Months before spring had arrived, fashion runways already begun revealing the new 2009 spring beauty trends. It's a mixed bag this spring of refreshingly healthy new looks as well as a few tried and true favorites from the fall and winter seasons. The hottest cosmetic trends veer toward a softer look with a touch of fantasy - soft, smoky eyes, sheer complexions and thick long faux eyelashes. Definitely, Glam is still in, but natural isn't out.
Shimmery neon makeup and hair are sure to make spring sizzle and eyes pop. Glam silvery faux eyelashes continue to add a sense of fantasy to everyday fashion. Bold, bright colors in gold, tangerine, and crimson along the eyes with thick eyelashes define the beauty trends of spring 2009. Also popular are brilliant purples and ocean blues for a dramatic eye popping effect. And if that's not enough to convince you that Glam is crossing boundaries, the spring of 2009 escorted in evening wear bling as an anytime of wear, day or night. Shimmering metallic colors like bronze, silver and gold add a glamorous yet cool ethereal quality to the season. This is certainly the season for the high street look, and those in favor are going to feel very much in their own element.
On the other end of the spectrum, a trend toward the minimalistic nude look is back. Barely there lips are back in. Sheer, transparent color and texture are beauiful this spring. The nude face is not a new look by any means, but it's an enduring one. It's all about allowing your radiance to shine through. The natural beauty look continues to grow in a trend as consumers favor green beauty products along with skin care and beauty products which enhance overall health and inner radiance.
The spring outdoor natural look is achieved with applying a sheer bronzer all over for a natural healthy glow. Softly apply sheer metallic color to the eyelids, while also applying white eyeliner around the eyes for an effect that will make your eyes pop. Goodbye to heavy black eyeliner. Nearly all makeup lines are promoting violet eyeliner, which complements every skin tone, for a soft smoky look. A flawless, translucent skin is also beautifully modern right now. Choose an oil-free matte foundation for coverage that goes on sheer and also nourishes healthy skin. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer is the season's perfect pick-me-up, as it also helps to firm the skin.
For those with naturally full eyebrows you'll be thrilled to know full dramatic eyebrows have made their come back. You'll want to finish off your natural look by trimming the eyebrows, yet allowing them to naturally accent your soft, smoky eyes for a full beautiful look.

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Beauty is self-care, including everything from cosmetics to hair care, skin treatments to manicures and pedicures, tanning to fashion trends. Simple how-tos and helpful advice can match your outer beauty to your inner glow and save you time, money, and worry.
Assess spa treatments or find the right sunscreen, deal with acne or groom your eyebrows, find the perfect purse or ideal hair dye here. Instead of trying to stay on top of the latest anti-wrinkle creams and season's eyeshadow colors in print, bookmark this site as your one-stop cyber beauty counter for head-to-toe tips.

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Coloured contact lenses enhance or change eye colour, drawing attention to beautiful eyes and attracting admiring glances from onlookers.

Anyone can wear coloured contacts even if they do not need them for vision correction. Cosmetic coloured contact lenses on the market today are available in both prescription and plano form, with zero dioptric power, for those with perfect eyesight. Choose from monthly, bi-monthly and even daily disposable lenses, all available at discount prices, to make the most of facial beauty through the eyes.
Although some people are lucky to be born with piercing blue eyes, a good example being Daniel Craig, the latest James Bond, many people have a rather dull eye colour; blue eyes that look almost grey or green eyes that have no sparkle. Celebrities and film stars alike are now using coloured contacts as beauty products both in their work and as part of their personal facial beauty routine.

Colour Enhancing Contact Lenses

The best type of cosmetic contacts are those that enhance natural eye colour rather than completely changing it. This is because colour enhancing lenses, such as the Acuvue Enhancer range from Johnson and Johnson, intensify a person’s natural eye shade to make it more dramatic. The existing shade of the iris can still be seen through the contact lens in the same way as applying a filter on a camera lens. Someone with dull grey-blue eyes can have piercing blue ones, just like James Bond, in an instant, just by inserting a pair of ocean blue contacts.
This type of contact lens works best on light eye shades, where colour change is most intense. People with dark eyes have a more limited choice to enhance their natural beauty and may have to consider an opaque lens instead.

