Mmm, smoky eyes. My favorite look! Except it will be fun to ditch black in favor of colorful smoky shades, such as sooty plums. MAC Eyeshadow in Contrast is perfect – it’s a dark, dark matte blue-purple shade which makes it perfect for smoky eyes.

For this look I also used: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog, Lancome Blush Subtil in Shimmer Coral Sunset, Chanel Sheer Brilliance as a highlighter, and Lancome Juicy Tubes gloss in Simmer.

For those of us that crave lash length over volume, Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara will give you just that — and lots of it. Coat after coat of Lash Stiletto builds more length to your lashes and there is no clumping. Lash Stiletto mascara seems to coat every single lash evenly, probably due to the long, tapered brush with skinny bristles.

So, Maybelline Lash Stiletto does what it boasts and costs less than $10. I call it a steal. That, and take a look at how cool the tube is — it looks like the heel of my patent black pumps!

For Spring 2009, sheer washes of eye color were seen on the runway. You could totally get away with using just a pear green eyeshadow with nothing else, especially if you have fair skin. Personally, I like to add depth with any color, so I ended up applying a dark matte brown in the crease and a shimmery tan eyeshadow on my browbones and on the inner corners before doing the wash of pear green. I used the top color from Wet ‘n Wild’s Amazon Greens eyeshadow palette (using saline solution for better color feedback). I also added half lash strips on the bottom.

I love this look for Spring What do you think?

Flower petal rings are perfect statements to add color and flair to a simple outfit, such as this summer’s distressed skinny jeans and a tee or an everyday dress. Find a flower petal ring in one of Spring 09’s hottest colors — hot pink, orange, or yellow –  and match it up to a pair of brightly colored heels. Instant glam factor! Gold tones are the next best thing and make a perfect date dress accessory.

• Forever 21 Faceted Stone Ring – various colors ($4.80)
• Fred Flare Golden Blossom Dazzle Ring ($16)
• Juicy Couture Mother of Pearl Flower Ring ($88)

Using products from Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations line is a true sensory treat. The Aromatherapy Distillations line contains products to Relax, Revitalize, or Purify your body with 100% essential oils and natural ingredients for a holistic approach to skincare. Not only do the essential oils smell delicious, but the natural ingredients make you feel like you are treating your body to something pure and special.

The Purifying products from the line work wonders for making your body feel Spring clean and refreshed. While washing with Deep Cleansing Body Wash ($17.50), the crisp smell of eucalyptus and lime oils combined with steam from the shower seem to bring me wide awake. It’s a great morning boost! After lathering up and rinsing away, my skin feels cleaner than ever, as if I can feel my pores “breathing.” While my skin is still damp post-shower, I slather on the Refreshing Body Lotion ($19.50) which is so lightweight that it absorbs almost immediately into my skin.  This is a great body lotion for those of us that like just enough hydration without the greasy feel of a thick body cream.

Forget the “boho hippie” looks from past Spring seasons, with earth-toned frocks and sandals and shapeless dresses. For Spring 2009, “hippie” is going chic with brighter colors and bolder makeup looks to accentuate more structured ensembles.

This year’s hippie look is even more fun than modern boho styles of the past, focusing less on earth tones and more on crisp blocks of color and bold hues. Brown is replaced by gold and instead of tie-dye, large abstract floral prints and ethnic-inspired designs. Hippie flow is given an edge with belts and bands that give the whimsically-cut pieces more structure and visual interest. (»)

I’m loving it already!

Promote peace, love, and freedom in the details with a Kerri Wilder Peace Ring ($110), Lucky Brand Peace Sign Earrings ($22), a pair of vibrant feather earrings from Charlotte Russe ($4), or this purple Love tee from Wet Seal ($15.50).

No wishlist would be complete without a major lust item like these glossy leather Louie Vuitton Pomegranate Wedge Sandals ($980), although this pair of studded thong sandals from GoJane.com ($15) will fit anyone’s budget.

Accessorize a bright dress like this Checked Corset Dress by Firetrap ($76) by cinching the waist with a belt like the studded assymetrical belt from Charlotte Russe ($9).

If there are two things a girl could love, it’s cupcakes and MAC, of course! MAC Sugarsweet Collection is chock full of lippies, eyeshadow sticks, shadows, and nail polish that will appeal to your sweet tooth. The shades and frosts in MAC Sugarsweet Collection make you think of cupcakes. Mmm, give me more! Available March 19 in the US.

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