Smashin' Summer Fashion

Summer is coming, Summer is coming, SUMMER IS COMING!  There are definitely some hot new fashion pieces that making a HUGE splash on the runways this Spring and Summer.  We are seeing lots of beautiful colors (blues, yellows, rosy pinks, and lilac purples) with the mix & match prints (florals, stripes, and polka dots).  I am in LOVE with mixing prints and colors to make a statement.  I am loving the new J. Crew looks this Spring as well as some of the beautiful looks that Ann Taylor has come out with.  

J.Crew is currently having a major sale on their Winter and early Spring line and I nabbed this cute floral tee for just under $20.  The necklace is also from J.Crew's Summer 2013 line and the sunglasses were purchased at the Loft as a part of their pre-Spring line.  This is the PERFECT time to shop for Winter and Fall items because they are all on sale but often-times stores will have their pre-Spring line on sale in March and April as well.  Be on the look-out for 30-40% off sales at most stores for the upcoming Easter holiday.  

Another fashion tip: Lessen the amount of make-up you wear in the summer. It's not as clean or neat because the heat and sun will cause your make-up to fade and you will look haggard and tired.  Find some primers or foundations that have SPF in them.  My personal Summer favorites are the Clinique Super Primer and the Matte Foundation from Bare Minerals.  Neither of these make me break-out (and I have uber-sensitive skin) and they clean off really nicely.  

I also would suggest using a tinted lip balm as opposed to lip stick or gloss.  They can get sticky and messy in the heat whereas a lip balm will moisturize and give you a gorgeous color as well.  I use Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Petunia.  Try not using dark or heavy eye make up either.  These can create a dark look when the weather is bright and cheery.  My fave?  Yves Saint Laurent Shock in Deep Black.  It goes on thick and makes my eyelashes look luscious full!  Enjoy these INCREDIBLE products this spring and summer and I promise you will be hooked.