coffee, light & sweet: what's your go-to summer look?

Thursday, June 23, 2011

what's your go-to summer look?

I've already started noticing that I have a pattern. A makeup pattern, that is. But instead of calling it a rut, I'm calling it my go-to summer daytime look! As much as I love experimenting with colorful eye shadows and lipsticks, this is the look that I'm constantly coming back to because it's natural, soft, easy and it takes all of 1 minute to do.

Mac Powder Blush in Peaches

True story: a co-worker actually told me I had an "exquisite natural glow" about me. I didn't have the heart to tell her it was this blush! Haha.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Coral Shimmer

A sheer coral that can be applied without a mirror. One tip I have about shopping for Rimmel products: there is almost always a coupon for $1 or $2 off, so be sure to check out your weekly coupon inserts or The Krazy Coupon Lady for some savings.

Maybelline Full 'n Soft Mascara

Long, thick lashes are a must all year-round.

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets

When dewy becomes too dewy.

Tell me, what comprises of your go-to look for this summer? Or are you going au naturel?

-jillian m.

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27 Comments:

At June 23, 2011 at 7:32 AM , Ana Degenaar said...: Exactly that one! Y think we are soul mates!

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At June 23, 2011 at 7:33 AM , Dallas Shaw said...: love the bright blush!!
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At June 23, 2011 at 7:39 AM , Pink Ronnie said...: I have a 'go to' look all year round: Clinique Almost Makeup powder and Garnier eye concealer. Brush the brows and that's it. Done!
Ronnie xo
p.s. You look beautiful, by the way!
At June 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM , Jillian said...: Ronnie, thank you! I love Clinique makeup. I had a free sample of their foundation one time and fell in love with it! It just looked so natural.

Anna - We sure do good taste! Haha.
At June 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Anonymous said...: it looks great!

my main difference in the summer is bronzer - my skin goes from ghostly pale to actually looking healthy lol so i always have to add more color once i've been out in the sun. and bright lipstick (which i've only recently been experimenting with)
At June 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM , Jillian said...: Haha, you didnt hear? Pale is the new black.

I love bronzer, especially Benefit's Hoola.
At June 23, 2011 at 8:41 AM , Michelle Lee said...: you look so pretty :)

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At June 23, 2011 at 8:58 AM , Lilacandgrey said...: bobbi brown tinted moisturizer, pale pink cheek and lip stain, and givenchy mascara :)
At June 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM , Alexa said...: Ooo I love this! Mascara and Smith's Rosebud Salve are my musts.

Otherwise, it depends on my mood. The only products I own are a light powder for minimal coverage, a few eyeshadows, and an eyeliner, which I wear mostly in winter. I'm becoming more and more minimalist in summertime.

Thanks for sharing! It's so nice to see what other people do :)
At June 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM , classiq said...: I usually go for a very light and natural make-up: mascara, blush and a soft colour lipstick. :)Ada
At June 23, 2011 at 9:45 AM , hellotampon said...: I did pretty much the same thing this spring. I suddenly ditched my dark eyeliner that I'd been wearing for years and started using mascara and a bright blush.
At June 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM , sherri lynn said...: Love this post! I like easy makeup for the summer time. If I have a nice sun-kissed face, I brush on tiny bit of powder and some thickening mascara and I'm good to go!
At June 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM , Janey R. said...: gorgeous pic of you! i love your blush.. my go-to's for summer are definitely Smith's Rosebud Salve, a lightweight tinted moisturizer, and a powder bronzer with SPF built in (Physician's Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50).
At June 23, 2011 at 1:18 PM , Jillian said...: Janey, how did I know you were going to say Rosebud Salve? haha. I like the idea of a bronzer with SPF. I'll look into that...
At June 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM , Mary Shouvlin said...: gorgeous! love the coral lipstick, going to have to pick that up. and the clean & clear sheets are definitely a must! (although you know a good trick is the sanitary toilet covers in public bathrooms- they essentially do the same thing for blotting oil!)
At June 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM , Gloria said...: oil blotting papers are a lifesaver in the summertime! that shade of blush is so pretty - it looks gorgeous on you!
At June 23, 2011 at 3:37 PM , Aquí said...: I use the exact same Mac blush in Peaches. Its really good for us gals with fair skin! Love your natural look for summer. I think mine will comprise of the basics. When it gets hot, lots of makeup isn't pretty.
At June 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM , Bad Joan said...: A sun-kissed glow is a great way to wear makeup in the summer! Corals are so pretty too!

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At June 23, 2011 at 7:34 PM , A Crimson Kiss said...: I'll confess to a daytime summer look, but the truth is that I wear it all year long! Tinted sunscreen, stila cream blush, a little mascara and a touch of brown liner and I look put together but never made up!
At June 23, 2011 at 9:57 PM , Andrea Reh said...: What a lovely, natural summer look.

Just discovered your blog through Pink Ronnie, and would love it if you popped by mine sometime.

Andrea x
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At June 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM , Carol {Everyday Delights} said...: Yes - I use those oil sheets too and I cant leave the house without them!
At June 24, 2011 at 1:02 AM , April said...: You look so beautiful! I have some new blush that I'm in love with for summer! That and mascara are all I need!
At June 24, 2011 at 4:32 AM , Anonymous said...: It's summer here all year here! I wish i can be bothered to keep using fresh colours and different techniques... sometimes i try, but now, my fave look is with my slim liquid eyeliner. I also love using the japanese brands makeup! They really last!.. despite the warm weather here!
At June 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM , Meghan @ Wishful Thinking said...: I think I tend to put a little too much make-up on during the day (habit of a lifetime from having teenage acne I guess). But I love your fresh and natural summer look, inspired to try it!
At June 24, 2011 at 7:37 AM , Jillian said...: Mary - I didn't know that! That's actually a great tip and something that would work well in a pinch.

Pat - I'm jealous that you can work the liquid liner! I can't ever keep my hand steady long enough for it to look nice and sleek.

Thank you bunches for the lovely words everyone!
At June 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM , My Fashion Dolly said...: Hi Jillian, cool post! I love the Coral Shimmer lipstick, that's a great Summer color. xoxo

Rocio R.
At June 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM , Erin Lian said...: BRONZER! Corals are so pretty :)
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