Makeup Looks For Spring/Summer 2011

The fashion runways in Italia are showing a variation of looks for Spring/Summer of 2011.  Collections range from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.
As for makeup, the currents trends are nude (neautral) face, bold stained lips with gloss, and metalic shadows.
In NYC the makeup is ranging from pale violets to bold violets/purple shadows, and metallics. You can do bold shadows, and nude colors on the lips.
There are many ways to achieve these looks, and variations for those who want their own current style.
For those of you that like metallic shadow, you may know that Maybelline has a variety of metallic shadows.  For those of you that don't want the metallic look, you can try a shadow with a touch of shimmer. Bronze, soft gold, light gray (instead of silver) pink/peach, violet, and plum look great.  The difference between metallics, and shimmers: Metallic has more of a bold shiney look, and not many women can wear this look, or may not want to wear it. Shimmer is softer, and may not enhance lines, and creases on the eyes the way metallics can. The brand Jane has great violet, and plum shadows. You may still find the products in some drugstores (RiteAid) or you can search online.  I use Rose Quartz shadow. (It contains about 5 colors) Feel free to use what you like. I mix the pale violet with a touch of white shadow from Rose Quartz, and a touch of Vanilla (shimmer) from Maybelline. I mix the same colors with a little more of the Vanilla for under the brow. I then mix the plum shadows (Rose Quartz) with a touch of brown from Jane (Browny Points) for the outer corners. You can also try Sugar Daddy (pale violet) mixed with Vanilla, for center of lid, and Dazzle mixed with Browny Points (optional) for outer corners.  Be sure to blend colors after applying.
Liners are being worn in a natural look, and also extended a bit.
Lashes: you can follow this:
http://makeupbyteresa.blogspot.com/2010/12/great-lashes.html
Some are using lots of mascara, or even lash tips, extentions, and strips. (Depending on the look you are going for).
You can use a softer amount of bronzer, and blush on your cheeks.
For lips: Try exfoliating them gently with either a light scrub, a mixture of
sugar, and water, or even use a toothbrush gently in a circular motion.  Apply vitamin E, or a balm that you prefer.
To get a lip stain look, Cover Girl has Outlast Lipstain (haven't tried it), or you can use a lip brush, and lightly apply lipstick, or a softer gloss, and blot.  You can also try a soft amount of pencil, then blend with a lip brush, blot lips, and apply balm.
For those that don't want a stained lip look, you can just use a bolder lip color.

Keeping Skin On Body Smooth All Year Long

Regardless of where you live, you shouldn't have to have dry skin.
There are lots of great products out there to keep skin smooth all year long. I like to use this simple mixture of a tablespoon of olive oil, and a tablespoon of brown sugar. (you can use more than a tablespoon of either if you want). Rub the mixture together into your hands, and rub into the dry skin. This can be used anywhere on the body.  It also works well on your face. The longer it's left on, the better the results. In addition to the face, this works well for dry hands, knees, elbows, ankles, arms, legs, and feet. For additional smoothing of dry skin on the body, use a pumis stone. Rinse skin in tepid water, and you will immeadiately feel the difference. (when water is very hot, it can take moisture away from the skin). Follow up with your favorite moisturizer, or even a touch of olive oil. You can do this once a week.