10 style resolutions for 2012
2 PLAY WITH PAINTS
Nails are the new handbags — an accessory that will dress up any outfit.
Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry have all adopted multicolored claws, but now the trend’s reaching the masses — via Deborah Lippmann’s glitter-packed polishes and Sally Hansen’s “Crackle Effect” top-coats, not to mention rhinestones and glued-on charms. But you don’t have to bling it all out — Selena Gomez’s Easter-egg manicure is pretty but creative, giving her red-carpet look just enough edge. So cool, and so much cheaper than a Gucci hold-all!
3 CHOOSE A BOLD LIPSTICK
It’s scary to wear a strong lipstick if you’re not used to it. But the right bold lip color works with just about any skin tone and style of outfit — from girly gowns to crazy prints to neutral day wear. Betsey Johnson sent her models down the spring runway sporting bright-pink puckers, while at Nanette Lepore, the pouts were orchid-purple. With Tom Ford’s new ultra-luxe makeup line, you can taste the rainbow: from left, “Cherry Lush,” “Crimson Noir,” “Scarlet Rouge,” “Violet Fatale” and “Black Orchid,” $48 each at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.
A: Never try and go too dark for your complexion because it can look goth and unflattering to your skin tone. Anytime you are going darker, make sure that you have some warm tones in the color to add some variation in the hair.
Getting highlights or a bold streak are great options since only a small portion of your hair will be colored. Auburn, mocha, and honey brown are great options for brown skin tones. chime edwards gives black women 5 ways to spice up their hair.
