As more celebrities begin to take advantage of summer makeup and hair products, we’re seeing an increase in Boho looks! It seems that more women are attempting to say, “I don’t care how my hair looks,” with their tresses as of late. One of these women is Ashley Benson, the star of the hit television show “Pretty Little Liars.”
Recently, the blonde bombshell was spotted at a concert with waves in her hair and something rather unusual – yarn! Glamour magazine reported on the celebrity sighting, claiming that yarn is going to be extremely popular this season. Ditch the headbands and opt for good old-fashioned string if you want to look chic in 2013!
Kate Hudson is another celebrity who’s adopting the Boho look just in time for summer. She was spotted at the Tribeca Film Festival with her hair down, full of waves that really showed the crowd that she couldn’t care less about her locks! She made it work, and you can too with a volume-infusing hair spray and a quick blow-dry with a round brush, according to Hollywood Life.
With summer just around the corner, you’re likely stocking up on Exuviance skincare products and other cosmetics to ensure that you look your best once it’s time to hit the beach. However, you might also want to brush up on your summer makeup and skincare maintenance routines before the seasons change. After all, there are always new advancements being made in sun protection and products that can help you stay safe from ultraviolet rays.
First, Allure magazine recommends stocking up on sunscreen and applying it liberally each day, especially if you have a beach trip planned for the near future. This can help your skin build up a layer of protection against the sun when it comes time to lay on the sand and curl up with a romance novel.
Next, Discovery Health encourages you to know what you’re buying before just purchasing any suntan lotion at the store. Ideally, your moisturizer should protect against both UVA and UVB rays in addition to being SPF 15 or higher.
Finally, think about investing in makeup for the new season that includes sun protection. Many lines now incorporate ingredients that can keep skin safe from the harmful rays of the sun.
If you're heading off to a warm, sunny destination for a winter vacation, you likely can't wait to lounge on the beach – but how will you maintain your beautiful looks under the beating sun? Believe it or not, you don't have to leave your foundation, lip gloss and eyeshadow at home just because you're going to be enduring warm weather. Here are some makeup tips for the beach.
1. Choose summery tones. To avoid looking too dolled up on the white sands when you're supposed to be relaxing, Cosmopolitan magazine recommends going with peach- and pink-toned blush and eye makeup. Consider trying the Colorscience Pro Lip Polish Wand!
2. Keep your skin protected. When selecting cosmetics for your trip, be sure to opt for makeup that includes SPF to fight off damaging ultraviolet rays while looking fabulous. These days, it's possible to find everything from concealer to moisturizer that protects your skin from the sun.
3. Don't go dark around your eyes. Save the dramatic black eyeliner for your next night on the town and opt for a lighter shade while you catch some sunlight. Doing so can soften your look, making it more suitable for the beach.
Now that summer's almost over, you probably won't be rocking the same wild shades of orange, yellow, pink and green that were practically staples this past season. (But if you will be, more power to you!) If you want to transition your neon shades from summer to fall, you'll have to get a little creative with your layering skills. Here's how.
If you shamelessly wore hot pink lipstick over the summer, there's no need to retire it until next year. According to BellaSugar.com, you can use the same hue now if you layer a more subdued shade on top, like a mauve lipstick, perhaps.
As for eyeshadows and bright eyeliners, you can use the same ones you relied on during the summer if you pair them with darker shades of the same hue. For example, use an emerald green eyeshadow over a lime one, or brush a navy blue eyeshadow over your aqua eyeliner.
When it comes to nails, you can always get away with neon on your toes. But for fingers, try mixing your polishes with shades of gray to discover fun neutrals.
Unfortunately, summer is just one of the four seasons, which means it's rapidly coming to an end and making way for harsher weather. However, you don't have to let go of your summer styles yet. In fact, you should be milking them for all they're worth and perhaps even introducing a couple of new hues into your makeup collection. Glamour magazine pointed out a citrus-inspired look spotted on the runways that would be just perfect.
To look fresh and summery, skip out on the heavy makeup. While it is getting colder and you're likely not going to have to worry about sweat-proofing your face, you should still capture the bare essentials look by going minimal. Use a light foundation and powder to keep your skin matte, then forgo eye makeup altogether, except for a bit of mascara.
Choose a bold, light pink color for your lips, like Joey New York – Collagen Boosting Lipsticks in Deep Heat – Deep Raspberry. You can add gloss on top if you want to shine things up, but otherwise a coat or two is all you need. Then, paint your nails a citrus orange like Pixi – Nail Polish in Red-Orange. It's the perfect salute to the summer season.
In the wintertime, your rosy cheeks come naturally when you step out into the bitter cold and expose your face to the elements. But with a sunkissed summer glow, your feminine blush can get lost under that perfect tan. If you want to give your cheeks just a bit of a boost, try one of these fun summertime shades so you can glow just like a sunset over the shore.
If you're rocking a deep tan, try a peachy shade of blush to complement the golden undertones in your skin. Stay away from anything that's too orange – the perfect peach blush combines elements of yellow, pink and red for a soft, tropical glow. Look for one with a bit of shimmer for a dewy look that'll give the impression you've been sitting by the beach all day long.
Fairer ladies should stick to tried-and-true pinks for their summer shades. Feel free to get a little bolder this summer and opt for something with a hint of magenta. This bright shade will give you a fantastic glow reminiscent of ripe berries and fresh watermelon – everything that's great about summer!
