Summer Essentials!

Summer has finally arrived!!

Take off all those layers and strip down to your bikini because summer is here (That includes makeup). Even though I am a huge fan of the dark nail polishes and Smokey eyes as well as layering clothing, it is time to invite colour back into your life.
           

1. Start preparing for summer by changing your beauty routine for example instead of wearing layers of foundation try using a BB Cream as it has light coverage with a nice glow and just encase some SPF too. I recently got the Garnier Skin Naturals BB Cream in my latest monthly glossybox and I have been loving it!! Its so light to put on and it never goes cakey. It is too dark for me but thank god it doesn't make me look orange or give me lines, it actually gives me a natural glowing tan. Another thing you could do is use liquid blushers and highlighters. Im using Me Me Me Beat the Blues highlighter and Posie Tint blusher by Benefit and they give me the nicest looking skin, I really recommend purchasing these. Its not to much so its perfect for summer as it gives you the Natural Beachy skin.

2. Instead of using matte lipsticks try using a tinted lip balm. Lip balms are very beneficial for your lips as they leave them feeling moisturized and they are a great way off protecting your lips from the suns harmful rays.

3. Make up isn't the only thing you can change! Instead of using harmful Curling irons try using a good Salt Spray. I recently bought my 3rd bottle of the Tony and Guy Texturizing Salt Spray because its that good :) I am in love with this stuff...seriously.

4. I realised during the winter I used body washes that all had a nutty scent. For example I used the Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub due to the maple syrup scent that it had going on during the winter and I have now decided to swap to the Soap & Glory (I love their products) Orangeasm body wash because of its bouncy orange scent. If you feel like going all the way try pairing it with the orangeasm body lotion for the extra umph. Not only does this make you smell good in summer but also helps you to get into the summer mood of going out more often.

5. Last but not least, Nail polish is a huge statement piece during the seasons and summer is all about the Bright Colours. I'm Currently wearing white (because I am going through the black & white stage in life) but I use my rings to make my hands look more summery if I decide to take an instagram photo (@SkylarLivell). You'll notice that your bag essentials will change as well and I will be doing a blog on that soon, so check it out when its up :)