes). The look will be fresh, vibrant but not overdone.

Shades of purple lips – the runway beauty inspiration:

shades of purple lips at shows like Prabal Gurung (see more beauty from Prabal by clicking picture to take you to style.com photos by Ivan Lattuada)

Get the look:

Bite Beauty lip pencil in Violet $24

stila color balm lipstick in pink violet

stila color balm lipstick in Gemma – pink violet $22

Yves Saint Laurent lip gloss in Vibrant Violet $35

L’Oreal lip lacquer in stubborn plum $4.98

Maybelline color sensationals in brazen berry $5.59

sephora collection glossy gloss lipgloss in candy rinnon - sheer purple:pink

Sephora Collection lipgloss – candy ribbon sheer purple/pink $5

The orange lip runway beauty inspiration:

Orang lips at Rag & Bone (click to see more beauty from the Rag & Bone show on style.com – photos by: Ivan Lattuada)

Get the look:

Nars lip pencil in Timanfaya $25

MAC lipstick in morange $16

Yves Saint Laurent lip gloss in “8 orange de chine” $35

revlon colorburst matter balm in mischievous $6.49

maybelline colorsensational lipstick in electric orange $7.49

EYES: A huge spring makeup trend was a wash of color on the eyes. There was plenty of blue but also various shades of pastel from greens to pinks and lavender. Don’t be afraid – people get so wrapped up in the fear that blue eye shade = 80′s tragedy – this is not the case – its modern, fresh, lightweight and beautiful. You can do any shade that you gravitate towards but traditionally shades of blue and green looks great on those eye colors and shades of purple and lavender look stunning with brown eyes – but don’t be afraid to experiment – one great way to do this is to buy a color palette with various colors and try them! The color wash means a full sweep across the lid, even accented a bit under the lash line…. And for those who aren’t ready to make the plunge – there were also great colorful looks with a simple eyeliner…

Color wash on the eyes, runway beauty inspiration:

Blue color wash on the eyes at Marc by Marc Jacobs (to see more beauty from the collection click the pic to take you to style.com photo by Ivan Lattuda)

Green color wash on the eyes at Giorgio Armani (for more beauty from the collection click the pic to take you to style.com photo by: Sonny Vandevelde)

Pink color wash on the eye at Burberry (to see more beauty from the collection click the pic to take you to style.com photo by Ivan Lattuda)

Get the look:

Nars duo eyeshadow in “Marie Galante” $34

L’Oreal infallible eye shadow in “burst into bloom” $6.99

Shiseido eye shadow in “BL714 fresco” $25

Maybelline eyestudio color pearls in downtown denim $2.98

Bobbi Brown eyeshadow stick in iced blue $28

shiseido shimmering cream eye color in peacock blue $25

sephora collection duo eyeshadow in “02 intense blue” $5

Lancome 5 color palette in lavender grace $50

Revlon custom eyes eyeshadow palette $3.99

Marc Jacobs eye shadow in “the punk #104″ $42

maybelline expert wear eyeshadow quad in Lavender Smokes $4.99

Nars eyeshadow trio in high society $45

Benefit eyeshadow in pinky swear $20

Clinique chunky stick shadow in pink and plenty $17

Neutrogena eye shadow in pink $7.99

Burberry eyeshadow in “No. 11 tea rose” $29

Cover Girl eyeshadow in “fired up pink” $3.94

MAC mineralize eyeshadow duo in “joy and laughter” $21

Sephora eyeshadow in “No. 42 strawberry macaroon” $13

Nars soft touch shadow pencil in parrot green $25

Covergirl eyeshadow pencil in lime green flame $5.69

Sephora + Pantone Universe shadow in emerald $10

Stilla eyeshadow in cha cha $18

Makeup Forever starpowder in “celadon 910″ $20

Maybelline pure pigment powder in “jade forrest” $5.99

Sonia Kashuk instructional eye palette $19.99

Eyeliner runway inspiration (of course most people will translate the colored liner to sit on the top lashes but its a nice alternative to black from spring!)

Colorful liner at Marc Jacobs (for more beauty looks from the show click on the picture to take you to style.com photo by: Ivan Lattuada)

Get the look:

Nars eyeliner in khao san road $24

Make Up Forever eyeliner in “turquoise 7L” $19

Lancome artliner in amethyst, navy or classic black $30.50

Revlon eyeliner in navy $4.99

Stila Liquid liner in emerald $20

Cover Girl eyeliner in “jade 310″ $4.99

MAC technakohl liner in purple dash $16

Sephora Collection eyeliner in “05 mystic purple” $10

NAILS: Manicures have been getting crazier and more fabulous every season with celeb manicurists having to one up themselves constantly for the mani-cam. Fun nail colors can be the easiest and longest lasting way to look stylish! Colors for spring are various pastel shades from sea greens to apricots to periwinkle and various fun shades of navy, purple and chocolate. You can keep it simple with just a fun pop of color or get a bit crazy with a minimalist accent (a bow on your cuticle, an ironic french manicure, an upside down french manicure or perhaps even a monogram…). There are plenty of great options for the nail enthusiasts who want to make a subtle statement or get a bit more wild.

The new manicure runway beauty inspiration:

new nails at Ruffian – still fun but a bit more minimalist than we’ve seen (click the pic for more beauty from the Ruffian collection on style.com photo by Ivan Lattuda)

Get the look:

Marc Jacobs nail polish in magenta violet $18

Dolce & Gabbana nail polish in blue grey $25

Essie nail polish in “play date” $8.50

Deborah Lippmann polish in “tiptoe through the tulips” $18

Sephora Collection nail polish in “67 green tea time” $5

Essie nail polish in little brown dress $8.50

Essie “resort fling” four pack $17

Maybelline nail polish in iced queen $4.19

Butter London nail polish in Fiver $15

Nars nail polish in “wind dancer” $19

formula x transformers topcoat in hyperactive $12.50

and for something completely different:

The New Black ombre polish set $22 (ombre polish gives you a different color for each finger that progresses in color)

Sally Hanson french tips in gold cabaret $5.98

Ciate cuticle tattoos $12

Nails Inc. monogram manicure $25

ALL OVER BEAUTY: The gold rush – its all about shimmer and shine and shades of gold. It gives a freshness and polish to any look – it feels safer than color but gives you a very modern glow. I personally love a touch of golden shimmer on the inside corners of the eyes as well as some shine from a highlighter on the brown bone and cheek bone… But, you can use the gold shimmer on eyes, cheeks, lips and even nails – check out some great options to give you that extra sparkle!

Golden girl beauty runway inspiration: