Three Expert Tips on How To Wear Bright Makeup This Summer
Bold and bright lips reigned supreme on the spring 2012 runways, and there's no better way to step up a basic warm-weather ensemble than with a pop of neon. Just take a peek at Lindsey Wixson at Jason Wu, pictured left, for clues on how to incorporate the not-for-the-shy trend: the model's super feminine beauty look was taken from sweet and pretty to ultra glam with the simple addition of a bright orange pout.
For those who are ready to amp up your summer look, Pati Dubroff, celebrity makeup artist and OpenSky Curator, explains how you can test drive this makeup trend. "This summer is all about making a statement with bright makeup," says Dubroff. "The key to doing it right is to pick a feature and make that the focal point—unless you have the guts of Nicki Minaj, and in that case, go for it!"
Keep reading for three must-try tricks to experiment with the look at home and her product picks that make achieving this look a snap.
1/4Learn how to try out the season's most vibrant lipstick shades with this runway-approved beauty advice.
Photo: courtesy of OpenSky2/4Focus on Lips
"I like a rich full body lip color that’s a velvet texture. Try the BY TERRY Rouge Terrybly Liptick in Frenetic Vermillion, Cupid Peony, Pink Party, or Cherry Cherry.
As tempting as it may be to match your lipstick to your outfit—and sometimes this works—try a bit of a contrast. Think complementary colors."
BY TERRY Rouge Terrybly Lipstick, $49 each. Opensky.com.
Photo: courtesy of OpenSky3/4Use Clean Lines
"I like the lipstick to be precise, but not overly so. Instead of the hard edge of a lipliner, I like to use a concealer brush to line outside the lip line, cleaning up the lipstick line from the outside in."
BY TERRY Touch-Expert Advanced Concealer, $44. Opensky.com.
Photo: courtesy of OpenSky4/4Keep the Rest Simple
"The rest of the face should be clean, but not naked. Perfect skin, a brow that’s groomed, and even a soft touch of neutral eyeshadow can work. For neutral eyes, I like Kimiko Lifting Eye Shadow Earth Temple. Focus on just a sheer dusting."
Kimiko Lifting Eye Shadow Earth Temple, $58. Opensky.com.
