Looking for a pick-me-up during the dog days of summer? With fashion and beauty trends brighter and bolder than ever, there are endless ways to change up your look this season. These looks, typically attributed to the daring, can also be used to brighten up even the most timid of styles. Whether you are searching to make a permanent change to your personal style, or you are just in need of a temporary statement, these ideas are flattering on any skin tone or body type; not to mention, they wear well with any potential ensemble. Experiment with them now and come September, you may find yourself taking them into the fall!
1. Nude Eyeliner
Tarte EmphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener, Sephora, $19.00
Dark, heavy make-up just isn’t necessary during the summer. Instead of traditional black and brown eyeliners, try a nude pencil. Like the title implies, this product will instantly brighten your eyes, making them also appear bigger and more awake. Use EmphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener in lieu of your normal eyeliner for a naturally stunning look, sure to make any color eyes pop!
2. Purple Lips
Opaque Lipstick in D’Lilac, Lime Crime Make-up, $15.99
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Lilac Pastelle (200), Drugstores, $7.49
Brightening your lips is an easy way to achieve a polished look this summer. Instead of spending time and energy on your entire face, opt for minimal make-up and apply a few coats of a purple lip product. Not only do violet-hued products make your teeth appear whiter, they lighten your face and make a tan pop. Choose a lipstick for a bold, intense pigment, or a a lip gloss for a more subtle sheen.
3. Dip-Dye Hair
Looking to change your hair but not sure where to begin? Dip-dying the ends of your hair is a simple trick with results as subtle or as bold as you decide. Doing so is just as easy as going to the drugstore, picking up a permanent or temporary boxed dye, and applying it to the bottom three inches or so of your hair. There is no right or wrong way to dip-dye your hair, so experiment with smaller sections and add more color as you get comfortable.
Note: Girls with brown or black hair may need to lighten the pieces of their hair they plan on dying. Bright colors like reds, pinks, purples, and blues may have a hard time appearing on dark tresses.
4. Bleached Denim
Shorts, Necessary Clothing, $34.99
Jacket, Nasty Gal, $78.00
Sneakers, Vans, $55.00
Denim is a fabric with which many are already comfortable — why not kick it up a notch? Adding white, bleached denim to your beloved blue hues will brighten up your look in a stitch (no pun intended). Just like traditional blue denim, bleached denim matches all your favorite pieces and is super-easy to style. When all else fails, add some spice to denim pieces you already own by using bleach like you would tie-dye or dip-dye.
5. Tropical Prints
Lemon-print denim shorts, Victoria’s Secret, $47.60
Sunflower printed circle skirt, American Apparel, $54.00
Who says fun summer prints are just for tacky toursits? Current fashion trends say just the opposite! This season, the tiniest cut-offs and the shortest skirts are appearing in bright, stunning prints. These patterns no longer look cheap and cartoonish; now they are fresh and feminine. If these patterns are still too harsh for your taste, pair them with delicate lace or chiffon and sparking jewelry for an ultra-girly look.
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