Fashion Style Summer 2010 ( 6 )

Oh, Summer Wedding ( Obviously someone else, not yours ), don’t you hate it?

Now you can get your revenge, upstage the bride and steal her lime light with these white numbers and innocent paints. ( Just kidding, about the vengeance, not the style )

Simply swipe NARS Multiples Bronzer in a shade that compliments your skin tone across your cheek, including the bridge of nose to mimic a sun kissed glow, then make your cheek apples pop with a sheer wash of NARS Angelika.

Accessorise your decollete with Oscar de la Renta gold plated floral necklace.

Lanvin blanche’s cream cotton T-shirt with bold shoulder and tiered sleeves make this the perfect piece for a wedding function. ( May not be politically correct, but who cares ? Style comes first )

Seduce those gorgeous guy in suits with your tanned legs in Oscar de la Renta’s white denim shorts with silver and white fringed trim.

Sashay in Michael Kors white leather sandals with a silver-tone and Perspex heel.

Keep your lips simple yet kissable with Chanel Glossimer in Pink Teaser; you can’t be too high maintenance if you plan to smooch the best men or any handsome guy that fell under your charm.

LPB June 2010 Favourites

Items I can’t stop loving & using this month :

For warm summer months, I tend to ” holy go lightly ” on face creams. Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief never fails to deliver a bath of hydrating freshness & relief to my skin, whether it’s burned or not ( hopefully not with the religious use of sun block ).

On nights when I need extra pampering, I will treat myself with Clarins Multi Active Nuit; Enveloping myself in a soothing & nurturing environment.

I never neglects my eyes & lips, even when the temperature rises. Instead, I tend to slather on eye balm & lip balm. I am currently using Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream, as a treatment and an indispensable gloss. Chanel Hydramax+ Active Nutrition Lip Care keeps my lips soft & supple, which is important as I like strong, vivid lips when the sun is out.

My make up rules for summer are  - Be safe, Be bold and Be selective.

I always ensure I have enough sun protection before heading out. Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation has an SPF of 20; simply needs to be buffed on for a refined finish that offers sheer to medium coverage.

Estee Lauder Aeromatte Pressed Powder is light & easy, again, I use this for a perfectly bare but impeccably buffed style.

Chanel Rouge Allure Genial is a great pick me up coral when I want to play up my lips. NARS Burn It Blue rises to the occasion when my eyes want to be in the lime light.

MAC blushers in bright pink ( like fashion frenzy ) are my favourites when it’s time for a dramatic cheek. Otherwise, a sweep of Bobbi Brown Antigua Bronzer will keep me looking healthy & radiant.

I also use Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss in Petal quite a lot this month. Its shimmery finish is mesmerising.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge mascara is a must have when temperature & humidity are soaring.

Of course, my fragrance becomes lighter & fresher; Jo Malone Pine & Eucalyptus Living Cologne is my current pick.

I am more diligent about deep cleansing & exfoliating in the summer months. Clinique Anti Blemish Solution Oil Control Cleansing Mask , Clinique Turnaround Radiance Peel are the products I turned to when I want detoxification & desquamation. ( Of course, I don’t use them together – over peeling  & the resultant irritation is not fun )

Summer Jacket

After the 2 previous posts, it’s time for reality check.

I want this silk jacket by Lanvin. ( At least it’s relatively affordable )

Bejewelled

The perfect sandals for summer, wear this with well pedicured, lacquered toes in vivid hues such as turquoise, bright coral, yellow, fuschia.

Its much more affordable than this lovely LV necklace embedded with precious stones.

LPB Summer’s Nude

While I am excited about those bold & beautiful shades of summer 2010, there are times I just want to wear some neutral make up that whisper rather than shout; Here are some of the products I rely on when I want to look fresh, carefree & sunkissed.

My staples for an effortlessly chic look includes Chanel’s Teint Innocent compact foundation ( blended with finger ), Orchid Rose Joues Contraste Powder Blush ( buffed over the apples of cheek ) & Rouge Allure Curious or Naive ( applied directly from tube sans brushing / lining ).

Of course, a coat of waterproof mascara & a spritz of Cristalle Eau Verte would

I wish I could find something as lovely & natural as Les Naturels de Chanel 2009 this summer; Those soft, sophisticated, underplayed yet undeniably chic hues really exemplifies the words of Coco herself when she said “less is more”.

I just want to look good naked ( make up wise ) under the hot summer sun, with some flattering nude shades that makes me look healthy, well rested & contented.

Summer

The days are getting warmer; Cosmetics companies are launching their bright, bold, ecstatic, colourful collections, Carrie & her gang are back!

Oh, good old summer days.

Beach Style 2010

You have got your golden tan & toned body, now you got to flaunt it on the beach with your killer bikini. Here are some perfect items to compliment your sexy bitch beach look.

Chanel Le Vernis Mistral ( pink with golden shimmers ) or Riviera ( opaque neon pink ).

Max Azria’s off-white silk-blend belted shirt dress over your bikini to seduce ( imagination could be the best temptation )

Valentino rosette-detailed leather sandals to slip your brightly enamel-ed toes in

Yves Saint Laurent Muse cracked leather tote for your beach essentials ( designer sunglasses, sunscreen, compact, mineral mist…… )

Bobbi Brown Antigua Palette

Designed to give you that well-rested, seaside glow, this Caribbean-inspired palette has a pinky peach illuminating bronzer that gives pale skin subtle, sun-kissed colour and works as a beachy blush on darker skin tones.

Also includes three neutral Eye Shadows and three pink Lip Colors that let you take your look from subtle to bold. Like a week on the islands!

Shades included:

Navajo Eye Shadow, Oat Eye Shadow, Caviar Eye Shadow

Antigua Illuminating Bronzer

Kitten Creamy Lip Color, Pink Ballet Creamy Lip Color, Azalea Metallic Lip Color

I can’t resist this, I think Antigua is far better than the earlier Cabana Corals range.

Navajo, Caviar &  Kitten are my staples, so this palette is definitely worth investing in.