Summer Beauty Regimen

With the summer heat headed our way it is time to simplify my beauty routine. Personally I love having a less "make-up-y" look and a more natural glow during the summer months, not only because I get to sleep in a little longer, but because my skin always feels so healthy without so much makeup covering it up. It is so important to wear sunscreen, and one of my favorite ways to start my beauty regimen is with some tinted moisturizer with SPF, it's like three steps in one! To give my face some definition I like to sweep on blush or bronzer on the apple of my cheeks. Finally I line my eyes and add a little mascara and I'm ready to go!

1. Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint SPF 15, $27
2. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil Shadow Liner: Beauty, $4.63
3. MAC 'False Lashes' Mascara, $18
4. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel (NM Beauty Award Finalist), $33
5. NARS Nail Polish, $17
6. Lancome 'Juicy Tubes Smoothie' Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss, $18
7. Burt's Bees SPF 8 Lip Balm Tube, $4
8. NARS Blush, $27

Taupe-tastic

One of my favorite ways to accessorize isn't with accessories at all, but nail polish. Spring is all about floral patterns and pastel colors, but this season neutrals are all the rage and taupe is the color of choice. This muddy color may seem too drab for spring, but it is sure to compliment all of your outfits and is a great way to transition from those dark fall nail polishes.