When it comes to beauty trends for spring/summer 2014, there’s no shortage of inspiration. Braids, slicked-back hair (the ‘I just stepped out of the pool’ look), low ponytails, vivid matte lips, neon eye makeup and even no makeup graced the catwalks. Here are a few of the hair and makeup looks I can’t wait to try out….
Bold matte lips

Matte lips in neon orange
Get the look: Mix Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lip Colour in Carnival with Colourburst Matte Balm in Mischievous (both shades come out in the spring)

Shiny lips in berry
Get the look: Use MAC Lip Pencil in Vino with MAC Violetta Lipstick over top.

Matte lips in bubblegum pink and neon orange
Get the look: Trace lips with MAC Lip Pencil in Pinkie then fill them in with a custom-made Lipmix (white and crimson pigment)
Glittery eyes

Metallic gold-painted brows and lids with streak of colour above upper lash line at Dior

Shimmery eyes
Get the look: Brown eye shadow Lancome Shadow & Line Palette in Bronze Armour. Add rose-gold loose glitter on the center of eyelids.

Duo-gold eyes at Maiyet
Get the look: Glaze eyes in Bronze then dab metallic MAC Pigments in Gold into the inner and outer corners of the eyes.
Braids

Messy French braids at Rachel Zoe

Tousled plaits

Warrior braids
Updos

Elegant updos decorated with coins, jewels and leaves

Flower-accented updos

Messy braided crowns
Low ponytails

Low textured ponytails at Honor

Sleek, center-parted low ponytails

Elegant, tousled ponytails
I’m especially loving the golden eyes at Dior, the berry lips at Nicole Miller and the fishtail updos at Rebecca Minkoff.
Which spring trends are at the top of your must-try list?