Summer MakeUp Trends 2011

Summer makeup trends 2011 can help you open up creativity, give you ideas for something new to do to your standard makeup habits, and keep you fresh and update on trends….. But as with all trends in makeup and fashion you have to pick out the most fitting trends for you and a look you are comfortable with. Selection of  fitting makeup colors, in addition to adjusting the approach of the makeup to go with your facial traits, age, personality, career and life style.   Some trends may not be fitting for the look you like or your personality, while others can work quite well…so like much in life, pick and choose what fits for you and adjust if needed!   But dont be afraid... try new things and have some fun with it!

If you desire to branch out and look different day to day you’ll love the summer trends of color for 2011!

Let’s take a look at some of the trends for 2011:

LIPS:

 Bold lips…..Red, Hot Pink and Orange…and matte making it even bolder!  The trend is to have the rest of your face looking very natural… Bold sexy lips with natural face and eyes!

Use natural soft colors or bare lips with bold eyes or a natural look.

EYES:

If you’re wanting attention to your eyes you’ll like the bold pastel shadow colors trend .  Go as bold and bright as you like or as soft and natural with pastel colors.  With or without heavy winged top eyeliner.  When you are attracting a lot of attention to your makeup by using bold colors don’t forget to be sure your skin is flawless with the use of concealer! 

And of course… the smokey eye is always popular … branch out this summer with the trend to add some other colors to your usual black or grey…use colors such as blues, yellows, greens, pinks, purples…

Metallic’s sheers and pearlized colors are a wonderful makeup trend most can use… on their own or blended with some of the other trends.

NATURAL:

Natural summer makeup trends are keeping its fame in 2011 as well.  A favorite look of mine every year!  Natural makeup can not be topped by any other look in my opinion.  All on its own or mixed with a surprising splash of color at the lips or eyes. 

A natural look that is fresh, clean and crisp for summer.  Create flawless skin with concealer and foundation if needed. Bronzer on cheeks- but don’t overdue it, use it subtly…and I like to use a bronzer as a blush when creating a natural look- or a small touch of blush, natural light earth colors on eyes,  no eyeliner or hardly any eyeliner- what eyeliner you do use can be only white liner on the waterline during the day then switching to black liner at night , also only in the waterline, black mascara on the tops and bottom lashes, then finish the look with barely any color or no color on lips or… for a change you can use these natural tips along with bold lips.

EYESBROWS:  Dont forget the eyebrows!!  Shapely, filled, clean, not too thick and not too thin eyebrows with a nice arch are even more important this summer.  Well manicured, shapely and filled eyebrows go hand and hand with all the summers trends… and in my opinion year around!  Eyebrows help frame your face, proper shape can make your eyes look larger, and give you a well finished and beautiful appearance!

Have fun with your makeup!  Use your makeup to enhance your beauty inside and out! Play and experiment with your makeup for fun and to see what you like best! Make your own personal trends this summer! ;) 

:) Terra

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Choosing a Foundation For Summer

Choosing a Foundation for Summer

In the hot summer months foundation often needs a change. 

Dilemmas such as heat, humidity, perspiration, shine due to increased oil production, dry dehydrated skin, tanner skin and summer trends all play a role in choosing the right foundation in summer months

Don’t forget to apply your moisturizer before you apply your makeup during the summer as always.  Allow your moisturizer to dry before applying the foundation.  You can use a sun block to double as moisturizer and a sunscreen both.

Whatever type of foundation you choose be sure, especially for summer months, that it is either oil free or low oil content.  Set foundations with an oil free powder.  Once you powder your face its best not to reapply the powder when you are hot, damp or perspiring, wait until you are out of the heat before touching up to avoid ending up with a heavy caked creased look.

Remember creamy makeups such as stick foundations, lip sticks, etc can melt in the heat, so try to keep them out of the sun, hot cars… .

Application of foundation: What to use to apply foundations depends on your personal preference.  Using a sponge, brush or fingers is best.  You can dampen the sponge or brush to thin the foundation… dry for thicker.  I love to spread foundation with my fingers, it naturally warms the foundation making it easier to glide over the skin with little effort…. and I feel it gives me the most speed and control.

When you know you will be in a high heat environment and you need foundation keep the foundation mostly in the center of the face, staying away from the hairline where you will perspire more.

Primer:  Summer is the absolute best time to wear primer.  Applying a primer, glide it all over the face after your moisturizer and before you apply the foundation.  Primer helps the foundation stay in place, last longer, and decreases the foundation from going into lines and creases.   I recommend for the eye area to purchase a primer especially made for the eye and a separate primer for the rest of your face.

Heat and Humidity:  Often women prefer to wear less foundation to be comfortable in the heat of the summer.  A tinted moisturizer is a wonderful alternative to foundation. When wearing tinted moisturizers you don’t need to use an additional moisturizer.  I love tinted moisturizers all year around, especially for skin that doesn’t need heavy coverage. It creates a healthy, dewy glow to the skin and feels light and wonderful.   If you want a little more coverage then a tinted moisturizer gives try a liquid or mousse foundation. 

Oily skin:   Stick or cake foundations are a good solution for oily skin during the summer.  If you have acne, which is often increased during summer with oil production and perspiration, the stick or cake foundation can give a heavier coverage for the troubled areas and can be thinned out for the areas not needing it as much.  Applied with a sponge, brush or spreading it with your fingers allows you to control how heavy or light you wear it.  A light dusting of a powder will help set the foundation, as well as reduce shine.   Dabbing your face with blotting tissues during the day helps remove excess oil without removing makeup.

Dry dehydrated skin:  During the summer month when skin is often exposed to the hot drying sun you will do well with a tinted moisturizer or hydrating liquid foundation.  When applying the foundation dab it on rather then rubbing it on, this will decrease skin from flaking and aggravating the dry skin.  Be sure to drink lots of water and exfoliate your dry skin.

Darker skin hue during summer:  You only need to change your foundation hue if you tan, if you don’t tan then stay with your year around hue.  As your skin gets tanned either by natural UV rays, tanning beds,  tanning lotions or  spray tanning you will need a foundation with a deeper hue, usually darker by a shade or two.  Test the color right at and above the  jaw line to color match.  You may want to go ahead and invest in a new bottle of foundation, tinted moisturizer or stick/cake foundation for the summer or another solution would be to add drops of liquid bronzer or darker liquid foundation to your usual liquid foundation.

When getting your makeup professionally applied and you will be outside, for a wedding or photo shoot especially, I recommend your foundation to be air brushed for a flawless long lasting result.

There are a lot of makeup brands that offer long wearing foundations, water proof, and oil free that offer good durability.  Shop around and find what appeals to you. 

Have fun, be safe and have a great summer!

J Terra

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