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      5 Ways to Make Your Swimsuit Look Ultra-Stylish

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      When you plan for a poolside summer excursion, your mind probably goes straight toward one thing: which swimsuit you’re going to wear. Yes, that’s important, but since we graduated from wearing a towel-material dress as our cover-ups (just me?), there’s more to think about than just what you’re going to swim in.When you’re lounging on a boat or by the lake or walking to any water-related activity, you probably aren’t traveling there in just your swimsuit (but hey, if you are, more power to you). Sometimes you want to be able to lounge around for the afternoon in your swimsuit, but don’t want everything exposed during the entirety of the day (one poor soul I know met her boyfriend’s parents at a pool party—tell me how you’re supposed to dress for that one). The good news? If you pair it with just the right things, well, your swimsuit can turn into a full-blown summer look—like a Real Housewife spending their champagne-filled Saturday on a yacht. 
      From the chicest cover-up options of the season to accessories to make your swimsuit look like you, we’re sharing our favorite ways to style up your swimsuit in 2020.

      1. With a white shirtdress
      Whether you’re walking to the pool or lounging by the lake with your friends for an afternoon, a long, white shirtdress is a chic coverup that’ll make any swimsuit look more sophisticated.

      shirtdress / bikini top / bikini bottoms / sandals / bag

      2. With a wrap skirt
      Throwing a wrap around your favorite swimsuit is an effortless way to elevate your poolside look. With a variety of ways to tie it, it’s a versatile way to stylishly cover up when you aren’t in the water.

      sarong / bikini top / bikini bottoms / sandals / sunglasses

      3. With palazzo pants
      With a pair of easy, breezy, flowing palazzo pants, you can float to and from whatever water-side activity your summer brings. They look sophisticated and refined and are the most versatile cover-up you’ll ever come across.

      pants / bikini top / bag / sandals / sunglasses

      4. With jewelry
      Don’t underestimate the power of pairing simple jewelry with your swimsuit. If you want it to really pop, opt for a black or jewel-toned swimsuit and pair it with hints of gold.

      swimsuit / hoops / sandals / sunglasses / bracelet

      5. With high-waisted denim
      Nothing screams “cool girl” like a bikini top paired with a high-waisted pair of denim. The key to this is all about the accessories: a pair of chic sunglasses and trendy sandals can make all the difference.

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      The #1 Beauty Product I Recommend This Summer

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      Have you ever seen a picture of a celebrity or a model on Instagram and thought, how in the world does their skin look like that? I mean, what the heck. It’s as if they drank double their recommended amount of water for the day, ate three balanced meals, got 10 hours of sleep, went for the perfect morning jog, and on top of it, slathered on a strong helping of some $250 moisturizer that promises to turn back time. How do us commoners ever dare to get the same glow?Well, ladies, gents, and anyone else, the answer is undoubted: cream cheek products. While you absolutely should drink your water, get some good sleep, and maybe eat a vegetable here and there, cream blushes, highlighters, and bronzers deliver the most natural, dewy canvas of any makeup product. And it’s without a doubt the best product you can apply to your face this summer. Because our entire staff is obsessed with this look, we pulled together the best of the best in each category, ranging from drugstore bargains to splurge-worthy favorites.

      Swatches from left to right: Undone Beauty in “Blazen,” Glossier Cloud Paint in “Storm” and “Dusk,” Maybelline Cheek Heat in “Nude Burn,” Kosas in “8th Muse,” Fenty in “Bikini Martini,” Tower28 in “Golden Hour,” MAC Glow Play in “No Shame!” (I wasn’t kidding, I love cream blush.)

      Blush

      Danessa Myricks Beauty
      Vision Flush
      This formula, made by the queen of glow herself Danessa Myricks, is a multi-purpose product that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks—but of course, my go-to way will always be the cheeks. This comes in 12 shades (!!) that range from natural day-to-day colors to brights meant for blush draping (or on the days you’re totally standing out).

      Tower 28 Beauty
      BeachPlease Tinted Lip + Cheek Balm
      I was so ecstatic to try this after we interviewed Tower28’s founder Amy on The Everymom. This is—hands down—my favorite cream blush in my whole collection. It doesn’t dry down, so you’re left with super glowy cheeks that barely even need a highlighter. The shades are pretty pigmented, but they sheer out well with a brush, making them great for light and deep skin tones.

      MAC Cosmetics
      Glow Play Blush
      While these aren’t a total cream or liquid like the rest, they have a bouncy texture that has to be applied with a sponge or your fingers instead of a brush. The shades are infused with the slightest bit of pearl, so they have a natural sheen makes them blend beautifully on the skin. They’ll become a favorite in your collection in no time.

      Read Maddie’s review of the Fenty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer and Blush collection!
      Bronzer

      Fenty Beauty
      Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer
      Our fashion editor and writer Maddie loves makeup that looks like her skin—you know, so she can wear fun outfits that won’t compete with her style. She reviewed these cream bronzers (as well as the blushes above!) for The Everygirl and fell in love with them immediately. She finds them to be buildable, very blendable, and natural for daily wear.

      Source: @bianca_lambert

      Highlighter

      Range Beauty
      Bali Full Body Glow
      Range Beauty is a Black-owned makeup line that only recently came on our radar but is quickly filling up our wishlists. This glow oil is basically everything you need for dewy, summer skin. Mix it in with foundation, or apply it more concentrated with a brush on the high points of the face. Bonus: this is the perfect highlight to spread across your shoulders and collarbones this summer!

