spring 2012 beauty

Sultry in Santorini

This glamorous look pairs a softly highlighted golden eye with a juicy poppy-colored lip. Poppy has been widely declared the “it” lip color for Spring 2012. Numerous designers showed versions of this trend, including YSL, Jason Wu, Dior, and Erdem to name a few. While a bold,opaque, matte poppy lip creates a strong statement, it …

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Pretty in Paris

This coquettish look is reminiscent of the screen sirens of the 1960’s: classic black winged liner, paired with a glossy pale lip and sculpted cheekbones is truly a modern classic. Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, and Sofia Loren made this look famous in days of yore. More recently, it can be seen on Adele …

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Spring (Makeup) Fever

Spring is almost upon us once again, and we at Authentic Beauty are gearing up for another season of gorgeous makeup looks. Spring 2012 is  all about embellishment, from clothes and hair accessories to makeup. Extra little touches add layers of interest, creating looks that are multidimensional and striking. Glowing skin, shimmery highlighted tear ducts, …

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