Pretty In Pastels: Show Your Softer Side This Easter

Whether you're meeting his parents, or planning a romantic evening for two, candy-coat this holiday with the sweetest colors of the season (calories not included).

1. Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Mauve, $21 Especially great for amplifying green or hazel eyes, this semi-matte (and silky) shadow is highly pigmented for serious staying power.

Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Mauve

2. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Pimms, $15 Make sure this holiday is a sunny one with this creamy shade from Butter London. Wear it as-is or show off your playful side by giving it the Easter egg treatment with speckles, stripes and spots.

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Pimms

3. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner, $20 Lighten up your eye look by swapping that kohl liner out for this minty masterpiece (it's waterproof, so you don't need to worry about holding back any tears of joy).

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner

4. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Brightening Finishing Powder in Porcelain Pearl, $52 Give skin some post-winter pick-me-up with this illuminating powder from Bobbi Brown, featuring a blend of mulberry, grape and scutellaria extracts, as well as sodium hyaluronate for a fresh (and smooth) finish.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Brightening Finishing Powder in Porcelain Pearl

5. NYX Cosmetics Rouge Cream Blush in Boho Chic, $6 Radiate with this buildable and budget-friendly blush from NYX Cosmetics, which can be used to create a custom cheek (or lip) look that will last.

NYX Cosmetics Rouge Cream Blush in Boho Chic

6. Sephora Collection Pastel Hair Chalk, $12 Perhaps best reserved for holidays for two or dinners at your own parents' place, take a bold approach (without having to commit) with this colorful hair chalk from Sephora. While you'll make a lasting statement, the color itself is easy to wash out.

Sephora Collection Pastel Hair Chalk