One of my favorite ways to prepare for vacation is to buy something new. Whether that’s an outfit, an accessory, a pair of shoes I’d been wanting, or some fresh new makeup colors, this is the best excuse for checking something off my wish list and adding to the full experience of a truly memorable trip.
If you buy something you always wanted for vacation, then every time you later wear it you’ll have a surge of happy memories from the time you first bought and used it. [This little trick is especially awesome in eliminating buyer’s remorse ;)].
It’s been my experience that a new makeup palette gives you the best bang for you buck here. You get a makeover, a fresh noticeable look for vacation, and travel friendliness in its minimal simplicity.
I have three palettes to recommend for summer trips.
First, Trish McEvoy’s.
The Azure collection is a warm-weather must-have with its balance of sexy summer neutrals and fresh pops of color. Plus, those brushes!
I love how all the colors are like crayons to illustrate the perfect summer day:
Something like…
Next is the Chantecaille Palette.
This palette is sexy just to look at. The metallics are subtle and classy enough to be chic and yet dramatic enough to get a double-take. Perfect for creating the quintessential summer glamor look.
And again, I love how the palette reflects the natural colors of summertime’s finest:
Finally, Laura Mercier’s Eye palette:
$95.00 at Nordstrom
Perfect for creating that mysterious Mediterranean look.
I hope you squeeze in a few more getaways this summer! Make the most of the experience by snagging a new palette…you’ll have it to enjoy long after the trip is over.