Coloured Contact Lenses that Change Eyes Completely

A person with dark eyes or someone who just wants a completely different look may want to consider wearing opaque coloured contacts that do not allow existing eye colours to come through; simply choose from an array of shades from blue, green, brown through to honey and even mauve. Or be completely daring and opt for a pair of crazy contact lenses that glow in the dark, popular with party goers or those who like to wear fancy dress for special occasions.

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Looking for the ultimate prom gowns for 2009 prom fashion? Want a gown that fits like a glove to make you look amazing? Do you worry that some other girl will be wearing your dress when you walk into the room? Shopshop.com offers alluring 2009 prom gowns, gothic prom gowns and plus size prom gowns. Get a formal short gown for yourself if you are more stylish. With Shopshop.com and you can be sure that no one else will have a dress as cool as yours. Prom gowns 2009, ball prom gowns and plus size prom gowns are produced in very limited numbers by couture designer, Andy Anand, so there¿s no chance you¿ll see your copy of the prom gowns at the proms.

This year, Andy has traveled all over the world for gorgeous and unique fashion fabrics for prom gowns in a luscious array of rich colors and textures. We have beautiful prom gowns trimmed with intricate embellishments to create sensational form flattering new looks. We¿ve teamed with one of Italy¿s most acclaimed stylists to pull together dozens of new styles for 2009 prom gowns. Whether your style is edgy or elegant, finding a prom fashion gown is way easier than finding perfect date!

We have for you unique Sizing and Color Charts and search by size, color, price and style for beautiful prom gowns. Take your measurements (it¿s best to have someone help you!), and figure out exactly what size you need to narrow down on a particular prom fashion gown. All our best prom gowns are Junior Sizes. For Missy sizes, choose a dress one size bigger or choose the dress that will make the magic happen. You can order online or call at toll free numbers. Delivery is fast and convenient and with exclusive Fit Guarantee. In case of exceptions, we will get it replaced and ship back free!

Find styles from classic A-line silhouette to form-fitting cheap prom gowns with ruched styles and sleek numbers to make heads turn. Our sexy prom gowns are sewn by skilled craftsmen and the premier-quality fabrics range from silk to chiffon, and from satin to tulle. In short the fabrics are fabulous, the colors are vibrant, and the discount prom gowns have intricate embellishments to set you apart from all the rest. Shopshop.com will satisfy every prom fantasy with trendiest ever 2009 prom gowns. You are just a click away to find your fave and order.

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When it comes to hitting the slopes, you've got all your gear figured out. But what are you planning to wear when you come down off the mountain for fun time with friends? You'll need cute sweaters and tights, knit caps and scarves and warm vests and jackets for chilly nights out. And don't forget swimwear for hot-tub time when you're staying in. Here's a look at the latest in apres-ski style.
Photos by Javier Manzano/Rocky Mountain News; styling by Tobie Orr/Special to the Rocky; text by Lesley Kennedy/Rocky Mountain News; models: Heather Knapp, Abby McCary, Travis Bryant and Tom Firth/Donna Baldwin; Lauren Lyons; hair and makeup:

On Heather: Billabong cardigan ($69.50) and baby-doll dress ($39.50). At BC Surf & Sport. Exhilaration tights ($5.98). At Target. On Travis: Volcom plaid shirt ($52). At BC Surf & Sport.

A: Oakley "Mane" snow jacket ($280). At oakley.com.

Isis beanie ($36.95). At Outdoor Divas.

Mossimo board shorts ($39.99). At Target.

So Low bikini ($49.95 top, $49.95 bottom). At solowstyle.com.

Sailor Jerry "Classic Swallow" hoodie ($74). At sailorjerry.com.

So Low faux fur vest ($218). At solowstyle.com.

On Lauren, left: Billabong dress ($48) and jacket ($59.50). At BC Surf & Sport. On Heather So Low baby-doll dress ($86). At solowstyle.com. Exhilaration tights ($12.98). At Target. Cardigan ($49.99). At Pink's, 745 S. University Blvd. Element tweed cap ($26). At BC Surf & Sport.

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