Look On the Bright Side!

As the second round of the Spring 2012 mini collections are already making their debut, it's easy to see what trend will be ruling the warm weather seasons.  It's all about bright lips and bold nails in vibrant hues of pinks, oranges, and everything in between! The look rocking the runways, (like here at the Spring 2012 Jill Sander and Jason Wu shows) is a fresh faced complexion, a simple highlighted eye, and giving all the attention to your luscious lips! Keep your focus in one area to avoid over doing it.  After all, not everyone can pull off a full face (and hair?) of brights colors like Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry...unless you plan on stepping out with a Versace cape and a bishop anyway....

Spring 2012 Jill Sander

Spring 2012 Jason Wu

While so many of our favorite lines have done their rendition of the trend, It can be hard to decide which bright is right for you.  Here are a few of our favorite collections perfect for mixing and matching.  Now brighten' up already would ya?!?

"Tres' Chic" is how Laura Mercier is describing her lineup of brights, and we can't help but agree!  The line has reintroduced last Summer's stunning gel lip colors.  Like a smooth sorbet for the lips, these gel based lipsticks will give you a sheer helping of bold hues, making even the most color shy of us comfortable taking a colorful plunge! All of last years colors will be available at lauramercier.com, while your favorite Laura counters will carry a limited selection including new Poppy and Orchid.  It's not just lips getting a little pick me up this year! LM has spread the neon newness to our manis with ultra smooth and last lasting Nail Lacquers to match your pout!

Nail Lacquer in Sizzle, Oh La La, Cabana, Luscious and Flamingo

Gel Lip Color in Poppy, Orchid , Clementine, Doll Face, and Rosette

More shades available at lauramercier.com



Who doesn't love a bright bouquet of roses? With an array of shades masquerading as some vibrant long stems, the Roses Ultimes De Chanel mini collection is delivering just that. While brilliant choices like Desir remind us that no one does P-I-N-K better then Chanel, I'm really feeling the shimmery peach tone of Amour, as seen on model Merethe Hopland.  This is not your grandma's coral girls! It's a young and fresh twist on the IT color of the upcoming season and looks spectacular with a tan!...ahem real or otherwise.

Glossimers in Surprise, Plaisir, Volupte, Amour, and Desir

 As the #2 best selling nail polish in the US (second only to OPI) Chanel is know for long wearing nail laquers in the best shades available. This collection certainly maintains that standard with eye catching brights that are just begging me to break out my crystaled Havianas, and soft, sparkling pastels for a more delicate look. 

Les Vernis in Attraction, Frisson, Distraction, and Temptation

There truly is a "bright" for everyone in these gorgeous spring collections! Try them, test them, take them for a spin, and let us know which are your must-haves in the trend! With this many stunning new colors to add to your beauty wardrobe this Spring, how can you not look on the BRIGHT side?