With spring just around the corner, designers are already debuting hot new spring 2011 makeup trends on the runway. Magazines litter the shelves at local stores, full of articles about which makeup trends are the most prominent and anticipated for the winter thaw this year. The following four looks under $10 can be purchased at department and drug stores across the country, or ordered online from companies like Sephora. These recommendations are inspired by articles available in recent Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and PEOPLE Style Watch magazines, in addition to what designers are employing on the NY runway.

Spring 2011 Makeup Trends: Green eyeliner.

 A splash of green, from emerald to lime, around your peepers is a big spring 2011 makeup trend, and bold, grass-inspired eyes will be big in the upcoming months. I recommend CoverGirl‘s exquisite “Liquiline Blast Eyeliner” in Green Glow, a soft pencil liner with a build-in smudger on the opposite end. The effect can be as bold as liquid liner, without the potential for mistakes, or smudged and subtle for only a

hint of green. The bright hue is very flattering for all eye colors, and it’s also a waterproof formula. I purchased my “Liquiline Blast Eyeliner” at Walgreens for $8.99.

Spring 2011 Makeup Trends: Bold eye shadow.

 Vogue has been reporting Technicolor eye shadows on the runway for several months now, and the look is quickly becoming one of the hottest spring 2011 makeup trends. Put away the subtle neutrals from winter 2010, and grab the boldest, brightest eye shadow in the most eccentric colors you can find. I picked up the “Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows” in Tropical Fusion from CoverGirl for $5.99 at Walgreens, which includes dark navy, deep teal, rustic copper and bright lime green eye shadows. Once applied, the effect wasn’t as overstated as I feared, and I’ve fallen in love with the teal hue and lime green when applied with my new eyeliner. The kit includes matte and sparkly hues, for the options for applying together or wearing alone are very diverse.

Spring 2011 Makeup Trends: Fuchsia and Petal-Inspired Lipsticks

 For this spring 2011 makeup trend, you have the option of reaching for fuchsia lipsticks in either matte or glossy finishes, or opting for bold, loud hues typically reserved for spring flowers. According to Vogue, the Milan runway was full of models wearing these bright lipsticks options, and Hollywood has plenty of leading ladies displaying fuchsia hues on their smiles. I opted to try Maybelline’s  "Color Sensational” lipstick in Fuchsia Fever (shade #140). The lipstick is creamy and applies easily, and the color was very true.  My tube of this fuchsia lipstick was $7.79 at Walgreens.

Spring 2011 Makeup Trends: Pencil Lip Gloss

 Not to be confused with pencil lip stain, pencil lip glosses are highly convenient and completely addictive when worn alone or over your favorite lipstick hue. While shopping for this spring 2011 makeup trend, I found dozens of pencil or pencil-like lip stains available, but I finally settled upon Milani’s “Lip Flash” shimmer gloss pencil in Star Flash (shade #8). This iridescent, shimmering pink hue reminded me of the Petal-Inspired shades of lipsticks appearing on the runway, and the reflecting light made my lips appear considerably fuller. Although eight colors are available, I recommend Flashy, Photo Flash, Hot Flash or Star Flash for spring 2011, especially layered over a fuchsia lipstick base. I picked up my gloss pencil for $6.49 at Walgreens, and I highly recommend this must-have makeup trend.

Sources:

http://www.covergirl.com/beauty-products/eye-makeup/eye-liner/liquilineblast-eyeliner

http://www.covergirl.com/beauty-products/eye-makeup/eyeshadow/eye-enhancers-4-kit

http://www.maybelline.com/products/28

http://www.milanicosmetics.com/p-82-lip-flash.aspx

Author: Lori May