Finally! After a long cold winter it seems Spring has finally arrived and it's long over due! Since it's taken it's sweet time gracing us with it's presence, I've decided to push full force in to the season of sunshine and welcome Summer a little early! If it won't come to us, we"ll just have to go to it by tricking our senses into feeling what truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Here are some of my all time favorite warm weather beauty picks that will having you feeling the heat in no time!
Whip Your Hair Back and Forth
Between the frigid outdoor temps and the dry forced heat inside we endured this winter, if i attempted to whip anything it would likely catch aflame and start a forest fire....my hair was that dry! Then i remembered I had a Bumble and Bumble Creme de Coco hair mask I had yet to try. It's trio of tropical butters was like an instant island retreat for my dehydrated (albeit well highlighted..Thank you Allison and Gianna!) hair! Murumuru Seed Butter, Shea Butter, and Mango Seed Butter moisturize, soften, and add high shine and manageability, while Keratin lends additional conditioning, fights frizz and provides antioxidant protection!
Aruba, Jamaica, Oh I Wanna...Get a Manicure?
Although I've been loving the dark nails this winter has brought back (that Lincoln Park After Dark will get ya every time!)...the lack of sun was making me crave brightness! My choice for hot weather hues: Schiap by Nars, Blagger by Butter London, Turquoise & Caicos by Essie, Shoot out at the OK Coral by OPI, and Domestic Goddess by Sephora by OPI If you're not feeling brave enough to bare these shades on your hands, give them a whirl on your toes and imagine them sinking in the sand!
Summer Scent-Sational
Have you ever noticed how certain scents can stir up a memory, or even remind you of a specific person or time in your life? It's just amazing what fragrances can do to the psyche! Here are a few of my all time favorite fragrances that rekindle memories of everyone's fave time of year!
Virgin Island Water by: Creed - Can you say "Island in a bottle?" That's exactly what this 2.5oz of liquid luxury is! With the essence of copra (the white inner portion of the coconut), lime of the Antilles, white bergamot and mandarin orange from Sicily, as well as hibiscus, sugar cane and white rum (hello!) One spritz will have you dreaming of beaches and yachts, and mojitos oh my!
Beach by: Bobbi Brown If one scent could capture the atmosphere and attitude of an American summer, this modern classic is it! With it's intoxicating blend of sand jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin, it will bring you back to childhood trips to the beach coated in Coppertone or last summer's fling at the shore. Even on the coldest, cloudiest of days, a little mist of Beach will make you swear you just felt a shore breeze on your neck. Warning: The parfum itself won't be enough! You'll soon be hooked on the body oil, scrub and lotion too in no time!
Escada's Limited Edition Summer Fragrances: Every year the European fashion powerhouse Esacada, introduces a new limited edition piece to it's renowned fragrance collection. They may make their debut every January, but when you get a whiff, you'll be feeling more like July in the tropics! While every year the scent gets a new bright remix of sweet notes, they always evoke a mood that is nothing short of uplifting and energizing! I recommend trying out the Collector's Coffrett (includes the scents of 5 years past) if your new to the line so you can experience an array of these amazing fragrance cocktails. You'll be hooked in no time and looking forward to each years new release! (My all time favey is still 2002's Sexy Graffiti!!!)
Beach Body Ready
Is it me or is everyone Facebook status the same? "Working on the beach/bikini bod!" Good for them, but just keep in mind that can involve more then just hitting the gym. Get your skin in tip top tropical shape too with a few beach worthy body treats!
Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub By 100% Pure - Prep your skin for your glowing tan with this delicious body scrub by my favorite all natural line! This 100% organic/vegan (and edible? not suggesting it) scrub will leave your skin silky smooth, healthy and absolutely radiant with its mixture of powerful antioxidants, vitamins and moisturizing oils. Add that with the energizing zest of pink grapefruit its a juicy delight!
Tahiti Sweetie Body Lotion By True Blue Spa (Bath&Body Works) - Give that dry tired skin an instant vacation! This light yet nourishing lotion is packed with minoi oil, an ancient Polynesian beauty secret, which is made by soaking Tiare flower (Tahitian Gardenia) in pure coconut oil. The result of this ages old process made modern, is a deeply moisturizing skin experience with exotic aroma you just can't help but indulge in.
Flirt With the Sun
Or at least look like it gave you a little smooch! This year NARS released what can only be considered a bronzaholic's dream! The tantalizing trio of Laguna bronzer, Orgasm blush, and Albatross highlighter, is your recipe for the ultimate sunkissed complexion!!! Want to take it to the next level? Match your pretty little face to the rest of you with the new Laguna Body Illuminator to be the perfect "Portrait of Paradise" just like the collection's namesake!
So don't let the gloom get you down! I just know my start to summer favorites will quickly be on your list of must haves! At the very least, while you wait for the sun you'll be the one shining after your do-it-yourself resort spa day!
<3 Amy
