Brides marching down the aisle this spring will have numerous palettes from which to complete their bridal beauty looks. But don’t assume spring weddings shout “I Do!” to pastel shadows. Beauty trends rarely bow to clichés.
While some spring brides may choose pastel palettes for eyes and paler pinks for cheeks, makeup doesn’t have to be in line with seasonal cues…or hues. Brides need colors that complement both their skin tone and their individual personalities. This could mean bold and wild. Or quietly tone-down.
The hottest trends for spring in the beauty industry go beyond color. This spring, trends embrace unique formulas, new applications, cool colors…and even blades. But the season’s biggest trend…is somewhere over the rainbow!
Unicorns
While unicorns and their innocence beauty have popped up in lore for generations, they often are associated with youth…and girlhood fairytale fantasies. This season, however, the sweet unicorn grew up…and she’s magical and majestic! Unicorn palettes for today’s chic ladies are elegant and modern, and every major beauty brand has seemingly flown over the unicorn rainbow. From pastel and iridescent-hued lipsticks to glowing highlighters and even eye shadows, rainbow-inspired unicorn palettes rule the beauty aisle. Take a glittery note from fairy tales and pull a little unicorn magic into your bridal beauty.
Whimsical Lipsticks
Some lipsticks are colorful chameleons. While color-changing lipsticks are nothing new, they are popping up often. These magic bullets work with your body’s unique pH to create your ideal shade. Lipstick colors can vary, but the prettiest for weddings are the lippies who promise a perfect pink pout.
Contouring
Love it or hate it, contouring is a huge beauty trend. If you aren’t in the contouring club, this might not be the trend you opt to try for your wedding day. Or, if you try contouring, make sure you have the aid of a makeup pro to do it right. Want to try it out for yourself? Check out Allure’s great how-to guide “The 10 Commandments of Contouring and Highlighting.”
Microblading
No, this isn’t some type of brow torture. Microblading basically saves those who over plucked from the doomed fate of having to fill in their brows every single day. If you lived through the over-tweezing trend of the late 90s early 00s, this is likely for you. Microblading is a semi permanent type of brow tattooing. It lasts a few years, and, yes, it is costly. However, if you sacrificed your hair to the tweezers, blading will give you back those magnificent brows. And, please, promise to step away from the tweezers for good…you don’t want gross pimple-like bumps from ingrown brow hairs (yes, it happens!)
Liquid Matte Lipstick
On your wedding day, you need lipstick that will last all day…and won’t kiss off! The best new liquid lipsticks promise hours of quality matte color. The tube looks like a gloss and applies like a gloss…but sets matte. Almost every beauty brand now offers their own liquid matte formula, but you need to try a few formulas before the wedding. Some can flake off or dry out the lips. Take a few brands for a test run and see what you love.
Nailed It!
Makeup isn’t just about the face, and on your wedding day your hands will be featured in many of the photographs. Every couple poses their hands for the obligatory ring shot. And everyone will want to see your new wedding band. Flash those fingers with confidence…and a pretty manicure. The best looks for spring manicures are classic French manis, low-key neutrals (like beige and taupe and grey). Allure also reports that crazy colors like khaki green and neon are must-haves for this season. If you’re afraid to commit to full color, paint nails with a nice neutral…with the exception of the ring finger. To add a fun pop of color, paint the ring finger in a bright fun shade.
Your wedding day beauty style should gain inspiration from your personality. Play with colors, and then choose a palette that fits your definition of bridal beauty. Embrace the season’s trends and hottest new beauty must-haves…or stick with your own classic arsenal of cosmetic perfection. Whatever products you select, the look of love will ensure that you radiate true beauty on the day you promise forever.
