When I was young, summer was nothing but pure fun......
Laying by my boyfriend's pool and jumping in when we got hot was the only way of life that we knew. 90's tunes blared on the boom box that we covered with a beach towel so it wouldn't get too hot and over heat. We went for long walks and just talked. We had no were to go and no responsibilities. As much as I love my life now, I wish I could just go back in time for a day, even two, and just relive the past. But I know that I will never be able to, and there is a reason for that. God knows I wouldn't want to come back. Is anyone else with me here?
Today I am lucky enough to be wearing this fantastic 70's Vintage Amber Stone Sarah Coventry Statement Necklace that I found at The Canny Canary. I love the simulated citrine stone which is actually my son's birthstone. He was born on November 11, 1996 and he is a Scorpio. I am a Leo. My husband is Cancer. You can imagine the dynamics.
Summer time might be a more relaxing time for some, but most of us struggle with getting a vacation day let alone a whole week off! Here are some make up tips to make people think you look relaxed and like you are enjoying the summer weather, when you've really been stuck inside most days:
Lighten up on your make up. If you must wear foundation, wear one that is a little more sheer and maybe with a more natural finish. I recommendBobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15.
Next, I recommend that you ditch the smoky eye look for now and opt for a more "naked" eye. The NAKED collections by Urban Decay give you the perfect nude look for summer. Pick the one that is right for you. My personal favorite is NAKED 3.
Choose a lip gloss over a lip stick. And I know, sometimes lip glosses can be sticky. Try my favorite NON sticky lipgloss: Yves Saint LaurenROUGE PUR COUTURE Vernis À Lèvres which is actually a glossy lip stain that goes on a little wet and then kind of dries but still makes your lips feel great and lasts a long time. It truly is amazing stuff. And it comes in over twenty shades!
You will need a blush and/or a bronzer that gives you that gorgeous sun kissed and naturally flushed look. Try my all-time favorites by Tarte! And don't forget to pick up a quality blush/bronzer brush which will make all the difference in the world in your application process!
And last, but certainly not least, you will want to accentuate those lashes the best you can since most of your other make up will be subtle. Invest in a great eyelash curler. I LOVE the one below by Shiseido. You will also want a really great mascara in black to make those eyes pop. Make sure if you do happen to be lucky enough to go swimming on your day (or week) off, that you choose a really good waterproof mascara. You will find my favorite eye accentuating products below.
We have been fairly cool here in the lovely state of Maine, but I know that warm days are on their way. At least I hope so! All of a sudden it will be HOT outside and we must be prepared. I always love the way a white sleeveless blouse looks worn with shorts or skirts in the summer. Super cool yet super ladylike. It's that happy, preppy femme-y look that I adore so much! Here are three of my favorite blouses that I have picked out for you (and for me) this summer:
