Spring 2014 Makeup Trends You Can Wear to Work

This seasons biggest trends elegantly graced the runways, but aren't that wearable in the workplace–I'm looking at you bright orange lips! Today we're talking how to wear these trends without looking like Cirque Du Soleil at the office or school.

1. Orange Lips

Kicking off this roundup, are the much debated orange lips! To pull off this trend while still being appropriate for meetings or class, choose an orange/peach tinted lip product. You achieve a hint of orange color without having an opaque neon orange pout. Also opt for a lippy that is on the glossy or satin side which will be more wearable than matte. I like Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Creamsicle for a fun orange-stained tint that still looks fairly natural and moisturizes.

2. Smoked Out & Winged Liner

Save the full out smoky eye for after work. During the day, run a thin line of pencil liner along the top lash line and smudge with finger. Follow up with another thin line of liner right at the base of your top lashes. I recommend the Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in black.
For winged liner, less is more. Thinly line the top lash line and add a little flick at the outer corner of your lash line. My all time favorite liquid liner is the L'Oreal Infallible Liquid Liner. It handles like a pen with a very fine tip, allowing you to have more control and create a very thin line.

3. Pops of Pastels

Adding pops of pastels to your eyes is a fun way to add a little color. For a subtle work appropriate version, grab a pastel liner instead. There are a couple of ways to have fun with this trend. You can thickly line the top lash line with a pastel liner and follow up with a thin line of black liquid liner right at the base of your lashes–leaving a little pastel to peek through above the liquid liner. Another way to master this trend is to line the water line with the pastel shade. It will add a surprising pop of color without overwhelming your face. Try Rimmel Scandaleyes in Light Blue.

4. Natural

This look follows the mantra "less is more." With pale shimmery lids (love Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded) and dewy skin (try a tinted moisturizer like Laura Mercier's Oil-Free or Illuminating one) this look is all about glowing.

To illuminate your cheeks, without shimmering like a disco ball, try Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip in Riviera Strip. Swirl a brush into the top three shades and dust on the tops of the cheekbones for a pretty glow.

5. Berry Stained Lips

Effortless berry-stained lips were a staple on the runway this season–and are versatile and suitable for the workplace. These berry balms hydrate your lips and give a nice flush of color while still looking natural. Try L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Plush Plum for a glossier look or Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm in Sunny Berry for a more natural sheer color.

Which of these trends will you be trying out?

New Maybelline Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation

The Rundown:

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is a gel stick foundation with an anti-shine core, supposedly leaving a natural matte finish. The lightweight powders in the anti-shine core are meant to instantly dissolve excess oil.

Shade: 115 Fair

The Reality:

Packaging 5/5 stars

The black tube with metallic light pink writing is so cute and durable! The packaging feels a little cheap but looks nice and is very easy to travel with or throw into a handbag. While it is a small tube, the gel-stick formula makes it much easier to transport and makes putting on foundation a breeze. The only caveat is you end up going through the foundation pretty quickly.

Staying-Power 3/5 stars

This is where I had some trouble. It does stay on and shine-free longer than most foundations however, I found that after about 4 hours my foundation was looking a little patchy. I've been spoiled by the Revlon Colorstay Foundation that stays on 8+ hours. This foundation is lighter feeling, stays matte longer than most, and feels powdery almost instantly after applying (in a good way).

Shade Range 4/5 stars

There are 12 shades in this line which isn't bad. There are a wide variety of lighter/medium shades, but the line is lacking deeper shades.

Coverage 4/5 stars

This foundation works best as a light to medium coverage foundation. The foundation is buildable, but the more you build the cakier the foundation starts to look. This gel formula works best as a light coverage foundation.

Price 5/5 stars

As far as drugstore foundations go, this one rings in at an average price of about $8 depending on where you purchase it.

Lives up to its claims 4/5 stars

The anti-shine powder core does as it claims, it makes the foundation go on silky and smooth. The gel stick foundation also works to keep the shine at bay without looking powdery.

OVERALL 4/5 stars

I would say if you're looking for a gel based stick foundation to keep you fairly matte and have combo/oily skin, you would be in good company with this foundation.

xoxo Jess