Fashion Inspiration: How To Find Your Celebrity Fashion Muse

InStyle Magazine - Celebrity Fashion

Today I want to talk about fashion inspiration. Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with new outfits, and I often get asked about how I keep up with it all. In an industry where everything changes every other day, how do you stay inspired without buying a whole new wardrobe weekly?

There’s a lot of creativity involved in fashion - even if it’s just in choosing how you wear the few basic pieces you have. Just like artists and writers look for inspiration to keep their creativity flowing, fashionistas need inspiration too!

There are many ways to find fashion inspiration (which I’ll be talking more about later), but one way is to have a celebrity fashion muse.

A celebrity fashion muse is someone you look to for fashion inspiration. You can check out what this celebrity wears, take notes on how they wear different items, what colors look good on them, etc. It’s a way to keep your style current, while you learn about fashion.

Taking fashion notes from a celebrity is also a good way to get a feel for how your body type may look in different types of clothing. Want to try a pair of high-waisted pants, but aren’t sure if they’ll look right? Let your celebrity fashion muse do it first, and observe their results before you buy a pair yourself.

Why celebrities? These days, they have really amazing stylists, and are basically walking fashion editorials going to Starbucks. And because these famous people pay a professional to dress them, and have access to all the latest designer clothes, observing them is a great way to find out about the newest trends & pieces before they hit stores.

How To Pick A Celebrity Fashion Muse

So how do you go about choosing a celeb to be your fashion inspiration of the moment? Here are some points to consider when you go about finding the perfect one.

  • Look for someone who looks like you. In terms of hair color, height, etc., look for someone that you think you resemble. Don’t expect to find a perfect clone of yourself in Hollywood, but find someone that you identify with.
  • Find a celeb with a similar body type. This isn’t a must, but really helps when it comes to figuring out what types of clothes will look best on you.
  • Look for a similar sense of personal style. Another bonus. If you can find a celeb who’s personal style resembles your own, that’s another great way to get inspiration and exposure to new pieces that you may like.

Popular Celebrity Fashion Muses

Here are some example celebrity fashion muses to get you started. These are just some examples of celebrities with large followings - if you hate them all, feel free to find your own!

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad is really popular with college girls. Her style is very cute and mainstream. She sticks to a lot of basics, but always looks clean and put-together. Since she’s started her own fashion line, Lauren’s style has become a bit more experimental, and lately she’s been rocking lame’ leggings and ultra-high heels everywhere. You can bet that she’ll always be wearing the latest trends.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson Fashion

J-Hud is naturally gorgeous, dresses her body type so well, and obviously has a great eye for fashion. Did you see her in the SATC movie? Fabulous. Jennifer Hudson is a great example of a woman who makes fashion work for her - she’s not a slave to trends that won’t work on her body, and always dresses her curvy figure right.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria Fashion

Eva Longoria Parker is a great choice for a fashion muse if you’re petite, tan, and have a classy but sexy sense of style. Eva is always wearing cute dresses, tall high heels, designer sunglasses, and carrying an expensive bag. While you may not be able to buy her 300-dollar Gucci sunglasses, you can check out her style for ideas and buy a similar pair!

M.I.A.

M.I.A. Fashion

High-fashion and experimental, M.I.A.’s sense of personal style can only be described as fantastic. I love her look and give props to anyone who can pull her style off in real life. If you pick her as a fashion inspiration, expect her to always keep you guessing - who knows what this girl will be wearing tomorrow?

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson Fashion

Spunky & trendy with a hint of cowgirl: that’s Jessica Simpson’s style. Jess loves flared jeans with cowboy boots, high heels (she’s only 5′2″), and loves trendy pieces as well. If you are always wearing your denim and describe your style as casual but sexy, Jessica might be your perfect fashion icon.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham’s style is very trendy but also classic at the same time. You can always catch her wearing a designer label, and probably carrying a Birkin bag! Some of her outfits are a little questionable, and can lean toward tacky, but you have to hand it to her for always being willing to take a fashion risk!

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson

Rachel has such a cute style and always seems to look great and effortless. She’s also a bit of a style chameleon - dressing boho fabulous one day and effortlessly glamorous the next. Of course, most effortless looks in real life take many hours to put together… Either way, Rachel is an adorable choice for a fashion muse.

