Good afternoon, Monday. Hope all of you enjoyed some time off to celebrate the 4th. I myself feel like I'm melting and combusting. It's just too hot to bear and navigating the steamy streets of New York in such weather feels much like slugging through mud- mud that smells like urine that is. Yuck.
And as I sweat my way through the summer, I need makeup that will stay on my mug, not streak or run or clog my pores or make me sweat more than I already am. I know many of you out there go makeup free when the humidity is high as a kite, but I myself am past that point and need some bulletproof glamour on the regular- I've tested each and every one of these and think the right combo of products can keep your glow going without having an overdewed, oil slick of a face. The powder is of course, key- you must powder on top of all of your makeup to preserve and keep from beauty malfunctions. Chanel's is my fav by far- I worry that powder can be drying and somehow cause pores to look bigger than they are, but a generous sweep of this stuff is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to sweatproof coverage.
The other products are equally covet worthy- now I'm a girl that likes makeup and am not a big believer in day and night looks- it's really what looks best on your face and on me, a smokier, more dramatic eye is fine in the daytime than a super natural one. That Laura Mercier black shadow looks super intimidating, but somehow manages to be sheer and chill and not the least bit Morticia. Neutrals tend to get lost on my eyes, so I have to keep the drama, and I love how Laura's colors can look intense but always go on looking appropriate and not too intense. And lest you worry I'm channeling something like that lady from the Drew Carey show, fear not. My secret is to keep the lip very neutral when going big on the eyes- I don't love alot of color on my lips anyway, so way happier to work the eyes. And I've mentioned that Guerlain foundation/tint/bronzer before- it's really my fav product of all time- it feels like silk and is sheer and the perfect wash of color in place of foundation, with enough coverage to act as a tinted moisturizer. LOVE. Oh and if you're feeling a bit label minded, get a Tory Burch makeup bag. Hers last forever, and this Baja one I bought on sale at Bloomingdales a while ago has made me very happy, and looks pretty in your Summer vanity.
Here is the link to my Polyvore board displaying all of the good stuff- with links to buy, etc. It may be hot out, but I've got the goods to still look gorg. Cause that's what's up this makeup forever kind of post holiday Monday in the 212. XO