Put away that crimson lipstick you've been rocking all fall and winter. Same goes for those deep, dark shades of nail polish. Keep the black liner, though... you never know when that might come in handy.

Put away that crimson lipstick you've been rocking all fall and winter. Same goes for those deep, dark shades of nail polish. Keep the black liner, though... you never know when that might come in handy.

Warmer weather’s on the way, and nothing announces the return of spring quite like fresh new beauty trends. Your makeup bag should be overflowing with fun new shades of lip gloss and eye shadow. Life just doesn't get any better than this, right?

BRIGHT COLORS

Beige shadow, brown eyeliner, and muted pink lipstick are last season’s stuff. This spring, it's all about color. Smooth on a light shade of concealer before applying your lipstick or gloss. Fuchsia isn't very forgiving when it comes to application errors, so make sure you apply it in a brightly lit area with a large mirror - forget about attempting last-minute coats of this trendy shade on the bus or train.

Lips aren't the only thing begging for an explosion of color this season. Try some fun shades of shadow like mint green, tropical blue, light purple, and even hot pink. Finish your trendy eye look with a coat of rich black mascara and a few swipes of a colorful liner. Electric blue flatters nearly every complexion and eye color.

TEXTURE

Messy hair is where it's at this Spring, so feel free to sleep in. Tousled tresses take on any number of forms, ranging from slight waves (think beach hair) to full-blown bedhead.

Texture doesn't stop with your hair, either. Lovely ladies everywhere are trying out the crinkled nail look. Chunky glitter is still acceptable, too. Texture is even finding its way onto eyelids this season.

NAUTICAL

Have you ever had the chance to spend a gorgeous spring day on the water on a yacht, enjoying the breeze in your hair and the sun on your skin? Then you might still appreciate the nautical look that's finding a home on the faces, hair, and nails of women of all ages this season.

Nails have been affected the most by this trend, so expect to see plenty of navy blue and white, with a touch of red, on toes and fingers. This look looks best on short, square nails, but longer nails can pull it off, too.

Hair is fuss-free and low-maintenance, so go for loose waves or a perky ponytail, sailor hat optional. Ask your stylist for highlights in the places where the sun normally hits your hair.

Makeup is fairly natural with the nautical look. Use plenty of bronzer on your face, arms, and upper chest. Don't forget to run the brush across your ears, too, if you'll be pulling back your hair. Finish with plenty of clear gloss, shimmery gold or beige shadow, and black mascara.

DRAMATIC MAKEUP

Fuchsia lipstick and bold eye shadow colors are totally hot this spring. Oh, and funky colors like baby blue and lime green have been spotted on the lips of a few runway models and one or two in-the-know fashionistas.

Metallics are another trend you can expect to see a lot of this spring. These shades are showing up in full force across the nation. Shimmery gold shadow is a classic, but this season is all about strong metallic shades. Think aluminum foil silver, not shimmery gray, on eyes, lips, and nails.

AU NATURALE

Don’t worry about having to tweeze your brows again - the natural brow trend carries over from winter to spring this year. Just use a fine-toothed brow comb and a bit of clear gel to keep them looking nice.

Spring is a time of change, of transformation. Use this season to try things you never thought you'd do, from bright lips to natural brows. Whatever you decide to do, you're going to be beautiful. And no, your mom didn't tell us to say that.