Well ladies we FINALLY made it to spring! At least the calendar says so, still a bit too nippy for the strappy sandals and hot pink pedi, but whatever! So I know you have all been waiting with baited breath to hear what rouge loves for spring, these are the trends we think can be universally flattering:

1. Eyeliner is back baby, the darker the better. Try smudging a bit of deep plum shadow with a small smudge brush if black is too dramatic for you. Stila Cassis or Paula Dorf Mardi Gras eyeshadows make great options.

2. Red Lipstick for spring, who knew? Well if you want to show off your pout like the girls on the runways did, red is a must. But fear not, there are plenty of sheer and juicy options if you can’t commit to a full coverage matte red. Our favorites are Stila Cherry Crush lip and cheek stain, Paula Dorf Lipstick in Spunky and theBalm Plump My Pucker in Spike My Punch.

3. False Eyelashes! Do yourself a favor and come in for a lesson, once you wear a pair you will want to put them on even just for errands! OK, maybe not, but you will want to wear them out on the town. We have lots of styles ranging from doe-eyed to totally glam. Manda loves the #704″s because they make your eyes look flirty and romantic, great for brides.

4. Buy something yellow, it is a big color this season. If you feel too big bird in head to toe, try a cute handbag, a scarf or maybe some sandals, or even some gold nail polish or eye shadow.

I will be getting my pedicure this week with Nars Schiap nail polish, the prettiest rouge pink ever and breaking out the sandals, even if it snows! xoxox

The fashion forcast for Fall 2008 is all about dark colors embellished with lace, brocade and touches of shimmer. So, what are the makeup trends that Rouge loves? Shades of purple and grey for eyes, a sheer stained red lip and finished skin. A really big trend is going to be a very dark lip, this can be a bit harsh for reality, so try a sheer version, perhaps a berry tinted gloss over a plummy brown lip pencil. Bring on the drama!