Monday, August 8, 2011

Must-Try Looks Before Summer Is Over

I have some good news and some bad news -- which do you want to hear first? The bad? Are you sure? OK. Here it is: Summer is almost over -- and school is just around the corner. (I guess if you're the parent that school part might not sound so bad.) Luckily, these comfy and stylish looks for class soften the blow a bit. All right, a lot. I mean, look how cute these tops are!

The good news? There's technically still a month of summer left. That's plenty of time to get a hot bikini body with these tips, so let's make this last month count. I'm definitely planning to take several last-minute beach trips before my schedule gets busy again. Not to mention a girls' night out, laying poolside, a romantic date or two ...

With so many different events, it's hard finding the perfect outfit -- not to mention hair and makeup -- to match each occasion. That's why I put together this summer style guide to end summer with a bang. (Even better? Most of these looks are probably on sale by now!) It includes everything from what makeup to wear to your BBQ to the best dress for your night out.

So, scroll through the gallery below for our best daytime and nighttime picks. Want specific tips? Just click on each category below to get the best hair, makeup and outfit choices for each occasion. Then, take this bonus quiz to find which summer style matches your personality.

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Hitting the park for a picnic or BBQ? You want to go for a "fresh, radiant and flawless" look, says makeup artist Marissa Nemes. Jennifer Aniston's sheer makeup provides just the right amount of coverage while keeping it casual and natural. Here's how Nemes says to get the look:

Face: Start by protecting your skin with a tinted moisturizer with SPF (try KORRES Watermelon Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, $28). Next, apply a gel blush like Tarte's cheek Stain in Tipsy, $30. The key is creating a fresh, dewy cheek that looks totally natural, says Nemes. Rub it into the apples of your cheeks and sweep it outward toward your temples with your fingers.

Eyes: To get a playful, sparkly look, apply a pretty cream shadow topped with a generous coat of mascara. Nemmes recommends using Nars Cosmetics Duo Cream Shadow in Summertime, $33 and Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Black, $5.49.

Lips: Everyone loves a healthy-looking pout, especially in the summer. Use a rosy gloss like CoverGirl Wetslicks Amazemint Lip Gloss in Everything's Rosy, $5 to complete your look.

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