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Sometimes it's hard to love summer, at least this is true of Houston summers. Summer here lasts about 11.5 months with average temps around 115. The heat invites a lot of its friends, including mosquitos, humidity, and mind-numbing headaches.

I swear I have reverse-seasonal depression. Everything northerners hate about the tough winters- the isolation, the unending sameness, I feel that about the summer.

But one of the pluses of the heat and sun is the tan! And with a tan comes the need for less makeup- just enough to highlight your golden glow.


My typical summer makeup regime consists of a little face powder, mascara, and lipstick. And I am so excited that vibrant, bold lips are back in style!

There is something about a bright smile that is lovely, no matter what time of year! Here are the two lipsticks I use and swear by:


For the easiest and prettiest color, get yourself a tube of Medieval by Lipstick Queen. This lipstick is actually based on a medieval recipe designed to bring out the natural glow of a woman's lips!
It looks a little bit differently on everyone, but the color is always bright, beautiful and natural! Plus it is uber-light, and I put it on like chap-stick.



For dressier, bolder occasions than the everyday, I reach for my Chanel Velvet #37 "L,exuberante"- this fuschia matte looks gorgeous- don't be shy to try it! It also makes your teeth look whiter and your eyes look bigger, and it might even burn calories for all I know!


So come on and join me in summer of colorful puckers! Besides, from gossiping to kissing to wine-sipping-everything is more fun with bright lips!