Spring 2013 Makeup & Hair Trends!

We've gone through the fashion and accessories trends for this spring season and now it's time to talk beauty.
Below are some of the most dominant makeup and hairstyle trends for Spring 2013!

Black Eyeliner

This is a look that has never gone out of style. It's also my personal favorite.

You can either go really dark and bold with large amounts of liner and noticeable edges, or really simple and just line your waterline for some definition.

Either way keep the rest of your face nude for a more youthful look.

Red Lips

This trend remains through the fall/winter season to spring. 

If you want to bring focus to your lips, apply a bright red shade of lipstick, that suits your skin tone best.

Avoid a glossy finish for an even more stylish result. Matte lip colors look more natural.

Keep the rest of your makeup minimal.

Full Brows

Natural, untamed brows have been "worshiped" on the runways for a long time now. But this year the trend has gone to another level.

Stop plucking your eyebrows thin. Let them find their natural shape and just clean, line and fill around that.

Blue Eyes

This trend is new and daring. It's also the only one that wonders away from the natural feel of this season's makeup.

If you want to follow this trend, but are not comfortable enough, just add a light blue eyeliner, on your waterline. This will brighten your eyes and provide enough color to make them pop.
Other colors that were seen a lot on the runways are green and yellow.

Loose Waves

Following the youthful and natural makeup pattern of this season, one of the biggest hair trends are messy natural waves.
It's a very refreshing hairstyle that will rejuvenate your hair, since there's no need for heat to create it.
After showering, once your hair is dump, catch it in a messy top bun. When your hair dries, you can free it from the messy bun, style it a little - if needed - and your fashionable waves are ready.

Messy Up-dos

Still on the same pattern, up-dos this spring are on the messy side too.
Don't worry about your hairstyles being perfect. Just keep them simple, natural and youthful.

Some hair up-dos that were especially honored on the runways, are

Loose Ponytails

and

Knot Buns

Spring 2013 Accessories Trends!

Accessories are the items that complete an outfit. They give it the finishing touch it needs to become unique.

This season most accessories trends are over the top and very different than usual. They're definitely going to provide a great "pop" of fashion to any look.

Statement

Statement accessories this year have been taken to another level. There's a collision of different colors, patterns and texture.

Try to pair accessories like that with simple outfits (casual or dressy). That way they won't clash with your outfit and will be the center of attention.

Clear materials

Clear clutches and heals were a main attraction on the runway this spring. Accessories like that give a very simplistic and futuristic vibe to an outfit.

If you want to follow this trend, try to not mix many items on the same look. Just choose one piece that you like and rock it!

Fringe

Fringe is back this season. It's everywhere - on necklaces, heals, purses, earrings etc.

Pair fringed accessories with an outfit, to give it a boho-chick touch.

Chains

Gold and silver chain necklaces and earrings are the main jewellery pieces for this spring season. But it doesn't stop there. You can find chains on any type of accessories, like heals.

I love pairing big gold chain necklaces with a total black outfit, for an elegant rock look.

Gold

If you like shine and sparkle on your accessories, you're gonna love this trend. Everything is gold!

Match your favorite gold earrings or bracelets with a great pair of gold heals or a nice gold clutch.
Also don't be afraid to mix gold with silver, especially with dainty necklaces or rings.

Pastels

Pastel colors are always a huge part of spring fashion. This year they're sweet as ever, on floral patterns or paired with a lot of sparkly gems.

An all pastel colored outfit is a staple look for me. It's really "springy" and calming to the eyes.

Statement Sunglasses

With spring finally comes sunshine, so you have to protect your eyes.
Like all other accessories this year, sunglasses are taken over the top with geometric structures, cat eyes, many gems, patterns and other unusual shapes.
If you don't feel safe to follow this trend on it's full extend, just choose a bright colored pair of sunglasses.

Chunky Heals

You can finally take a break from the constant suffering of walking on thin high heals. This year chunky heals are the main thing, when it comes to shoes.

Choose any high or short pair of chunky heals and enjoy painless walking.

Elaborate Clutches

If you like carrying your whole life around with you, like me, this trend is going to be difficult for you to follow.

Clutches this season are as small as it gets, but because of the crazy shapes and the extreme gems and patterns, they're hard to say no to.

Totes

From the tiny clutches, we go to the opposite side to find totes.

Tote bags were all over the runways this spring.

You can choose any color you like - from simple black or nude to popping loud colors- and pair them with your everyday outfits.

Spring 2013 Fashion Trends!

Spring is finally here! It's my favorite season, because we can hide all the dark colors and heavy fabrics and bring out the soft and colorful spring clothes.

This year the spring fashion trends are quite unexpected, for the most part. There's a lot of colors, patterns and fabrics, that one wouldn't necessarily think to use for spring fashion.
But let's take a look at some of the most dominant trends, one by one.



Total White and Black & White

White was the leading color on the runways this season, from clothes and accessories to the decor.
The total white look is one of the hottest trends, especially with an androgynous outfit.

 

It's a very refreshing trend and really easy to recreate. Just mix and match white items and stay away from any color.
A great look would be a nice pleated mini dress with a tux blazer and a pair of white ballet flats or heals.

  

But white isn't only a trend on it's own. Black & White outfits are really popular this spring season too.

 To incorporate this trend to your style, mix black and white items with different patterns. Stripes, chess squares and other geometrical shapes give this look a great structured feeling.



Fluo

 

It wouldn't be spring without a touch of color. This year the trend is going overboard with intense fluo colors.

Mix contrasting colors together for a great eye catching result.



Stripes

 

Striped shirts, blazers, pants, dresses.. Stripes are a huge part of this seasons fashion. The most worn colors for this trend are black, white and red, but you could choose any color you like best.

Go subtle with just one striped piece on your outfit, or bold with an all striped look.




Patterns from Around the World

 

If you were anxious of what was going to happen to the tribal pieces, you loved last summer, stop worrying. The ethnic look is back and bigger than ever, with patterns from all around the world.

Tribal patterned maxi dresses are my favorite pieces, when it comes to this trend. They would look great with a messy braid, a long flowy cardigan and a comfortable pair of flats.



Leather

 

An unexpected fabric choice for spring this year is leather. It's everywhere and in any color you could think of.

Leather skirts and shorts are the most popular leather pieces. Pair them with casual tops, heeled ankle boots and gold accessories for a rocker chic look.



Bomber Jackets

 

The most seen item on the runway this season was the bomber (or bowling) jacket. You can find it in a variety of different colors and fabrics, providing a completely different look every time.

My choice of a bomber jacket would be a leather one, because it would be more versatile and wearable with many types of outfits.



Pencil Skirts

 

Another very popular piece for spring are pencil skirts. You can choose any color and fabric that fits you best.

Pencil skirts this season are seen mostly in a knee-level length. Pair them with high heeled sandals, to elongate your legs.



Airy Pants

 

Forget the skinny jeans and skin tight leggings for a while and invest in a loose fitting, comfortable pair of pants. They' re a big trend this season.

For a casual look, choose cotton fabrics and match them with a nice pair of sneakers.
If you want a dressy outfit, choose a silky fabric and a pair of high heeled sandals.


Enjoy mixing the different trends together and creating fun and beautiful outfits.
Don't ever forget to put your own styling twist on any look, to make it unique and personalized.