Five things the style team is loving this July
Five ways to look smart now - July
Play with pastels
Highlight your eyes with a powdery, sheer shadow. Start with a sweep across your lids, blending up to the creases for a soft, but muted, smoky effect. Keep the look pretty and modern with a nude face, strong brows and a playful high ponytail.
Bonus: When you apply with a light touch, subtle pastels flatter all skin tones.
Go for bronze
Break out an oversized blush brush and dust on one of these sunny powders. We love a subtle matte tan for day, and a little shimmer in our bronzer for night.
Lancôme Star Bronzer Natural Matte, $46. Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Powder in Natural Blondes, $82. Annabelle Biggy Zebra Bronzing Powder in Haute Gold, $12. Givenchy Poudre Bonne Mine Healthy Glow Powder, $55. Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Airbrushing Bronzing Veil, $20.
Colour your lashes
Wild? Maybe. Cool? Totally! Why not trade in your classic black mascara for one of these fresh options. If you have a fair complexion, these painterly shades will look extra beautiful.
Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Lime Light, $36. Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Baby Doll in Violet Indiscret, $36.
Tone up!
The beauty in adding a toner to your routine — especially as the weather turns from hot to sticky — is that one swipe with a cotton pad gets rid of all dirt and residue left behind after cleansing. Even better, your skin will feel soft and hydrated.
Nivea Aqua Effect Refreshing Toner, $7.
Find your sole mate
These comfy sandals are cute enough to pull double duty: Go for a preppy look and wear them with Bermuda shorts, or sweeten up with a floral skirt.
Tommy Hilfiger sandals, $54, tommy.com.
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