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

Boho fabulous with a high-fashion twist: that’s Ms. Richie in a nutshell. Nicole is usually wearing the latest runway trends, but she mixes them with vintage pieces to create a whole new look. I personally love Nicole’s style and count her as one of my biggest fashion inspirations.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss Fashion

What fashion icon list would be complete without the ultimate style queen? If Kate wears it, you can bet that you’ll see it everywhere next week. I think that Kate Moss is probably even a style icon to the rich and famous! Nobody puts outfits together the way she does - her looks are always unique and fabulous.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Fashion

MK & A are also classic fashion muses for our generation. Fashionistas have been idolizing these tiny ladies for years now, and I’m sure that won’t change any time soon. It seems kind of cliche’ to talk about the Olsen’s fashion icon status, but if you love their style, they might be the perfect muses for you.

One Reminder:

A quick note of caution on this: When you look for inspiration in celebrity outfits, always add your own individual twist to their look. It’s no fun to copy someone’s outfit piece for piece: it’s like fashion plagiarism! Let celebrity outfits and styles inspire you, but don’t rip the picture out of the magazine and buy every single piece. Have the confidence to wear your own version of their look, and change it to suit you.

What do you think?

Now that you know all about celebrity fashion inspiration, I want to know: who is your celebrity fashion muse? Are there any famous girls whose styles inspire you? Let me know what you think by leaving a comment! Also, tell me if you think there’s anyone I forgot here.

Check back again soon for more sources of fashion inspiration - I’m going to be talking more about this in the weeks to come.

Coupons & Sales: Week of 6/20/08

Pink beach towel covered in sand

Here are this week’s best online coupon codes and sales from all around the internet. There are lots of ways to save money this week, at every store from Kohl’s to Payless, so make sure you take advantage!

  • Lucky Brand Jeans is having their twice-yearly sale, with jeans up to 50% off!
  • Spring shoes are on sale at Shoes.com. Just visit the website & enter the code JUNE20OFF100 to get your discount!
  • Pacsun.com  is offering an additional 30% off already reduced items in their sale section. Not sure how long this one will last, so go quick if you’re interested!
  • If you need a new beach towel, Kohl’s has some cute “Summer Living” ones that are marked down to only $5 each with free shipping! Enter the code MVCSAVENOW at checkout to get 15% off!
  • Onlineshoes.com has a new coupon for 10% off everything in their summer sale & all clearance items. Enter SUMMSALETEN at checkout to get the discount, which ends on 6/23.
  • It’s BOGO time at Payless! In case you don’t know what bogo means, it stands for buy one get one - buy any pair of Payless shoes, and get a second half off.
  • Victoria’s Secret is currently having their semi-annual sale, and everything is much cheaper than usual. Go right now if you haven’t checked it out yet!

That’s all for this week! - check back next Friday for the next group of coupons & sales. Hope these help you save some money this weekend!


Posted on June 20th, 2008 / Comment on Post
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Summer Fashion Trend: Long Dresses

Patchwork Maxi Dress by Marc Jacobs

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the return of the dress. Last year was nicknamed “the summer of the dress” by the fashion industry, but this year is shaping up to earn the same title.

This year’s version of the dress trend has taken on a fun new twist with the return of the long dress - it’s a comfortable, fun, throwback to 60’s bohemian fashion.

In the fashion industry, the long dress is known as the “maxi dress”, but I’m not a fan of that term. It’s a little too reminiscent of a feminine hygiene product, if you know what I’m saying. Anyway, maxi dress means long dress, so it doesn’t really matter what term you use.

I know most college girls these days are all about the mini-dresses, and showing as much leg as possible, but sometimes less really is more. It can be so much sexier to make your outfit focus on one body part at a time, and long dresses are a great way to show off your upper body.

These dresses are hot for summer and I know you’re going to love them as much as I do!

Runway Inspiration

Long dresses were all over the Spring 2008 Ready-To-Wear runways, and everyone from Marc Jacobs to Alexander McQueen created their own version of this hot trend. There were many different incarnations of long dresses, and here are a few of the most popular styles. (Photos courtesy of Style.com.)

Floral Prints & Sheer Long Dresses:

Long floral dresses by Marc Jacobs, D&G, and Stella McCartney on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Runways
From Left: Marc Jacobs, D&G, Stella McCartney

Solid & Color Block Long Dresses:

Solid Long Dresses and Colorblocked Maxi Dresses by Versace, Emilio Pucci, and Valentino on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear Runways
From Left: Versace, Emilio Pucci, Valentino

Long Dresses With Large Floral Prints:

Long dresses with large floral prints by Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Gucci on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear runways
From Left: Michael Kors, DVF, Gucci

Long Dresses With Geometric Prints:

Geometric print long dresses by Derercuny, Missoni, and Oscar De La Renta on the Spring 2008 Ready To Wear runways
From Left: Derercuny, Missoni, Oscar De La Renta

How To Wear A Long Dress

While these dresses are easy to wear, they are also easy to wear the wrong way! Here are some guidelines to rocking the trend right this summer.

