by Laura Kenney
Just like the urban cowgirls we saw prancing down the spring runways in fringed boots, prairie-inspired skirts and sexy cowboy hats, (all of which area now popping up in the windows of every cool department store), spring beauty is going totally wild for the west. The major makeup trends are inspired by the fiery shades of a desert sunset: We're seeing lots of sparkling peaches, orangey-pinks, burnt siennas, bronzes and coppers for the eyes, lips and cheeks. Here are Sephora's top 4 ways to conquer the beauty frontier |
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1. Get Cheeky: In a total makeup synergy, tawny blushes allow cheeks to appear flushed and sun-kissed at the same time, which means less time spent primping-and more time spent looking cute. Try: Nars Blush in Orgasm, $25, or Sephora Blush Rouge in Rose Apricot 9M, $10. |
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2. Give ‘em some Lip: Though nude lip will never die; it constantly evolves. Eons away from the grunge-era, matte beige (a.k.a. dead) nude lip, this season's nude lip has pink and peachy undertones and lots of sparkle. It's light, pretty, and everyone can wear it. Try: Nars Lip Gloss in Orgasm, $20 or Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in A Lick of |
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3. Plumping Station: The new crop of enhancers-like Lip Fusion, $36, Too Faced Lip Injection, $18.50 and City Lips Collagen Plumping Treatment, $29-are so hi-tech and powerful, almost everyone's lips are twice their normal size. It's kinda like when everyone started wearing high heels-if you don't compete, you come up short. |
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4. Eye Like It: Orange, gold, copper, melon. Spring's western-themed shadows are like a technicolor sunset, straight out of a spaghetti western. You can wear each shade alone, paired with lots of mascara, or for a modern twist, layer each shade vertically across your upper eyelid. Apply the lightest shade at the inner corner, gradating to the darkest shade at the outer corner. Besides looking totally now, the color gradation will make your eyes appear wider apart. Try: Lorac Eye Shadow in Inspiration, $16, Pop Eye Cake in Peaches, $19, or Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy, $15. |
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