Coral was seen all over the Spring/Summer 2010 runways, and is on it’s way to becoming the it color for next season. Check out what all the hype is about, and discover how you can make coral your go-to color for Spring!
At her Spring 2010 show, Diane Von Furstenberg’s models (right) wore coral eyeshadow on their lids, that extended out to their upper cheekbones. At Anna Sui’s sho, makeup artist Pat Mcgrath used Covergirl’s Simply Ageless Blush in Plush Peach to achieve the coral cheeks (left).
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.Nail polish is a great way to subtly incorporate coral into your life. Essie’s, The Art of Spring Collection 2010, has a gorgeous coral shade, and it looks amazing with a tan.
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MAC’s Spring Color Forecast Collection is a compilation of the four hottest colors for Spring, and of course, coral is one of them. Looking to add a bit of coral to add to your makeup collection?
MAC Recommends:
- Perky Eyeshadow (light, salmon pink)
- Hot Hot Hot Eyeshadow (mid-tone coral)
- Color Me Coral Lipstick (light frosty coral)
- Ember Glow Lipglass (creamy, light apricot)
- Ripe Peach Blush Ombre (light coral)
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Jessica Biel was recently spotted wearing a bright coral lipstick at the premiere of Valentine’s Day on Feb 3, 2010.
How To Make Coral Work For You:
Coral is a universally flattering color for any skintone, you just have find the right shade. Follow my short guide to lead you in the direction of finding the right coral for you.
Light
If you have lighter skin, pale, cooler corals will look great on you. Try Vincent Longo’s Diamond Lipgloss in Coral Cabana, or YSL’s Pure Coral Lipgloss.
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Medium
Coral looks amazing on medium or olive skin tones ! Aim for warmer toned, apricot corals to brighten up your look. Try MAC’s Mineralize Blush in Gleeful applied to the apples of your cheeks. Or YSL’s Golden Coral Lipgloss.
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Dark
Darker skintones are able to pull off brighter shades of coral. Although they might be intimidatingly bright in the pot, they will look perfect once properly applied. Try NARS Creme Blush in Cactus flower and Covergirl’s Outlast lip color in Coral.
From Bobbi Brown’s Spring 2010 Cabana Corals collection.