  • Accessorize, but not too much. If you’re wearing a long dress, accept that it’s going to be the focus of your entire outfit. You want to accessorize to make things more interesting, but also want to keep it simple so that your look doesn’t become over-the-top. A few bangles or a long necklace should do the trick. Also, if a dress is too voluminous, you could add a cute belt at your waist.
  • Consider your shoes. I like these dresses best when worn with flat sandals: flip flops or gladiators, because long dresses are so easy and comfortable to wear. What goes better with a comfortable dress than a comfortable shoe? If you want a little extra height, though, wedges or gladiator heels also work well under a long dress.
  • If you’re short, make sure the dress is in proportion with your body - don’t think about getting one that’s way too long, unless you plan to get it hemmed or can alter it yourself! A too-long dress will make you look even shorter, and may add some extra pounds as well. Also, remember to look for a dress that’s fitted up top and doesn’t have an extremely voluminous skirt. Less fabric is a better choice for you.
  • If you’re tall, this look was made for you! Maxi dresses look amazing on tall girls, and this is one trend you should definitely try out if you get a chance. Kate Moss was recently spotted rocking a long dress identical to this one at Asos, and it looked amazing on her. Like Kate, you can pretty much get away with any style of maxi dress, so long as it isn’t too short!

Long Dresses Under $100

Just because long dresses have a lot of extra fabric doesn’t mean that they’re any more expensive than a regular mid-length dress. In fact, there are tons of long dresses out there for under one hundred dollars! Here are some of my picks from around the web:

Maxi Dresses Under 100 Dollars

From Left: O’Neill Saffron Dress - $50, Gabriella Dress - $49.50, VOLCOM Senorita Dress - $44, Silence & Noise Printed Maxi Dress - $68

Maxi Dresses Under 100 Dollars

From Left: Color Block Halter Maxi Dress - $68, Emily Maxi Dress - $29.99, O’Neill Dove Dress - $50, Kimchi & Blue Maxi Dress - $68

Your Thoughts?

What do you think of long dresses? Are you going to be wearing them this summer, or are you sticking to the minis? Let me know what you think by taking the poll below or leaving a comment!

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Posted on June 16th, 2008 / 11 Comments
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Coupons & Sales: Week of 6/10/08

Models on the beach

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been so M.I.A. over the past few days - between taking two summer classes online, working at night, and getting settled into my new apartment, I feel like I’ve had no time at all for anything!

But don’t think for a second that I’ve forgotten about you guys! I’m here to help out your wallets & get you some fabulous new clothes, shoes, and beauty products for less money. Sounds good, right? Here goes..

  • The Summer Clearance Sale is on at Nordstrom , which means you get savings of up to 50% off women’s summer apparel & shoes! It’s only going on until June 13th, so don’t miss it!
  • RalphLauren.com is having a 60% off sale, with tons of stuff for men and women! Also, use the coupon code FREESHIP1X to get free shipping!
  • The Big Sale is going on at Steve Madden , and there are tons of heels, sandals, wedges, and more at really low prices! You can also get 10% off your next order when you sign up for their email list.
  • Nordstrom also has a new beauty promo that’s worth checking out: if you buy $100 worth off beauty products, you’ll get a free 15-piece deluxe sample kit that includes Clarins sunscreen, KORRES body butter, Lancome mascara, Laura Mercier eye shadow, and one of my summer beauty must-haves, a free Tan Towel.
  • All of Old Navy ’s summer apparel is currently on sale for UNDER $20! Pretty crazy, right?

That’s it for this week! More coupons and sales are coming up again in a few more days - as soon as I know about ‘em, I’ll pass them on to you guys!

What do you think? Will you be using any of these coupons or checking out any of these sales? Did I miss any great deals for this week? Let me know in the comments!


Posted on June 10th, 2008 / 1 Comment
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How To Dress Like Jenny Humphrey

Gossip Girl's Jenny Humphrey, played by Taylor Momsen

For the last and final part in College Fashion’s Gossip Girl Fashion series, I’m going to break down Jenny Humphrey’s style, and show you how you can easily dress like Jenny.

