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Make Up For Ever @ Dolores Cortes + Giveaway

Make Up For Ever @ Dolores Cortes

Make Up For Ever Alliance artist, Lottie, served as the key make up artist for the Dolores Cortés swim show on Friday, July 16th. Lottie created a beautiful safari-chic make up look inspired by bohemian references of the 50’s Parisian woman, combined with acid and exotic colors from Bells Beach in Australia. The end result was a palette of shimmering greens and golds.

Complexion & Cheeks: The skin was glowing and fresh faced. Lottie first applied Make Up For Ever Sculpting Blush #22 to lightly highlight the cheeks.

Eyes: The eyes were the focal point of the look. Lottie first applied Make Up For Ever Diamond Shadow #302 in teal to the lid, and then applied Make Up For Ever Diamond Shadow #310 in a shimmering emerald green starting one quarter of the way in from the outer corner of the eye to the outer eye lid and then into the crease and lower brow bone. Next Lottie applied Make Up For EverAqua Cream #11 in gold to the inner corner of the eye lid for a metallic pop. The eyes were lined with Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes #0L in black and the lashes were coated with Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash.

Lips: Depending on each model’s preference for a matte or glossy nude lip, Lottie applied either Make Up For Ever Lipstick #502 or Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Couleur #10 to complete the look.

To celebrate, Make Up For Ever and Temptalia are giving away:

  • Make Up For Ever Diamond Shadow #310
  • Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #11
  • Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Couleur #10

RULES: All entries must be submitted by July 26th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with the winner once the winner confirms.

How to Win

Leave a comment on this blog post telling me what your favorite way to relax during the summer is.

Congratulations to Katie!

See more photos! (Swimsuits ahead!)

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sofia Avatar

Is there a better way to relax in summer than relaxing at the beach with a good book and a cool refreshment? ohhh in two weeks from now i’ll do that in crete!!!can’t wait

p.s. make up artist’s hair look great at the pic!i fell in love with braids this summer;-)

Ms. Jimmi Avatar

My favorite way of relaxing in the summer is having lunch with my friends, going to the beach and having a nice evening cookout over cocktails.

JayJay Avatar

I don’t do well in the heat, so unless I’m near a body of cold water, my favourite way to relax in the summertime is by staying in the air conditioning, and watching crappy reality TV. But, if I had a beach nearby, I’d be there instead.

Sara Avatar

My favorite way to relax is to slap on tons of sunscreen, and then hang out on the beach. Taking anap on the beach is fabulous, as well! I usually do that underneath an umbrella though.

donnarence Avatar

my favorite way to relax during summer is going to the beach and spending a quiet time at our rest house built on the middle of the mountain where everything is lush and green.

Yumi Avatar

I like going to a park to just enjoy some peace and quiet with the scenery. Sometimes I’ll bring a book or listen to some music. Nothing better!

Leea Avatar

My favorite way is lying out on the dock with either my ipod plugged in my ears or a good magazine and a diet coke with ice next to me 🙂

Carolina Avatar

With a steaming hot cup of coffee and my beige lill’ boo(staffordshire terrier:)basking in the sun listening to(and one of us chasing)flowerhungry bumblebees.

Erin Avatar

I really love camping! I can sit around in the sun and curl up with the fire at night. It is so refreshing and relaxing! Plus a nice jaunt in the cold lake helps!

Jessica Avatar

Besides going to the beach or the pool I love to plant myself outside of my coffee shop with my earbuds in, either a good book or a good person to talk to and to drink copious amounts of iced coffee to beat the heat.

dolce aria Avatar

I love garage sale-ing. I love the treasure hunt of finding that piece of vintage costume jewelry, or antique sheet music, and then getting is for a fraction of what I would have spent at the mall engaging in other forms of retail therapy.

You get to be outside, you get to make nice small talk with strangers, get an interesting look into peoples lives, and you can occassionally find valuable stuff REALLY cheap! How can you lose?

Sabrina Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is to hang out under the gazebo, listening to Van Morrison, and grilling with the husband and kids. 🙂

victoria Avatar

have a chicken lettuce wrap, an iced passionfruit green tea with jelly, sit in my favorite chair, kick my legs up and watch my favorite youtube gurus while i eat.

kat c. Avatar

My favorite thing to do in summer is to lie next to the beach with a really good book and my trusty ipod :’)

katch05 at gmail dot com

Leslie Avatar

My favorite way to relax is to sit on the pier in port aransas Texas and fish there maybe 11 of us there but it’s te most relaxing thing ever to sit there knowing that we are all together without a care in the word

Victoria Avatar

I like to go camping and read a nice book in the woods!
The smell of outdoors, especially the woods, is the most relaxing to me.

