Fragrances should evoke memories, capture or even enhance moods, tap into the overarching themes of seasons and locales, and allow us to delve into a realm of fantasy.
Summer is in full swing and, with humidity levels and temperatures both rising, it’s all too common to feel sweaty, sticky, and balmy before the day is even half way through.
Over the years, I’ve bemoaned my seeming inability to develop petal-soft hands and long, strong nails that don’t break or peel into weak onion-like layers.
The liquid lipstick trend is only gaining momentum as the summer season continues, with brands like Smashbox introducing new fluid lip lacquers and trail-blazing brands like Too Faced, Make Up For Ever, and Hourglass Cosmetics expanding their color offerings.
I’ve long admired Korres’ rich, velvety, indulgent body butters — available in mouth-watering scents like Fig, Guava, Japanese Rose, Vanilla Guava, and Jasmine.
Your eyeshadow palettes, finishing powders, blushes, lipsticks, and lip glosses likely come in sleek compacts, cases, and tubes with intricate etchings, near-sculptural ridges, embossed details, screen-printed images, and maybe even gem-like embellishments, so why would you tuck these perfectly packaged cosmetics inside a ratty or simply unremarkable makeup bag?
Few things remind me of my childhood summer adventures as much as jelly fisherman sandals — one look at those translucent plastic straps, and a smile spreads across my face as nostalgic ruminations ensue.
What do you call a lollipop in England?
Summer tends to be the season for minimalist makeup, a phenomenon that’s as based on practical considerations as it is on runway looks and magazine editorials.
Though I typically prefer smoothing lotion onto my body because its creaminess offers a more satisfying sensory experience, I’ve been growing increasingly fond of body oils.