Jenny, played by actress Taylor Momsen, is the youngest main character on Gossip Girl. She’s the younger sister of the character Dan Humphrey, who was dating Serena van der Woodsen for most of GG’s first season.

Jenny lives in Brooklyn, and hates that she doesn’t have lots of money like the other girls at Constance Billiard School for Girls. Fortunately, Jenny has an eye for fashion and skills with a sewing machine. She’s the ultimate “look for less” girl, and that’s what makes her style so fab to talk about here!

Jenny’s Style

As a high school freshman trying to fit in with uber-rich and fashionable juniors, Jenny’s style is very trend-conscious, yet still affordable. If Little J. can’t buy a designer gown for one of the exclusive parties, you can bet that she’ll show up in a gorgeous replica that she made herself. She’s all about finding designer knockoffs or creating them herself. She’d never wear anything vintage or “last season.”

If you want to dress like Jenny, take note of the latest fashion trends, and if you can’t afford a designer piece, make it yourself, or look for a similar item in a discount store. You also may want to pick up some of Jenny’s own wardrobe must-haves.

Jenny’s Fashion Essentials

Bright Colors

Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl's fashion sense: bright colors

Like Serena and Blair, Jenny loves to mix bright pops of color into all of her outfits. Brights were a huge trend this season, and Jenny took notice. Yellow was Jenny’s favorite color this season - from the yellow dress that she wore to __ party, to the yellow trench that she wore on a date with her new boyfriend Asher, she rocked it in nearly every episode. Purple was also big in Jenny’s wardrobe, in the form of purple tights and a purple Valentino purse (middle photo above).

To buy some bright stuff of your own, shop at Bluefly (fabulous accessories & shoes), Asiajam (crazy bright clothing at cheap prices), and for bright basics, Urban OutfittersUrbanOutfitters - NEW LOGO 88x31. Pick up technicolor bags, bright tights, and the most colorful trench coat you can find for maximum Jenny appeal.

Hats

Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl wears lots of hats

Jenny is the only Gossip Girl cast member known for her winter hat collection. Since she loves plaid, her winter caps are always printed and usually match the rest of her outfit perfectly. Cute hats like Jenny’s are a great way to accessorize in the winter. If you want one of your own, try Beckersurf.com during the winter.

Short Skirts

Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl wearing short skirts

Because she’s blessed with extremely long, skinny legs, Jenny loves to show them off with short skirts that hit above the knee. She pairs her minis with brightly colored tights in the winter, and bare legs when it gets warmer. For a casual look, Jenny accessorizes with a long jacket and flats or boots. If she’s going for a dressy outfit, mini dresses and skirts go with heels and fitted jackets.

If you want to dress like Jenny, designer mini dresses and skirts are all available at ShopBop , the ultimate online designer store. If you’re looking for something on the lower-end, I recommend both H&M and Forever 21.

Long Jackets & Coats

Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl (Taylor Momsen) Jackets

Jenny loves to wear a long pea coat or trench coat over her mini skirts and dresses. This is a really smart idea fashion-wise, because a structured, gorgeous jacket can make an otherwise boring outfit amazing. For example, in the middle photo above, Jenny wears a glittery gold patterned jacket over a solid-colored basic dress. Since most of the dress is covered up, the outfit becomes all about the coat.

A great long jacket is something you should spend a little extra money on, because it will last you many seasons and will work with so many outfits. For a classic jacket like one of Jenny’s, I recommend shopping at J. Crew or Ann Taylor for a basic trench, and Nordstrom for a flashier coat.

Prints & Plaids

Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl (Taylor Momsen) wearing prints and plaids

If you love to wear prints, then Jenny’s style is perfect for you. This girl is all about the patterns, paired with simple solid basics in coordinating colors. If you want to get Jenny’s look yourself,

For a similar cropped houndstooth hoodie (middle picture), try Karmaloop.

If you’re looking to cop a plaid jacket of your own, you can buy Burberry jackets at Nordstrom , or cheaper versions at Banana Republic . For the best selection of jackets, shop during late summer and early fall.

Your Thoughts?

What do you think? Is Jenny your Gossip Girl fashion icon, or are you more of a Serena or Blair? Would you wear Jenny’s style of clothing? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Also, if you missed any of the other Gossip Girl fashion articles, here they are in order:


Posted on June 5th, 2008 / 11 Comments
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New Apple Back-To-School Promo

Apple Online Store

If you’re going to be a college freshman in the fall, or if you just need a new computer for school, you’re going to love Apple’s new back-to-school promotion!

