Every year we see different trends with fashion, colors, the ins and outs of what’s hot with makeup and style … If you put on a fresh face, or show off high cheek bone contours, you will be among the “in” crowd of beauty beacons. You’ll also find yourself in the winners circle with the addition of glossy highlights on high points of your face. But, what about color? Let’s check out some of the exciting picks for this season.
Peachy hues emerge as a fresh, color-tinted variety of spring neutral.
These nectar-inspired hues provide a luminous, girl-next-door glow on skin with a dash of innocence, capitalizing on a growing desire for a simple, lighthearted approach to beauty – and daily life. Cheeks and lips flush apricot with a touch of gold, while nails take on more intense tangerine hues that channel a playful, happy-go-lucky vibe.
On the runway at: Ralph Lauren, Erdem, Pascal Millet and Nicole Miller.
Subtle, muted hues emerge as a counterpoint to the deep saturates of Fall Winter 2014-15.
These nouveau pastels are not the sweet tints of seasons past. Texture is paramount, taking on chalky finishes to further update the look. This next generation of soft hues employs a dirty pretty edge, with hints of shadowy grey undertones, emphasizing the growing complexity of the modern woman’s taste. Pale dusty blue and lilac are favored varieties
On the Runway at: Dior (launching pastel eyeliner stickers for SS15), Badgley Mischka and Sally LaPointe.
There is an undercurrent of 80’s nostalgia this season. Leading the movement is the reemergence of red.
This classic hue signals power and strength, a theme that has grown in importance over the past two decades. Nothing says bold-faced confidence and self-assurance like an almighty red.
On lips, the color takes on slightly blue cast, evolving from warmer incarnations of seasons past. Cheeks also veer cool. Nails take on the timeless hue with a sense of novelty, after the rainbow of polishes in recent years.
On the runway at: Zac Posen, Burberry Prorsum, Versus, Dolce and Gabbana Trussardi and Cedric Charlier.
Gold makes a bold statement this season, maximizing impact with considered application (location, location, location!).
A little gilt goes a long way, with poignant touches of metallic shine in all the right – and unexpected – places.
The popularity of temporary metallic tattoos inspires cosmetics to follow suit, prompting an influx of jewelry-emulating makeup such as faux ear and lip rings created with metallic liquid liner. While this edgy application may not be for the faint of heart (or traditionalist), subtle touches of bronze and gold hold appeal for sophisticates, while retaining a nod to the wild side.
On the runway at: Dries Van Noten, Anthony Vaccarello, Alexis Mabille, Julien Macdonald, Barbara Bui and Anna Sui.
Hues of blue continue to shine for Spring Summer 15.
Most coveted for their fresh cool appeal, these shades are at once tranquil and energetic. Recent seasons have seen denim-inspired tones adorning nails, using the hands as a safe zone to experiment with such an unconventional palette. As a result, blue has catapulted to popularity in other areas of beauty.
From aquamarine to deep cerulean, strong focus is on the eyes, which shimmer in a variety of smudged, smoked, winged and washed applications. The most adventurous dare to bare a moody pout – but this still remains a fringe color for lips.
Matte, gloss and pearl finishes meet in various combinations, creating diverse, dynamic textures, emulating nature’s most luminous, iridescent influences.
On the runway at: Fendi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Armani, Emanuel Ungaro, Elie Saab.
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