summer 2011

In our penultimate "Countdown to Summer" and school formal series, we're focusing on your body. We've already helped to perfect your skin routine so that you're reaching complexion perfection and we've shown you some great Summer hairstyles as well as some options for school formals or Christmas parties. Now's the time to focus on fighting the fuzz, getting a tip-top tan and elongating those limbs.

FUZZ-FREE

Silky smooth legs are a shortcut to sexiness so pick your poison: shave, wax, epilate or laser. Just remember that you shouldn't shave or wax on the day of a spray tan and also you can't get laser when you're wearing fake tan so bear in mind and plan accordingly!

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When a product’s already won multiple awards and been declared a favourite by beauty editors and celebrities worldwide, it’s safe to say it’s pretty perfect. But that didn’t stop Invisible Zinc reformulating their number one-selling Tinted Daywear ($19.95) to make it even better.

The tinted moisturiser is still every bit as easy to apply as it was before. It’s still long-wearing. It still uses the same micronized zinc oxide technology to offer SPF 30+ UVA-UVB protection. It still reflects light to minimise fine lines and wrinkles. And it still offers a natural-looking sheer wash of colour.

So what’s new?

The lightweight formula has been re-jigged so that it feels even lighter and fresher on skin. There’s also a new preservative which increases the shelf life of the product, making sure it lasts longer so you get more bang for your buck.

Cue a whole new round of awards.

When a product’s already won multiple awards and been declared a favourite by beauty editors and celebrities worldwide, it’s safe to say it’s pretty perfect. But that didn’t stop Invisible Zinc reformulating their number one-selling Tinted Daywear ($19.95) to make it even better.

The tinted moisturiser is still every bit as easy to apply as it was before. It’s still long-wearing. It still uses the same micronized zinc oxide technology to offer SPF 30+ UVA-UVB protection. It still reflects light to minimise fine lines and wrinkles. And it still offers a natural-looking sheer wash of colour.

So what’s new?

The lightweight formula has been re-jigged so that it feels even lighter and fresher on skin. There’s also a new preservative which increases the shelf life of the product, making sure it lasts longer so you get more bang for your buck.

Cue a whole new round of awards.

When a product’s already won multiple awards and been declared a favourite by beauty editors and celebrities worldwide, it’s safe to say it’s pretty perfect. But that didn’t stop Invisible Zinc reformulating their number one-selling Tinted Daywear ($19.95) to make it even better.

The tinted moisturiser is still every bit as easy to apply as it was before. It’s still long-wearing. It still uses the same micronized zinc oxide technology to offer SPF 30+ UVA-UVB protection. It still reflects light to minimise fine lines and wrinkles. And it still offers a natural-looking sheer wash of colour.

So what’s new?

The lightweight formula has been re-jigged so that it feels even lighter and fresher on skin. There’s also a new preservative which increases the shelf life of the product, making sure it lasts longer so you get more bang for your buck.

Cue a whole new round of awards.

There are two VERY important events coming up. If you're in high school, we're of course talking about end-of-year socials and school formals. Only the hottest event on the extracurricular calendar. And, no matter how old you are, chances are you're starting to get excited about the other main event which kicks off next month: Summer!

Both are obviously about having fun and whether you're on the dance floor or at the beach, you want to look your best. And that's where a good skincare routine comes in. It doesn't matter what else you do — how glam your dress is, how much makeup you wear, how gorgeous your bikini is — your skin should be your key investment. It doesn't have to be timely and it certainly doesn't have to be exxy but I will say it until I'm blue in the face: if you employ a good skincare routine and stick to it, everything else magically falls into place. Your makeup goes on better. You feel happier. You exude more confidence.

Keep reading to find out what makes a great skincare routine . . .

Apart from a new cossie, nothing says Summer like a new pair of sunnies! We're on the hunt for shades with celeb-cred, so we can stay shaded safe in the knowledge that we look as chic as Olivia does at Paris Fashion Week (well, here's hoping!). From the Olsen's classic aviators to Anna Dello Russo's colourful frames to Mossy's I'm-with-the-band wayfarers, these A-listers have the sunglasses that we're coveting right now. We went out and found similar, so you can be paparazzi-ready like Rachel Zoe in her graphic circular shades. Feel like some new face-furniture? Step inside to start your new season sunnies shopping....

Take your sunnies inspiration from these five celebs . . .

It may be the Fall 2011 issue of NY Times T magazine that she's covering, but Lara Stone's style is screaming Spring to us! She's given pigtails a fresh and grown-up twist, adding lots of volume and texture throughout her hair, before securing it at the neck, and then again at the base of the pigtails. The key here is not to be polished. And add a bright hair elastic for a further hit of Summer. We love the coral one from Witchery's Ginger Hair Elastic Set ($19.95).

Listen up! It's time to relegate those Winter wonders in favour of some summer-loving beauty products. We talking bronzers, bright lips and Spring scents. And of course, we wouldn't be doing our job properly if we didn't throw some sunscreen in the mix. It's the quick and easy edit to updating your beauty look so get shopping immediately! What do you think of our picks?

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