For spring 2013, I'm putting out a beauty challenge for all you chicks. Here it is: I challenge you to try something new with your beauty regime! 

In beauty, as is the case with most things in life, there's a satisfication and a freeing feeling that comes with injecting something brand new into your routine. You never know what you'll discover when you try something new. You might learn something about yourself; perhaps you'll find a new favourite or figure out that something doesn't work. 

Spring is the perfect time to try this out. Just think of it as a different type of spring cleaning. To get you started on this challenge, I have five trends fro you that are hot off the spring 2013 runways. 

#1 - 1990's Grunge Inspiration: Think natural and underdone hair. Contoured cheeks. Subtle smoky eyes and lined upper and lower lid. Brows shouldn't be overplucked. Dusty and berry lip colours or a 'you but better' lip shade. 


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Try it with: 


1. Bobbi Brown Lip Liner (C$27.00)

2. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (C$52.00)

3. Bumble and Bumble Thickening Creme Contour (C$33.00)

4. CoverGirl Liquiline Blast Eyeliner (C$9.99)

5. Becca Beach Tint (C$30.00)

#2 - Lush Lashes: There's definitely a nod to mod with this trend (a la Twiggy). Big, full lashes open the eye and focus attention. Add a sheer wash of colour on the lid or a smoky eye, frame the eye with a groomed brow and then have just a hint of blush. 


(images via fashionmagazine.com, vogue.co.uk) 

Try it with: 


1. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara (C$10.99)

2. Dolce & Gabbana Intenseyes Black Intensity Mascara (C$32.00) 

3. Maybelline Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara (C$10.09)

4. Benefit They're Real! Mascara (C$29.00)

5. CoverGirl LastBlast Clump Crusher Mascara (C$9.99)

#3 - Blues: This isn't the cringe-worthy 1980's blue shadow we've come to know (and hate). These cobalt, aqua or teal tinted blues are bright and modern. The trick is moderation: don't overdo it on the blue and keep the rest of your makeup in the peachy/pink family. 


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Try it with: 


1. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner (C$26.00)

2. Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow (C$23.00)

3. Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow (C$12.09)

4. Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition Bold Eye Pencil (C$22.00)

5. CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast Eyeshadow (C$9.99)

#4 - Bold, Matte Lips: We've been seeing bold lips on the runway for a few seasons, but this spring it's all about the matte, non glossy finish. Opt for reds, corals, oranges and fuchsias. 
 

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1. Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede (C$11.99)

2. Nars Pure Matte Lipstick (C$32.00) 

3. Joe Fresh Matte Lipstick (C$6.00) 

4. Bite High Pigment Matte Pencil (C$28.00)  

5. Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick (C$23.00)

#5 - Minimalist Makeup: Velvety skin, glowing but not quite dewy. Contoured cheeks and jaw bone and very little or even no mascara. Focus on skincare, not makeup. 


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Try it with: 
 

1. MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder (C$29.00)

2. Too Faced Hot Cocoa Collection (C$26.00)

3. Maybelline Great Lash in Clear (C$7.59)

4. Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen (C$41.00) 

5. B.Kamins Corrective Mattifier (C$54.00)

Are you up for the challenge? Which of these spring trends are you going to try out? What will you do differently in you beauty routine this spring?