From now until September 15th, when you buy a new Mac for school, you’ll get a free iPod touch or iPod nano! That’s on top of the already amazing college student discount that Apple offers.

I’m personally planning to use this next week to buy myself a new Macbook Pro! My old Dell laptop is about 4 years old now, and I’ve been coveting the MB Pro for about 3 years, haha. Now that this promo is on, my new laptop will come with a free iPod touch!

In just a week, not only will CF be brought to you from a sleek, sexy, gorgeous laptop (instead of a crappy old Dell), but I will also be able to update for you guys via wifi with the iPod touch. It doesn’t really get much better than that!

Visit the Apple Store before September 15th to take advantage of the college student promo.


Posted on June 3rd, 2008 / 6 Comments
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CF’s Top 10 Summer Beauty Must-Have’s

Tan College Girl in a Bikini
Photo by lebastias.

Summer is almost here - can you feel it? Temperatures are rising, the sun is coming out, everyone is heading to the beaches, summer jobs are starting up, and, of course, it’s time for summer beauty shopping!

As I’m sure you all know, your beauty regimen should change from season to season. What works for you during the winter usually isn’t what you should be using in the summer.

You’ll look gorgeous this summer with College Fashion’s guide to the best summer beauty products. I’ve tested all of the following myself, and I know you’ll love them too! These products will keep you looking beautiful all summer long.

Schick Quattro for Women Razor

Schick Quattro For Women Razor

Stubble is never fabulous in summer, especially when it’s on your legs! I’ve tried tons of different razors over the years, but the Schick Quattro for Women is by far my favorite. It’s like my boyfriend’s razor, only cuter!

The Quattro for Women has four blades and shaves really close. So close, in fact, that I only need to shave every other day when I use it. Another cool feature is the “guard rails” - wires that help prevent nicks and cuts, even when you shave tricky areas like ankles. There’s also a great aloe strip that moisturizes and softens your skin as you shave. A total upgrade from a disposable razor, if you ask me.

Get Yours: Schick Quattro for Women High Performance Razor - $7.99 at Amazon.com.

Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit

Clean & Clear Advantage Acne System

Let’s face it - no one wants to deal with having acne, but it’s especially bad in the summer! You can’t go swimming without washing off your makeup, sweating promotes breakouts, and, of course, acne can ruin your self-confidence and kill summer fun.

I used to struggle with bad acne myself, so I feel your pain if you’re dealing with it. I tried tons of different products over the years and here’s what finally worked for me: the combination of gentle cleansers, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide products.

I recently got the chance to try the new Clean & Clear’s Advantage Acne Control Kit, which combines both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, and all I can say is WOW! My skin was breaking out badly due to finals week stress, and the kit totally cleared those breakouts up in less than 2 weeks. My skin seems to look better and better each day, and I haven’t been breaking out AT ALL lately.

If you don’t want acne to ruin your summer, give the kit a try. It worked for me, and hopefully it will for you too!

Get Yours: Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit - $20 at Target.

BareMinerals Foundation

Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Foundation

The best foundation I’ve ever used is BareMinerals. I’ve used it for almost 4 years now and I can’t imagine using anything else! It covers everything, blends perfectly with my skin tone, and looks fabulous all day long! As a bonus, it also feels so light that sometimes I forget I’m even wearing foundation. Even better: it has a built-in SPF 15.

Bare Minerals is the perfect foundation for summer because you can put it on really fast and not worry about it for the rest of the day. It doesn’t look cakey like normal foundations, and it even makes your skin glow! If you’ve never tried mineral makeup before, you really don’t know what you’re missing!

Get Yours: Bare Escentuals i.d bareMinerals Foundation - $25 at Sephora.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder

Nothing is better than bronzer to make you look like a tan goddess in the summer, no matter how pale you actually may be. A quick dusting of bronzer on your cheeks, forehead, chin and eyelids can make you look like you spent the day at the beach - even if you were really sitting inside at your summer internship!

Benefit Hoola bronzer is a fabulous product, and one of the most popular bronzers out there. It comes in a great box, with a cute little brush. The color is the perfect bronze: not orange, peachy, or shimmery. Just a great tan shade that looks really natural on. It’s also not too dark - you can build it up from a light tan to a dark brown.

Get Yours: Benefit Hoola - $28 at Sephora.

Korres Summer Cocktails Shower Gels

Korres Summer Cocktails Shave Gels

There’s nothing better than coming back from the beach, jumping in the shower, and using a freshly-scented shower gel to cool and refresh you in the summer months. Well, there’s one thing that’s better: if your shower gel smells like an exotic drink!

