Sun-Kissed Summer

We are well into the summer season and many women are still struggling to put together the perfect "sun-kissed" look. Perhaps you use a self-tanning lotion, an all-over bronzing powder or (gasp!) you laid out under the sun with the sand between your toes (hopefully with plenty of sunscreen!).  What about your face? Are you one to wear the hat and keep your face out of the sun or do you prefer warmth on your face to match the body? Regardless of the answer, you can use a bronzer, highlighter and the perfect coral blush to create the perfect look all season. 

Bronzer creates contour and dimension to the face while adding that "got a little sun" look.  Highly underrated in my opinion. Don't see your cheekbones? Bronzer will create or enhance those fabulous cheekbones. Highlighting powder or liquid creates light where you want to draw attention, specifically to the undereye and upper cheekbones/temples and brow bone. Using both creates a gorgeous look...top the cheeks with a beautiful pinky coral blush and no doubt you will have people saying, "You look so good! What did you do?!"

When many think of the perfect "beachy" look, we think of Jennifer Aniston with her sandy blonde hair, warm skin and bright cheeks. Natural eyes and lips make her look beautiful and low-key. Her look always works, day or night.

 

Perhaps the most well-known "Queen of Contour" is Kim Kardashian. Her intensely contoured and highlighted face are a must for her, not only for special evenings out but most public appearances.

 

Whether you go for visible color on cheeks and lips like Maria Menounos here:

 

Or barely there cheeks and "your lips but better" color like Monica Bellucci, summer means effortless beauty and carefree days.

 

 

I can pretty much promise you that none of these women woke up looking awake, glowy, bright and wonderful.  Fantastic products allow us to create these looks no matter the skin color, hair color or eye color. There is a perfect summer look just for you.

 

  

(photo credit: left-Pintrest; right-makeupandbeautyblog.com)

 

 

*If you would like recommendations for products that suit your style and budget, please contact me directly and I will be happy to assist you in creating the perfect summer look!