Roxanne Avatar

My favourite way to relax in the summer is reading a good book (preferably a Harry Potter one :P) on my swinging chair in the evening. Of course, I have to have the powerpad going so I don’t get eaten alive as well XD

Malaika Avatar

I moved to a new apartment abt 3 months ago and we have this lovely deck/patio…so far my fave way to relax is to go on the deck w.a glass of wine and a book and just chill out.

There’s always the beach as well….love going to the beach with friends!

Yasmin Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is absolutely by learning new recipes of smoothies! i love to drink smoothies and have chats with my girls around me 🙂

Maggie Avatar

I’m taking the bar exam so I don’t have a lot of time to relax at all, but the best way yet is to get a massage and manicure!

Jessica Avatar

my favorite way to relax during summer is to lay out by the pool with some watermelon slices, and iced tea while watching my toddler play in his baby pool. =]

KY Avatar

Since my boyfriend and I live together with his mom (too young and too poor to rent a place), our favorite way to relax is when his mom goes to her cottage and staying home, barbecuing and watching Dr. Who and enjoying each other’s company in privacy. 😀

Hanna Avatar

my absolute favorite way to relax would probably be to go to the beach with friends or family, have jamba juice, read a good book. 😀

Tifa Avatar

My favorite way to relax is just hanging out with friends, probably with a few drinks involved 🙂 I’ve never been much of a beach or tanning person because I like to keep my skin nice and light, so I’m somewhat neurotic about it, lol

happybadfish Avatar

Summer is such a busy time. Trying to fit in everything on my to-do list. I love filling a cooler and having a pic-nik in the park. Having a drink on a patio for people watching is always a favorite. Saturday mornings I sit on my balcony and read the paper and drink tea.

sarah, a Avatar

I love to exercise to relax. 🙂 sounds weird but i don’t think about anything and feel really great, and energized afterwords!

Jamie Avatar

When it’s not too hot, sitting out on my patio with a glass of wine. When it’s too hot, I love turning the AC way down and curling up with a blanket and watching an old favorite movie like Sixteen Candles. 🙂

Hanna Avatar

…is to lay in my hammock on a sunny quiet day where all I can hear is the sound of nature…..I like to lay there and read a good book as well.
Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Mandi Avatar

My favorite way to relax is sitting on the balcony of a beautiful condo in Panama City Beach with a margarita watching the beautiful sunset 🙂

Holly Avatar

My favorite way to relax is to go swimming in the evening, then rinse down at the outdoor shower, and head in for a movie or good book 🙂

Karli Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is to stay inside and play video games, watch movies, or just do anything that keeps me as far away from the heat as possible.

nicola Avatar

my fav way to relax during summer is to wash my hair with cold water to cool myself down, make a banana milkshake with milk, ice cream and bananas, and read a girly book like sophie kinsella’s shopaholic series 🙂

Olivia Avatar

my favourite way to relax during the summer is stay the day with friends at the pool, talk with my friends about make up while we getting a nice sun teint.

mariana Avatar

The best way to relax for me in the summer is going out in the evening with my boyfriend or my friends, we go out to the movies, to the park we eat a delicious ice cream or we just hang out in our houses watching movies, or eating pop corns i love that! in school time we are pretty bussy so the summer vacations are perfect to enjoy each other =)

SHERRY Avatar

Well being that our air conditioner went out yesterday and the temps outside were 109 and our home was over 90 degrees during the night, it was pretty hard to relax and get some rest. The repairmen are here as I type this and I hope and pray the air c. will be fixed today. My usual favorite way to relax during the summer is to grab a glass of sweet iced tea, sitting on the couch in the evening and read the days posts on Temptalia of course and watch makeup videos here and on other channels- just love it. Sherry

maryelle Avatar

my favorite way to relax this summer is drinking mango bubble tea with tapioca/pearls while watching re-runs of my favorite tv shows with my friends.

milly Avatar

My favourite way to relax in the summer is…to forget about the guys and go away with a few girlfriends for a breathe of fresh air, relaxing and enjoying the sun and staying stress free from the guys 🙂

carolyn Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is to eat freshly made cupcakes while lounging around with my iPod and Macbook in the glorious AC. I live in Florida, it’s too hot and humid to go out!

