In the midst of spring-cleaning, you might find it advantageous to clean out your make-up bag and replace some of those drab winter colors with sprightly new hues. Go snag some beauty at Philly’s cosmetics hotspots.
With temperatures consistently hovering around 70 degrees, there’s no excuse for hiding your feet under closed-toed shoes. To ensure presentable toes, get a pedicure with a shade from Essie’s new Resort Collection. The bright teal Turquoise & Caicos, or the perfect sky-blue Lapis of Luxury ($8, at Douglas), are sure to perfectly compliment a cute pair of sandals.
Inspired by the cherry blossoms? Spring’s new cosmetics colors capture the delicate beauty of the flower petals. For a soft accent on the eyes, try NARS Single Eyeshadow in D. Gorgeous, a pale matte lilac ($23, at Sephora) or M.A.C.’s limited edition Free to Be shadow, a demure coral from the Liberty of London Collection ($14.50, at M.A.C. Cosmetics). Those who like to experiment will get a kick out of Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Liquid Eyeshadow in Aqua Flash, a metallic bright blue-green ($17.50, Douglas).
There’s no better lighting for showing off shimmery lips than natural sunshine. Dior’s famed Addict Ultra Gloss is now available in a variety of pearly shades, including a punchy pink aptly called Outrageous Fuschia ($26.50, at Sephora). Those seeking a more natural look can’t go wrong with Smashbox’s Lip Shine in Melon-Drama ($19, at Douglas).
GET YOUR FIX:
Douglas, 3603 Walnut St.
Sephora, 1714 Chestnut St.
M.A.C. Cosmetics, 1427 Walnut St.
