How To Wear Makeup in the Summer and 4th of July Tips

The key to summer makeup - less is more. Think, tinted moisturizers with an SPF. A little bronzer. Self tanners for the face and body. Powder is your friend, as it helps absorb shine from excess oil and perspiration. Powder-free blotting papers are perfect for removing excess shine and oil without looking caked on.  Sheer lip tints look just right, and are a better choice for summer than more opaque formulas.

This story from Beauty Press is spot on with tips and techniques for summer makeup. I especially like the blue liner. For something more subtle, you can apply, then smudge with a liner smudging brush. Or apply liner on the top lid only.

Happy 4th!

Passion For Travel

I have happily married my love of makeup and beauty with a passion for travel in my first published travel story. Wanderingeducators.com is a treasure trove of information for all things travel related; well organized and well written. I'm very proud to be the new, travel/style editor.  Read the story here.

Weddings In The Eternal City

If you are reading this blog you know I love Roma! Turns out there are a lot of other people that do too. In fact they like it so much they decide to tie-the - knot there. Here's a classic photo from Rochelle Cheever, a Rome, Italy based photographer. romeweddingsphotography.com Bellisima!