LNU Avatar

I love shopping. Thats my number one thing to do year round, retail therapy. In the summer I can’t stand the heat, so I prefer malls and stores where there is air conditioning.

Gisele Avatar

I like to lay in the hammock in the shade with the cool breeze finally coming through the valley to the foothills. Sipping a cool drink, I don’t do much of anything, or even read a book. I just look around at the flowers and my beagles, and hope they don’t need to go into the house!

Giselle Avatar

on summer i enjoy traveling to Cozumel, it’s really relaxing specially going to the spa at the hotel, when i can relax while I’m taking the sun !!
(L)

donna Avatar

walking through one of our weekend farmer’s market and picking up fresh fruit and flowers for my patio. soothes both tummy and soul.

Michelle Avatar

I live in a very sunny country. My favorite way to relax during the summer is siiting near the Beach with my friends and a cold Beer 🙂

LauraJ Avatar

My favorite way to relax is to lie by the river and listen to it running. If that’s not possible, the ocean or the pool will do for the water. Just lying by the water in the sun is very relaxing for me

Emily Avatar

My fav. way to relax during the summer is to lounge around the house in PJs with my man watching stuff we’ve downloaded. Weak, but very us. =)

Margarida Castro Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is being on the beach near my house and going out with my closest friends and chat.

Marie Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is to observe nature and take care of it. I’m fortunate to live in a pretty nice environment, so I like to observe the birds, and take care of the plants and flowers in my garden. 🙂

Arantzazu Avatar

The best way to relax on summer is at the beach house, in the evening, open windows and the weaves sound like music. Good book, better wine.

Keener Avatar

Relaxing in the summer for me is an evening of cuddling on the couch with someone you care about watching a good movie… this works well in the colder months too. It’s an all season win!

Other than that, a good book in a shaded area in the park is awesome break from whatever you’re doing.

Brooke Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is to sit down with a lemonade with frozen strawberries as “ice cubes,” and watch a movie with my hubby and cats in the AC.

Phung Avatar

Going cherry picking in Yakima and visiting the lavender farm and many other fruit orchards and buying fresh fruits to enjoy back home in western Washington state!

jamie Avatar

To relax in the summer, I turn on a fan, curl up with my cat and a good book! Cold juice and cookies would also hit the spot.

Also painting my nails with bright colours that may seem out of place in the fall/winter.

Suzanne Avatar

I want to buy a hammock and put it in my bedroom, and just lay in it all day, thats how I would love to relax… How I actually do it, is if I go to the beach.. Luv the sand

Aryn Avatar

Sitting by a pool (in my case, I dont have one so I improvise! Or when I do get to go on holidays,by the lake on the dock.) with a glass of cold asian white tea. Soaking up the sun and eating grapes, while listening to the waves of the water, and reading a very good book. Like “The Summer I Turned Pretty”.

Jenny Avatar

The best way to relax this summer is to just lounge at the beach with some nice drinks, nice smooth sand, non-humid weather, great for tanning climate, etc. etc. and just lay on a beach chair till sunset 🙂 Enjoy that with a loved one would be romantic ;D

Lizz M. Avatar

Getting away from home. Little trips throughout the summer are when I’m the epitome of relaxation. Any little relaxing activities I do while I’m away – reading in the sun, drinking smoothies and chatting with friends – just add to it all.

Beth Avatar

I relax by going to visit my family. I live halfway across the country from them and not only does it give me a chance to be so far away from work there’s no possible way to remotely care about it, I get to spend time hanging out with my siblings and parents. The perfect summer.

sarah Avatar

i love going to the beach! or even just walking around in outdoor malls (unless it’s really hot, then i prefer indoor ones for obvious air conditioning reasons haha).

but right now i’m staying at home with the fan on, avoiding the outdoor heat, catching up on blogs 🙂 another favorite way to spend a hot summer day!

Maisie Avatar

my favorite way to relax during the summer is to go to a baseball game with my friends and just have a really good time. having cotton candy or ice cream doesn’t hurt either.

Oceanrainsky Avatar

Ideally would LOVE to take the kids on a 20 minute dip at the beach, get some Yogurtland yogurt, then a quick trip to the mall. Reality, hide in the a/c with the kids napping!

