Oh, summer. I love you so much, and yet, you don’t always present me with opportunities to wear my makeup. In fact, there was a time, not so long ago, that I thought if I was going to the beach, I might as well leave my makeup at home. These days, I’m so much wiser – I’ve developed an arsenal of things that will work no matter where I am, or what I’m doing. And you can find me in some strange places in the summer, for certain.

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I’m a sucker for awesome packaging. I’m not talking about the current trend of taking everything out there and making it pink, then selling it to women at higher prices, I’m talking about unique and useful design. I want the product that is going to make me look good actually look good itself.

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Not too long ago, I saw a photo on Facebook showing a shade of a liquid lipstick that I promptly became obsessed with. It was by Lime Crime, a brand that I’m not too familiar with, but needed to try out.

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Without a doubt, the question I get asked the most is, “do you know how to do a smokey eye?” I’m not sure why smokey eyes are so intimidating, but I’m going to break it down for you with the help of Mally’s City Chick Smokey Eye Kit in Central Park – a selection of on-trend greens with a black eyeliner. This super-simple look is extremely easy to master, and best of all, you really can use any color, not just black.

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When Tania got married and had her first child, she knew that there were changes afoot. “Once I learned that perfumes were full of synthetics, neurotoxic musks, and phthalates – I looked to other ways to smell good. Not finding a truly natural perfume option in the marketplace that met my desires, I simply stopped buying perfumes.”

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Have you had a chance to try the new Vidal Sassoon line yet? I have such fond memories of the old Vidal Sassoon hair care line – with their brown bottles and gold lettering. And the almond smell! I’m still bummed that the new products don’t have that almond scent to them.

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It’s quite a mouthful, but the new L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Aqua Lip Lacquer is much easier to use than it is to say. If you are a fan of lip stains, you’ll want to check out this drugstore delight. 

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Chances are, you’ve let a bit of your, ahem, personal grooming slide a little bit since it’s been winter, am I right? Get a head start on your routine this season by checking out the Shave Love Kit by Project Fig.

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I love facial masks. I look at them as a mandatory relax period – slather it on your face and go lie down on your chaise lounge for at least 30 minutes. This combined with a good cup of tea at least once a week, and your skin will reap the benefits.

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Short or long, there is a style out there for everybody. Take a look at what Living Proof stylists Chris McMillan and Tim Rogers are thinking will be big this coming season. And if you have frizzy hair like mine and haven’t tried Living Proof, you’re missing out. Get thee to a Sephora and get some.

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I’m addicted to all sorts of lip balm, and I have tubes of it everywhere. I’d like to be a girl who always has flawless lipstick, but I’m really more of a “prevent chappy lips and slather on balm” kind of girl. I often don’t have time to constantly be aware of my lipstick, unless I’m dedicated to really looking good. And this tinted balm is my new favorite.

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Have you been thinking about starting an anti-aging skin care system, but don’t know where to start? Purity of Elements has offered one of Retrodiva’s readers to enjoy a complete Restorative Kit, which will help you get started and get summer-ready skin. And it’s great for all skin types!

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