Beauty Trends From the Spring 2009 Collections
A Softer Smoky Eye
After several seasons of dark, heavy shadows, eyes are lightening up. “The eye is still dramatic, but the colors are softer. At Dsquared2, the makeup artist blended a combination of gold shadows over M.A.C. Eye Kohl in Teddy ($14.50) for a metallic smoky eye. Get the look with L’Oreal Paris HIP Metallic Shadow Duo in Gilded ($7).
Dsquared2 spring
Peach Blush
This season is more about peach the soft color at Hermès and Derek Lam. It gives you the appearance of being a bit made-up without looking too girly or bronzy. Because peach powder contains strong pigments, using a light hand to apply one swipe of blush a little below your apples so it doesn’t look too doll-like. Try Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Tweed Corail ($45).
Hermès spring
Bold Brows
Strong and defined brows made their way back to the runway this season. It’s a fresh but handsome look, luscious eyebrows à la Brooke Shields at DKNY. Tame full brows with a gel like Laura Mercier Eye Brow Gel ($19). If your brows are uneven or sparse, fill them in with Revlon Brow Fantasy pencil and set them with its tinted gel ($7.50).
DKNY spring
Major Liner
The perennial favorite stood out at Narciso Rodriguez, Stella McCartney, and Just Cavalli, rimmed eyes with black pencil. Keep the rest of your makeup simple with natural blush and lips. Try Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in 4 ($26). Prefer liquid liner? Go for Cover Girl Line Exact in Very Black ($5.99).
Cavalli spring