Evelyn Avatar

My ideal way would be to be on a Greek island, right on the beach relaxing, jumping in the water a while and then back to my lovely chair with a refreshing drink. Sun, blue waters and more sun! hehe oh and sunscreen of course!

annall Avatar

One of the favorite things to do is lounch by the pool with the nice iced tea in my hand and watch my toddler play in his little pool.

Liz Avatar

I relax in summer (and frequently in winter too – our climate is mild) by hanging out at the beach, listening to the waves and breathing in the salty air. It’s really soothing at the end of the day when most of the sunbathers have gone home.

Rita Avatar

I must be a masokist since I’ve been reorganizing/cleaning the whole house for the past week despite of the heat (85-90 degrees) outside – and inside, too! I should be out reading a book or sipping an icy drink, but I really don’t have the energy to tidy up while I’m working.

Lexi Avatar

my favorite is going out on one of our 101 (not kidding)lakes and sunning on the pontoon with a fake strawberry daquri, paradise 🙂

Pinch Avatar

My favorite way of relaxing in the summer is on a boat, just going somewhere without a plan. However, after seeing pictures of models in swimwear I feel more like hitting the gym!

Sophie Avatar

I encounter a LOT of stress from my work life. So when the weekend hits, you’d better believe I’m ready for some R&R! One of the BEST summer things that I relish in is just sitting at the beach, with a nice juicy cool drink in one hand and a real page-turning book in the other! Just thinking about that right now is bringing a smile to my face =)

Lena Avatar

My favourite way to relax in the summer is curling up on my couch under an AC vent with a good book, my iPod, and a big bottle of Vitamin Water.

Diane Avatar

Lying on the beach with the warm sun melting your cares away and hearing the water kissing the sand beside you, ahhhh heaven on earth.

Amy Avatar

On the deck on a sun lounger reading a good book with a glass of freezing cold ice tea 🙂 ooo or on the beach with my fave songs in the background dancing with my girls 🙂 x

Helen Avatar

My favourite way to relax is sitting on the patio with a bunch of friends and chatting in the breeze 🙂 …..or hitting the beach haha

Valerie C. Avatar

I like to walk on the beach late in the day…but, since my favorite beach is over an hour away, I usually relax on the patio with the puppy 🙂 P.S. My cousin has a good friend who looks SO much like the model pictured!! The resemblance is amazing!!

aleksandra Avatar

Sunbathing, the sun is so rare in Ireland that its really a treat to be able to lie down in a bikini and not freeze! yay for summer

Kat Avatar

My favourite way to relax in in the summer is walking through the gorgeous park on the small island where we rent a cabin and vacation every summer. But with lots of bugspray and SPF, hehe.

Nicole Avatar

My best way to relax during the summer is to hang out with friends and family. Shopping, Beach, whatever makes the day a happy day 🙂

Shekeira Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is to book a weekend at a posh hotel that has a rooftop pool and lounge while sipping a Cape Cod!

Jess Avatar

To me, the most relaxing thing in the summer is just laying in the sun, whether it be by the beach or by the pool. I love to soak up the sun and really enjoy the warm weather.

Stephanie C Avatar

I love to relax by sitting in the shade near the ocean with a good book and some yummy beverages. No better way to spend a summer day!

jasmine Avatar

Sitting outside in the sun(under an umbrella), with a good book, something to nibble on and something cold to drink. At the beach or in the park or just in my backyard on a loungechair.

auroragyps Avatar

My favorite way to lounge in the Summer, is to relax in a really comfy chair, with a really good book, & lots of home made iced tea or Dr. Pepper.

Ironically enough that’s how I like to lounge in the Winter too, but with a snuggly blanket, hot chocolate or hot tea, and my kittie to keep me warm.

Orietta Avatar

If I’m on vacation, going to the beach is definitely my favorite way to relax, if not. Staying home and playing a video game in the cool AC is my favorite way of relaxing! 😀

Priscilla Avatar

I love just sitting back and looking at the gorgeous sky, whether it’s night or day.
Or just go to the beach with a good meal in my belly (:

thanks so much for hosting this!

Haley Avatar

Gorgeous look! And is anyone else diggin’ the blonde makeup artist’s hairstyle? So cool! Oh, and my favourite thing to do relax is to have a cool shower after a hot day in the sun! So nice

Nicole O. Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is to go to the beach & bring lots of refreshing drinks & yummy snacks. I love to walk along the shore. It’s a really nice way to cool off & get a tan! 😀

milaxx Avatar

This summer my favorite way to relax has been surprisingly at the gym. I’m taking water aerobics and it’s a great way to work out and cool off at the same time.

