During the summertime, you may want to spend less time on your makeup, and
more time with other activities, but still look great while doing them. Whether
you are going to an outdoor event, or to the beach/public pool, you can keep
your look fresh. If your skin is clear, or has slight imperfections, you can use
an oil free tinted moisturizer. This gives some coverage, and gives a glow to
the skin. Oil free products stay in place much better, and allow the skin to
breathe. If you need more coverage, try using some concealer, or oil free
foundation. (Be sure to use an oil free moisturizer so your makeup will go on
smoothly, and not look blotchy). You can also use Suzanne Somers Spray
Foundation. If you can't find it on SuzanneSomers.Com, you can try an Internet
search. It goes on cool, gives great coverage, and feels light. It also has
great staying power. Local drugstores sell a puff with a satin ribbon that you
can use after application to absorb excess moisture from makeup. Be sure to set
the makeup with a light dusting of loose powder. You can then use either a sheer
shadow on your lids, or a touch of bronzer. If you choose to wear liner, look
for one that is waterproof, and set with a shadow. You can wear mascara
(waterproof, optional) on the top lashes, and be sure to comb/brush them so they
will dry. Apply bronzer, and a touch of blush, then follow up with gloss, or
sheer lipstick. Be sure to check your makeup near a window during daytime, so
you can avoid a blotchy look. Be sure to always blend.
Maintaining your look
is simple. You can carry a compact, such as Aqua Smoothe by Covergirl (sponge is
included.) Use the sponge to wipe any possible smudges. You can also use
blotting paper (optional) to absorb moisture.
Current trend colors for
Summer 2012 are:
Eyes:
Range from soft neutrals to bright/bold colors. Metallics such as copper, gold,
silver, lilac/plum, and smokey. My alternative to metallic is soft shimmer
shadow.
Lips: Range from neutrals, to bright/bold reds, pinks, corals. You can use
a lip stain, tinted lip balm, sheer gloss, or just blot a very bold
lipstick.
Cheeks: Bronzer/Blush Bronzer is also being used to add contour to cheek. I
usually mix bronzer with blush.
Eyeliner: Smokey liner and extended liner for the cat look. Be sure to look
for waterproof liner. You can use a liquid, or a cream/gel liner.
Nails: Ranging from neutrals to neon
Now that we know how to keep our current trends looking great, we need to
be sure that our hair will look it's best, and lets face it, during summer, that
can be difficult to do, unless we know what products, and styles will work best.
My favorite line is by Nick Chavez because his products work! He keeps the
celebrities, and royalty looking their best. My hair looks, and feels
healthier, and the styles stay without a gross buildup. Nick has products for
every hair type. He also offers great hair advice, and has videos on how to use
his products.
You can find his products at:
http://www.nickchavezbeverlyhills.com/
http://www.beauty.com/nick-chavez-beverly-hills/qxb57002
http://www.dermstore.com/list_Nick+Chavez_500807.htm
http://search.folica.com/search?p=Q&ts=v5&isort=score&w=NICK+CHAVEZ
View Nick's videos:
Current hairstyle trends for summer are pony tails with different
variations, up-dos that are accessorized, side, and centered parts, soft subtle
waves, blow outs, large spiral curls brushed out, wet looking hair, braids,
twists.
