When it comes to periwinkle, think disco circa 1975 (but trust us, it won't look like a bad time warp). We like Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Swimming Pool, $12. Light-skinned celebrities like Ginnifer Goodwin have been spotted wearing this trendy hue, but Rodriguez says it also looks exceptional on darker-skinned women. "Rich, dark skin coupled with blue eyeshadow looks so chic," he says. Here's how to pull off periwinkle blue:
Eyes: Layer the shadow over your entire lid to the crease and the inner corner. Then swipe it on your lower lashline. "Keep it simple, close to the eye, and very soft," says Rodriguez. "Similar to where you would apply a neutral beige base."
Cheeks: Keep the focus on your eyes by wearing a light wash of pink or taupey-colored blush.
Lips: Finish with a petal pink lip gloss. But if you're dark-skinned, Rodriguez recommends completing the look with a dark berry lip gloss. "Women with color look stunning with a darker lip."
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Petal pink lips
While pink lipstick has been a go-to for ages, pastel pink is a totally different look -- and one that can be a bit trickier to wear well. The powder puff color can make skin look cold if not worn correctly. The key to pastel pink lips: Keep your entire face monochromatic. "The pastel pink lip needs to be the focus, so make sure nothing else competes," says Rodriguez. Here's how to get the look:
Eyes: Apply a slight wash of pastel pink eyeshadow all across your lid. Then apply a thin line of black eyeliner on your upper lashline. Curl lashes and wear three coats of black mascara. "Mascara makes the overall look very pretty," says Rodriguez.
Cheeks: Wear light pink blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Walk into Sephora, through a department store's makeup floor, CVS' beauty aisle -- no matter where you shop for makeup, you'll notice pastels everywhere.
While spring makeup typically includes lots of color, this season it's all about pastels -- lilac lipsticks, petal pink blush, and even minty green and butter yellow eyeshadows are the "it" colors right now. While we've always loved this trend in theory, our initial reaction was horror: How are we going to pull off these colors without looking like a 5-year-old who put on her makeup using Barbie's stash?
If, like us, you'd love to indulge in the pastel makeup trend but fear it's too tough to pull off, here's some refreshing news: Pastel makeup is actually one of the easiest trends to wear, says celebrity makeup artist Geoffrey Rodriguez.
"Since you're not mixing any shades and you're just applying a very simple wash of the color on your features, there's virtually no room for error," he says. The catch, however, is to apply pastel colors in a soft way.
Finally, a trend that doesn't require skill or camping out in front of our bathroom mirror. We're officially on board. Are you?
