I thought it would be fun to have a little chit chat about summer trends since summer is quickly approaching! The weather in Montreal has been going between lovely, hot days to pouring thunderstorms. Mother Nature really needs to do something about being bipolar – I never know whether or not I should be grabbing my wellies or sandals!

There are always a few makeup looks that come back summer after summer, without ever going out of style. You know the ones I’m talking about: the coloured eyeliner, the bronzed goddess, the bold lip, and of course, the nude look. The nude trend would have to be a personal favourite for me during the summer months. In the heat, I never like to layer on… well… anything! I like to keep it as simple as possible, wearing as little makeup as possible. If you want to know how I achieve a nude look with the help from Rimmel, you should definitely continue scrolling!

I think my favourite thing to wear during the hot summer months are light blouses. They are great because, if you choose properly, you won’t need a tank top underneath, and you’ll have a nice breeze throughout the day! Another favourite are maxi skirts for the same reason – they are nice and airy. And so cute!

To create the perfect summer nude look, my father (otherwise known as my photographer!) and I set out to Walmart to browse the Rimmel section for some new summer makeup. Sadly, we chose what seemed like the rainiest day of the year to go. Would you believe that I had to wear tights in June? Absolute blasphemy! Despite the unfortunate weather, we had a goal – and we were going to complete that goal!

I’ve been a fan of Rimmel makeup for a really long time. It’s affordable, and the quality is very impressive. When my mother lived in London, she would always buy Rimmel. For that reason, I think the love for Rimmel has been deeply rooted within me.

A lady that was working at Walmart the day I was there told me that in some languages, like French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian, they actually refer to mascara as Rimmel. Isn’t that crazy? It’s like how we call tissues Kleenex – you know? Apparently the founder of Rimmel, Eugène Rimmel, was the one who came up with mascara. I think we all owe him a big thank you (even though he passed away over a hundred years ago…) If you’re interested, you should read a bit more about it.

Anyways, back to shopping. Before heading out anywhere, I make lists. Almost compulsively. There’s something about writing things down that just really helps me out. I always have fun pens and stickers nearby to make the experience even better.

Walmart is one of my favourite places to browse makeup since everything is just a little bit less expensive than at most retailers! Before going, I made sure I had a plan in mind. It can be a little overwhelming at times, browsing the beauty displays! Everything is so pretty and colourful! I only wish the makeup section was bigger so that I could browse all day!

Trying out the Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch in Radiant Rose. I already own Flush of Pearl and absolutely love it!

Lasting Finish by Kate Moss lipsticks are a firm favourite.

Trying to explain to my father what different mascaras do. The key word being “trying”.

I always have a blast browsing through makeup, especially at Walmart since everything is just a little bit less expensive than at most retailers! I left with a bag full of goodies, and hands covered in shimmering colours! Life of a beauty blogger, right?

Mission accomplished? I’d say so! On our way home we picked up some ice cream, even though we were wet and cold. We might as well pretend it’s summer, right?

The following day, I got my goodies together and got started on creating the nude makeup look. Luckily the weather had improved. Though, five minutes after taking my photos there was torrential rain. I did not realize it was coming and am happy I was finished when I was and didn’t hang about!

I am the type of person that will buy more than necessary, just in case. I already own one of Rimmel’s Glam’Eyes Quad and adore the versatility of the eyeshadows. Romantic Cool has great, light, summery colours which I thought could be good for creating a nice look. The photos of the large wand of the Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara caught my eye, so I opted for that. I adore products that are great for multiple things, so I obviously fell in love with the 3 in 1 Shimmering Bronzer! I never know what my skin is going to be like day to day, so I made sure to pick up foundation. After sampling the Clean Finish Foundation, I was totally sold. The application is really amazing – it goes on smoothly and covers really well. Sometimes I need foundation, in the summer months, I would much rather just use a light BB Cream, so I also picked that up.

To make my makeup last all day in the heat, I rely heavily on primers, and I am completely in love with the Fix & Perfect Pro Primer. Since I am going for a light, summery look, I opted for this amazing Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Taupe – and it is seriously waterproof! I had to rub my hand down with soap and water after sampling it in store! I love the Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch and was thrilled to add Peach Glow to my collection. I may or may not be slightly obsessed with lipsticks, and I love Rimmel for not only the formula, but the colour selection! I opted for the Lasting Finish Lipstick in Airy Fairy – the absolute perfect shade if you ask me. I’m sure you’ve seen the rave reviews on Rimmel’s Stay Matte Pressed Powder, and it has definitely earned those reviews. Finally, to cover my pesky spots, I thought I would try their Wake Me Up Concealer since I had heard really good things about it.

As you can see, I used almost everything that I bought! The only items I didn’t use were the Clean Finish Foundation and the Glam’Eyes Quad. I didn’t use the Clean Finish Foundation for two reasons. First, my skin wasn’t acting up too much. Second, the BB Cream is so amazing that I didn’t need additional coverage! I opted to not use the Glam’Eyes Quad because I didn’t think it was necessary for what I was planning.

To create this look, I started by applying Fix & Perfect Pro Primer all over my face because in the heat, I need makeup that can withstand the heat. This product is said to smooth, resurface, brighten, protect, and mattify, all at once! Isn’t that incredible? Once that had sunk in, I applied the BB Cream which blends in like a dream. It’s referred to as “skin-perfecting super makeup”, and that definitely sums it up. After that, I blended in some of the Wake Me Up Concealer to my problem areas, followed by a quick dusting of Stay Matte Pressed Powder which has natural shine control with natural minerals. I then applied Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch as a blush, which is a really nice, lightweight illuminator. I then used the 3-1 Shimmering Bronzer to contour my face. I focused mostly on the darker shade to contour, and then I used the lightest shade to highlight my cheek bones. As you can see, I spent most of my time making sure my skin look summer ready.

Next, to the eyes. I applied the Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Taupe to my waterline and bottom lashline, and followed with a quick sweep of Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara and, voila – done! I loved the Scandaleyes Mascara because it was so easy to apply, and I didn’t feel like I had to really try to make my eyelashes look even. Also, my eyes didn’t feel dry by the end of the day which is incredible!

Sadly, I was all dressed up with nowhere to go since I was not heading out in the rain!

If you’d like to see more of my shopping experience, check out the Google+ album I made (and why don’t you follow along, while you’re at it?)

Did you like the nude look? Is there a signature style that you do during the hot months?