Get Gorgeous For Summer Soirees

As the social season hits high gear, there’s barely enough time to swipe on mascara in between after-work parties and weekends away. Uncomplicated and chic is the name of the game now more than ever. For easy ways to pull together your look at any age, we asked our favorite beauty and fashion experts for their best prep secrets and the products they rely on to stay soiree-ready at all times. Plus, see this summer’s most in-demand nail colors.

20s: Hannah Bronfman, social entrepreneur
“I really think that a brow pencil is the perfect pop that brightens the whole face. Be bold! It’s easy to apply on the go. I love the dark colors by Make Up For Ever.”

Hannah Bronfman’s Pick

Make Up Forever Eyebrow Pencil, $18

20s: Hilary Rhoda, Estee Lauder spokesmodel
Besides wearing breathable fabrics—that’s very important in the hot summer months—Estée Lauder’s Sumptuous Waterproof mascara is a must, as well as their Bronze Goddess bronzer. I like to brush some lightly onto my cheeks. It gives a healthy glow with just the right amount of color. A coral lip is always a fun way to wear lipstick in the summertime, and is a bit less serious than a red lip.”

Hilary Rhoda’s Pick

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Waterproof Mascara, $21

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess, $28.50

30s: Kate Young, stylist
“I love to use hair pins from Odile to twist my hair up after a day at the beach. They hold really well and make a great shape that’s easy and sophisticated at the same time.”

30s: Rachel Roy, fashion designer
“I look at least 25 percent prettier when I put on By Terry’s Rose de Rose Liquid Blush. It works on every skin tone and gives you this flushed look, like you’ve just come from somewhere fabulous. I just swirl a drop on my cheekbones and top it with a sweep of powder blush so it lasts all night.”

Rachel Roy’s Pick

By Terry Rose de Rose Sheer Liquid Blush, $58

40s: Lela Rose, fashion designer
“The best way to look chic is to show up on bike…not only does one look glamorous on two wheels but you also get a little extra blush in your cheeks. And it will be all the easier with New York City’s new bike share program starting in July! But I do like Stila Convertible Color, if one arrives by car!”

Lela Rose’s Pick

Stila Convertible Color, $25

50s and beyond: Sandy Linter, Lancome makeup artist
“I’m very protective of my nails and now that they’re finally in great shape—no more splits and splinters!—I love wearing bright nail polishes, like Essie One Of A Kind, which is a vibrant coral, and Deborah Lippmann Sweet Dreams, which is a candied pink.

Sandy Linter’s Pick

Essie Nail Polish in One Of A Kind, $8
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Sweet Dreams, $18

Source: www.harpersbazaar.com