SUMMER SINSHINE STRIPES

Open back crop tee in neon orange and bandeau bra in hot pink via Victoria's Secret PINK | Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Colorblock sandal  | Woven east/west bright tote via Rebecca Minkoff  | H&M Skirt | J Crew bright pink bracelets | ASOS  spike stretch bracelet  | Crystalized nail ring via  Minusey | OPI nail polish in Y'all Come Back, Ya Hear | YSL Rouge Pur Couture lipstick in Rose Toupe

After yesterday's post I've gotten quite a few emails asking how I keep my make up from melting off my face Summer time. So, I decided to take this opportunity to talk a little about some of my tried and tested beauty tricks and favorite products. 

Face:

Normally I start with applying Laura Marcier Secret Finish Mattifying gel on a cleanse face, designed to control shine and keep your skin matte, it also helps to keep your make up in place. I've been using it for a while now and so far have not found anything that works better. Since I am not a big fan of foundation and only use it on very rare occasions, I skip it all together summertime and instead opt for a little concealer in a few strategic areas:) All time favorite is YSL Touche Eclat concealer, which provides a perfect amount of coverage and makes skin look absolutely luminous.

Cheeks:

I prefer to use cream blush summertime, I find that it stays on much better than powder. My favorite one at the moment is Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Cheeks and Lips in Pale Pink. Oh, and I know that most make up artists use a brush to apply cream blushers, but I actually like to use my fingers. I think it allows me to achieve a much softer effect and use a lot less product:)

Lips:

I love matte lipsticks, in my opinion, they stay on much better than regular lipstics or lip glosses. Normally, I start by applying a little lipstick using a lip brush, then lightly dab my lips with my finger for a more even distribution. Current favorite is Lancome Color Design lipstick in Stylista. 

Eyes:

Finally, I keep my eye make up minimal, most of the time I line my eyes using a water proof eyeliner like MAKE UP FOREVER Aqua liner and apply a little YSL Volume Effect mascara for some eyelash drama:) 

So, that pretty much completes my everyday look. If you have any questions about  products I use, shoot me an email, I will be happy to answer!

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

COLOR ME BRIGHT

Open back crop tee in bright blue and bandeau bra in hot pink via Victoria's Secret PINK | Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Colorblock sandal  | Woven east/west bright tote via Rebecca Minkoff  | J Crew neon yellow shorts & bright pink bracelets | ASOS  spike stretch bracelet 

As I have mentioned last week, Emil and I were finally able to carve out some time to go to Palm Springs. Normally we like to go down there in May or September, reason being that it gets pretty hot in Palm Springs Summer time. How hot? Well, this weekend the temperatures soared to about 109F or 42C!!! Now, I don't really mind the heat, but my poor Emil was completely measurable. He spend most of the time soaking in the pool. Boys and heat, don't mix, have you ever noticed? I am always cold and he is always hot:)

Of course I brought half of my closet on this trip but ended up wearing as little as possible:) This top from Victoria's Secret Pink was a complete God send. Cropped and flowy, it kept me nice and cool in the blazing heat! Don't you just love these cotton, easy to wear pieces for summer:)?

To see pics from our Palm Springs via INSTAGRAM, CLICK HERE or follow me at @vivaluxuryblog

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle

CORAL N' MINT - WIN $100 BOTICCA GIFT CARD

Spring friendship bracelet in celadon by GagetLou via Boticca, stackable gold triangle rings by Jung Ee Eun via Boticca & silver stackable rings by Nikki Baker - square, citrine oval, sapphire pear - all via Boticca  | Kasil Workshop geek shorts in mint green | J Crew Tippi linen sweater | Zara heels | Rebecca Minkoff metal corner clutch

I would like to start by congratulating Ramya from WardrobeMenu blog with winning Opportuno dress International Giveaway, I hope you enjoy wearing this amazing dress as much as I do!

Secondly, I am happy to announce a new very special Boticca International Giveaway. Since I am a big fan of Boticca, I would like to start of by telling you a little bit about them.

Boticca is the online boutique for one-of-a-kind jewelry and fashion accessories by top independent designers. More than an online retailer, it's  a market place. Curated by fashion experts, designers, editors, bloggers and collectors, what makes Boticca so different is the fact that it's founders aim to help up-and-coming independent designers be discovered and gain access to customers around the world who are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces. When you buy a piece on Boticca, you buy directly from the designer, you have an option of interacting with whoever created the piece, to ask them questions or read their amazing stories.

 As a person who has a lot of appreciation for unique and one-of-a-kind pieces and emerging design talent, I am absolutely ecstatic to team up with Boticca to offer $100 Gift Card to one lucky VivaLuxury reader!

THIS GIVEAWAY is open to everyone,

OLD FRIENDS AND NEW and it will SHIP INTERNATIONALLY

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Please leave a comment here including your email address so I may contact you if you win! The GIVEAWAY will last for 7 days until Monday June 18, 2012. 

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Keep on smiling,

Love,

Annabelle