summer beauty

3 summer beauty trends not to miss

If you’re a glass half empty person, I'm sorry that you’re summer is half way over. If you a glass half full person, enjoy the rest of July and August! Either way, the summer 2013 beauty trends have made their presence known. So let's celebrate the top three summer beauty trends you still have time rock.

Healthy Glow

Sub your bronzer for blush.  Honestly who needs to add more red to your complexion when dealing with heat and sunburn? I know I sure don’t. However, blush always extenuates my weak bone structure therefore, I can’t just forgo that important part of my makeup routine. Thanks to one of this summer’s top trends you don’t have to. Instead of blush, try using bronzer to do the job. It works just as well to show off your cheekbones but instead of giving you an even more flushed look, you just get a bronze glow.

Sleek Strands

We’re used to seeing women embrace their wildly wavy summer hair, giving it a messy chic look. But this summer it’s all about fighting the frizz. Sleek is chic. Although not always easy, it's possible. To get the look, start by using Oribe’s Shampoo and Conditioner for Moisture and Control ($38, oribe.com). After washing, use hair oils. My personal favorite is Moroccanoil Treatment Light ($43, Moroccanoil.com).  The light weight formula tames my frizzies without weighing down my hair or making it look greasy.

Bright Pink Puckers

It’s playful, fun and light— all the qualities you look for in a summer look. With the gross summer heat, go for a matte lip instead of sticky, runny gloss.  My favorite pink lipstick of the moment is Hourglass Liquid Lipstick ($28, Sephora.com) in Ballet. It goes on liquid, but dries matte. Genius.

How to Look Good in A Bikini on 'Live from the Couch'

Today I spent the morning with Carolina Bermudez and Lisa Kerney on "Live from the Couch" dishing How to Look Good in A Bikini. Check out the segment and keep reading for a full list of the products featured. Boots No. 7 Smooth & Improve Cellulite Treatment, $19.99 at Walgreens

Schick Quatro for Women TrimStyle, $9.99 at Drugstores

Shaveworks The Cool Fix Rollerball, $21 at Sephora

Australian Gold® Sheer Coverage Continuous Spray with Kona Coffee Bronzers SPF 30, $9.49 at drugstores

e.l.f. Studio Lip Balm SPF 15, $3 at eyeslipsface.com

Aquage Sea Salt Texturizing Spray, $17 at professional salons nationwide (visit aquage.com for locations)

Lulu Frost La Boheme Turban #7, $60 at lulufrost.com

5 Favorites, Summer Style

This week's five favorites are all my favorite summer themed picks ranging from my new must-have body oil to self tanning towelettes I never thought I'd use (I'm more of a mousse or lotion girl) and a tan extender that really works.  There's at least one thing here for everyone. Lather Summer Nights Body Oil, $16, is a moisturizing body oil that I like to use at night after a nice, hot shower.  There are three different scents, but lavender is my favorite as it calms my mind and helps me relax.  I'm a huge fan of using body oils as opposed to lotions at night and if my skin is really dry, I'll mix an oil into my lotion and pull double duty.

Bumble & Bumble Surf Foam Wash Shampoo, $24, has a matching conditioner.  Infused with minerals and sea botanicals, they're designed to create a great base for a beachy 'do.  After all, Bumble & Bumble does have the best Surf Spray around.

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Towelettes, $9.99, are a pack of tanning towelettes that if used correctly, don't leave streaks.  Intimidated to use them at first, I created circular motions all over my body and face with a single towelette and in a few hours a bronze glow developed.  Plus, they're great for travel.

Kate Somerville Tan Maximizer, $48, replaces body lotion twice a day before sun exposure.  It's great to use prior to going on vacation to help accentuate your tan. Then, after you self tan or get a sun kissed glow, continue use and it moisturizes with black snakeroot that also keeps your skin in check.

Yves Rocher Monoi de Tahiti All Purpose Oil, $9.90, smells like the islands.  It absorbs quickly into your skin to help hydrate or maintain your tan, but can also be used on your hair to tame frizzies.  You can also just put a bit on your pulse points for the fragrance alone.

 

Summer Beauty Buys that Help You (and Him) Beat the Heat

It's still summer!  I know, you're probably already shopping for additions to your fall wardrobe (Get your printed pumps yet?), but live in the moment and embrace the last few weeks of sundress season!  Here are some summer staples that are on mine and Joe's A-list thanks to their refreshing sensations.  After all, the subway will still be sticky until late October! Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh, $3.99 at drugstores.

In a survey 80% of consumers who have tried Vaseline in the past said that the improved Vaseline Total Moisture is better than the old lotion.  What's better?  It feels great on my skin and level of moisturization is top notch, but I really love the aloe factor.  Just like the one I used to use it moisturizes without feeling greasy, but the added aloe makes it refreshing.  Perfect for summertime.  Joe likes it too!

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes, $12.50 at thebodyshop-usa.com

I carry these on me during really hot days because public transportation in NYC in the summer is not pretty.  I gave Joe a pack to keep in his desk drawer at work for an afternoon refresher too.  The tamanu oil helps to soothe your skin and lemon tree oil keeps your pores clear.

Jason Soothing Aloe Vera Organic Oil, $6.39 at jason-natural.com

One of those summer must-haves.  It's a miracle product that soothes, calms and helps heal everything and anything.  I use it on everything from burns I give myself on my fingers from not wearing the glove that comes with my clampless curling iron to my bitten cuticles.

*This post is sponsored by Vaseline, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.