Eyeshadow palettes can be hit or miss. You might love all of the shades or only a few, which makes for a hard decision: to buy or not to buy? We'll make it easy for you: The newest crop of shadow sets features an array of stunning hues, with each color combination evoking a specific mood and style. Sit back, relax and let us help you get your creative juices flowing with mood boards inspired by five of our favorite spring shadow palettes. 

Kat Von D Esperanza Eyeshadow Palette, $36

You don’t have to be a full-blown girly-girl to appreciate powdery hues on a gorgeous spring day. The season was practically made for pastels and Kat von D’s adorable eight-pan palette features quite the selection of whimsical hues in velvety-soft formulas. The mix of pastel pinks and mint with shimmery jewel tones provides an endless amount of color combinations to complement every sundress in your closet. 

How to wear it: While pastel-dyed strands are optional, feminine scents and accessories are necessary. Spritz on Dolce & Gabbana’s new Dolce fragrance ($90) for an alluring whiff of neroli, white amaryllis and papaya flower. Add a touch of glitz to your spring ensemble with a stand-out accessory like Lulu Frost’s Revolution gold-plated crystal necklace ($550) or Sydney Evan’s 14K Single Skull Stud Earring ($440). If you’re feeling brave, colorblock your look with a cool, pastel lipstick like Lime Crime’s Opaque Lipstick in Cosmopop (a juicy pastel peach hue, $18) and stash it all a mint M2Malletier shoulder bag ($1880). 

Pixi Mesmerizing Mineral Palette in Emerald Gold, $12

It may only be spring, but if your mind is wandering to the beach, it’s time to let your inner mermaid shine. Bring the seaside to your look early with Pixi’s six-pan palette in oceanic and sandy hues. The light-reflecting, mineral formula makes eyes sparkle like the sun reflecting off waves. It even boasts some vitamin E for a little nourishment. 

How to wear it: Add depth to your seaworthy smokies with a darker eyeliner like NARS’ Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Heat ($25) or Clinique’s Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes in Mighty Moss ($17). A mermaid-inspired look is not complete without a beachy accessory in your hand. Samudra’s tropical Mok + Palm clutch ($60) for day and Charlotte Olympia’s Shell Shocked gold-tone clutch ($2495) for night (paired with Venessa Arizaga’s Mermaid’s Song Necklace, $515) should do the trick. For hair that’s straight out of Triton’s kingdom, look no further than Bumble and bumble’s Surf Spray ($26), naturally. The scent of Maison Martin Margiela’s Beach Walk EDT ($125) is described as “sun kissed salty skin,” making it the most perfect option for bringing the sand and sun to your everyday life. 

Urban Decay Electric Pressed Pigment Palette, $49

If the Ultra is your music festival of choice, you’re definitely not afraid of highlighter hues. You’re probably on a flight to Miami with Urban Decay’s hot new Electric palette in tow as we speak. Packed with 10 velvety shades with vibrant color payoff and a double-ended shadow brush, this baby is not for the faint of heart. 

How to wear it: Stay comfy in blinding neon pink kicks (we love Nike’s lightweight Air Max Thea Woven sneakers, $120) while you dance the night away. Don’t forget to match your tips to your laces with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Deven Green ($10). Finally, keep the electric vibes going after the show with Saint Laurent’s Mini Sac De Jour in highlighter yellow ($2150) and Carolina Herrera’s energetic 212 Glam fragrance ($63), a mix of lollipop, caramelized rose petals and fluorescent wood, lingering on your pulse points.  

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, $60

Daydreaming about long walks on the beach, wearing your metallic bikini? Take the glamour up a notch with Estée Lauder’s newest Bronze Goddess Palette, The Nudes. You’ve got five stunning neutrals for day and three metallics to layer on top for evening soirées, complete with a double ended shadow brush. Plus, it’s housed in the most gorgeous tortoiseshell compact. 

How to wear it: Take a cue from the warm metallic hues in this palette and stick with a theme. Try Dolce & Gabbana Shine Lipstick in #70 Gold ($33), NARS Larger Than Life Lipgloss in Gold Digger ($26) and Essie polish in Good as Gold ($8.50) to complete your look. Keep your accessories neutral (try Zara’s Two Tone Bowling Bag, $99.90, for the office) and splash on Estée’s complementing Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche Skinscent, a cult classic blend of bergamot, amber, vanilla and coconut, before you head out the door. Dont forget some tortoiseshell sunnies! Alexander McQueen's Cat-Eye glasses ($365) are a perfect fit. 

Sephora+Pantone Universe The Eye: Radiant Femme Artistry Set, $48

Pantone’s Color of the Year practically screams spring. If you’re looking to rock a unique yet trendy hue this season, look no further than this year’s Sephora+Pantone collection for Radiant Orchid. The eyeshadow set features twelve shades that complement the “it” hue of 2014 in an infinite number of ways. It has a color for every mood. 

How to wear it: The best part about rocking the Color of the Year is that you’re guaranteed to be on trend for months to come. Try a bold lip courtesy of Sephora+Pantone Universe’s Radiant Rush Matte Lipstick ($18) and pair it with a matching handbag like Delvaux’s Brilliant Mini Box ($3290). Plus, did you know orchids provide amazing anti-aging benefits? Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale Cream ($445) features gold orchid technology to revitalize skin and promote cellular production.