OK, truth be told Jessica Szohr’s character Vanessa on Gossip Girl is tied with Jenny as my least favorite. Don’t like their style, don’t like their fashion sense, don’t like their plot lines…you get the idea:) About two weeks however I was out at an event my friend Cristina helped put on at Christie’s when a friend said there was a surprise party going on that we should all go to afterward. He goes “you know Ed, Jessica…they’ll all be there.” Little did I know that when he said Ed and Jessica he meant Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr. So there, in the hidden backroom at Kabin in NYC I came face to face with both of them. They both seemed wonderfully friendly and laid back (so weird to hear Ed speak with his English accent..I’m used to the Chuck voice!). I was surprised at how great Jessica looked in person though. She had very defined arms and a natural look (I’m sure she was, but it didn’t look like she was wearing makeup). With her in mind and a picture in hand, Pauline Youngblood Soli founder of Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics gave us some tips on how to lighten up our summer look. Read her tips after the jump!
- For tired looking skin, a quick five minute hydrating mask will deliver a refreshed look after long summer days. For a dewy, fresh complexion, prep skin for makeup application with moisturizer. To hide blemishes, use Youngblood’s Ultimate Concealer
- Brighten your complexion with a light dusting of bronzer, like our Mineral Radiance
($39), to the bridge of the nose, the forehead, tops of cheekbones, all of the areas of the face that would look naturally sun-kissed. Swirl a pretty, peach blush on the apples of cheeks for an effortless glow.
- Keep skin looking fresh, not shiny by highlighting with a subtle wash of shimmer applied only at the temples, cheekbones and décolleté.
- Finish with Minerals in the Mist ($22) Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics’ hydrating facial mists. The vitamin and mineral-rich formula locks in moisture and delivers a fresh, dewy finish post makeup application, and throughout the day.