Summer is almost at our doorstep- albeit, in
the UK it's as if it turned up, saw us, and left! But nevertheless we can still
pretend it's summer on those rare sunny days- so whether you're on a budget or
splashing the cash... here are my summer must haves for the occasion.
Moisture Surge
Products: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream SPF 50
The perfect base underneath foundation or
primer! It acts like a shield keeping dry skin at bay (and it's a bonus that
this particular one has sun protection.)
Mani/ Pedi
Products: Nars ‘Madness’ / Rimmel ‘Summer Orange’
Orange nail polish is great for faking a tan
or enhancing the tan you already have.
Swipe and Go
Products: Leighton Denny ‘Remove & Go’ / Bourjois ‘Dissolvant Miraculeux’
If you, like me can’t stick to one polish this
summer, you don’t want to be faffing around with bottles of nail polish remover and
cotton pads – just dip, swipe and magic.
Quick Lip
Products: Elizabeth Arden Luminous Lip Gloss ‘Precious Petal 11’ / Clarins Natural Lip Perfector 06
Lip glosses over lipsticks this summer. Keep
it easy, breezy with a hint of colour. Pick your favourite shades and use alone in
the day or over lipstick (if you must) in the evening.
Bright Eyes
Products MUA ‘Turquoise’, ‘Royal Blue’ / Miners Colour & Kohl ‘Gold’
Have a bit of fun with your bottom lash line-
whether you want it to match your accessories or accentuate your eyes in the
summer sun.
Bronze Goddess
Products: Laura Mercier Bronzing Pressed Powder ‘Golden Bronze’
Fake it til you make it (tan wise). Brighten
up your face and accentuate your best features; opt for bronzer as contouring
can be a bit too harsh for the summer days.
Cream Sheen
Products: Topshop ‘Head Over Heels’ / YSL Crème de Blush 9
If bronzing isn’t enough and you gotta add extra
colour... use a cream blusher, it gives a more natural, fresh finish.
Good Hair Day
Products: Mark Hill Holiday Hair ‘Sun, Sea, Frizz-Free Anti Humidity Spray’
/ Lee Stafford ‘Climate Control Protection Spray’
Climate control sprays- never leave home
without it! Frizz, frizz go away with these handy, finely scented sprays.
Summer Glow
Products: Bobbi Brown ‘Tinted Moisturizer Hydratant Teinte SPF 15’
/ Maybelline ‘Dream Fresh 8-in-1 BB Cream’
This summer, let your skin breathe... a bit.
Using lightweight but medium coverage BB Creams and Tinted Moisturisers are the
perfect way to achieve the effortless beach glow.
Spritz
Products: Caudalie ‘Beauty Elixir’ / Urban Decay ‘All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray’
Facial mists keep make up looking fresher and
setting sprays keep the makeup lasting longer... No fears of melting faces
here!
Day to Night Fragrance
Products: Oscar de la Renta ‘Granada’ Eau de Parfum 100ml
If you’re out making the most of day and then
decide to turn it into a late one, its handy to have a fragrance that works
best for the day and the evening, (and even better one that will last that
long!)
And then a few Fashion bits and tips...
Arm Candy
Watches should be your favourite accessory
this summer 1) because the days are longer who can even tell when its 10pm
anymore?! And 2) you don't want to be weighed down by a million different
pieces of jewellery... Pick the right watch and keep it #chic
Legs for Days
It’s got to be wedges for every occasion. Who
doesn't want longer legs?! And with these easy to walk in heels you can have just
that this summer... Day AND night!
Hair DOS
Mix it up, keep your hair out of your face and
off your tan this summer by using a pony tail, high bun or cute summer braids.
And finally
- most important of all... Sun Cream! But I’ll leave that choice up to you ;-)
Thank you so much for reading!
Until next time x x x