Yes, cocktail-scented shower gel exists. The Korres Summer Cocktails shower gel set includes three body washes, in Ginger Cosmopolitan, Melon Mojito, and Vanilla Daiquiri. The scents are amazing and will remind you of a tropical vacation. The bottles also look really cute in your shower!

Get Yours: Korres Summer Cocktails - $12 at Sephora.

Waterproof Mascara

Maybelline Full \'N\' Soft Waterproof Mascara

If you’ve ever jumped into a pool while wearing a normal, non-waterproof mascara, then you know why waterproof is absolutely essential for summer! Runny mascara is never a good look, and a waterproof formulation will keep your lashes looking great, no matter what you happen to be doing!

My favorite waterproof mascara is Maybelline Full ‘N’ Soft Waterproof Mascara because it never smudges or clumps, and keeps your lashes looking natural, so it’s great for day or night. It’s also completely budget-friendly: available at any drugstore for less than ten dollars.

Get Yours: Maybelline Full N’ Soft Waterproof Mascara - $7.29 at CVS.

TIGI S Factor Smoothing Conditioner

TIGI S Factor Smoothing Conditioner

A rich and creamy conditioner is an absolute must if you have highlighted hair, or if you just spend a lot of time in the sun or water. I personally highlight my hair, and also have a love affair with my hair straightener and curling iron! This makes for dry hair that breaks easily and needs lots of conditioning.

My favorite every-day moisturizing conditioner is TIGI S Factor Smoothing Conditioner. It’s pricier than your average conditioner, but so worth it for how well it works! Leaves hair smooth & silky - plus the scent is to die for. Perfect for everyday use, or as a once-a-week leave in for 10 minutes.

Get Yours: TIGI S-Factor Smoothing Conditioner - $17.88 at Amazon and certain salons.

Tantowel Self-Tan Towelettes

Tan Towel Plus Self Tanner

One of the most important summer beauty essentials, self-tanner gives you that coveted golden glow, without the risk of cancer and wrinkly leather skin! I’m sure you’ve heard the deal before and you know that tanning is bad for you. But most self tanners are messy, streaky, and might even turn you orange! What’s a girl to do?

If you want an easier and more natural-looking sunless tan, I recommend Tan Towels Self-Tan Towelettes. They’re really easy to use and give even pale skin a natural-looking tan. They go on clear so there’s no mess, and the color shows up fast. Even better, there is NO fake orange shade, and NO smelly fake-tan scent. Yes, for real.

Get Yours: Tantowel - 10 individual packets - $20 at Amazon.

Purpose Moisture Lotion SPF 15

Purpose Dual Treatment Lotion With SPF 15

This one’s here for an obvious reason. No matter what you do this summer, you have to make sure you’re wearing sunscreen while you do it. Even if it’s a cloudy day, the sun’s rays will still damage your skin and this damage leads to wrinkles and even cancer.

According to dermatologists, SPF 15 is the absolute minimum that you should wear at all times to protect yourself from the sun! Anything less, and your skin will become damaged. If you’re going outdoors, you need to use a good body sunblock in addition to whatever you put on your face. (I recommend Neutrogena Breathable SPF 45 Sunblock for all-over use.)

Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion with SPF 15 is what I use for my daily facial moisturizer to protect my face from the sun. It’s an excellent everyday lotion that’s safe for sensitive skin, won’t clog pores or cause breakouts, and stays non-greasy under your makeup. The price isn’t bad either.

Get Yours: Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion SPF 15 - $9.99 at CVS.

Lip Gloss with SPF

Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15

According to a recent study, wearing lip gloss can actually increase your risk of skin cancer, because the shinyness makes UV rays hit harder! As a gloss addict myself, I was shocked to hear that lip gloss can actually promote skin cancer on your lips.

To protect yourself, while still keeping your lips looking gorgeous of course, invest in a lip gloss with an SPF of at least 15. I recommend Clinique’s Long Last Glosswear with SPF 15. It has all the shine of a regular lip gloss, but with the sun protection that your lips need. Clinique’s gloss also comes in tons of colors and lasts all day, so there’s really no reason not to love it!

Get Yours: Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 - $14 at Sephora, or at any Clinique counter.

What do you think?

Do you use any of the products on the list, or do you think there’s another product that needs to be on here? What are your top summer beauty essentials? Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment!


Posted on June 2nd, 2008 / 8 Comments
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