Popular Colors for Spring 2012

Every year, Pantone forecasts the year's most popular colors, these are the ten they have for this year.

1. Tangerine Tango (Pantone Color 17-1463)
Have we posted a trend post yet without mentioning tangerine? I don't think so, tangerine (or "tangerine tango") is definitely and without a doubt the it-color for spring this year. Tangerine looks great as a pop of color for an outfit. Juicy Couture even has a charm bracelet in tangerine!

2. Solar Power (Pantone Color 13-0795)

Another bring hue for this spring is Solar Power, a bright yellow. This "solar yellow" demands someone's attention. Sometimes, yellow can be a little harsh, but worn in moderation and in the right way, it can brighten up your wardrobe for this spring.

3. Bellflower (Pantone Color 18-3628)
Purple looks beautiful in the spring. It compliments the beautiful spring flowers wonderfully. This lavender/violet looks gorgeous as a dress, shirt, or just an accessory.

4. Cabaret (Pantone Color 18-2140)
Cabaret is a gorgeous mix of rose and violet. This color can be flowing and girly, or tight-fitting and mysterious. This color is very versatile and flattering. Try it in nail polish as well (it's one of spring's nail color trends) And I found another Juicy Couture charm bracelet!!

5. Sodalite Blue (Pantone Color 19-3953)
This dark blue is perfect for incorporating into a nautical-themed outfit. Dark colors are slimming, so it's flattering too! Navy goes with everything (like jeans) so it's easy to wear as well.

6. Margarita (Pantone Color 14-0116)

Margarita is a beautiful yellow-green. Green has been named the color of 2012 by many different sources. This green is soft and wearable, but unexpected as well.

7. Sweet Lilac (Pantone Color 14- 2808)
This lilac-toned pink is very romantic and girly. Wear it with girly pieces like dresses or skirts. Also, wear it on your nails for a natural pink flush.

8. Cockatoo (Pantone Color 14-5420)

Cockatoo is a whimsical light blue that can be incorporated into many different clothing styles. Try it with bohemian, girly, classic, or quirky outfits.

9. Driftwood (Pantone Color 18-1210)

Driftwood is a blend of grey and brown. Driftwood could look very modern and fashion forward when worn with pieces of that style, or casual and bohemian if worn with casual pieces. 

10. Starfish (Pantone Color 16-1120)
Starfish is a blend of sand, nude, and khaki colors. It is very natural and wearable for everyday. Wear it on your nails a well (Foundation nails are a 2012 spring nail trend).

In general, the colors to wear for spring 2012, a light, bright, or neutral. They are very wearable and you most likely have at least one of them in your closet already. -XOXO

How To: Save Money On High End Makeup

If you are like me, then you can't get enough of looking at all of the products that you want so badly whenever you go into a makeup store or to a makeup counter. However, if you again are like me, you cringe whenever you look at the price tag.

Never fear! There are lots of ways to get high end makeup (and clothes) for cheap.

1. All Cosmetics Wholesale

Link: www.allcosmeticswholesale.com
All cosmetics wholesale is a website where you can get high end and drugstore makeup at crazily low prices. Everything is 100% authentic, so you can be sure that you are getting what you asked for. They even have discontinued products from brands like Mac. Those products are not less money, they are often times more, but if you are completely in love with a discontinued product, you might still be able to get it. Products tend to stay the same on this website so you can get the same products multiple times if you run out.

2. Hautelook

Link: www.hautelook.com
Haute look is another website that you can get reduced priced products on. On
Hautelook, they have flash sales which can last one hour to maybe a week. These sales can be up to 75percent off!
On Hautelook, they do not only have makeup. Mostly it is clothes, but they do have makeup at least twice a week. Along with cloths they also have furniture and vacations. Most of the makeup brands that they have are not commonly known, but about once a month they will have a brand like Stila, Urban Decay, or Crown Brushes. I once got an Urban Decay Book of Shadows VI for $30, 55% off!

3. Sephora Beauty Insider

At Sephora, you can get a card which will let you get one point for every dollar that you spend. When you collect 100 points, you get a free sample. If you save up to 500 points, you get a set of samples. This is a great way to try out new products, because it can really hurt your bank account if you buy a high end product and you do not like it. Also, the points will never expire. You can even get beauty insider exclusive products. You also get emails from Sephora about new products. In addition to all that, you will get a free birthday gift on your birthday!

4. Ulta rewards

At Ulta, you can sign up for their rewards program. For different amounts of money that you spend, you get into a different level of rewards. Every quarter, you will get a voucher for one of the free products on a list. Also, you get a catalog in the mail about every month with new products in it and a coupon for a certain amount of money off your purchase. Although the free products from the rewards in the lower end are high end, the catalogue has information about lots of deals.

Spring 2012 Fashion Trends

1. Tangerine
Just like in the spring nail polish trends, tangerine is on trend for spring. Pantone has named "Tangerine Tango" the color of 2012. This bright red-orange is super bright and will cheer up any outfit.

Designers: Sophie Theallet, Steven Alan, Doo-Ri

If you aren't comfortable wearing a solid tangerine top, bottom, or dress, that's no problem. Try just sneaking a tangerine accent into your outfit, that way you won't have a super bright, our-of-your-comfort-zone outfit, but you can still have an on-trend outfit.
Try: Tangerine Earrings, Bags, or Shoes
Look out for a full post on how to wear tangerine(and other trends in this post) in the near future!

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