Summertime makeup

   Summer time is the time to lighten up a little. Both in color and in texture. Matt foundations are traded in for dewy and sheer, dark cranberry lips are traded for bright corals and pinks. Oh how I love living in San Diego where its like summer 75% of the year :) .

  A look that was really popular this summer was a flash of blue on the eyes. Chanel came out with some really fun mascaras. The pic below is more of an "inspirational pic", I don't think I would actually go all out like that.

 I think blue can be pretty on the eyes, but it's all about moderation. No one looks good with a Mimi from the Drew Carey Show blue shadow from lash line to brow. But a little flash on the inner corner...

 or along the lower lash line can be a fun way to add a little color to your look....

  Chanel just came out with new cream blush for fall 2013 which I am actually loving for summer. Cream blush just looks so much more like skin than powder blush. 

  

  It looks moisturized and natural. I think I only own one, and probably 15 powder blush. Time to update my makeup wardrobe a little! 

  I'd also suggest switching out your flat matt lipsticks for ones with more of a shine to them, or add a gloss on top of your regular lipstick. Go for a bright color on the lips and keep the foundation and the eyes light. Glossy, dewy, moisturized... all good things for summer.

Oh, and of course don't forget SPF. I did..... I never will again. (worst sunburn of my freaking life).