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BEAUTY TRENDS 2012 The Wearable

…from the Spring 2012 runways…

I’m incredibly honored that Gaby of The Vault Files asked me to participate in her beauty feature “In My Makeup Bag” today! Especially so because I will be the first to tell you, I am beauty ig-nor-ant. I think due to the fact that I have been plagued by sensitive skin, I typically skip over the beauty section in magazines. But I did happen to muster up some fun finds for Gaby, each recommended to me by others of course. And I didn’t even realize that all my blog hopping and Pinterest perusing taught me a thing or two lately!

In doing a little research for the post, I decided to look up beauty trends for 2012. While there are definitely wackier ones, these are the few I thought were quite wearable:

What do you think? Will you try any of these this year?

Find out which one I’m hoping to attempt in 2012, over at The Vault Files!

model photos via HarpersBazaar.com

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Anna (A Newfound Treasure) says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:36 am

    I rock the tonal cheeks and red lips ALL – THE – TIME! :)

  2. Naomi@Design Manifest says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:49 am

    Maybe I will FINALLY try red lips. I’ve always wanted to.

  3. Annie says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Michael Kors natural look—- stunninggg.

  4. viv says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Going to check your feature! I love this series in Gaby’s blog :)

  5. Miranda {onestylishdayatatime} says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:12 am

    Can’t wait to check it out. I love Gaby’s series! Before I forget, the pictures you posted above show that you’re anything but beauty ignorant lady!

  6. elizabeth says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Love red lips and smokey eyes and maybe doll lashes. Beyond that I think people are weirded out when you try funky stuff on your face. I like a natural glow-y dewy look as I get older.
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  7. TheNOW says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Love a dewy face and am way too frightened to do red lips. I also love full brows. I think it’s much better than pencil thin ones! xoxo

  8. Samantha Penner says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Never one to be much of a minimalist, I adore the bright red lips trend. I adore Gaby! Excited to see what’s in your makeup bag! :)

  9. Grace - Stripes & Sequins says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Love all of these – so wearable! My favorite is definitely the bright lips. If only mine weren’t so chapped right now from this terrible NY winter weather!

    • that girl says

      February 1, 2012 at 9:45 am

      I bet you look gorgeous with bright red lips! You have the face for it!

  10. designstiles says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I’m with you. I’m not very experimental when it comes to beauty products. I stick with what works and that’s it. I only even recently started trying out lipsticks. I’ve always loved a good smokey eye. The silver eyelash seems like something that isn’t too far out of my comfort zone…

  11. Lonely Wife Project says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I’m a makeup slut. I’ll try anything once. Wispy cat eyes here I come!

  12. Neda says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I love these trends that you put together for us…makes me want to try a few this weekend! Now I just need to make some exciting plans! xx

  13. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I always play it so safe when it comes to makeup, I’m kind of simple, but mostly such a rookie ;) Love a smokey eye at night though ;)

  14. Stephanie {a dash of GLAM} says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    I love doll-like lashes. They’re so flirty

  15. Mae says

    January 31, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I love the tonal cheeks…seems very fresh and new! I haven’t seen that one around, will have to give it a go. I love Gaby’s series, excited to see your post!
    xx

  16. Bettina says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I think I’m going to attempt to rock the bright red lip this season. I rarely wear color on my lips so it should be interesting :)

    • that girl says

      February 1, 2012 at 9:46 am

      Tough to find the perfect shade. If you find one, please let me know!

  17. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says

    January 31, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I love ALL of these looks…my favorites though are definitely the bright lips {especially loving the whole look of the anna sui pic} and the wispy cat eye! glamour at its best! XO brynn

  18. karlita Borrego says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I usually skip the beauty section from magazines as well, I doubt that the writers have really tried the products so I believe bloggers a bit more and sometimes try products they recommend… love all those looks you gathered! specially the silvery eyes!

    • that girl says

      February 1, 2012 at 9:47 am

      That is a really good point. I love blogger recommendations!

  19. Jessica Rowe {The Aestate} says

    February 1, 2012 at 7:13 am

    I’m all about the lashes and wispy cat eyes!

  20. victoria | vmac+cheese says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    All just gorgeous. I’m especially loving the little flush of color in the tonal cheeks. So lovely, and almost ethereal looking!

  21. Gabrielle | Savvy Home says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Oh good! I’m sort of on trend, been doing the cat eye, tonal cheeks, and smoky eye for a while now… Next step is bright red lips and silvery eyes!! Wish I could do a full brow but unfortunately they thin out on their own!

  22. madilla says

    February 4, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Oh, yes! One after the other.

  23. Bethany [at] Powell Brower Home says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:39 am

    i LOVE the full brows! seriously, its TIME for those pin thin ones to go away :)

    Bethany
    http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/02/holy-trinity.html

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