With just a touch of blush, you can give your face a gorgeous glow that's quite unlike the red sunburn you might have been sporting when you got back from the beach a few days ago.
If you've been spending some time in the sun this summer (and we certainly hope you have!), you're probably a shade or two darker than you were in the depths of winter. Whether you got your tan while spending all week at the beach on a remote tropic isle or purchased it in a bottle at the drug store, sun-kissed summer skin can be a drastically different color than your winter complexion. What to do?
If you don't want to dump your old foundation and run out to get new products, only to be out of luck again when your tan fades, there's something you can do – bronzer. Instead of purchasing a new foundation, update your current one by buying a bronzer and swiping it over your cheeks to give yourself a little color. This way, you can get twice the mileage out of your regular foundation.
Bronzers are an excellent way to add a natural tan to your cheeks and give your look just a hint of summery shimmer. If you want to glow like you've spent the day in the sun, just brush a little bit of bronzer over the apples of your cheeks, on top of your normal foundation color. Voila! An instant dewy tan. Sweep a little extra on your decolletage for an all-over sun-kissed look.
Every girl experiences the need to downsize every once in a while, and there's no time like the summer to skimp down on your daily essentials and get in touch with a simpler way of being. Whether you're traveling this season or simply looking to make your life a bit easier, here's a list of your bare summer makeup essentials.
A simplified face makeup process. We say this in general terms because every girl's needs are different. If you have near-perfect skin, we suggest you go bare save for a bit or regular or tinted moisturizer. If you've got more pressing needs requiring a bit of coverage, it's best to skimp on the foundation and replace it with a primer and tinted moisturizer combination instead. The primer helps your makeup stay on your face while evening out the skin's texture, and meanwhile, the moisturizer will balance your skin and provided extra coverage. For all skin types, concealer should be used minimally and on an as-needed basis.
A one-step cheek and lip tint. Opt for a creamy formula you can dab on your cheeks and pout as you see fit.
Translucent powder (or blotting sheets if your skin is a bit easier to tame).
Waterproof mascara – a couple swipes of this stuff, and you shouldn't have to worry about running or smudging in humid weather.
There's no unwritten rule discouraging the use of bronzer – especially during the summer! – but if you plan on looking polished and sophisticated versus overeasy and overdone, you'd be wise to pay attention to the fine balancing act that bronzer requires.
According to StyleList.com, it's more de mode this summer to reach for shades with a hint of rose or gold in them.
"This summer, you'll be seeing more subtle glows than deep, savage tans," celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman told the news source. "Pink and gold undertones are going to be huge. They give a lighter, fresher and more natural air to a lift of color."
If you're a little lost at the makeup counter, reach for a bronzer compact that combines bronze and pink hues. Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer comes in a fun leopard-print design that'll make it both visually appealing and effortlessly easy to nail the shade you want this summer. Just be sure your foundation matches your natural summer glow, and do opt for brown or bronze eye makeup if you find that your regular winter black is starting to look a bit harsh in the sunlight.
Summer, like winter, is a time for being bold – but in totally different ways. The burgundy lips that looked so de mode come late December are better off replaced with a honeysuckle stain once we enter the month of June, and as with all lip colors, there are ways to temper the rest of your makeup to match the dreamy season.
According to makeup artist Pat McGrath, bold brows should in no way be scrapped for the summertime, but it is recommended to make them look a bit less harsh.
"Use powder for a softer look, and don't be afraid to blend more than one color into your brows," McGrath told StyleList.com. "Brow hair is not one flat color – that's what makes it look inauthentic."
When swapping out your makeup palette, don't forget to include your foundation as well. Your skin is generally one to two shades darker in the summer, so don't skimp on buying an updated product – think tinted moisturizer, not heavy pancake makeup!
If you're heading off to a warm, sunny destination for a winter vacation, you likely can't wait to lounge on the beach – but how will you maintain your beautiful looks under the beating sun? Believe it or not, you don't have to leave your 
Now that summer's almost over, you probably won't be rocking the same wild shades of orange, yellow, pink and green that were practically staples this past season. (But if you will be, more power to you!) If you want to transition your neon shades from summer to fall, you'll have to get a little creative with your layering skills. Here's how.
Unfortunately, summer is just one of the four seasons, which means it's rapidly coming to an end and making way for harsher weather. However, you don't have to let go of your summer styles yet. In fact, you should be milking them for all they're worth and perhaps even introducing a couple of new hues into your makeup collection. Glamour magazine pointed out a citrus-inspired look spotted on the runways that would be just perfect.
In the wintertime, your rosy cheeks come naturally when you step out into the bitter cold and expose your face to the elements. But with a sunkissed summer glow, your feminine 
If you've been spending some time in the sun this summer (and we certainly hope you have!), you're probably a shade or two darker than you were in the depths of winter. Whether you got your tan while spending all week at the beach on a remote tropic isle or purchased it in a bottle at the drug store, sun-kissed summer skin can be a drastically different color than your winter complexion. What to do?
Every girl experiences the need to downsize every once in a while, and there's no time like the summer to skimp down on your daily essentials and get in touch with a simpler way of being. Whether you're traveling this season or simply looking to make your life a bit easier, here's a list of your bare summer makeup essentials.
There's no unwritten rule discouraging the use of 
Summer, like winter, is a time for being bold – but in totally different ways. The burgundy lips that looked so de mode come late December are better off replaced with a honeysuckle stain once we enter the month of June, and as with all lip colors, there are ways to temper the rest of your makeup to match the dreamy season.
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