by Cherelynn Baker

Created on: April 02, 2009

How to wear the yellow and coral trends for Spring and Summer 2009: just choose one area!

You possibly are seeing bright yellows and coral oranges in clothing, shoes and makeup. No worries! You too can wear this! The secret is one piece at a time.

Yellow skirt with black top works. Yellow shoes with jeans and a multi print shirt works! Yellow eye shadow through the crease with a soft shimmer pale beige, works!

The coral is going to look better the more tan you are. Try using the slow tanners such as Dove Energy Glow or for your face use Jergens Natural Glow foam. These products will create a safer alternative tan versus sun bathing, and they work a little bit at a time. They add layers of tan coloring and the more you layer, the more you tan. It is essential that you wash your hands after application. If you are applying to the backs of your hands, use a wet towel with a small amount of soap on it to wipe your palms clean; otherwise you will have tan palms and it just doesn't look natural.

Coral gloss with nude liner is perfect for day or with deep black kohl liner to go out in. Plus this is a simple way to transition from office makeup to going out for cocktails after work makeup. The thicker the eyeliner, the bigger the party!

Remember, to add pieces that are trendy, buy the least expensive kind so in two months when it is out of style it doesn't hurt to pass it to the Salvation Army. I like N.Y.C., Rimmel, even Wet-n-Wild brands for adding a current trend color at a budget respecting price.

For clothes, pick up some Taylor Swift with R.E.I. at Walmart or the Issac Mizrahi at Target and right now on sale at Payless are a great pair of bright yellow patent flats, which are so summer ready!

Finally, if all this yellow and coral scare you, why not put it on a pedicure where a toe or two peep out of your shoes? O.P.I. has amazing color choices for Spring and Summer, or select one from the pedicure salon you go to. Then with trendy toes, you can choose to show them off or keep them under cover at your discretion.

The best part of adding one or two trend pieces and color to your current wardrobe is that you can easily update your style without breaking the bank.

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