As I prepare to cover backstage New York Fashion Week this week to get a sneak preview of the fall beauty and fashion trends, it only appropriate to post a round up of what I saw when I covered last September at the Spring shows since you can actually start wearing these trends now. After all, the groundhogs predicted only six more weeks of winter this weekend and I, for one, couldn't be happier! Here are the top five spring beauty trends to get excited about.
1. Bright Eyes
Most of the brightly colored eyes that were seen backstage included hues of blue. To make the look more wearable, (so you don't look like Mimi in Drew Carey, remember her?) try switching out your black or brown liner for navy or add a fun pop of color to your lids by playing with a brighter shade. You can also incorporate different tones of blue into a smokey eye instead of sticking with your basic greyish shades.
2. Candy Colored Hair
Colored streaks are here to stay... for a little while at least. Love 'em or hate 'em, some very high end designers including Oscar de la Renta incorporated them into their runway looks. From adding highlights into sophisticated updo's to creating an ombre effect, you can play with hair chalk at home for fun look that washes out.
3. Nude Nails
The nude nails at Rodarte were my favorite version backstage since texture was added, making them more interesting, but DVF and Derek Lam opted for a more classic, clean nude nail this season. Pick your poison, but just know that nude doesn't have to be boring.
4. Sophisticated Braids
This spring a basic side braid doesn't cut it as more intricate details were all the rage. My favorite braids were from Honor (pictured above) as I love how they showed off the nape of the neck making them more elegant, but the models at Tory Burch and Jason Wu also donned great looks.
5. Bold, Matte Lips
It was all about a colored, matte lip at Burberry, Missoni and Prada. The tick to wearing is to make sure your lips are properly prepped. Make sure they're moisturized before applying the lip product. You'll still be able to achieve the matte finish.