Angie Avatar

My favourite way to relax is to go to the beach and swim in the great big ocean! It’s so nice to enjoy some proper sunlight after months and months of studying xD

Audri Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer months in Mississippi is a honey-lemon iced tea and a dip in the pool. That’s always refreshing in the brutal southern Summers.

~Mengan~ Avatar

my fav way to relax would be: shopping in outdoor malls, going to the beach, surfing, and reading books on the beach! oh, and eating ice cream:)

Jen Avatar

My favorite way to relax is to go to our summer house where there is no internet or cell phone service, and enjoy being outside in the nice weather with my family.

Mags Avatar

My favourite way to relax in the summer is to go to the local beaches with a nice cool drink, fresh fruit, and a good summer read!

Tamara Avatar

my favorite relaxing thing is just to go out to the pool with my boyfriend and just hang out with him. he makes me happy and peaceful 🙂

Sheena Avatar

Getting ice cream and eating it outside with my sister…or reading a good book curled up by the window with the sun shining in 🙂

fathima Avatar

My favorite way to relax is putting on my favorite music in my i pod and sitting in my back yard swing..i have just sat there staring at nothing in particular for hours at times…..

Linda Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is head out to the beach. I’m lucky enough to live close enough that it’s only a short drive west to the beach 🙂

Sharon M Avatar

My favourite summer relaxation is lounging on a beach chair, reading a good book and sipping an ice-cold drink! It has been so hot here.

Thank you for the giveaway!

Camila R Victorino Avatar

I know it sounds crazy, but I looooooove staying at home with a good book, or a good movie! And it’s even better when my boyfriend joins me!!

Amanda Avatar

My favorite way to relax is to go to the beach with a couple of my friends. I love it when there is a breeze so it feels like the perfect temperature and not like it’s burning.

Rosemary Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is hanging out with a group of friends around the house laughing and making memories :]

Jennifer Avatar

During the summer (it’s currently winter here in Australia!), I suppose it would be escaping the heat in my apartment, with a good book and a glass of cold Diet Coke 🙂

Amy Avatar

I like to relax in various ways: I like going to the beach, or I just like to lay down at the sun here at home, with a tequila in my hand 🙂

Tat Avatar

My favourite way to relax in the summer is to play with my makeup and then go to the park with some friends and iPod speakers and a picnic and have a laugh together 🙂

Nathalie Avatar

My favourite way to relax is to read a book sitting by a pool or just to lie on a lilo in the pool, which is great, especially when it gets too hot as you can just flop over into the water

ALessa Ngo Avatar

My favorite way to relax during summer is staying home, surfing the Internet or watching TV while it’s raining outside (this is rainy season in my country right now), kinda simple huh?

cynthia Avatar

This smmer is so hot and humid…so the best way to relax..I prefer stay in indoor..sounds boring but the best way to cool down a little bit..

Jessy Avatar

Play some jazzy notes on my ipod and get a nice tan /read beauty magazines all day long with a nice mocha frappe by the side.xoxo

Lyndsay Avatar

My favorite ways to relax during the summer is either sitting by the pool/swimming with my little boy and also very early in the morning before the household as woke up, reading a book with a cup of coffee

Shanna Avatar

I’m honestly pretty lazy, summertime or not (haha). So how I relax is the same most of the year – sitting around, reading a good book. If it’s really, really nice out, I’ll grab a fan and bring it outside so I don’t melt, a tall glass of ice water, and read in the shade on our back deck by the gardens.

Kara Avatar

Hahahaha! Relax during the summer? I am a stay at home mom with kids…summer is my super busy time! Actually, I love going for my morning run before it gets hot out! Happy summertime, ladies!

Indoorkitty Avatar

I won’t lie, it’s napping in the sunshine. I have a window / bed orientation set up especially for that purpose. Thanks for hosting a giveaway Christine! xoxo

romina Avatar

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS STAYING HOME WITH THE AC ON WATCHING TV OR PLAYING WITH MAKEUP. ANOTHER WAY IS GOING TO THE MOVIES AND DRINKING AN ICE COLD SODA.

