I have to say I love a make-up challenge and that’s what I’ve got  for this task…

This summer we have seen many fashion trends from the picnic time style to the more extreme underwear as outerwear style made fashionable by music diva Lady Gaga, but how can we compliment our trendy outfits with our make-up.. that can sometimes be tricky.

I think it’s important to be able to buy make-up that can be used for many occasions, day and night.  I am going to show you how the same make-up items can be used for that everyday minimal look and then spiced up for a night out on the town.

I will be using products from Rimmel and Bourjois’ latest collections to show the best looks for this summer.

This summer’s trends include:

So above are this summer’s most fashionable looks but if we have these outfits how can we match the high fashion look with a face to match.

Below is the Rimmel collection that I will be using to create a fashionable night and day look to match our trendy summer 2010 outfits.

Rimmel make-up kit

Firstly the base:

Rimmel’s Sunshimmer Instant Tan in Medium Matte… one word NO! I tried it on and I just looked dirty.  I know I said tribal but I don’t think there’s any need to take the word back to it’s roots.

It is vitally important to get the right foundation and concealer.  I have spotty combination skin so I rely on good coverage that won’t leave my skin dry or oily.

I think Rimmel’s Lasting Long Finish Foundation works a treat, as it provides an even coverage.  At a great price (£5.99), this product really will not disappoint, instead it will make troubled skin a thing of the past for a whole 16 hours; so you can concentrate on enjoying summer.

I like to top up with Rimmel’s Hide the Blemish Concealer to hide away my tired under-eyes and spotty complexion.  This concealer is a must.  If you feel it’s too hot to wear foundation, why not just apply the concealer to even out the skin; instead of having a heavy mask of make-up.

In the Superdrug make-up kit I tested Rimmel’s Natural Bronzer Powder (£5.49).  This product is great in creating a summer glow.  I have very pale skin so I usually opt for a pink shade of blusher, however the bronzer really makes your cheeks stand out, highlighting the cheekbones.  If you are a fan of the WAG look then this bronzer can leave you looking really tangoed, but for the average girl wanting a sunkissed glow; applying this bronzer lightly creates a great look.

If you simply want to head out for a picnic with the girls then you can just add Rimmel’s Stay Glossy Lipgloss (050 Unlimited Gold), which gives the lips a natural colouring that lasts.  It can compliment this season’s picnic and nudity look, as it is very casual looking; for everyday wear.  If planning to jazz up your look; for example having more colourful eye make-up, then this shade is perfect as it is subtle.

BEAUTY TIP:

It is a beauty no-no to have bright lips and eyes (well, unless your a drag queen), so tone down on one of the two ladies.

To create an everyday look for your eyes, simply apply Rimmel’s123 Look mascara, stage 1.  I love how there are 3 stages of wear with this brush.  Stage 1 is designed for the day as the brush only collects minimal amounts of the liquid, stage 2 is perfect for going out for a meal or going to the pub as the volume and length of lashes are increased.  Finally stage 3 creates a night look as the brush allows for maximum liquid onto the lashes, making them full and striking.  Surprisingly the lashes do change throughout the stages which is great for all occasions.  The only problem is stage 3 can make the lashes quite clumpy, however I have seen much worse so overall a great buy.

Below is the look created from using all  of the above products.  This final look is perfect for going shopping, going to work and lazing in the sunshine.  It will compliment the picnic and nudity look, making your summer fashion buys look their best.

123 Looks Mascara (001 Black), Natural Bronzer (022 Sun Bronze), Stay Glossy lipgloss (050 Unlimited Gold)

Looking for eye make-up to suit going out for a few drinks or a classy meal?

Rimmel’s Glam’Eyes eye-shadow (200 Spicy Bronze) will capture the latest colour trends and make your new purchases look fabulous.  Many bold prints are in fashion this summer so choose a shade that matches your print.

Once in place the application of Rimmel’s Exaggerate Liquid Eye-liner helps the eye become even more striking; a must when trying to create a colourful tribal look.  This eyeliner is strong in colour and can be applied very easily.  The liner will last on the lid for a long time, so no need to top up.

BEAUTY TIP:

If you want your eye colour to stand out a definer is a great way to draw attention.  I have used Rimmel’s Exaggerate Eye Definer in shade 240 Aqua to help make my sparkly blues become even more dazzling.  It really transforms the eye, but should only be used with an eye-shadow shade that matches.

Glam'Eyes (200 Spicy Bronze), Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer (240 Aqua), 123 Looks Mascara (001 Black)

If you decide to hit the town for a night out, all that is needed to create a night look is a lengthened amount of eye-liner.  As you can see the line changes the look; making the eye much more glamorous, but also adding new dimensions to the eye; angles which are classic in the tribal style.

