Hot Makeup Colors for Spring/Summer 2011

Oh, the old saying "makeup is a girls best friend" is so true. Although makeup is not necessary everyday, as a woman we tend to feel prettier and more "put together" when we have our "face on". It's just another fun way to express ourselves and show the world how we feel on any given day! As we prepare for the snow to melt and the sun to shine we also start thinking about what new makeup colors we can play with. Luckily we don't have to think too hard as the secret is out....for Spring/Summer 2011 the hot color trend are pastels! These colors will perfectly match the season and the new outfits you will be wearing!

Since your eyes are considered the gateway to the soul most women want to play up the makeup they wear there. And although everyone has different eye colors, eye shapes, skin tones and hues, the fabulous pastel color palette has something to compliment everyone.

So what are the pastel colors of choice? Pink, blue, orange, green, red, lavender and gold tend to be the colors that most fashion experts recommend for Spring/Summer 2011. The important choice when picking these colors is to find the hue that best suits your skin tone, eye color, hair color and facial features.

Another important piece in picking your perfect color/hue is deciding what the occasion is. For day wear, you may want to choose a more subtle makeup style. Choose colors that are a bit paler, don't make your eye shadow stand out too much and go more natural with your cheek and lip colors. For a bold evening out opt for brighter eye makeup shades, bold lip colors and cheek colors. For this look choose a hot pink, orange-red or fire red lipstick color to create that WOW look!

Although pastels were popular last year, this year try a more monochrome look. If you want to combine two hues only do so to create a shadow effect. Also, the bolder the eye makeup the darker the mascara you want to use. That way your lashes match your bold lids!

Have fun, play with color, inspire yourself for a new fabulous and trendy look!