Blood Orange Crush

I'm all about a beautiful blood orange lip and/or cheek for Spring. I find it really refreshing, especially when done in a glossy, bright finish.

Get this look: Matte
Lightly line the lips in an orange-based red lip liner (like M.A.C Redd ) then smudge in towards the mouth and fill with a bright, bold shade such as Heat Wave by NARS.

Get this look: Glossy
I adore Pout Plump in Pimento (if you can still find it) and NARS Lip Gloss in Babe for an effortless fix.

Get this look: Customized
If you want the full effect, try a layered look. I like to use M.A.C Lipmix in Orange (without liner), then coat the bright orange base with a sheer red gloss, such as Tulip Venom Gloss by DuWop or Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Red Stockings.

Get the look: Rouge
A blood orange flush is gorgeous, but I'd keep the lips light if you're opting to highlight your cheeks. For this look, try mixing two parts Lancome Magique Blush in Peach Melba and one part Color Fever Lipstick in Red and Sensual Java (a tip taken from the great Gucci Westman), then apply lightly to the apples of your cheeks.

To dress your kisser, lightly dab the same poppy-red lipstick in the center of your lips, then apply a sheer orange/coral lip color on top (I love Glosspitality Lipgelee by M.A.C, Sari by Fresh, and Lancome Juicy Tubes Jelly in Sweet Punch).

It's such a fresh, vibrant look for the coming season. Now, all we need is a little sunshine and we're set...