6 spring trends you can wear right now

The bustling energy from fashion weeks around the world has affected each one of us. Be it a wardrobe cleanse or a shopping expedition, everyone is inspired. But it’s not just about what we’re seeing on the runway.

The real magic happens away from both the catwalk and the harsh lights of the press pit, and is certainly one of the key assets in making the clothes (and models) look magnificent. Yes indeed, we’re bantering about backstage beauty.

The spring 2012 runway shows saw an avalanche of looks inspired from various eras, historic muses and street style looks. But adhering to Fashionising.com’s motto, we’ve filtered out the best of the trends for 2012 so you don’t have to go to the trouble of hunting through the hundred-gazillion styles.

Our full beauty bible feature is about to arrive, so to kick things off and to help us narrow the guide down, we sat down with Australia’s self-monikered ‘king of the runway’, Napoleon Perdis during his trip back to his hometown, Sydney.

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When you attach your name to a global cosmetic brand, you’re expected to be eccentrically passionate about your job. And Napoleon Perdis certainly doesn’t disappoint with his zealous commentary and tongue-in-cheek humour.

This man is a live wire when it comes to make-up trends. For someone who shuffles between Los Angeles and Sydney faster than a dubstep dancer, Napoleon is well established as a candidate to interpret runway looks into achievable everyday trends that possess the longevity factor.

However, we come bearing good news. You don’t have to wait for many of 2012′s months to have passed until you can dust your face with a fresh touch of spring, because Napoleon has shortlisted the top spring 2012 beauty trends that can be worn right now. What’s better than having bite-sized happiness of next year well before it arrives?

These foolproof trends have a lifeline of over 12 months so, without further ado, it’s time to beautify.