Sus Avatar

During the summer, my favorite way to relax is to sit in front of my laptop and read makeup blogs and take note of upcoming/current fashion trends. (and plan to buy pieces that would help me to achieve the trend successfully)

Kerry Avatar

Well, it’s Winter where I live 🙁 But in the Summer time, I love to lay in the shade of a tree on the beach and read a good book.

regina Avatar

I’d love to be laying on a floatie thing in the Caribbean with a yummy drink in my hand. More realistically, I love to garden in the summer – it is very relaxing for me and the reward of fresh veggies and beautiful flowers can’t be beat. : )

mutantenemeee Avatar

since I am an absolut winter person I like to read a good book in the basement – the coolest place in the entire house!!

Justine Avatar

i LOVE summer nights. i love driving around with the windows down on summer nights. then laying down under the stars far away from the city!

Audrey H. Avatar

My fave way to relax during the summer is going for a cool swim in the ocean, it’s heavenly on hot humid days. Thanks for this great giveaway.

Sara(m) Avatar

I love to take an afternoon nap! I get really sleepy from all of the sun and heat, and a couple of hours in between my cool sheets gets me re-energized for the evening. Still lots of light after dinner these days…

Kayvid Avatar

Lying on the beach on the sand but under an umbrella…hearing the waves in the ocean….maybe sleeping or drinking something cold…

With It Avatar

Favorite way to relax… after ten LONG months teaching first graders, I like to spend my summer catching up on sleep, exercise, shopping, and reading! I also LOVE going to the local pool and/or the beach!

Cheyenne Avatar

This is way better than the Ed Hardy I just saw…anyways! To relax I like to lay around all day on days off. (With my boyfriend) we just try to enjoy comfort while we can!

Ashley Avatar

My favourite way to relax is staying at my nicely air conditioned home – finished cleaning, work, everything. Have a relaxing bath, indulge in good foods in a massage chair while watching movies with my beloved.

Leann Avatar

I really like to lay on an inflatable pool bed (is that what they call it?) and take a nap in the pool lol! I don’t do it too often for fear of burning and major color differences from my back and front, but it feels really nice! I also like to nap on the couch with my kitty sleeping on the couch.

maya pastori Avatar

I love going to the beach, once i arrive, the first thing I do is to take a swimm, then, once i’m completely wet and feel like i can survive under the sun, I pull out a magazine and chill out…
=)

Petra Avatar

Since we don’t have a seaside beach, I like going to cooler places witha breeze. Small towns, countryside, with plenty of shades and fresh air, to drink and eat and hang out with my close friends and their pets. 🙂
If I do get a chance, I adore being beside a pool or on the beach, but I can’t do hot weather in the concrete jungle.

Hilana Avatar

Entertaining friends at sundown with a spread of interesting salads, cold meats and jugs of home made sangria with candles lit all over the garden, and listening to them providing us with live music as they do some impromptu jam sessions.

Luisafer Avatar

My favorite way to relax is wearing a great swimsuit like the one above LOL and swiming in a pool and relax at the beach either with family and/or friends!!!

Jan Avatar

My favourite way to relax in summer is to make myself my own facial! In summer, our skin is more easily damaged by the sun because of more exposure to it; so I like to make my own facial using avocado, grapeseed oil, seaweed and honey. These ingredients have all been shown to improve your skin and prevent the premature wrinkles the sun may give you! I also like to do a cooling ice facial- which tightens pores and makes your skin look even more radiant!

tpzhearts Avatar

We don’t have beaches here and not to sound lazy but my fav way to relax is sitting on the couch in the A/C watching tv lol

Sass Avatar

Sitting out on the beach all day long, in my swimsuit, under an umbrellla, sitting in my beach lounger, with a cool bottle of water, a bowl of berries, a few fitness magazines and my Ipod. Literally all day long.

Diana Avatar

On the beach in Greece, with a book, the kids and my mother-in-law who is the best mother-in-law on the planet!! S’agapo kai filakia mama!!!

Holly K Avatar

my favorite way to relax is to sit outside on my porch with a good book, a large glass of iced tea (or a beer!), and my two dogs.

Tika Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is by reading a good book. I’m usually so busy during the school year I never have time so I cherish it in the summer.

Khadija Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is by laying out on the beach under a palm tree with my favorite book. Good thing I live in Puerto Rico.

