6 Hot Summer 2011 Beauty Trends

   Although we still have a few more weeks until Monsoon, the latest summer beauty trends allow us to have a relaxing day at the pool & pretty summer flowers. I absolutely ♥ summer beauty trends because they're always so fresh & fun: a definite change from the stark, moody looks we all rocked this winter.

   In this post, I'll break down the 6 hottest summer beauty trends & what products you can use. But most importantly, I'll show you how to get each look with products that every girl, regardless of their skin type or skin tone, can wear. Trends are never exclusive if you find the right products.

   Enough of the winter blues, let's transition into the warm summer!

   #1: Get Glossy

   Summer makeup should be minimal whether you're beach or office bound. A coat of lightweight translucent gloss on lips rather than an overpowering opaque shade looks modern now. Avon Tri-Lip Glosses soften & tint your lips.

   #2: Go for Color

   A wash of pastel shadow across lids is a quick & easy eye-opener. With it's kaleidoscope of 3 perfect hues, the Chambor Rose Shimmer Trio Eye Shadow is the season's loveliest eye-shadow compact.

   #3: Keep a Cool Complexion

   If you're a fan of foundation but hate to see it melt away in the humidity, try Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup. Free of fragrance, talc & oil, this powder is ideal for sensitive skin. A light dusting covers every imperfection & won't get cakey or settle into fine lines.

   #4: Bronze Better

   Don't sacrifice your skin for a sun-kissed glow this summer. Use a bronzer with little or no sparkle. I'm smitten with the Colorbar Body Shimmer, a gold finish I thought only the sun could create.

   #5: Lighten up Lips

   For a polished pout without the heaviness of a thick lipstick or the goopiness of a sticky gloss, slip on a sheer pink lip color like CoverGirl Soft Pink Satin Outlast Smoothwear All-Day Lipcolor. Emollients combined with vitamins B & E makes this product a perfect summer time staple.

   #6: Pick Pastels

   Creamy pink nails are a classic complement to the season's chic white clothing. Deborah Lippmann's Before He Cheats lends an elegant touch of color to fingers & toes.

   What are your favorite summer beauty trends this season??? Which trends will you be wearing??? Also, if you know of a product that fits this season's beauty trends: please share!