The Beauty Agenda

Sexy Spring

Written by Patricia Lee

Beauty Q & A

Q: I noticed that the new makeup looks for spring emphasize the appearance of fresh, glowing, clean skin. The cold winter weather left my skin a bit flaky and dull. How can I get rid of my skin¹s dull-looking appearance?

A: With winter weather, cold, dry air attacks skin and can leave it dry, dehydrated, and desperately needing hydration and/or moisture. At times, even much needed moisture can’t curtail the dull-looking skin winter leaves behind. To battle blah-looking skin, one may wish to try a gentle exfoliating scrub, such as Kiehl’s Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub, which helps to slough away skin dulling cells. Containing pineapple and papaya, these earthly enzymes naturally nix those trying dead skin cells. Another amazing alternative offered at drug and department stores are at home microdermabrasion kits, such as Neutrogena’s Advanced Solutions At Home MicroDermabrasion Kit. Though a bit more potent, these must-have miracle workers exfoliate the dead surface skin cells, promote cell renewal, and leave skin softer and more rejuvenated. Follow up with the appropriate moisturizer or hydrator to maintain your skin’s suppleness. With fresher looking skin, you are ready to welcome spring.

Q: I’m in my late twenties and am curious about anti-aging foundations. I have a few fine lines and am wondering if I should opt for this sort of product. Any suggestions?

Spring Picks

Tried and Tested:

Ahh, Spring!!! The cute, coquettish looks of spring call for an equally pretty makeup look. One can effortlessly achieve an adoringly amorous look with femininely, flirty lashes. Our pick: Stila¹s Fiber Optics Mascara ($12.50). Coating every lash with micro fibers, it produces positively pretty, plumped-up lashes for that desired doe-eye, minus the drying and clumping. Falsies have nothing on these babies.

Spring Sexiness:

Tied and twisted, this season’s must have tempts and tantalizes with a visual game of peek-a-boo. From white hot white, teasing turquoise, or captivating chocolate to sweet pink, eye-grabbing green, or bewitching black, crocheted and eyelet pieces, alone or entwined with other refreshing fabrics and colors, charm in a clever yet classy fashion. Throw on a few gold/gold-toned accessories with an organic twist, such as intricate hoops, layered necklaces, or bracelets, and you’re good to go.

A few favorites:

Hard Tail Lace Goddess Tank Hazel Tie Front Camisole BCBG Girls “Kirstie” Crocheted Top

($56) ($78) ($68)

Get Glammed:

Delightfully complement the lighthearted fun of spring styles with equally pretty, uncomplicated colors. We love:

Dior Addict Nail Color:

Pretty Putty (380) Rose Reflex (250)

Sephora Nail Polish:

Sheer Baby Pink (22) Nude Mauve (21) Iridescent Gold Peach-Pink (23