      Maya Chia
      The Highlight of the Day
      Maya Chia is another new-to-us brand, but their products are climbing up in the ranks, including this highlighter. Available in four shades, this highlighter can be used as both a concentrated luminizer on the cheekbones and a primer to make you look like Edward Cullen himself (*me checking my “Midnight Sun” release countdown*). It’s also a clean line made specifically for acne-prone skin, containing only organic, wild-crafted (AKA ingredients that were harvested from their wild habitat), vegan ingredients.

      Dominique Cosmetics
      Skin Gloss
      Dry skin readers, you’ve met your ultimate highlighter: this absolutely blinding skin gloss from Dominique Cosmetics (created by iconic beauty YouTuber, Christen Dominique!). Available in four shades, this highlighter is a cream shimmery formula that looks like a wet, dewy gloss on the cheekbones. Use it under or over foundation, when you’re wearing no makeup, or even as a shimmery eyeshadow. It will look just like you’re lightly sweating, but it doesn’t move around and get gross when you do actually sweat. Basically, this product is a dream for that summertime glow.

      Tower 28
      SuperDew Shimmer-Free Highlight Balm
      Similar to the Dominique Cosmetics skin gloss, this gloss is completely translucent, making it truly look like your skin is just sweating. While I love wearing products like this on no-makeup days to just look like I’m naturally glowing, it’s great to add under or over a powder highlight to take away that powder-y finish and turn it into a cream formula. It’s absolutely genius. More

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      These Activewear Trends Are So Cute, They’ll Motivate You to Work Out At Home

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      I’ve always lacked motivation when it comes to working out. For example, I faked my period every other week to get out of gym class (thankfully, my PE teacher was an awkward older man who didn’t want to question that frequency). As an adult, I finally established a consistent exercise routine by going to workout classes (and have only faked my period a few times). There are exactly two reasons classes gave me the motivation to work out: 1. the chance to get out of the house (I work at home full-time), and 2. steep cancellation fees. You can imagine my panic when all studios and gyms started closing mid-March. What other reason is there to work out than $20 to cancel and lemon-lavender cloths!? There’s nothing that motivates me to do anything or go anywhere more than a really cute outfit, so I took the same approach. Sure we all should exercise for our health and wellbeing, but sometimes it’s just hard when a new episode of Riverdale is calling. 
      Whether you’re live streaming yoga, getting after it on the treadmill, or taking your dog for a long walk, the biggest activewear trends of 2020 are so cute you’ll want to throw them on, get moving, and maybe take a selfie or two. Happy shopping (I mean working out)!

      1. Matching sets

      A matching set is the activewear equivalent of a crisp, ironed button-down: whenever you wear it, you just look like you have your sh*t together. A matching set of leggings and bra top in a cute print or a comfy fabric is as worthy of an #OOTD selfie as your favorite sundress or newest blouse. Plus, you’ll look damn good doing downward dog in all one color.

      2. One-shoulder top

      The latest trend in sports bras and workout tops mirrors one of the biggest trends in your closet: one-shoulder is officially all the rage. If you’re anywhere above an AA cup, no worries. The latest designs are built for the best support, so your beloved breasts won’t slosh around during even the toughest HIIT series (did that sentence really gross anyone else out?). 

      3. Pastel leggings

      The weather is warm, which means it’s time to get brighter and bolder with the colors we wear. The most stylish trainers and active fashion girls are ditching their black, gray, and neutral leggings for more blues, purples, and pinks. Leggings have never been so pretty.

      4. Tie-Dye

      Yes, the it-trend of the season (nay, year), has officially made its way into your activewear. Dye your own shorts or sweatshirts if you’re dying for a DIY, or get a matching set to knock out two trends at once. No matter what your preference, adding some tie-dye into your workout routine will power you through a long run or an online barre class. 

      Electric & Rose
      Tularose Bra

      2 colors available and 30% off!

      5. Ribbed fabrics

      If there is such a thing as a “texture of the season,” ripped fabric is officially the MVP. Staying at home for months on end and living in loungewear challenged us to investigate the comfiest, coziest fabric available, and there’s something about a slightly ribbed design that takes the cake. If you’re looking for activewear that doubles as loungewear, or even sleepwear, look no further. 

      6. Bright citrus colors

      Every season has an it-color, and summer 2020’s is bright, sunny, and citrusy. Think: tangerine orange, grapefruit pink, or lemon yellow. Go bold in a pair of leggings, or keep it subtle with shoes and small details. 

      Eleven By Venus Williams
      Hoodie

      2 colors available, and 39% off!

      7. Printed bike shorts

      You already know bike shorts are cool (Kim K has been wearing them for years), but plain black bike shorts are can be worn for brunch plans or a night out now. Make your workout looks a little more fun with a printed version that’s as comfortable as it is cute. They will be your go-to for every outdoor workout throughout the entire summer. 

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      10 Things You Can Buy to Fake Being a Fashion Girl

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      You know when you’re walking down the street (or in 2020, just scrolling through your Instagram feed) and stop in your tracks because you just saw someone who looks so indescribably chic? Everything they’re wearing somehow fits together perfectly, and fits them like a glove too. If you aren’t normally a person who follows trends super […] More

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      The Best Graphic Tees on the Internet

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      About once a month, something sparks in me that makes me decide that I want—nay, need—a new graphic tee. My collection is small but mighty, providing some of the most-worn things in my wardrobe, and sometimes, a cheeky new addition sounds just like what the doctor ordered. And every single time, the same thing happens: I […] More

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      The Best Fourth of July Sales to Shop This Weekend

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      Did anyone else’s mother make their family wear matching Old Navy American flag tee-shirts in the late ’90s/early ’00s? Or was that just mine? For me, the Fourth of July means gathering around the campfire with family and friends, having deep life talks interrupted by the sounds of colorful fireworks and the crackling of a […] More