When I do my summer makeup I like to stick with a fresh faced look that says “I look good without trying”. Always remember to start off with a clean and moisturized face before putting on any makeup.

1. Apply a very sheer coat of your favorite foundation and powder. (I used Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in Medium Beige and Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent Powder)
2. Apply a cream highlighter with your fingers along the top of your cheekbone. (I used Benefit’s What’s Up)
3. Now let’s add some “coraly” whipped blush. Always apply with your fingers to get the most natural looking application. (I used L’Oreal whipped blush in Angelic) 
4. It’s time to give ourselves that warm summer glow! Add a little bronzer along your temples, nose, and the hollows of your cheeks. (I used Hard Candy in Tropics)
5. Bold brows are all the rage right now. Do your eyebrows just how you like them; the thicker the better! (I used Coastal Scents Brow Tones)
6. Now for those eyes! We are keeping it really simple, so go ahead and give yourself some eyeliner. I put eyeliner from the “tear duct” into a small wing. (I used Jordana in Black Rocks)
7. Now for that glitter! Give yourself an identical line just above your black eyeliner. (I used NYX Liquid Crystal Liner in Crystal Hip)
8. I like my lashes big and bold. For mascara I applied two coats to the top and 1 coat to the bottom lashes. (I used Rimmel Glam Eyes and L’Oreal Collagen Power Volume, both in Blackest Black)
9. Last, but definitely not least, those lips! Apply a single coat of Maybelline Color Whispers in “Coral Ambition”.

Voila! You are now officially summer ready!

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Step 1 – Start with straight hair and gather to one side.

Step 2 – Secure with a thin elastic.

Step 3 – Separate the hair above your hands and put your fore finger and thumb through the hole.

Steps 4 & 5- Grab the bottom of your hair and flip it through the hole (This is the step you will repeat over and over until you reach the end of your ponytail!)

Steps 6-10 – Repeat Steps 4 & 5. After flipping each section, tug on the ends of hair to slide up the elastic. Feel free to adjust and loosen the ‘knots’ to get the braid to look as tight or loose as you desire.

Voila! This is a perfect style to add to your ‘last minute’ hair style stash! This braid looks fun and different, yet is so simple to create! Finally a braid that will steal attention without robbing all of your time! If you ask me, that’s what makes this braid brilliant!

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Steps 1-3 – Gather hair in a tight ponytail at the top of your head. The higher the bun, the more dramatic the look. Be sure to make sure all of your hair is pulled tight off of your face (this will give you the sleek look).

Steps 4 & 5 – Take your ‘donut’ and loop your pony tail through it so it sits securely at the base of your ponytail.

Step 6 – Slightly tease your hair to give it some volume.

Step 7 & 8 – Lay your hair over the donut (it will look sort of like a hair fountain!). Then, wrap it around the donut, in whichever direction you choose, until all ends of your hair and wrapped and tucked underneath.

Step 9 – Secure ends of hair with bobby pins!

There you have it! Quick, simple and oh so chic! The donut bun creates a bold shape that is sure to grab attention. Not to mention, this hairstyle is not only bad hair day proof, it’s also easy enough to do when you’re running late!

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Eyeliner can dramatically change the appearance of your eyes, so today I will be showing you 4 different ways to wear your eyeliner. My two favorite liquid eyeliners are the NYC Liquid Eyeliner and the ELF Liquid Eyeliner. They both have easy to use brushes and the formulas stay all day. Today I will be using my NYC eyeliner.

1) The first to wear your liquid eyeliner is the subtle cat eye that has a short wing and a thin line going across the eyelid. This is more toned down for an everyday look, or for someone with round eyes that wants to make them look bigger!

2) The second way is a more natural look with no wing and a thin line across the lid. This would be perfect for someone who doesn’t want too dramatic of a look, or maybe if you just need something to help conceal your false eyelashes.

3) The third way to wear your liquid eyeliner is what I like to call the “Mod”. This of course stems from Twiggy in the 60′s. It has a short wing, but a very thick line going all the way across the eyelid. This might be more flattering for someone who has bigger eyelids.

4) The last is my personal favorite, and that is the dramatic cat eye. This involves a very long wing extending up towards your eyebrow, and a thick line going across the eyelid. The dramatic cat eye is perfect for a night out!

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