The beauty industry is a never-ending cycle of trends, and with each passing season, we're bombarded with new makeup movements. But sometimes, we need a fresh source of inspiration to break free from the endless cycle of beauty fads. That's exactly what happened when I discovered Jonathan Anderson's first F/W collection for Dior. His show at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris showcased a stunning array of water lily-inspired shoes, turtle-shaped purses, and chrysanthemum-adorned two-pieces, and it was love at first sight. Since then, I've been obsessed with translating the show's palette into my own look, and the results have been nothing short of magical.
Freshwater Eyes
I'm a sucker for a punchy pastel eye, and when I spotted the sky-blue clutch on the runway, I knew I had to try it. Blue eye shadow isn't exactly groundbreaking for spring and summer, but the retro hue is having a major comeback in 2026. Celebrity makeup artist Ash K. Holm declared this color the diamond of the season, and I couldn't agree more. Using Danessa Myricks' Colorfix liquid pigment in the shade Oasis, I achieved a robin's egg-like look that's both cool and modern. To channel the bag's freshwater hue, I opted for Victoria Beckham's EyeWear cream shadow in the shade Cornflower, which I blended into my crease with a fluffy brush. The result was a fresh and artful look that's perfect for spring.
Cherubic Blush
One of the biggest trends we saw emerge from global fashion weeks, award season, and the 2026 Met Gala was cherubic blush: a dreamy diffusion of rosy pigment across the cheeks. Dior's latest womenswear collection featured subtle pops of pink that felt cohesive with this trend, so I'm all about rosy skin this season. I'm loving Dior's Backstage Glow Maximizer Face Palette, which includes a cool-pink shimmer pigment that looks just like the hue of Dior's chrysanthemum appliqués. I'm also throwing Sabrina Carpenter's go-to liquid blush into the mix and blending Violette_FR's Plume Eye Shadows in the shade Pluie Violette onto my lids for a monochrome look.
Water-Lily Nails
Perhaps the most literal beauty interpretation of this collection is the set by Milan-based professional and editorial manicurist Oksana Zavora. Each nail is accented with a smattering of water lilies, chrysanthemums, pastel French tips, and 3D decals in the form of bubbles or rhinestones. If you're intimidated by having different nail art on each tip, try alternating milky pink, baby blue, and pastel green shades from finger to finger. I'm also referencing Chanel's mermaid nails from the fashion house's latest Cruise 26/27 show, where alternating colors were utilized in sheer, chrome shades.
Chiffon Lips
I usually don't gravitate toward pink pinks when I do my makeup, but Anderson's use of baby pink in this collection made me rethink my ways. I'm loving Prada's Touch Blush, a cream-to-powder product in elevated, pigmented shades. I'm using it on my cheeks and lips, and the shades Waterlily and Tulip look extra sweet when tapped onto the lips, especially when applied atop YSL Beauty's Kiss Shaper liners. The result is a fresh and feminine look that's perfect for spring.
Fruity Femme Fragrances
If Dior's relatively springy fall collection had a scent, it would be a flurry of fresh greenery, blooming flowers, seasonal fruits, and plump dewdrops. I'm all about floral fragrances that flirt with notes of juicy fruit and sweet earth. I've edited my spring perfume collection to include Dior Addict Rosy Glow Eau de Parfum, a new scent that lands on the sweet end of the spectrum with a fruity, lychee base draped in a canopy of Damascus rose and dashed with creamy vanilla. For something a bit more sheer and green, I'm tossing Diptyque's Vetyverio Eau de Toilette into the mix, and Jo Malone's Poppy and Barley Cologne is my seasonal pick for something juicy and sweet that doesn't lean gourmand.
