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CUT, STYLE BY MIA; COLOR BY STELLA; MAKEUP BY REN.
Vanassa Weng, right, sports a contemporary version of the classic bob. The new bob is layered, which translates to texture and movement of the hair while the classic bob calls for bulky hair falling in uniform length. Exaggerated bangs also update the look, bringing focus to her eyes. Brown in chocolate and caramel shades add subtle colors to her hair. Makeup is in shades of violet, with lavender shadow on the eyes and pink on the lips.CUT, STYLE AND COLOR BY RICHIE; MAKEUP BY ROSE.
Mary King's above-the-shoulder hair, center, is layered to remove bulk and add texture. Three different browns are used to color her hair -- a dark brown, a warm medium and a copper light brown.Makeup is clean, minimal and natural looking. The focus is on eyebrows and peachy tones are used on her lips.
CUT, STYLE BY RICHIE; COLOR BY SUSAN; MAKEUP BY TRUDY.
Amanda Ringstad, left, has a long layered cut that is described as a marriage of varying lengths. While her hair remains long, the cut follows the contour of her head to create a lean fitted shape. Two shades of creamy blonde add more color to her natural dark blonde color. Makeup is light and complements the buttery beige tone of her hair.
ashion doesn't exist in a vacuum. Trends are cued by events and the general spirit of the times. Faces are coming up rosy this season
Nadine Kam
nkam@starbulletin.comAt the Pantone Color Institute, where new colors are born, Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman said, "In times of stress and uncertainty, we need color to lift our spirits."
That's why spring will see an explosion of color, including the return of pastel blues, pale yellows, minty fresh limes, ripe peaches and lilac. Picture a basket of Easter eggs and fruit.
"The more vibrant colors can give us a sense of hope and cheer," Eiseman said.
In keeping with the romantic, exotic nature of spring, Stila introduced a High Tea collection of eye shadows, with names like "Ceylon Green, "Darjeeling Floral" and "Lotus Infusion."
Locally, it's difficult to lure women away from the color brown, according to Sephora store director Jeanie Higa, who now switches between pinks and lavenders, saying pink opens up Asian eyes.
But more important than eyes this season is the emphasis on the long-ignored cheek. "There's a baby-doll rosiness achieved through stains or cream formulas," she said.
Just as powder blushes knocked sticky rouge from makeup drawers, the new stains are replacing powders. Rubbed into the cheeks, products such as Paula Dorf's Cha Cha and Candy Apple cheek color creams ($18) and Vincent Longo's lip/cheek gel stains ($18) impart a glow that seems to emanate from within the skin.
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And new foundations eliminate the need for glittery shimmer powders of past seasons. With subtle, light-diffusing shimmer built into the liquid formulas, foundations such as Revlon's Skinlight (about $14), Lancôme's Photogenic Ultra Comfort Skin-Illuminating Makeup ($32.50) and Body & Soul's moisturizing "Glitz" ($35) offer a glow that looks natural.If you don't want to throw out your old foundation, Urban Decay's Special Sauce ($12) can be added to the bottle to make last year's colors glow and glisten.
The total look encompasses pastel eyes, rosy cheeks and nude lips. To achieve the latter, Cargo came up with "Waikiki," a golden frost and a creamy mocha duo ($17), inspired by the islands. Other duos in the collection include "Machu Picchu," a golden cranberry and a rose copper; "Xai Xai," an auburn bronze and a nude pink; and "Soho," a shimmering rose and a champagne pink.