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Spring doesn't officially start until March 20th, but it's never too early to start hunting for the hottest looks and products for the season. With pastels topping the list of hot fashion/beauty trends this Spring, here are some awesome products and a "how to" video from mark., showcasing a fun, fresh, Spring makeup look using pastels. Makeup artist Jamie Greenberg focuses on the color pink in this look, but you can have fun with any pastels this Spring! You can sport this look on Easter Sunday, during an afternoon coffee date, or just to meet up with some friends. Here are some of the products used in this video: On the Dot Pastel Eye Color Compact, $16 Please Hold Eye Primer, $9 No Place to Run Eyeliner, $9 Min-a-Real Cream to Powder Foundation, $18 Lipclick Full Color Lipstick, $11 To purchase any of these products, or to find more hot Spring looks and items from mark., visit meetmark.com

Introducing... FASHtastic Finds . This is where I post about fashion and beauty deals, steals, contests, events, new products, activities and anything else I think fashionistas might want to know about! Here are today's FASHtastic Finds . CHARLOTTE RUSSE has some fun new Spring/pastel nail colors and some fun heart shaped sunglasses. Both of these are awesome picks for this Spring. Check them out here !   DOROTHY PERKINS is having a Facebook "Fash Off," where you can vote on who wears fashion pieces best. Check out their Facebook page to see the looks and vote for your favorite. www.facebook.com/dorothyperkins   H&M is streaming an online fashion show from Paris on February 27th to introduce their Autumn 2013 Collection. Visit their   Facebook page for the details.

We are already two months in to 2013 but there is still plenty of time to show off some of this year's hottest looks. From fun and funky to plain and simple, here are five different trends that are gracing runways, streets and magazines in 2013. POLKA DOTS Polka dots are making their way through the fashion circuit this year. Whether a cute pair of pants, a preppy sweater or a fun pump, polka dots are a great way to add some pattern to your wardrobe. Since polka dots are a busy pattern, keep the accessories and corresponding pieces simple. NEON Neon colors are not just for crossing guards or nighttime bike riders. This year, neon is making an appearance in the closests of fashionistas everywhere. Bright yellows, oranges and greens make for a fun pop of color. Tone down the neons by pairing with neutrals. DENIM Denim is a large part of almost everyone's wardrobe, which makes it an easy trend to maximize this year. Instead of just wearing jeans, liven up your deni...