How to achieve a bronzed, summertime glow-- featuring a few Laura Mercier must-have products

 

 

Hello Beauties!!!

 Finally, Summer is here!! Whoo Hoo!! Now, how many of you want a bronzy, illuminating glow without being covered in cakey makeup or a nasty spray-on tan? (Of course every one of you raised your hands!!)

 

Step 1: The Perfect Base

Well, the first step is to get away from your lap top, grab your favorite sunblock, and sit under God's amazing (all natural) bronzer: The Sun!! We're all having fun in the sun as it is, and that lovely tan you'll get at that family BBQ is the perfect base for everything we're gonna use in this tutorial! Starting off with a little tan means you won't need to apply as much product while still achieving the bronzy look you want.  And remember to always protect your skin and do NOT forget your sunblock, Beauties!

 

 

Step 2: A Pop of Color ( & Moisture)

Now that we are naturally bronzed, some quick pops of color are always nice. For now, we’ll start with a few base products and work our way to a bit of color.

One of thee most popular must-have summer products is the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It comes in regular moisturizing, oil free, and Illuminating-- All three are equally amazing! Which one you decide to use totally depends on your skin type and the look you’re going for. Of course, if you have dry skin and find yourself in need of hydration, you want to go with the regular hydrating tinted moisturizer. However, if you're like me and find that you get very oily as the day goes on, you want to go with the Oil Free tinted moisturizer. In addition, if you are also like me, and absolutely live for a glow, you want to go for the Illuminating tinted moisturizer. There's an array of shades, and paired with any one of Laura Mercier’s primers, you are off to an excellent start!

 Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizers has the perfect shade for just about everyone!

 

Step 3: Add Illuminating Powder for Some Extra Glow

Now, if you want, you can stop right there. However, for all of my Beauties that are looking to take your look to the next level, keep reading!!

So to add just a bit more to this look, the next step would be to set with one of Laura’s newest products...

While I’m sure you’ve already heard of Laura Mercier’s Translucent powder, (since it's the number one setting powder in the world), 
they've added more to their amazing line! One of their newest products in the Glow Translucent Powder, which is perfect for the summer!! A light dusting of this glow powder (in the medium deep color) works like a bronzer, adding warmth to your skin tone, while setting your Tinted Moisturizer (the glow you'll achieve will speaks for itself).

 

Laura Mercier’s Translucent Glow Powder in medium deep and regular

 

 

Step 4: Blush & Lip Gloss

Now that we’ve covered three steps (setting, bronzing, and adding glow) with one amazing product (Laura Mercier Translucent powder), we can now add Laura Mercier’s natural, soft blending, blush for a little cheek color! The shades Peach, Rose, and Sangria are perfect for the summer.

Laura Mercier’s gorgeous blushes in Peach, Rose, and Sangria.

 

Next, add a little Laura Mercier’s Baby Doll lipgloss for a simple, quick and easy pop of color on your lips.

 

We highly recommend Laura Mercier lip gloss shade Baby Doll for this bronzy summer-time look! 

 

Once again you can stop right there and you would like a beautiful and natural look. However, if you are one of those beauties that would also like to add a little something to the eyes, I have the perfect solution for you. It’s quick, easy, and and positively stunning.

 

Step 5:  Doll Up Those Eyes

Quickly add the longwear, smudge resistant, Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeshadow stick (Rosegold and Copper are among some of my favorite colors) all over the lid, directly from the stick (no brush or blending required).  Then, pop a few layers of the New Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara and you would have achieved a simple yet beautiful eye look!!

 

Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeshadow stick in the shades Rosegold and Copper are among some of my favorites.

 

 

And there you have it my bronze, glow Beauties!! The perfect summertime look!! This entire look will take 15 minutes or less to achieve and since everything is set and long wear, it will last through all of your summertime activities!!

Now, get bronzed up and Enjoy the summer!! And remember: all items used in this tutorial are available NOW on www.Soleneboutique.com

 

Products Used:

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Translucent powder

Laura Mercier Glow Translucent Powder

Laura Mercier Blush Colour Infusion

Laura Mercier Lip Gloss

Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeshadow stick

Laura Mercier Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara 

 

Bonus Items:

Mario Badesco Facial Spray – Spray before or after moisturizer to lock in moisture or after make up to add hydration

Laura Mercier Face Illuminator – add down the center of the nose, above the cheekbones and eyelid for a soft luminous added glow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Like most people I started struggling with acne when I was a teen (thanks puberty...) however, no one ever told me that acne could follow you well into adulthood! (PUBERTY: when will you leave me alone?!) But as the years went by, my skin also became dry and irritated as I tried to heal my acne with over the counter products like "Clean n Clear" and infomercial products like "Proactive". Absolutely NOTHING worked and, in fact, these products that promised to heal my skin only made my acne worst.

With lots of research I learned about how products containing harmful ingredients such as (but not limited to) alcohol can dry out your skin and cause new acne breakouts. And surprise, surprise! Guess what the active ingredient for most of these acne products is: alcohol! So I began looking into products that were alcohol-free and gentle on our skin, and that's when I learned about an amazing skincare line by Peter Thomas Roth. 

I wanted to add some much needed hydration to my completely dried out and damaged skin, so I turned to the Water Drenched Cloud Cream. This lovely cream won't clog your pores (which makes it perfect for acne sufferers) and contained hyaluronic acid which helps plump your skin and helps it retain moisture! I saw an INSTANT and significant difference the moment I applied it to my face! My poor face was thirsty and sucked this moisturizer right up! The next product I used by PTS was their Water Drenched Cloud Cream Cleanser which did NOT strip my skin or dry it out, and yet it gave my skin SUCH a deep clean! I... WAS... SHOCKED!! And after using these products I waited patiently for my skin's usual reaction to my using new products: a cute little breakout of acne. But... to my surprise... nothing happened. No breakouts, no irritation, just smooth happy skin! And over time I saw my skin became healthier and hydrated! And now that it's summer and it's hot and humid outside, I've been waiting to experience my usual summertime breakouts... but here I am: Enjoying the best skin of my life thus far!

So, my friends, if you're suffering from acne and need a nice hydrating moisturizer that won't clog your pores, perhaps you should give Peter Thomas Roth's Water Drench collection a try! What do you have to lose except for dry skin and acne?

 

 

Find them now on SoleneBotique.com 

Water Drench Moisturizer

Water Drench Cream Cleanser

 

 

If you are a fashion lover and keep up with what the press is telling you the new style is, you will often notice that hats reclaim their territory at the top of the seasons must have accessories.

 

This season is among them, but whats new is the variety of shapes, brims, heights and trims that complement the “anything goes” attitude of mixing various styles. Wondering how to choose the right topper? There are many theories - the simplest is the rule of opposites.

 

 

What THEY Say:

Long faces should choose wide brims and round faces should try something taller with a narrow brim. (I would disagree).

 

What I Say:

I think almost any one, no matter their shape, height, or proportion can pull off any type of hat. The key is knowing your limits and finding the correct proportion of height and brim to your face and body type.

 

 

I recommend not limiting yourself by saying you only wear certain types of hats such as large brims. Instead, try on a different proportioned fascinator that may be large enough and looks great on you. Ultimately, its about having fun. Experiment until you find the one that suits your look, taste and personality. Choosing the right hat should do its job as an accessory - it should complement you and your outfit and keep the attention on you rather than your hat.