The weather is heating up and so are this season’s smokin’ beauty trends…
Let’s start at the top! Fab summer hair? Long and wavy, loose buns, fringey bobs, anything goes. Big news here - color!
Angelique Serrano, Beauty Editor, ALLURE
Well in the summer people tend to go lighter. You see a lot of blondes out there in the summer and that’s when it really becomes important to look for products that specifically care for your hair color.
The key…making it last! Experts say always use a specific shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair especially in the summer months when sun and chlorine can wreak havoc. New Garnier Fructis Color Shield is a high performance color care line that protects hair color and prevents dryness, thanks to key ingredients that both moisturize and shield color-treated hair. Formulated with natural ingredients such as Acai berry and grape seed oil, color stays bold – even up to 45 washes – and UVA/UVB filters help protect hair from the sun’s harmful rays, proven to stop dry-out and fight fade-out.
Angelique Serrano, Beauty Editor, ALLURE
It’s important to remember that you should apply your SPF before your makeup even though in terms of lip glosses, cheek blushes, everything really now, you can find with a built in SPF.
One of the hottest beauty looks this summer is something you actually can’t see; sun protection. Jane Iredale has developed a chemical-free mineral sunscreen called Powder-Me SPF. It’s an all over face and body powder that’s highly water resistant and protects from both UVB and UVA rays with an SPF 30. It’s so protective it carries the Skin Cancer Foundation seal of recommendation. So easy to use and really convenient. You can literally apply it wherever you are. Just pat the sponge onto the skin until you see a circle of the mineral powder. Then just rub the powder into the skin with the sponge for complete coverage. You get instant protection because it creates a physical barrier so you don’t have to wait 30 minutes to go outdoors. An absolute summer essential!
What else is making the makeup grade?
Angelique Serrano, Beauty Editor, ALLURE
Eye shadows we’re seeing a departure from the usual soft pinks, we’re seeing metallics. We’re seeing the same trend of the metallic tones in lip gloss as well
And of course beach babes, make sure you use a waterproof mascara. Check out Falsies from Maybelline New York. One quick swoop gives a whole new meaning to long lashes.
Now that our summer beauty routine is in check…what’s about our beach bods?
Angelique Serrano, Beauty Editor, ALLURE
Well you know a great pair of sunglasses, a great bathing suit, any girl will look amazing if she feels confident in what she’s wearing.
The key to hitting the beach with confidence is a great suit that shows off your best assets.
How to get it? Check out the new swimwear essentials collection from Lands’ End Canvas. You can mix and match swim tops and bottoms in a variety of colors – which is a great way to create a look that works for you. From bandeau and halter bikinis and tankinis, to boy shorts and skirted bottoms. Were also seeing a lot of classic patterns and prints like nautical strips and polka dots this season. Check out their heritage swim collection for endless possibilities! Pair it all with a great tote, scarf and sandals and you are ready to go.
And there ya have it! Summer style survival in the bag!
