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Easy Summer Makeup Trends to Try

Author Anne Erickson
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Summer is officially here, and there are some new summer makeup trends to get on your radar. So, where do these trends originate? In today’s world, most makeup and fashion trends start out on social media, with influencers and celebrities toting new looks. People such as Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and the Kardashians have a major influence on makeup and fashion in today’s culture. What’s good is that many summer makeup trends can be achieved on the cheap. So, let’s get into these summer makeup trends you can try right now.

Summer Makeup Trends

The makeup experts at Byrdie.com say one of the biggest trends of the season is “hypershine.” They interviewed expert celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard, who says, “However, I really think that there are some fun hacks and new formulas that actually make this trend wearable. And we know a dewy, wet, glossy look is perfect for summer.” As for budget-friendly makeup items to give you that shine, Spickard suggests Maybelline’s SuperStay Vinyl Ink, which she calls “a high shine liquid lipstick formula that people on TikTok have started putting on their eyes for non-creasing, glossy lids.” So, that’s a duel-action product. I personally love the Victoria’s Secret flavored lip gloss, which has lots of shine and also isn’t very expensive.

Orange blush is another summer makeup trend, according to Elle.com. That might sound odd, but orange blush goes well with a tan. I’m guilty of sporting bronzer with pink blush and know it doesn’t always work out ideally. Elle.com notes, “Vibrant orange hues spark memories of summer sunsets and sipping Aperol spritz poolside, and the spring/summer 2024 runway shows prove that orange blush is going to be everywhere this season.” They add that peach or orange blush “looks great on all skin tones and brings a touch of radiance and warmth to your makeup look that’ll make you feel like you’re vacationing on a tropical beach no matter where you are.” Almost any drugstore brand of makeup has orange or peach blush, so this is another item you can get on the cheap.

Finally, another hot summer look is matte, smokey eyes, according the the experts at Cosmopolitan.com. They note that a grungy eye look has been all over the runways, and celebrities are also sporting the smokey eye look. To get this look, just get a simple eyeshadow palate with dark colors, apply and blend. Here are some of my favorites. They note that Demi Lovato pulls off this look very well.

Now, if you’re going to sweat a lot outside, then I suggest you go light on the makeup. Make sure to protect your skin from the sun with sunblock or a foundation that has sunblock, but no need for tons of mascara and heavy eyeliners. Here’s my summer look below.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

8 Women Musicians Who Are Fashion Icons

  • Cher

    While Cher’s music and acting careers have made her a legend, her fashion sense has always been a topic of discussion. Her leather jackets, mini dresses, and sheer bodysuits were ahead of their time. In the clip above, the singer’s outfits from the 1970s are featured. In that era she was known for wearing extravagant two pieces and her long dark hair straight with a middle part.

  • Rihanna

    Rihanna is an example of a modern fashion girl as she has her unique style on display on red carpets, street style and designer campaigns. She was the first Black ambassador for Dior in 2015. The singer has continued to work with luxury brands over her career such as Louis Vuitton, Chopard, and more. She’s also had fashion collaborations with Armani and Puma. The Barbados-born singer was the first Black woman to lead a luxury brand for LVMH, which is home to Givenchy and Louis Vuitton. She opened Fenty (fashion house) in 2019 and stopped operations in 2021 to focus on her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty.

  • Dolly Parton

    The country icon is widely known for hits such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You,” but is amused when fans recognize her fashion sense. “I always laugh when I get called a fashion icon,” Dolly Parton told Vogue last year. “I’m more of an eyesore! Only because I overdo it.” The singer is known for her big blonde wigs, tight dresses, and heels so high that they should come with a warning label. She spilled to the publication her six fashion rules that keep her in check each time: being unapologetic, inspiration stems from everywhere, refusing to follow trends, dressing to your strengths, wigs hold power, and that heels are better when they’re very high. Parton released a book last year Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. Lipscomb University in Nashville held a fashion exhibit for the singer in honor of the book celebrating her iconic looks.

  • Madonna

    Madonna is the Material Girl for a reason. The pop icon’s ’80s fashion was unmatched as she donned lace gloves, leather jackets, and corset dresses. In 2013, there was a fashion exhibit in which the pop icon chose pieces from her apparel over the years for Madonna’s Fashion Evolutions in Macy’s in California. The first fashion brand created using her likeness was Material Girl (named after her 1985 single) which was targeted towards 13- to 25-year-olds in 2010. Her second brand, Truth or Dare by Madonna for women in the age range of 27–50 that focused on apparel. She has also had collaborations with H&M (M by Madonna) and has been in campaigns for fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Versace.

  • Tina Turner

    Tina Turner’s fashion moments were simply the best. The late rock legend is known for her sparkly outfits that put her long legs on display. She previously spoke about how she felt about her legs in her childhood in her 2020 book Tina Turner: That’s My Life. “When I was growing up, I always thought they were too long and skinny. I felt like an awkward pony, so I never wanted to show them off. When I wore short skirts onstage it was for a practical reason — they gave me the freedom to move, and I really like to move.” The rock icon died in 2023.

  • Beyoncé

    Beyoncé has had many fashion highs in her career starting with Destiny’s Child. The outfits are credited to Beyoncé’s mom and late Uncle Johnny. When accepting CFDA’s Style Icon Award in 2016, the Renaissance creator thanked them for dressing her, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LaTavia Roberson, and LaToya Luckett. “Starting out in Destiny’s Child, high-end labels didn’t really want to dress four black country curvy girls (referring to herself, Rowland, Luckett, and Roberson as the starting four), and we couldn’t afford designer dresses and couture. My mother was rejected from every showroom in New York. But like my grandmother, she used her talent and her creativity to give her children their dreams. My mother and my uncle, God rest his soul, made all of our first costumes, individually sewing hundreds of crystals and pearls, putting so much passion and love into every small detail.”

    For her latest tour, the Renaissance World Tour, she blew fans away as she wore custom made designs from Iris van Herpen, Jimmy Choo, Fendi, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and more. According to Vibe, she has more than 140 outfits during the 52-stop tour. Over the years she has created fashion brands such as Ivy Park (which she wore on tour) and House of Deréon.

  • Jennifer Lopez

    Imagine being so fashionable that there was technology created after you? Well, that’s Jennifer Lopez. The singer and actresses’ green Versace gown is the reason why we have Google Images. In the video above, Lopez walked a recreation of dress once again on the runway in 2019. She originally wore the infamous dress at the 2000 Grammy Awards.
    Ever since then, Lopez has been a fan favorite to watch on the red carpet.

    In 2003, Lopez started her own clothing line, JLO, which was sold at Kohls until 2020 as a result of the pandemic.

  • Lil' Kim

    Lil' Kim 1999 MTV Video Music Awards

    (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

    When it comes to hip-hop fashion, Lil’ Kim is never out of the conversation. Her fearless and unique approach to her fashion is just another component that complimented her confident lyrics. She had a lot of daring looks throughout her career but one of the most infamous outfits she wore was to the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The “Not Tonight” rapper wore a purple one-piece that infamously had her right breast exposed with a matching pasty that covered her nipple. She committed to the look with a matching purple bob. Fans can look forward to the rapper’s memoir, The Queen Bee, which will touch on her relationship with fashion. It is slated to drop this year.

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