StyleWatch June/July 2007

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There’s nothing like the contrast between (self) tanned skin and bright, juicy nail color in the summer. Ensure that those toes stand out in the sand with bold colors like Chanel Nail Colour in Marilyn, a punchy raspberry red ($19 at chanel.com). If pinks are more your thing, go for a vibrant fuchsia like Rimmel Underground Play Fast Nail Color in Punch ($4 at ulta.com). For a kick of citrus, Vinyl Deborah Lippmann in Call Me is reminiscent of a fresh, ripe orange — with just a hint of shimmer for good measure ($9 at bathandbodyworks.com). And keep those neons brilliant with a protective top coat like Zoya Armor Top Coat/UV Block, which prevents chipping and discoloration ($8 at Artofbeauty.com).

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We can see how white or red plastic frames might not be for everyone — sometimes you just want to feel a little sleeker. The newest take on oversize is here, and dare we say, here to stay. These extra large metal frames in hues of gold, bronze, pewter and silver compliment every skin tone — as well as every piece in your closet. And the thinner frames won’t completely overpower your face. You’ll find all kinds of shapes including the traditional aviator like the pair that Victoria Beckham rocked recently in Paris. Check out our picks of the hottest versions in every budget range.

Splurge:
Dita “Xanadu” sunglasses, $350 at shopbop.com
Chloé metal frames, $250 at bergdorfgoodman.com

Steal:
Fantas-Eye’s “Rodeo Drive” shades, $20 at fantas-eyes.com

OC Shades metal shields, $15 at ocshades.com

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Sometimes the local drugstore just doesn’t cut it — sometimes there’s that elusive hand cream you got one time on vacation or that scent you can only find in London. Luckily for me (and anyone else with a serious beauty addiction), there are a handful of Web sites with some pretty amazing selections — don’t take my word for it, check them out for yourself! — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Want to go green? Visit b-glowing.com, which allows you to search their fantastic inventory just for environmentally conscious products like Apivita Aromatherapy Dream Skin Face Cream, $35 at b-glowing.com.

If you can’t make it to their super-chic store in N.Y.C, click over to Aedes de Venustas online at aedes.com. The star-fave boutique, stocks indulgent skin care products from around the world like Austria’s Susanne Kaufmann Nutrient Cream, $85, and the exotic Italian Etro Royal Pavillion candle, $48.

Want to up the ante for overnight guests? Stock your cabinets with the hard-to-find goodies from inthebathroom.com, like Botot Mouthwash, $16, and Marvis Toothpaste, $9.

Luckyscent.com has fast become an obsession of the StyleWatch team for their carefully curated supplyof niche fragrances. Try Ipanema by Satellite, $80, for a light summer scent — that you won’t smell on everyone else.

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Even if you’re a bit of a sunscreen slacker during the cooler months, everyone needs some sort of SPF in the summer — yes, even on those cloudy days. The easiest way to incorporate sun protection into your routine is by using a daily moisturizer with SPF. Olay Complete Defense SPF 30 Daily UV Moisturizer, $14 at drugstore.com, is one of our favorites for providing protection in a quick-absorbing sheer formula. For something with a bit more coverage, try Dr. Brandt Tinted Daily UV Protection SPF 30, $30 at sephora.com, which has a subtle bronze hue. Those who prefer sheer — but not totally bare — should go for Dove’s Energy Glow Skin Brightening Facial Moisturizer, $9 at drugstore.com, which has just a hint of radiance. La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15, $29 at skinelite.com, is this season’s scientific favorite — the incredibly hydrating cream contains the super-potent (and newly U.S. approved) UVA filter Mexoryl.

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!

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For summer it’s all about looking effortless — see Jennifer Aniston’s impeccably easy beauty. In sticky weather, tinted moisturizers, mattifying powders and highlighters keep skin looking hydrated, not sweaty.

Keep skin glowing with Maybelline New York Superstay Silky Foundation, $11, at Walmart.com or Clinique’s Up-lifting Liquid Illuminator, $23, clinique.com.

To keep skin from shining, try Clarins Truly Matte Shine Stopper Powder Compact, $29, at clarins.com.

Sun-kiss your cheeks, temples and nose with YSL’s Palette Mauresque for Complexion, $57, at bergdorfgoodman.com, Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Classic Compact, $60, saksfifthavenue.com. For a more wallet-friendly version, pick up Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Vegas Strip, $12, at physiciansformula.com.

Give eyes a soft natural glow with shimmery shadows like Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold, $22, bobbibrown.com. Give lips a shine with a slick sparkly gloss like Fusion Beauty’s LipFusion Color Shine in Glow, $38, fusionbeauty.com.

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!

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Kate Hudson just seems to embody summertime — just look at her blonde locks, peachy glow and breezy style! The StyleWatch’s June/July cover girl always look enviably great. So we went straight to the source and got the scoop from her glam squad on how they did Kate’s cover look. Makeup artist Leslie Lopez made Kate’s blue eyes stand out with smoky black shadow, Nars Thunderball, $21 at narscosmetics.com. She kept the rest of Kate’s look clean and fresh with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pure Shine Lipstick in Pink Diamond, $28 at nordstrom.com, and our favorite DiorSkin Air Flash Spray Foundation, $60 at sephora.com, for barely-there coverage. To pump up Kate’s gorgeous curls, hair stylist David Babaii warmed up the FHI Heat 1” curling iron, $195 at fhiheat.com.

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!

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The StyleWatch fashion team has put together the ultimate guide to what you’ll want to wear this summer — everything from cute casual looks for the beack to the chicest accessories. We’ve got all the links for your must-have pieces online — click through and shop!

1. Thong Sandals, p. 52-53
-Jimmy Choo “Jacob” metallic napa leather thongs, $675; at jimmychoo.com

-Coach “Raiven” Distressed calf sandals, $158; at coach.com

- KORS Michael Kors “Gavi” Vachetta leather flats, $185; michaelkors.com

- Miu Miu leather-and-rope thong sandals, $355; saksfifthavenue.com

- Gucci leather flat GG thong sandals, $450; 800-456-7663; at gucci.com

- Gianni Bini “Ariana” metallic shark leather sandals, $49;at dillards.com

- Banana Republic “Rope O-Ring” flip-flops, $68; at bananarepublic.com

- Marc Fisher rhinestone-embellished leather slingback thong sandals, $69; at macys.com

- J Vincent “Sunflower” python leather sandals, $160; at dillards.com

- J. Crew jewel sandals, $125; 800-562-0258; at jcrew.com

Click here to see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Style. Everything you need to beat the heat — from the hottest shoes to the coolest shades and the sexiest bikinis!

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