Celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes works with some of the most beautiful women in the world on a daily basis. Glamour queens such as Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Gwyneth Paltrow flock to him for the latest and greatest in makeup trends. So what’s the makeup guru’s forecast for spring? We spoke with Scott to discover which trend you (and the stars!) need to try when the warmer weather hits.
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Glowing Skin
It’s time to show some skin! “A glowing, golden complexion is a must-have,” says Scott. “And not just for your face! Women are just as focused on having a glowing body.” Apply a gradual tanner or shimmering body lotion onto arms, legs, décolletage, back—wherever you want to show a little skin.
From the film My Week With Marilyn to Lanvin’s fall/winter fashion show, everyone is loving a dramatic ‘60s-inspired cat eye. “To achieve the look, create a wing with a liquid liner, then use individual or strip lashes and place them towards the outside of the eye,” explains Scott.
If there is one trend to try this season, make it a bold lip. “I love bright stains that make you look like you’ve been eating popsicles!” exclaims Scott. Look for sheer, cream textures if a thick lipstick is too intense for your usual style.
I love the description of lip stains, how he said it looks like you've just eaten a popsicle!!! To get that look I normally concentrate the stain on the middle of my bottom lip and the sides of my cupid's bow. ^.^ But mostly on my bottom lip. It just looks more realistic that way. Such a beautiful description though, makes me want to go get a popsicle!!! :D Love bright lips. And I'm gonna have to start getting into false lashes more. I'm so handicapped with them, haha.
Mar 27, 2012
Kristen W.
It seems like these are always trends. But for very good reason =) It just would not be spring without glowing skin and/or a pop of color.
Mar 26, 2012
Amanda J.
I love the description of lip stains, how he said it looks like you've just eaten a popsicle!!! To get that look I normally concentrate the stain on the middle of my bottom lip and the sides of my cupid's bow. ^.^ But mostly on my bottom lip. It just looks more realistic that way. Such a beautiful description though, makes me want to go get a popsicle!!! :D Love bright lips. And I'm gonna have to start getting into false lashes more. I'm so handicapped with them, haha.
Mar 26, 2012
Jasmine P.
Bright lips are my favorite go-to when I don't know what I want to do with my look :)
Mar 26, 2012
Chelsea T.
Love all the looks :)
Mar 26, 2012
Blondee B.
Omg all of my fav looks lol especially Christina's nothing like a retro pinup-ish sexy cat eye
Mar 26, 2012
Claudia C.
I like Gwen's hair!
Mar 26, 2012
Brenda R.
i love christina aguilera's glamourous 60's style
Mar 26, 2012
Stephanie v.
I think these trends are, and have always been, trends.
Mar 26, 2012
Kayli H.
I feel like these trends aren't "trends", they're always in style
Mar 26, 2012
Kensie L.