Contrary to the frequent gray, rainy days we’ve been having here in Illinois, summer is usually all about brightening up. As the temperatures rise, less truly becomes more. Clothes switch to airy fabrics and bright colors, and hemlines shorten. Romantic details, like floral prints and lace, are also fitting of warm summer days; everything feels softer and lighter.
This Fashionista demonstrates this shift in her outfit. She pairs a breezy graphic T-shirt with bright floral shorts and finishes off the look with lace oxfords. She mixes patterns and textures, but their common colors work together to turn them into a cohesive look that isn’t overdone.
The beauty choices she made stood out to me because they work so well with the look. The chic sock bun fits with the feminine details of the outfit. It also serves a functional purpose of keeping her hair out of her way in the summer humidity. She bases her makeup look on a fresh face and draws attention to her eyes. She blends soft, shimmery shades of pink and brown eyeshadow that complement the flowers on her shorts. This gives her eyes a light, smoky look that’s appropriate for both daytime and summer wear. She lines her eyes with a thin line that is not too harsh. A light sweep of mascara further emphasizes her eyes and finishes off the beauty look.
Overall, it fits perfectly with the outfit to create an ideal summer look that is light, airy, fresh and romantic. Without making her makeup too heavy or overdoing her outfit, this Fashionista proves that sometimes less really is more.
What’s on the BEAUTY BAR: To get the fresh-faced base, all you’ll need is a simple tinted moisturizer. For the eyes, use soft and shimmery shades of pink and brown eyeshadow. Line your eyes with a liquid liner to get a smooth line and top off the look with a coat of mascara. Lastly, try out a sock bun in a shade that matches your hair.
