Spring Makeup 2003

You aren't still wearing the same old makeup colors that you wore last winter are you? Spring is here and there are some great new colors to check out.

• Shadows
  Pinks are popular, but you already know that don't you. There are some great pinky purple and blue lavenders to check out as well. Lighten up your eyes with these new shades.

• Mascara
  There is a great new mascara from L'Oreal. One end fortifies and lengthens the lashes and the other end coats the lashes with lush color. And when they say that is makes your lashes 60% longer... it definitely works that way for me.

• Foundation
  I test out a lot of foundations and one that I just picked up is definitely worth sharing. It is called "Nearly Naked" by Almay, and is so different from what is on the market at the moment. It isn't in a bottle for one thing. It comes in a "touch pad" jar. And the best part, it offers flawless coverage, but to anyone else, it's just you.

• Blush
  Although there are some gorgeous pink blushes on the market, I for one, can't always wear this color. But, I have found that I can wear a mixture of pink and peach. For some reason, those two colors warm up my complexion perfectly. Try mixing the shades that you have and see how it works for you.

• Lipstick
  All kinds of pinks are waiting for you at the cosmetic counters, but again, it's finding the right shade. Here is a little trick that I found to work every time. Look for a pink that is included in the Gifts With Purchase campaigns that major companies offer regularly. They choose the cosmetics for these GWP very carefully. They can't afford for you not to like the colors they include, so they always add one that will work with most skin tones.

• Nail Color
  Again pink is at the front of the color choices available, but I can't believe just how many pink variations there are to choose from. Paler shades are also going to be very popular for your toes this summer. So stock up!

• Fragrance
  Organza by Givenchy isn't new, but it is definitely my favorite spring/summer fragrance. It is one of those fragrances that grabs and won't let go. Be sure to stop by a fragrance counter and check it out. You won't be sorry.

  Photograpy by Robert Biggerstaff.com
  Photo reprinted with permission of Sasha Azevedo