Best Drugstore Makeup for Summer

Summer is in full force and for many of us that means: sun, beaches, and a new summer beauty routine. If you haven't already had to re-think your makeup routine, trust us, you will. Heavy foundations and hot summer rays are long time nemesis and with summer tanning often comes the need for new summer shades. If you want to update your makeup for summer (and still have enough money left over to go out and enjoy the weather), CVS pharmacy is a go to for the newest beauty products at affordable prices.

Here's my top drugstore makeup picks for summer:

5 Jewelry Trends For Summer 2013

Summer 2013 is in full swing, and that might mean you've got your warm weather wardrobe all figured out. After all, you've probably been bombarded with news about the latest trends for the last several months - you know that neon colors are in, striped tops are all the rage, and oversized sunglasses are, once again, as trendy as can be. But if you're looking for a couple of fun finishing touches for your summer wardrobe, you can still get the job done with a simple piece of jewelry here or there. So here are 5 summer jewelry tips to help round out your outfits!

1. Neon Highlights
Just as neon is trendy in tops and other summer garments, casual jewelry with neon highlights can really pull your look together. Whether it's a few artificial beads colored brightly and vibrantly, or a neon band around part of a bracelet or earring, the lightest touch of bright color can make a bold fashion statement.

2. Pendants
A pendant can mean just about anything, but the general trend of dangling a decorative object at the end of a necklace seems to be red hot this summer. Whether that means something rustic like an old key hanging from a threat, or something fancier like a necklace featuring a white gold chain and diamond pendant is up to you. But either piece can be perfect for the right environment. Use this trend to express yourself through a pendant with some personal meaning!

3. Geometric Pieces
This is another trend that's essentially wide open to interpretation, but you know the general idea: plated necklaces of interlocking geometric shapes, necklaces with dangling metallic shapes, etc. Stark, clear geometric patterns are everywhere you look in jewelry trends this summer though, so be sure to stock up on a piece or two in this category.

4. Gems, Raw Stones & Beads
The bottom line is, colored stones are hot this summer. Your interpretation of that is totally up to you! Whether you opt for colored gemstones for a fancier look, raw stones for an elegant beach appearance, or cheap beads for a casual look around town, you can always have fun with color.

5. Animal Themes
Finally, for the quirkiest in summer jewelry trends, animal themes are very popular. This can mean a lot of different things, from a gemstone bird hanging from an earring, to a bracelet designed as a snake consuming itself. This is more of a niche trend, so it's best to just get out and see what you find, rather than plan a shopping trip in advance.

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Summer essentials

 

Now that summer is in full swing, it's important to make sure we've covered all the essentials. Here is our list of 8 summer must haves we can't wait to use this summer.

5 Tips on How to Wear Shorts

Shorts are the classic summer staple, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Shorts can be practical, comfortable, elegant, and feminine. There are a variety of styles, ranging from short-shorts and retro style to the classic short, giving an unlimited number of ways to style them.

The classic summer short can be found in many different colours and lengths. It could be paired with a simple t-shirt, a light cardigan, and oxfords for a casual day time look, or dressed up for a night out by adding a chic blazer and heels to the look.

Keep reading for tips to help you get the most out of your short looks this summer.

5 Tips on Dressing for Summer Weddings

If you're single (or planning to become single soon) weddings are the ultimate opportunity to meet people out of your usual social scene. Translation = you want to look attractive but not too good to the point that you out shine the bride and as a result lose her as a friend and a twitter follower the next morning. So how do you achieve this delicate balance of "chic, "classy", "cute" and "currently available"? Keep reading to see my summer wedding dress guide broken down into 5 simple tips!

1. The Dress: I personally prefer to wear dresses to weddings although pants and skirts are equally fitting. Find a dress that is flattering and shows some curves without being too tight or too revealing. (Nothings worse then meeting your friend's family and feeling like all eyes are on you because you stick out like a Dell in the Apple store.)

2. Flattering Sunnies: Weddings tend to bring out the water works in people. Make sure you have something to cover puffy under eyes if necessary. No need to let getting overjoyed for the happy couple, stand in the way of your own potential future joy ;)

3. Comfortable Shoes: You never know if you might end up chatting someone up by the bar or dancing the night away with a handsome stranger; you would hate to have to make a sudden exit a-la-Cinderella due to uncomfortable shoes. 

4. Simple Clutch: As a general rule of thumb, heavy anything in the summer is usually a bad idea. This rule holds true for purses. No one wants to have to keep track of a monstrously large bag during a social event. Keep things simple with a small clutch that is just large enough to carry the essentials ( and of course make sure you slide in a few business cards to hand out as you "network")

5. A Gift: Hopefully this goes without saying but just in case it doesn't... I'm going to go ahead and say it. Make sure you bring the bride and groom something nice, if for no other reason then the fact that it is the right thing to do, plus it's good karma...who knows, maybe your wedding might be coming up sooner than you think.

Comment below and let me know what your summer wedding survival guide staples list includes!? Do you have any weddings to attend this summer?

xoxo,

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