This makeup definitely “SMASHED” the competition

Continuing off of my last post “Love their makeup” I really wanted to talk about this amazing bronzer that I’ve been using. It’s by SMASHBOX and it’s called BRONZED LIGHTS. The bronzer comes in two shades Sunkissed Matte and Suntan Matte. I’ve been using the Suntan Matte color. You can get it at Nordstrom’s, Sephora, or anywhere that sells SMASHBOX. Bronzers are fab in general because it can always give you a boost in color. Just dust lightly with a fluffy powder brush on your cheeks, temples, the bridge of your nose, or anywhere you want color. This one is great because you can use it to contour your face. I personally take a small blush brush and concentrate more on the hollows of my cheeks, under my cheekbones, and the temples to give slimming affect and frame my face with tanned definition. [ I'm wearing it in the my pic above:) ]

I also personally like this bronzer by ARBONNE and it’s called No Sun Intended. The drawback is it only comes in one color so if you’re too fair it might come off a little strong. I use this one for all over summer glow :)

Now for the great debate: Shimmer or no shimmer? Bronzers with a little bit of shimmer can look great…if you do it right. If you pick a shade too dark however, you complexion is left looking muddy or dirty even. Especially in hot weather too much shimmer can leave you looking really oily. So I would stick with the matte formula. You can wear it every day and it doubles because it can absorb oil.

Now we all know I love Kim Kardashian because she’s just so gorgeous and her make-up is always looking flawless thanks to Mario (mentioned in the “Love their makeup” post). She is also a fan of the SMASHBOX bronzer and is even wearing it in these two pics (Make up done by Mario of course) :

[credit:property kimkardashian.com]

[credit:property of kimkardashian.com]

Trina[ ♥ ]

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Summer Breeze

Summer is coming to an end,
but with a month or
so left it's still not too late to be left feeling like a sun goddess.

The warm humid weather can wreak havoc on your hair.

Therefore here is one chic, easy way to update your lovable mane.
It looks a bit complex,

but some of the best hairstyles are the ones that don't take that much time.
Follow Nicole Richie's lead and style an updo which will act as a protective shield barring the sun from frying your hair. A step further you can go is even spritzing a spray on sunscreen as an added measure, but just at the roots.
Part your hair down the middle, french braid both sides, and twist the ends into a low bun.
And don't mind the flyaways: It'll add to the more effortless look and keep it from being too prissy.

[credit:Katy Winn/Corbis/instyle.com]

While we're on the subject of sun damage, let's take a minute to talk skin.
Now I know we all love to be bronzed and tan in the summer

[I, myself am guilty of this]
but please for the sake of not looking like you're 50 when you're 30 and *GASP* pre-mature wrinkles wear sunscreen, sunscreen,sunscreen!!!
Plus, Hello?!?!
There are other ways to appear tan without all the damage.
Case and point Loreal Sublime Bronze Properfect Airbrush Self-Tanning Mist.
I use this myself and it's worked wonders. Just find the formula right for you: if you're fair you probably want to stick with the lighter one and so on.
I'm not orange and people mistake my Faux glow as

'maybe she's born with it.'
Just make sure you exfoliate before using it to prevent uneven spots,
[a.k.a shave before in the shower or use a body scrub]
moisturize, start spraying [an arms length away or so] wait a couple minutes til completely dry and you're on your way to that "natural tan."

[credit:loreal]

Trust me you'll be saving hundreds maybe even thousand of dollars in botox or evasive procedures in the future. Because duh! You won't need them :)
xoxo
Trina[♥]