Editor's Pick: Summer In The City
Ah, a summer in the city – there's nothing like it. We spoke to award-winning journalist and former beauty editor Sam Freedman about her top picks for a summer of rooftop cocktails and alfresco dining.
No summer attire is complete without bronzed legs. My go-to has always been Vita Liberata Body Blur. It doesn’t transfer onto clothes (which is lucky when you’re wearing an all-white shorts set) and leaves a blurred finish hiding any scars or bruises. I paired my shorts set with these lilac heels to add a pop of colour, they’re also incredibly comfy thanks to the padded strap and bring out the pastel pops of colour in the detailing of the co-ord.
I like to keep my summer style simple, which is why a white sun dress is an absolute must in my wardrobe. I love the white floral broderie details and the slight puff shoulder sleeves that add a nice definition to my silhouette. The crochet trend is so cute which is why I’ve swapped my summer bag for this crochet tote.
Another staple for summer for me is lip balm, Lucas Paw Paw is the OG when it comes to great multipurpose balms and I love that I can add it to tops of cheeks for a shine hit, lips to soften cracks and even through my brows to keep them in place!
This holiday-inspired embroidered dress is the perfect day to night attire. Dress it down with some flats during the day or pair it with wedges for night. Pink is always a go-to colour in my summer wardrobe and this dusty pink is pretty much a suits-all-shade. I’ve paired this dress with Illamasqua’s Unveiled Eye Palette which includes warm, sunny and smokey shades for the perfect smouldering eye. My top tip is to keep the base of your eye matte, then layer over the metallic hues to really make the pigments pop.
The best thing about a matching two piece is that it’s essentially three outfits in one, wear the combo together or break it down and wear each item separately. For an evening look I like the full pyjama look together, paired with some high black heels. The white piping down the side of the leg gives a nice structure to the pants and the mossy green is a rich complimentary tone for a tan.
It makes sense that I’ve paired this with what I’d like to call: “the best smelling bronzer of all time”, from Revolution. Trust me it feels like summer is here with every swoosh, and apart from the smell, it also leaves almost an airbrushed finish to skin.
My summer beauty look is bronzed, laid back and always hydrated. So with that in mind I’d like to introduce you to my current staples. Firstly, that amazing smelling bronzer from Revolution (I use shade fair/medium). It smells of coconuts and reminds me of holidays, and also has a great airbrushed finish. For my body I love Vita Liberata Body Blur, which gives a really even and tanned finish to legs and arms - it really does hide a multitude of sins (bruises, scars and cuts!)
I use Lucas Paw Paw balm to smooth lips and add a sheen to cheekbones, and love the HOLM body oil, which is incredibly hydrating without being too oily or staining clothes. It has such an incredible scent - pink peppercorn and rosemary - so I can easily forgo my perfume.
For evening I usually add a smokey eye using Illamasqua’s punchy pigment palette and I love the soft kohl of Eyeko’s chocolate eyeliner - a softer shade than black for summer. Finally I like to keep my brows in check with Revolution’s brow wax, which comes with cute tools to brush them perfectly into place.