Summer 2012 beauty favs

Living in the city for the first time throughout the summer has me reaching for a ton of products since my skin is not used to this much humidity ever.  These are my most reached for beauty products of this summer 2012 =)

 

MUFE HD Power - Has been my life saver product over the past few months. Keeping my make up in place and less sweaty , a little goes a long way with this product I have had the same one for two years now.

 

MAC Select Sheer Pressed powder (NC20)

Setting my make up with this daily and I also bring it in my purse to touch up throughout the day. I love how it sets make up and makes my skin look less shiny in the heat.

 

MAC bronzer in Golden 

I have had this for two summers now ! I have finally hit pan! I only wear it when I am going somewhere at night, I feel like with the humidity and heat in the summer my skin looks too shiny with bronzer added on.

 

Almost done finally ha!

 

MAC Paint pot in Bare Study

I opt to wear this paint pot in particular the majority of the summer because it looks natural on the lid and is something you can wear on its own or with primer. Only when it is not as humid though because it tends to look less natural with the effects of the heat.

 

Blush by Benefit in Coralista 

For a bit of extra color on my face for special occasions or going out I always turn to this one because I feel that it gives a nice glow to the cheeks.

 

Super 8 BB Cream

I have been in love with this BB cream ever since last summer and I have been recently comparing it to the new one that Garnier came out with. I find that this one is better simply because it doesn't leave any sort of shine or heavy feeling like I feel the Garnier one does.

 

Maybelline Illegal length mascara 

 This mascara does not smug for me whatsoever no matter how hot or humid it gets in the city. I used to only get water proof ones which work great but are annoying to get off at the end of the day. This mascara lengthens and makes your lashes look full and natural.

 

Smash box primer and Urban Decay Primer Potion

These have saved my make up from going anywhere in the hot days and nights all summer. Smash box's photo finish is smooth and doesn't clog your pores if you happen to sweat throughout the day, it help keeps your make up from melting away. UDPP I would wear under both paint pots and eye shadow to keep everything from creasing.

 

MAC Eye shadow in Naked Lunch 

This has been what I have been using as a highlight all summer, mostly in the inner tear duct area of my eyes and then sometimes along my brow bone. When it is way too hot to wear barely any make up I usually wear this shade on my lid over Urban Decay's primer potion.

Summer Forever 21 haul

 

Silk teal top (14.80$)

The detailing in this shirt is amazing, the popping color is also a great aspect of this shirt. I have been wearing it with basic tanks underneath to really bring out the cutouts , yet I would also bring it to the beach for a cover up as well =)

 

White sheer bow top (13.50$) I needed more white in my wardrobe and this top works with so much that I already have. The side pulls up so you can wear it as tight or as loose as you want which is nice.

Colored Denim (18.80$) The pictures do not do the color any justice, they are more of a coral/pink in real life.  These are my first pair (little late) of colored denim jeans, I do have some pastel blue shorts but these are my first pair of jeans.

 

Ring (4.80$) Black and silver elongated.

I don't normally like any sort of ring that is bulky in any way but this one is super comfortable to wear all day long and I don't get sick of it being on me.

 

Dress (18.80$) Mauve (More in person then pictures) I adore the back detail on this dress. It is very snug on the body but it is a good length (just about the knees). The sleeves are sheer so you can see the detailing of the lace even more.

 

Blue and Black dresses (13.30$ secretly marked down to 2 for 9.00!)

The Forever 21 near me was having a buy one get the second free in one section of the store, I pulled the black dress out of a complete different area of the store when I went to pay the woman told me I could get something else from that section or another one of these dresses for free! I love the back detail and the lines in the front of these dresses give them more structure.

Summer 2012 styling

 

J.Crew pixi pants

These go with everything and are super comfortable for the office or any time of the day really! Super flattering and totally worth the purchase.

 

Tory Burch Criss Cross Espadrille 

 These are on sale now at Nordstoms !! :) :) 

I am tall so I like to stick with shoes that have a small wedge rather then heals so that I don't feel like I am towering over people haha These are amazing and go with everything!

 

Ossie Necklace from Bauble Bar 

Fallen in love with their entire collection of jewelry. If you like having one statement piece of jewelry to add to your summer outfits like I do then you will defiantly love everything about Bauble Bar.

 

Light Emerald sleeveless loose fit top from Windsor.

Pairing anything loose and flows with pixi pants are my thing this summer. I like finding things like this top that are more original looking then a plain simple top. Cut outs are one of my favorites this summer.