With the unbearable heatwave still on, it can be a little hard to get your makeup to stay on, but if you wear a natural look you’ll be guaranteed that there will be no meltdowns! Keep your face fresh and simple this summer and you’ll have no mishaps! Here’s how to get a fresh, natural, no-makeup look in 3 easy steps! Step 1 Moisturize! Before putting anything on your face, rub in a light moisturizer to prevent flaking and to help your makeup stay on better! If you have any imperfections, use a concealer only where needed and gently pat it on (no rubbing it in!) until it is ...

With the heat in full swing, you can’t afford to pile on the makeup and have it sweat off your face after just a few hours. That’s why you need to devise a new, fresh, makeup routine that will stay on all day and won’t feel caked on. This quick and easy summer makeup look is one of my favorites and the one I tend to wear most during the summer months. Step 1: Prep Prep your skin by starting off with a clean face. Apply a light, oil-free moisturizer and massage it in circular motions. Once the moisturizer has completely melted into the skin, apply a good primer which will ens...

Congratulations to “neonsunsets” for winning the MAC to the Beach giveaway! You were randomly selected through twitrand.com! You will get 3 MAC to the Beach products shipped directly to you from MAC: 1.To the Beach powder blush in Get-Away-Bronze 2.To the Beach bronzing powder in Golden 3.To the Beach tinted lipglass in Splashing Thank you to all for participating, and keep your eyes open as I will have more contests very soon! Again, thank you guys for following and retweeting, and let me know in the comments what you would like to see given away next time and I might just be abl...

It’s time to put away your neutrals, and start experimenting with bright, glittery colors! Summer always puts me in the mood to try bright, unexpected colors, and you’d be surprised at what a huge pick-me-up a little color can do for you! Lately I’ve been obsessed with greens probably because of all the beautiful foliage around me, but also because green eyeshadows bring out the green specks in brown and hazel eyes (which I have), as well as green eyes which make them stand out even more. This look is actually pretty easy to achieve and it’s perfect for day or night as...

Wanna get your hands on a few items from MAC’s To the Beach Collection? Well now you can! Just follow me on Twitter and retweet this phrase : Win MAC to the Beach blush, bronzer, and lipglass! WHAT YOU WIN For this contest, I am giving away 3 MAC products from the To The Beach Collection: 1.To the Beach powder blush in Get-Away-Bronze 2.To the Beach bronzing powder in Golden 3.To the Beach tinted lipglass in Splashing To The Beach Powder Blush in Get-Away Bronze is a beautiful mid-tone tan blush that looks stunning on almost any skin tone. Those with lighter skin can also use it as lo...

During the humid months, you might not want to go on the super dark side with the smoky eye, but you can play with different looks for a summery smoky eye. I  love this summery smoky eye because it incorporates a shimmery, earthy tones that look natural but still dramatic. So here’s how to get the look! Start off with a clean lid and apply a primer to hold everything in place. Swipe on a shimmery champagne shadow to your lid. For the crease, use a dark brown shadow and use a blending brush to blend it all in. Add more color if you need to. Finish off by lining top and bottom lashes wit...

It’s all in the nude this season as we’ve seen so far from shoes to makeup, and everything in between, nude has become the staple color this summer. But whether this trend lasts or not, there is one thing we’re sure of: nude lips, are here to stay. There’s something very ethereal about nude lips, especially when paired with sexy, smoky eyes. The first thing you need to think about when doing nude lips is the rest of your makeup. Usually, nude lips look best with a smoky eye or some heavy mascara, so don’t be afraid to pamper your peepers before starting. ...

Summer is in full swing (well, at least in my neck of the woods) and I wouldn’t dare leave the house without some bronzer. Since the sun is super damaging to your skin, and tanning beds are a big no-no, you should get in the habit of either applying a self-tanning lotion or using some bronzer to get a beautiful, golden glow. There are a few rules when it comes to applying bronzer, and the most important one is to applying sparingly. Remember, it’s better to apply less bronzer and add it on later than to remove it. So start off with a big, soft blush/bronzing brush and swirl it aro...