Summer is the Season of Color

By now you have probably noticed that this is the season of color. Makeup, clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry are a riot of colors. It’s time to expand your makeup and wardrobe with a burst of color, maybe one you haven’t thought of trying. Have fun with the vast array of color choices this summer. If you have been conservative in your color choices, you can start with a pretty handbag or buy a piece of gorgeous colorful jewelry.

Color is a form of non-verbal communication and its meaning can change from day to day with your mood. You might consciously choose a certain color over another without realizing why. The truth is, color can affect mood and mood can affect color. For example, you may choose to wear red one day because you are ready to take action, or you’re feeling passionate about what you are going to do.

The color orange signifies enthusiasm and optimism. It’s a cheerful color. Black makes us feel thinner and safe. It’s secretive and chic, creating an air of mystery. Green represents balance, growth and the environment. White is color at its most complete and pure. It depicts purity and wholeness. Blue denotes integrity, conservatism, trust and peace. Turquoise is the color of the sea and means clarity of mind. Pink can represent girlish, sometimes silly, unconditional love and nurturing. Magenta indicates harmony and emotional balance.

Brown is a serious basic color that is down to earth, meaning security and protection. Gray is the color of compromise, not white or black. It is the transition between two non-colors. Gold is the color of success, achievement and triumph and implies extravagance and luxury. Silver has a feminine energy. It is fluid, emotional, sensitive and mysterious. Purple is connected to imagination.

If you are stuck in your makeup routine or are ready for a change, a bright lip is the easiest way to kick it up a notch, and this summer’s color trends are popping. Have fun with it.

Whether you love the dramatic effect of a highly pigmented matte lipstick, or the super slick finish of a lip gloss, there’s a candy-colored shade for everyone, so get your makeup kit ready! It all depends on the look you want, the time of day and the occasion. You can wear a lipstick for more of a chic elegant presence or a lip balm if all you want is healthy looking lips. If you are after a more juicy effect, choose tinted lip gloss or stain.

Blues and pinks are the favorite hues at this moment, along with purples and magenta. So put away those soft pastels and go for vibrant shocks of color.

Whether you just line the bottom of your lid or the whole eyelid with color, choose to make a statement. Bold eyeliner is so trendy this season. Smoky and smudged, or winged and tipped, experiment to find what suits you. Wear more than two coats of mascara, or have fun with false eyelashes for evening.

This is the season of the eyebrow. Since your brows frame your face, you will want to enhance them. Check out all the brow products. Newest of all is eyebrow wax in a shade matching your eyebrows. This wax fills in any spaces with your brow color and covers gray and light hairs. The brows are filled in and prominent, which is great, especially when you get dressed up. Do away with your eyebrow pencils. They are so bold and aging. Brow tints come in a variety of colors and give definition to your brows. Remember, full brows that frame your eyes are in this summer. If yours are a little thin, fill them in.

There you have it. You are now armed and ready to be a sure-fire hit in the beauty department this season.