Glam'Eyes (500 Posh Peacock), Glam'Eyes (200 Spicy Bronze),Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer (240 Aqua), 123 Looks Mascara (001 Black)

Nails cannot be missed in your beauty transformation.  Use a colour that compliments the colour of the clothes you are wearing, there’s nothing worse than having a loud nail-varnish colour with a clashing clothing colour.  Rimmel have made nail painting easy with their 60 second nailvarnish.  It really does dry that quick, making it easy to swap and change colours to suit your fashion buys.

Here are colours which are great this summer.  They can be worn for most looks; as bright is in.

So what has Bourjois got in store?

Below are some of the products within Bourjois’ summer collection

Bourjois make-up kit

The Bourjois make-up kit Superdrug provided is more suited to red and floral trends of the summer.  I am going to create night and day looks which suit the above trends, to help make your girly summer outfits come alive with a beautiful face to match.

Firstly the base:

I used Bourjois’ Healthy Mix Foundation.  What a find! This foundation is great, it smells absolutely beautiful, you can really get the fruity scents that are used to help the skin.  The coverage was wonderful and light.

BEAUTY TIP:

Use a foundation brush when applying foundation.  Fingers never leave a perfect finish.

Bourjois’ Delice de Poudre (52), which to everyone else is bronzing powder, looked exactly like chocolate and smelt like it too. It went on great, giving a lovely summery glow.  The colour was not matte brown which i particularly liked, it was a mixture of brown tones to bring out the pigments within the user’s skin.

If you prefer a lighter look then Bourjois’ Blush (34 Rose D’Or) is more suitable than the bronzer.

BEAUTY TIP:

Look at your wrist.  If your veins are green then use brown tones to compliment your skin, if blue then stick to pink tones.

Just an application of mascara can make your eyes come alive, without looking false.  Bourjois’ Elastic Mascara (41 Black) is a steal as it separates each individual lash to create a flattering fan effect.  There is no clumpiness and coating the lower lashes is simple with the handle to delicately get to hard to reach lashes.

During the day, lipgloss is a better choice than lipstick as it is more subtle and can be worn with pretty much any clothing item and at any occasion.  Bourjois’ Effet 3D lip-glosses give a tint to the lips to draw in colours from the wearer’s outfit.  The shade 46 Rose Lyric is perfect for the red and floral look, accompanied by the Bourjois blusher.  The shade 49 Brun Rose Authentic is ideal for creating the nudity look and is best suited with the use of the Bourjois bronzer.

Bourjois blusher (34 Rose D'or), Effet 3D lipgloss (46 Rose lyric), Healthy Mix Foundation (53 Light Beige), Elastic Mascara (41 Black)

To turn this look into something a little more glam add Bourjois’ Liner Feutre Eyeliner (11 Noir).  A line on the lids creates a very sophisticated look which can be lengthened according to taste.  The felt-tip applicator is brilliant as it requires minimal effort and precision in creating a flawless line.  A slight flick at the corner of the eye dramatises the effect, which is very fashionable with the red look.

Reminiscent of the sexy vamp; apply Bourjois’ 100% Natural Origin Lipstick (07 Framboise exquise).  This lipstick gives a moisturised feel to the lips and colours them with a vivid tint that lasts.  Wearing a red dress and heels would look fabulous with this sexy make-up.

Celebrities going red:

If you are even more daring apply colour to your eyelids.  I have used Bourjois Ombres Stretch Intense Eye-Shadow to create seductive eyes, which looks amazing on a night out.

Remember: Do not apply heavy eye-shadow with a bright lip colour.  I use lip-gloss to tint my lips when wearing black eye-shadow.

BEAUTY TIP:

Use two or three colour tones on eyes. The lightest should be applied to the upper lid, over the brow line, the middle tone should be applied to the lid and the darkest towards the end of the lid.

Eyeshadow shade gets darker across the lid, with the lightest shade on the upper lid (shown above)

For your nails why not try Bourjois’ 1 Seconde nailvarnish (13) which is the most perfect nail varnish around.  It has a brush which is the right shape and size to paint your nails without error.  It dries in 50 seconds and the colour is divine.  The pink sparkly colour is ideal when wearing a floral  number this summer.  If you are looking for a colour which is more refined then Bourjois’ So Laque (29 Dangereusement Rouge) is the one.  The deep colour with a red/purple tint would team up perfectly with a red outfit.  Red+black= match made in heaven.

I hope you’ve learnt something new; so this summer you are up to date with the dos and dont when it comes to fashion and beauty.

Enjoy,

StephyScribble

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