I make no secret of the fact that I'd be perfectly happy abandoning city life for a place in the countryside, where I could grow my own flowers and veggies, bake pies with fruit from my orchard, and have a dozen or so animals roaming wild around the property. (Of course, this country abode would need to be less than 3o minutes from a Whole Foods, a shopping mall and some decent restaurants and nightlife—which is why that vision remains a fantasy, at least for the near future.)

Until then, I'll have to satisfy myself with the cool country vibe Ralph Lauren had going for his spring show. LOVE LOVE LOVE this. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/18/first-look-bouncy-shiny-happy-hair-at-anna-sui/" target="_blank">I wrote the other day that I'd be happy to wear Anna Sui's Total Look day in, day out for an entire season</a>... well, it looks like she's got competition now.

Here's the full body shot:<!--more-->

<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3364" title="ralphlauren_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_body.jpg" alt="ralphlauren_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>

And here's the head shot:

<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3363" title="ralphlauren_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_face.jpg" alt="ralphlauren_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>

Doesn't it make you want to run off to a farm too? (At least, if we could look this good mucking about in the mud and hay etc.?)

<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/drhauschka_rougepowder.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3360" title="drhauschka_rougepowder" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/drhauschka_rougepowder.jpg" alt="drhauschka_rougepowder" width="230" height="280" /></a>This is simple makeup, and the key is great skin. It just looks like it glows from within, doesn't it? I know I'm becoming a Blush Nazi, but it's essential to pull this off. One you might like—since this looks a bit more tawny than pinky—is <a href="http://www.drhauschka.com/natural-skin-care-products/decorative-cosmetics/face/details.aspx?id=184&amp;product=Rouge+Powder+in+Soft+Terracotta+-+" target="_blank">Dr. Hauschka's Rouge Powder</a>. It has zero glitter (unlike my nighttime favourite, <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a>), so it's actually more of a natural look for day. And it's totally pure, so it will NEVER clog your pores.

<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lipstain.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3361" title="covergirl_lipstain" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lipstain-185x300.jpg" alt="covergirl_lipstain" width="185" height="300" /></a>A couple more things: Notice the very, very subtle hint of white highlighter at the inner corners of the eyes, which lights up her whole face (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-surprisingly-wearable-white-shadow-at-donna-karan/" target="_blank">I talked about that technique here</a>). And to get the rosy look on the lips, a lip stain would be ideal. Go for one that's not too dark—I hear <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=outlast_lipstain" target="_blank">CoverGirl's Outlast Lipstains</a> are excellent, and the one I'd try would be Flirty Nude.

The hair looks easy, not too fussy—just a nice, smooth blowout. Don't forget the jaunty cap, of course!

<em>Photos: Style.com</em>