Casual Pretty
Looking gorgeous also means looking effortless. Not just-rolled-out-of-bed
effortless. We're talking, "I know this is a baseball game, and I didn't
spend two hours doing my hair and makeup."
Casual Pretty: The Dos and Don'ts
 First,
there's a fine line between chic and cheap. Overdress at a casual event
(think: baseball game) and you'll look more floozy than fashionista. No-nos
include too much makeup, super high heels and an abundance of cleavage.
(Sporting breasts around hundreds of drunken men is not stylish.)
What
works? Dark glasses, nude gloss (we swear by CO Bigelow's $5 Mentha Lip Tint), a basic fitted tee and denim. Trying
too hard is not sexy. Neither is looking like you don't care. Effortless
beauty should be your credo, weather be damned.
Don't be a slave to the weather, but keep it in mind. Looking hot while
the temperature rises dictates that less is more. And don't let a little
rain ruin your style. Both humidity and moisture are serious considerations
for sportin' that pretty and natural look.
A basic baseball hat can do wonders for hair that can't take the heat.
Plus, it provides valuable sun protection, an issue no smart woman takes
for granted.
 Heat also tends to cause hair to revert to its natural texture.
Which means blowing out your curly locks until they're pin-straight is
a no-no.
Celebrity hairstylist Mark Garrison explains, "Heat and humidity
has a truth serum-like effect on hair." Meaning the best way to beat the
hottest days is to embrace the natural shape and texture of your hair.
For those with curly or kinky hair, apply a smoothing serum that enhances
hair's texture while calming fuzzies and flyaways. One to try is called weather girl,
climate neutralizing complex from Blow NY ($22 at blowny.com).
Makeup should be kept light. We all know that achieving that naturally
pretty look can often take more time, but it's a worthy investment if
you are heading out to a game, the beach or a casual day at the park.
 Opt for a sheer mineral makeup (read our roundup of the best and worst brands here) or try Per-fekt's Skin Perfection Gel, a sheer color gel that serves as a primer, sheer foundation and color enhancer. Best of all, the nongreasy gel formula is water-, sweat- and transfer-resistant, and dries like a powder. It's available in five shades to suit all skin tones, including Translucent, Luminous, Radiant, Rich, and Decadent ($57.50 at www.perfektbeauty.com). Skip traditional foundation and opt for this multi-tasking
skin "perfector" paired with a sheer eye shadow and a nude gloss.
Also, pick a mascara that is waterproof, smudgeproof and sweat resistant (read about the best -- and worst -- mascaras here).
Even better, opt for a clear mascara that defines lashes with no risk
of running. Plus, a clear mascara is ideal for doing double duty as a
brow shaper -- just swipe over brows to groom and keep stray hairs in
place.
Follow our advice, and you'll stop traffic without looking like you're
trying too hard. A definite beauty do!
Leave the workout to the team, and make pretty perfection look effortless.
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