The fastest way to lighten your look is to give up your burgundy, brown and dark maroon lipsticks. Go for a shade that matches your lips - or simply pick pink. Wearing pink lipstick is a rite of passage into femininity. It looks great on 90 per cent skin tones and it makes you feel pretty.

Go With The Gold

Gold, bronze and silver flecks can be seen in everything from eye shadow, blush, lipstick and gloss to body lotion and powder. Think of the sun glistening on the water; this season, sport that shimmer all over. The new products are very light and create a super-sheer surface. It's almost impossible to overdo it. The gold-flecked body lotions give bare shoulders a beautiful glow.

Blush Is Back

Whether you use a pale pink or deep mauve, sweep the blush upward and inward from the apple of the cheeks to the temple area.

Try Barely-There Eye Shadows

There are many shades to choose from, from rose, sheer copper and sheer blue to nearly-there beige. Use a brown or black liner with the shadow. Use lots of black or brown mascara to lengthen and thicken your lashes.

Pink Is Flattering On Everyone

If your skin tone is in the cool family, choose a pink that is valentine in colour. If you have a warm skin tone, a peachy pink will look fabulous. Wear it on the eyes, cheeks and of course, the lips.

Shiny Lips Are Sexy

Lip gloss will be very big this spring. You've got some fabulous new glossies that plump up your lips and make them patent-leather-like shiny. Wear gloss alone or over your lipstick.

Don't Neglect Your Skin

Remember, nothing will look good on unhealthy skin. Cleanse, tone and hydrate skin twice a day. And use sunscreen whenever you're outside!