1. Clean and fresh skin - Skip over tanning and opt for natural skin. Your face will get hits of sun naturally all summer and that looks much better than all-around bronzing. If you must bronze, go for a light misting of a high quality self tanner -- my favorite is Sublime Bronze by L'Oreal or dust some good powder across your forehead and cheeks. Some good brands with strong bronzing powers are Bobby Brown, Clinique and Armani.
Use foundation and concealer sparingly -- or better yet, just dot a small amount of foundation where needed in place of concealer. Lip gloss is your best summer friend -- try Lancome or Kiehls. Eyes can be minimal -- a light layer of mascara is fine.
2. Clean and fresh hair! Nothing looks better than a well coiffed pony tail when the humidity and temperature rises. Stay away from getting 'summer' dye jobs or streaks. Natural is always best.
3. Why not try a wide-leg linen trouser and a simple white tank top or tee? Finish it off with a wide brimmed straw hat and a slouchy, big bag. You'll look like a million bucks and feel ten degrees cooler than people in hip-hugging denim.
Paul Smith, Spring/Summer 2007
4. I'm not even sure if they're in or out or whatever, but I LOVE espadrilles! Whether they're flats or wedges, low to the ground or dangeroulsy high, I think they are amoung the best options for summer. And this is an area of footwear where you can spend little or lots -- although I don't see why the Payless options should be excluded:
Payless - 20 dollars!
