Spring Beauty Forecast for 2017!

The Spring 2017 runways were awash with vibrant colors and a noticeable optimism, and the makeup and hair were no exception.  There were two distinct trends and definitely something for everyone, no matter your personal style.

                     

Easy, breezy fresh-faced beauty was shown to perfection at Tory Burch, with clean, glowing skin and neutral colors set off with air-dried natural hair – literally – what could be easier?  And prettier??  The models were made up with sheer, translucent colors that let their own beauty show through.

The eighties made a comeback with stronger, bolder colors for a dramatic flair at shows such as Victoria Beckham who collaborated with Estee Lauder on a capsule makeup collection.  Bold splashes of color playing up one feature, in this case primary colors on the eyes, kept the trend wearable.

No matter which beauty camp you fall into be prepared for a super colorful, bright, fresh, spring.   Go the natural route and keep things rosy and soft, or make a statement with vibrant slashes of color.  Either way, you will be completely on trend without being trendy.  Perfection.

                                                          XOXO Shelley

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Pantone Color of the YEAR 2017 - Greenery

The color of money, eco-friendly, whatever way you see green ... In 2017 you'll be seeing it a whole lot more. Pantone has named GREENERY it's color of the year!

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Model Crush Monday - Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016 from Paris!

Tonight's the night so many have been waiting for - the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show from PARIS!  Today's Model Crush Monday is a celebration for all the beautiful and diverse models in this year's extravaganza.  You know who they are and can read about many of them in previous editions of Model Crush Monday right here on Face This.  So sit back and enjoy, and let these gorgeous ladies inspire you to bring out your inner goddess and to enjoy being a woman!  And to make this New Year's resolution about health and fitness, which is where real beauty begins!  

  XOXO Shelley 

All images www.victoriasecret.com

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#nomakeupmovement - Dare to Bare! Stars Go Makeup-free in THE New Beauty Trend

Maybe it is a backlash against all the extreme makeup selfies on Instagram, or the obviously retouched faces on magazine covers and in editorials, or maybe it is just that the trend pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction, but whatever the reason, makeup-free faces are having a moment – a BIG moment.  And it is about time.  Celebrities who are comfortable in their own skin are posting gorgeous and realistic selfies sans makeup and the look is nothing short of revolutionary and refreshing on the eye.  This could end up to be just another trend, but it is a good one to embrace, and so much less expensive and time-consuming than trying to imitate extreme contouring, dramatically drawn eyebrows, heavy eyeliner, and cadaver-colored lips.  What a relief!

The controversy around the no-makeup trend is echoing all over twitter with one side saying that it is authentic and freeing for women, and the other side saying that whether you want to wear a lot of makeup or go bare faced should be a choice and not a trend.  Both arguments are valid and it should not be a divisive issue – aren’t there enough issues to divide people than whether someone chooses to wear makeup or not??

Showing skin, wrinkles, freckles, discolorations and all does not take anything away from the beauty of these celebrities and models.  In fact, it shows how remarkably beautiful they really are, without clown-like embellishment and alteration of their features.  It’s time our eye became attuned once again to what women really look like and to celebrate the unique beauty of each one of us.  Copying extreme makeup looks makes women look like clones and there is nothing beautiful about these false appearances.  Who wants to look like a clone? Celebrities did not become famous for being like anyone else – they are unique, and they stand out from the pack for those very qualities. 

This new beauty trend is gaining momentum and is not going to go away any time soon, so get on board and enjoy the freedom of being yourself, time to time.  Take care of your skin and groom your brows, and start taking selfies to see what is your own best lighting condition, and then post the best shot. I dare you! Let everyone know how GORGEOUS you really are, no filters needed!

                                                         XOXO  Shelley

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Model Crush Monday: Boho Goddess Alessandra Ambrosio

           

Brazilian bombshell Alessandra Ambrosio is in a league of her own, having begun her career twenty years ago at age 14 when she selected as a finalist in the Elite Model Look competition in Brazil, and continuing to this day where is a Victoria’s Secret Angel about to walk in the VS Fashion Show 2016 in Paris.

After appearing on the cover of Elle Brazil at age fifteen she was picked up by Guess? to star in their Millennium campaign.  She began her Victoria’s Secret career as the first spokesmodel for VS Pink, and has appeared in countless campaigns and catalogues for the brand, cementing her place amongst their most legendary supermodels.  

The mother of two began her own fashion and lifestyle brand in 2014, Alè by Alessandra, with boho goddess style and plenty of sex appeal. With countless covers, runway shows, editorials, and campaigns, she is never far from the public eye.  In fact her Instagram account is full of images of her children, beach life, campaigns, and loads of behind-the-scenes shots, all for her 7.3 million followers.

While not necessarily looking to become an actress, Alessandra has had plenty of on screen time on TV, appearing in episodes of Entourage, Project Runway, and America’s Next Top Model, How I Met Your Mother, and New Girl, and in film in the James Bond film Casino Royale.

Alessandra is the National Ambassador of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a cause close to her heart. We cant wait to see her walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 from Paris, as she proves that there is no age limit to beauty and sex appeal.  No doubt there will be lots of insider photos on her Instagram.  Go Alè!!

                                                           XOXO Shelley

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