Oh, its been to long since the last quick style guide! And you know how I love them so! It’s summer ya’ll! And in Texas that means 85 degrees by 9:00am. It’s hot, its sticky, its hard to stay beautiful! So of course I’ve got some fabulous things to offer to help stay looking hot all day long!
Hair: Its difficult to have cute hair in the summer.
My first reaction to overheating is to pull my hair up into a ponytail and off my neck. Pony tails don’t have to be boring though! Position is everything. Play with it! Try high on your head, try a straightened pony in the middle, or a low natural wave pony behind your ear (this is what I’m sporting today, I let my hair airdry overnight)
But there are some days I love to wear my hair down, you say? Me too! So go for an easy style! Easy, Beach Waves! Instead of slaving over a curling iron during the morning, try some wave spray! My absolute favorite is Garnier Fructise Wonder Waves Spray! It helped create this look and this one. But I’m also ready to try some new products, inspired by this Style.com article—Surf Sprays! I’m going on the hunt for the Frédéric Fekkai Beach Waves later! Welcome to your new summer hair!
Makeup: Who wants cakey foundation and creasing eye make up?! No one!
So when possible go without! Put on the minimum you can stand….for me I need eyeliner/mascara/lip balm! If you know you’re going to be near water or outside all day, chose something waterproof. My Faves: Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Sable and Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara
Switch foundation/base whatever you wanna call it! Try something lighter. Since my wedding I’ve been using Benefit Some Kind of Gorgeous (Foundation Faker). Its a lot lighter than other foundation and perfect for summer. Definitely give it a try! Have someone at Ulta help you!
Body: It seems no matter what the season my skin is dry dry dry. Summer is awful be cause lotion and high temps don’t mix well.
So try a light lotion, like some of Nivea’s options! I use something that protects my tan. I apply it after I shower at night, Love My Couture Tan Extender. It actually works and is not greasy when I’m outside.
So there ya go! A few ways to stay beautiful (easily) in the summer heat!
Style.com Article: http://www.style.com/beauty/beautycounter/2010/06/salt-of-the-earth-eight-surf-sprays-to-get-you-through-the-summer/
Style.com Picture: http://www.style.com/beauty/beautycounter/2010/06/salt-of-the-earth-eight-surf-sprays-to-get-you-through-the-summer/
Benefit Foundation: http://img-arch.pconline.com.cn/images/pclady/cosme/product/z4/200905111952256711_s3.jpg
Love My Couture: http://www.devotedcreations.com/
