Summer Beauty Must-Haves

Summer may not be officially here yet, but the warm weather certainly has us feeling like it. Just like our clothing wardrobes, our beauty "wardrobes" need an update for the Summer. The dark, rich colors that enchanted us through the winter are starting to feel too heavy and overdone. It's time to make way for a lighter hand and brighter colors. Here are a few of my favorite "Summer Must-Haves" to jump start your summer beauty routine!

1. Tarte Lipsurgence in Enchanted- A light moisturizing in a bright, summery color

2. Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palatte- The perfect summer bronzer, highlighter, and blush all in one palette. Everything you could possibly need for the perfect glowy summer look

3. Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray- Keep your makeup in place through the hottest summer days with a makeup setting spray. Bonus: keep it in the fridge for an extra refreshing spray.

4. L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush- The perfect peachy shimmer to wear everywhere from BBQ's and the beach.

5. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner- Protect your perfect cat eye from smudges and surprise water fights with a waterproof liquid eyeliner in an easy to use pen.

Stila Cosmetics

I've always loved Stila Cosmetics. Maybe I'm a little biased because I used to have a friend who worked at the Stila counter. Still I always felt the colors were great, the application was smooth, and it was makeup that could be used for both day and night. So, I thought I'd share with you a couple Stila products that I'm just in love with.

Smudge Pots: These are a gel eyeliner that come in a little jar. You use a small pointed brush to apply it. I love these. It's very similar to liquid eyeliner (which I'm obsessed with) but easier to apply, and not quite as harsh. It's versatile enough to make either a crisp line, or a sexy smudge. Plus it has great staying power, which is wonderful for those of us who don't have the time or inlination to keep applying makeup throughout the day. Right now I'm using it in Copper, to get a soft glow for summer, but Black is always a classic.




Lip Glaze: I love this lip gloss. The applicator ( a click-up brush) is so easy to use. It's a little bit sticky as far as lip gloss goes, but it stays on for several hours. Again, it comes in many wonderful colors, and has the perfect hint of shimmer.