let's talk summer make up

hey there lovelies.
i've been checking out the latest in summer make up tips, and it's exciting times. i love all things bronzer and warm tones, and orange lipstick most of all. so, here's some of my favorites in summer 2013 make up.

isn't this look fabulous? the colored liner on the bottom lash line is a trend we're seeing this season, and i like it a lot.  strong brows are definitely in, although it's hard to do without a strong foundation...you can't just pencil them that way. so, if you want to grow out your brows, be my guest. the use of basically nude shadow paired with a very bright lip is one of my go-to looks. in fact, i would classify it as my all time favorite look. you can't really go wrong. and when you pair it with this liner, it's just yummy.

 to achieve this eyeliner look, either use an angled brush or a felt tipped eyeliner. the brand i love for either gel with the brush or the felt tipped is Maybeline. i recommend them both. go buy them now. you won't regret it.

on to the bronzes.

this look is based off of how the light would hit the face...the forehead, bridge of the nose, tops of the cheeks. a golden shimmer shadow pairs well with this, and a red lip for a pop. you could go darker with the lip, or lighter. any way you wear this, will bring out the bronzed goddess in you.
i prefer a powder bronzer, but you could achieve this with pressed or powder. to apply, use a kabuki brush and lightly dust the areas the sun would "bronze" you.i use bronzer every day, to give my cheeks some color.
here's a kabuki brush, for those who don't know what this wonderful invention is. i own this one and i love it. you need one. trust me.

the last thing i want to talk about is a trend that is super exciting to me. it may be a little too crazy for some of you, but when it showed up at fashion week, i knew it was for me.

the ombre lip.

as you can see, there are several variations on this, but i just love them all. i like the idea. some of these seem a bit unacheivable, but here's a how-to from sephora's pinterest. it seems pretty simple.

looks doable, right? gonna try it and see what happens. i'll update you.
anyways, hope this helped to get you pumped for all summer make up craziness. happy monday!