WRITTEN BY
Emma Pezzack, Beauty Director
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
Jeffrey Fiterman
ASSISTED BY
Dru Erin
STORY BY
Emma Pezzack, Beauty Director
STYLED BY
Asha Fuller
MODEL
Melissa Graham, Nu Talent Agency
MAKE UP BY
Julianne Kaye
HAIR BY
Judd Minter
MANICURE BY
Debbie Leavitt for Sheswai Lacquer
Color! Some of us are afraid of it, some of us embrace it with gusto; no matter where you stand and what you think of it, you can wear it – it all comes down to how.
BLUE
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get the blues! This is one of the strongest color palettes for spring/summer and far from being tacky and difficult to wear, these shades are modern, fresh and now.
Nvey Eco Organic Mascara – Blue
Make your eyes pop with this statement making shade that can be layered to create thick, conditioned lashes.
- $25.00
Bare Escentuals Smoky Eye Tutorial
Not only do you get two perfectly complimentary colors, in case you’re not sure about how to wear blues, this comes with a set of simple instructions that show you.
- $29.95
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Jane Iredale Mystikol Pencil Box
A clever set of five, 2-in-1 pencils including Lapis Lazuli, a vibrant blue on one end with ivory shimmer on the other, neatly housed in a chic box.
- $87.50
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Suncoat Mineral Eyeshadow Powder – Navy
This 100% natural shadow is not only wearable, the packaging is super smart with a built in brush that sits neatly inside the recyclable container.
- $13.50
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Priti NYC Nail Polish – Wedgewood
Newly launched for summer 2011, this is the perfect balance between turquoise and blue that will go with anything you’re brave enough to wear it with.
- $10.50
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Yellow
The color yellow is peerless when it comes to feel good and fun with the ability to enliven any occasion. From lemon to pale to the boldest brights, the trick
to wearing this shade is to not take it
too seriously…
L.A. Minerals Bright Shimmer
Mineral Eye Shadow – Yellow Shock
This not so mellow yellow is bold and modern and looks striking when worn as eyeliner with loads of lashes.
- $8.95
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Sephora Collection False Lashes
Not just for night, these lashes are latex and cruelty-free for maximum impact any time you feel the urge to go big, bold and sexy.
- $8.00
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bareMinerals 100% Natural
Lipgloss - Sprinkles
Sparkle and shine your way through summer with this shimmery, light gold lipgloss, while getting a big fix of antioxidants and lip drenching cupuacu butter.
- $12.25
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Butter London 3 Free Nail Polish – Cheeky Chops
Eliminate the dangerous toxins and ramp up the color factor with this fun, banana yellow that’s like a ray of sunshine.
- $14.00
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Jane Iredale Artists Eyes Eye Shadow Palette
Six on-trend eye colors that defy creases & hot weather (including a hot yellow), all packaged in a black & gold faux alligator skin wallet.
- $85.95
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Green
The most modern way to wear green for summer is to pick a swooping eyeline, lashings of colored mascara, an all over color wash, or a dab of something sparkly in the centre of your eyelid – never all at once…
Lavera Natural Eyeshadow – Forest Green
Organic rice powder and intense pigment are blended with organic flower essences & nourishing mineral oils. Makes a great eyeliner or eyeshadow.
- $16.95
Lotus Organics Eyeshadow Palette – Smokey
These microfine organic, pressed pigment colors are soft and creamy for super silky application and all-day wear. This is a great color selection, perfect for mixing and matching.
- $20.00
Jane Iredale Liquid Gold Eyeliner
Gilt and gorgeous, this gold is the perfect compliment to green eyes and works beautifully when blended with green to add some sparkle & shine and not a trace of tacky.
- $25.18
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Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Jumbo Mascara
Made entirely from 100% natural and organic ingredients, this lash enhancing formula builds dramatic volume and loads of length for when you want your summer peeps to pop.
- $5.10
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Zoya Nail Polish – Apple
Like green sunshine in a bottle, this new summer color from Zoya is guaranteed to brighten your day. Free of toxic chemicals and super long-wearing..
- $7.00
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