Covered! Joan Smalls For Vogue Australia

Joan Smalls Floral Mix
Joan Smalls, Vogue Australia May 2012

Joan Smalls is the cover girl of Vogue Australia’s Global Beauty issue.  Not only does she look amazing in a mix of floral prints, soft pastels, and bold color choices, the makeup contrasts her wardrobe consistently with dark plum lips and nail color.

I love it!  I’ll admit I usually steer clear of darker shades of lipstick and nail color for spring and summer.  This shoot gives us a different take.  Who says you can’t wear deep shade or vampy lip and still not look like spring time?  I have a few favorites in mind, that will help you get this look! More of Joan Smalls photo shoot for Vogue Australia below.

Joan Smalls Pretty In Pink
Sexy Divide by Essie

Nails: Sexy Divide by Essie; Lincoln Park After Dark by OPI

Lips: Fine Wine by CoverGirl.  If you’d like to gloss it up a bit, Shimmering Lipgloss in Midnight Violet by Bobbi Brown.

For eyes, use a violet shadow from your lash line to your crease.  Apply a lavender shade from crease to brow bone to highnligt.

For Cheeks, Try a magenta shade of blush or to add a spark, lightly dust your cheek with a shade of red or coral and blend well.

Flash Bronzer Self-Tanning Leg Gel

Legs: Lancome’s Flash Bronzer, Tinted Self-Tanning Leg Gel

Joan Smalls Floral Mix
Joan Smalls Vogue Australia, Red Hot

Source: Vogue.AU

Denise
I am a native of Richmond, Virginia and the author of one children's book. I've done some freelance writing. Currently, I am developing a seminar to teach youths about career choices and possibilities. Aside from reading, I love spas, beauty products, and positive conversation.