Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Summer time looks

Goodbye spring, hello summer!!! I LOVE summer. I love being able to put flip flops on and a tank top with my hair up in a messy bun and just enjoy the heat. A lot of you may ask, what shall you do with your makeup. It's summer, a time to be free and let loose. BUT, unfortunately, not everyone has perfect skin, or eyes that look good naked. So, I am going to give you some tips to help with achieving the perfect look for summer, without having to be too perfect with your makeup.


First thing you should do is make sure your foundation is the correct shade. If you are using your winter foundation, you may need to go to a shade darker since the sun has been kissing your face. Also, when purchasing a foundation, opt for tinted SPF moisturizer instead of the traditional foundation. Summer is hot and you sweat. You don't want your foundation to melt off.

Eyes. Invest in a good waterproof gel eyeliner. Use light eyeshadow colors on the base of your eye up to your eye crease. Shade in your crease with a slightly darker color. Put a highlighter on the top of your eye just under your eyebrow.

Lips. Skip out on lipstick, unless you have an event you are attending. Get a good tinted moisturizer. It's quick, easy and summer approved!

Blush. Check out some mineral blush. I love MAC mineral blush!!! It gives off a nice highlighted look and also the sun kiss look too.


Here are some great products that are good for your summer makeup collection:


Smashbox- Jet set waterproof gel eyeliner
C.O. Biglow-Mentha Organics Sheer lip tint
Smashbox- Sheer focus tinted moisturizer