Summer 2016 Makeup Inspiration

My two favourite seasons for makeup are summer and fall. I like getting to change up my routine and create a different look for the season. This summer in particular has a lot of really great new trends that I am so excited about and am loving immensely. I collected some great examples of them from Pinterest (these photos are not my own!).

Let me know in the comments what trends you're loving for summer 2016!

1) Bronzed and Glowing Skin

I am loving this for this summer. Less of a focus on the eyes and lips, but more of a focus on having bronzed and highlighted skin. What else could you want for the summer but to look like a glowing goddess?

2) Flawless skin

Along with your skin being bronzed and glowing, having a flawless canvas is also a must. Whether it is a matte, porcelain doll type look, or a dewy, healthy glow, having a even skin tone looks gorgeous on everyone.

3) Natural Eye Looks

Put away your bold smoky eye for this season. I'm loving just having a simple, natural looking eye look.

4) Bright lips

Paired with those natural eye looks, having a stand-out bright lip always looks great in the summer. Now is the time to whip out those daring, bold lipsticks you haven't gotten to use just yet!

5) Turquoise eyeliner

This might just be my favourite of all. I am all for eyeliner in unconventional colours, and I find turquoise and aqua colours to be universally flattering and daring on all skin tones and eye colours. Whether you use it on your waterline, lashline or both, I promise you, it looks pretty damn cool.

Which one is your favourite?
xo

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