Get a leg up on spring and summer trends with ULTA’S 21 Days of Beauty (Photos)

Beauty geeks go-to cosmetics emporium, ULTA just announced the top trends for spring and summer 2013 to coincide with the behemoth beauty provider’s 21 Days of Beauty promotion which is being held in 550 stores nationwide.

The extravaganza, which highlights makeup and skincare and offers in store consultations, starts Sunday, March 10 and ends Saturday, March 30, 2013. Each day ULTA Beauty will feature one "Beauty Steal" and one "Beauty Focus Day." Beauty Steals are special offers on top beauty products. Beauty Focus Days are demonstrations and consultations such as customized makeup lessons, demonstrations of beauty tips, and one-on-one appointments with experts in their fields. Appointments for complimentary makeup and skin consultations are recommended and can be made by signing up at your nearest ULTA Beauty store (the one at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and La Brea in West Hollywood’s a good choice).

Participants include top cosmetic and skin care brands, such as: Smashbox, Stila, Tarte Urban Decay, Clarisonic, and Dermalogica.

Top trends

  • Aquatic Eye: Pairing perfectly with the coveted summer glow, these ocean blues and greens will enhance any eye color. Try just the liner or go for the flattering TURQ eye. Either way, this easy look will take you straight to the Caribbean.
  • Cherry Lip: Sweeten up a nude look with a bright cherry lip. This lip color is perfect for women who want to make a statement without the time commitment, and the bluish hue is flattering on all complexions.
  • Bronze. Lash. Repeat: Dust eyelids with rust colored metallics for a healthy way to get a sun-kissed look. Thick, dramatic lashes complete the look and make the eyes pop.
  • Luminous Skin: Eyes sparkle and cheeks shimmer when you use highlighters, whites, and bronzers to illuminate skin. Wake up your complexion with this effortless way to brighten your skin and fake a full night's sleep.
  • Sunrise Eye: Topaz, orange and pink shadows may sound intense, but with a liquid liner and black mascara and this look goes from runway to wearable.
  • Bold Brow: Strong brows frame spring's natural face. If you are of the lucky – let them grow. If you need to fake it – we can help! Create a full brow with easy-to-use pencils and shadows.

For a day-by-day, complete list of ULTA Beauty's 21 Days of Beauty in-store events and beauty steals visit www.ulta.com/21days. ULTA Beauty social media followers will receive all the latest updates and news through ULTA Beauty on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and by following #ULTA21 on Twitter.

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