MANILA, Philippines - Florals are not for everyone — now that’s an antiquated thought. Various permutations of the once-too-feminine pattern have bloomed on summer runways, from digitally drawn to geometric abstractions and boho blooms, proving that anyone can throw on a floral print and still look perfectly herself. And just as there is a floral for every style of dressing, there is a shade of pink, violet, orange and green — straight out of the palette of summer, for every face. Here’s a sweet mashup of fashion blooms and succulent summery shades from MAC’s Fantasy of Flowers collection to get you in the mood for springing about.
The look: Earthy, whimsical and a little strange — you're wearing florals but you don't know (or care) that that's cool, and though you may have gone a bit overboard by adding a floral crown maybe made with real flowers, you're perfectly owning it with a balance of warmth and mystery.
Lips: A sexy translucent pout courtesy of MAC Creme Sheen Glass in Flair for Fantasy
Cheeks: MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Marble is just the shade to give you a dreamy, earthy look
Nails: For an unexpected touch that's consistent with your boho vibe, swipe on MAC Nail Lacquer in Girl Trouble, a glittery lavender.
The look: Delicate embroidery with a spattering of tough — a heavy-duty plastic cape, encrusted with diamantes, like this look on Cara Delevingne wearing spring/summer '14 Burberry Prorsum.
Eyes: Intense brows and a smoky colored gaze, using MAC Eyeshadow palette in Pink Sensibilities
Cheeks: An obvious look-at-me glow in a gorgeous pink like MAC Mineralize Blush in Azalea in the Afternoon
Nails: Either a punchy neon or a neutral blush, like MAC Nail Laquer in Pep Pep Pep
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The look: Pointillized patterns in nature's colors allude to a garden in full bloom, giving the floral trend a hip and not so frou-frou makeover.
Cheeks: Try MAC Mineralize Skin Pigment in Copper for a summer glow.
Lips: A pop of something bright, like Fantasy of Flowers lipstick in Dreaming Dahlia
Nails: A milky neon in fresh carnation, like Nail Lacquer in Saint Germain
The look: Like birds of paradise on acid-induced psychedelia, this floral is surreal and in your face, a mish-mash of prints in a dizzying swirl of day-glo hues — perfect for a summer scene in the city.
Eyes: A shimmery, dense and opaque fresh green like MAC Pigment in Chartreuse Bouquet
Lips: A pale, almost chalky pink, like MAC Lipstick in Rose Lily
The look: Dark florals remain a resilient trend, and for spring it comes in deep-hued blooms with a generous helping of shimmer. In a season dominated by pastels, moody flowers stand out.
Eyes: Dramatic lashes with MAC Haute & Naughty mascara; MAC Fantasy of Flowers eyeshadow in Great Beyond
Lips: A flattering nude to offset the drama, like MAC Fleur D'Coral