Cristina Avatar

It’s so awesome that makeup forever is giving giveaways such as these. Enter me please!! Oh and I enjoy a nice peppermint facial:)

mia Avatar

I really love laying on the beach or swimming in the sea, but I have a very small opportunity to do this, because the sea is soooo far away from here…

Claudia Avatar

believe it or not, i like to clean up my huge yard, bbquing, hiking with my kids, going to the pool, bikeriding, anything easy and fun… i also like to jump on my trampoline…

Sally Avatar

I love how the model is rocking her stretch marks on her hips! I got them too and don’t have the guts to ever wear a bikini because of them.

joanne w Avatar

hmmm…other than sleeping the best way to relax during the summer is to hang out with my friends doing absolutely nothing expect talk about nothing.

Shannon Avatar

Wow i love this look! :O~~~

summer should be spent lounging around doing nothing except reading on the porch, going to the beach, water rafting! i think summer’s great for going to places with water. of course, being burnt/tanned isn’t as great :\

Kayla Avatar

my favourite way to relax during the summer is to lay in bed with the window open, (hopefully with a cool breeze blowing through,) and read a book!

Natalie Avatar

My absolute fave thing is going to the beach and covertly watching hot, ripped guys plying ball. Behind a chic pair of Ray Bans, of course, hehe! 😛 Thanks for the opportunity!

Rozae Avatar

I do wish the sun would come out in the city of San Francisco, so then I can sun bath with a fav book in the park or stroll down a shopping street!

Ashley Avatar

My favorite way to relax is getting lost in a good book, movie, or tv show. I always get so into it that I feel I’m actually apart of it.

Jan Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer: cranking up the AC and sprawling out in a sundress with a good book (love/hate relationship with the California sunshine here!)

Kristina Linn Avatar

I can’t really be in the sun much so my favorite way to relax is taking my dogs for a nice long walk once the sun starts going down. The sky is so beautiful and its not too hot either.

Kat Avatar

I would say hanging out with my boyfriend and good friends… being outside with fresh air, warm sunlight and a nice breeze… reading a good book… and eating cold, juicy, sweet watermelon!

Mmmm…I’m craving this all now! =)

Christina Avatar

I relax in the summer by doing an outdoor activity when I get a chance on the weekends. It could be anything from going out on the boat to do a picnic or even flying a kite. I’ve got school so I’m only free on weekends.

Ashley Avatar

I use to enjoy my summers by not going to (summer) school but there’s no way around that now that I’m in college 🙁 I’d love to say going to the beach but honestly, I can sleep anywhere! I relax mostly by sleeping 😛

Glenda Avatar

My favorite way to relax is laying on the sand at the beach soaking up the warmth of the sun while listening to the soothing sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

Mimsy Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is at home, lying on the couch in front of the tv with the AC on, a bag of chips, a bowl of ice cream, a tall glass of cold soda, and a pile of dvds to watch.

Ishnar Lopez Avatar

my favorite way to relax in the summertime playing with makeup, i love bold, vivid e/s, lady danger is my favorite lipstick I’m always trying to find ways of pairing that lipstick with different e/s. i do love the beach, reading a good book, or even going out with my friends, but I always come back to my apartment and play with makeup, my secret hideaway!!!

Alyssa Avatar

During the summer I find reading especially relaxing; I’m working my way through “Eat, Pray, Love” at the moment (trying to finish before the movie releases)!!

Fweenix Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is… read a book in air-conditioning or play some video games (also in air conditioning)~

Hanako Kitahara Avatar

my favorite way to relax during the summer is reading a nice book or going to the beach. my favorite way to relieve stress is to play water polo; i have stress during the summer because i have summer homework.

melissa vaught Avatar

My favorite way to relax in the summer is to relax inside in the a/c, lol! I live in Arkansas, and the summers are HOT and the high humidity makes it even worse. I hate the heat! I relax by staying cool inside and just hanging out with the kids and my hubby, maybe just watching a family movie, or playing Wii Fitness Plus together, which is a huge fave of ours!

Lettie Avatar

I love to read outside, I could read every day for hours for the rest of my life and never grow bored. Give me some cold water, a comfortable chair out on the porch, some great books and I will love you forever.

Elva Avatar

best way to relax really is to do whatever makes you comfortable. I prefer laying in my hammock reading a book or sometimes Jones Beach w my family and friends

Mira Borggreen Avatar

Hanging out with friends – talking, drinking great red wine, eating wonderful food!
Relaxing in the shade w a great book or magazine and a cool drink
Traveling around the world…Italy or Greece!

Val Avatar

My favorite way to relax during the summer is resting in my hammock and it’s even more relaxing early in the morning when the birds are singing… 🙂

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