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Beauty Trends: Gorgeous Greetings from San Diego

by Adria Smith (Subscribe to Adria Smith's posts)
Posted Jul 22nd 2010 at 7:00AM  
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Dear StyleList,

Here on the beautiful coast of sunny southern California, San Diego might seem more like an oasis for easy living and a laid-back lifestyle than a fashion capital. Not so. Among the surfers and the beach bums is a wealth of fashion trends, cool summer styles, and a fresh take on beauty.

Jessica Biel and Rachel Bilson's ombre locks. Photos: Dominique Charriau, Wireimage.com | Dominique Charriau, Wireimage.com

Hair: Following the "beach-bohemian" look, hair seems to have taken a lighter side for summer. So long, highlights, though; the newest trend is a brush-on technique, in which hair stylists brush on strips of color for a much more natural effect. Another hair trend is ombre, with hair that fades in color from top to bottom, with the tips the lightest part. It makes hair look sun-kissed and carefree.

Eyes: Eyes are no longer taking on a dark, smoky look, as seen in the winter. This summer many women have been experimenting with bright colors, like neons, teals and pastels, to enhance the color of their eyes. A hot trend I have been seeing frequently are eyes lined with teal, or even lavender. It gives the eye an added pop. I have found that lavender colors (M.A.C. Cosmetics has some really great shades right now) especially complement brown eyes.

Drew Barrymore and Lauren Conrad's bright pink lips. Photos: Robyn Beck, AFP,Getty Images | Wireimage

Lips: If you are not doing a bright eye, and sticking more to the bronze, neutral tones of summer, the lips are a good way to give your face a summery pop. I have found that pink - light, pale or bright - is the emerging color for the season. M.A.C. Cosmetics recently came out with the Lady Gaga/Cyndi Lauper line, containing a broad range of fabulous pink shades. For summer, most San Diegans like to keep it light, and using dabs of color is a great way to stay simple and stylish.

Nails: Matte nails have become a huge trend. Soft greens, blues and purples, like those in the OPI Shrek Collection, are great summer colors. Also, a new, emerging trend here is Minx nails, which have begun spreading here from nearby L.A.

When it comes to style, we're not about to be outdone by our glamorous neighbor to the north. We may be hanging out at the beach by day, but at night we're ready to shine.

Love,
Adria
Beauty Letters showcases top trends happening right now in cities across the country. Visit Seed.com to find out how you can contribute.
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ret, 7-22-2010, 4:51PM

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Marit Londeaux, 7-23-2010, 3:52PM

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How sad that the only comments to this article are made by people who like to use the comment section as a way of getting free advertising. I might be more willing to check out your ad(s) if you would at least try to comment on the topic while trying to manipulate the public into visiting your sites.

That said, I recently moved to San Diego from L.A. and love the fact that the makeup down here is more natural and laid back. With the beach so close (I live two blocks from the bay) and year-round 72 degree weather, heavy makeup would seem a little out of place, and teal or lavender eyeliner is a better way to add color to your eyes than wearing the full on blue or green eye shadow that had become so popular in L.A. The only thing I haven't seen is the bright pink lipstick which, in my opinion, makes Lauren Conrad look much older than she really is. Instead, women seem to opt for a lighter pink, or even neutral shades. I've discovered a trick that makes my lips seem fuller, first lining them slightly on the outside of the lip with a nude or natural lip pencil, and then filling in with a neutral or pink shade. I'm amazed at how much fuller my lips look and wish I had discovered this before I opted for Restylane injections many years ago. Not only was it painful, but I spent almost $1,000 trying to have fuller lips. I must admit, I did like the results, but there's no way I would ever endure that pain again for vanity. The lip liner trick is a painless compromise.

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kevin, 7-23-2010, 8:18AM

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Drew is the only impressive one. The other girls look like they just stepped out of the ocean.

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Tessarose, 7-23-2010, 8:52AM

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AOL!!! Please get "people" like sha off these comment pages! He/she has added the same comment many times within mintues. Click on "sha" to check it out.

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Clara, 7-23-2010, 8:52AM

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Well, San Diego is big on beach life, so that makes sense. What doesn't is showing photos that don't demo many of these trends. These are old photos of celebs.

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John F.C. Taylor, 7-23-2010, 11:45AM

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Hair that looks like it hasn't been combed or brushed is the new style? Hope no one's bought stock in Ace recently. Lipstick in those photos is red, not bright pink.

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Mandy, 7-23-2010, 11:46AM

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Without a doubt, stunning women! Their hair, although pretty, makes me want to condition it then run a brush through it.

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Beth, 7-23-2010, 11:57AM

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All I can say is 'This is considered style?' Uncombed tresses looking very mess and not in a good, sexy or classy way. Makeup applied poorly, not accentuating the beautiful feeatures of these lovely ladies, not a hint of color to their eyes or mascara to bring out the color or shape, much less a lipstick or gloss that would go a long way to featurin their beautiful mouths.

These women have God-given beauty, that is true, but why not accentuate it with a bit of color or attention to their features? At least run a comb through their hair! What a disaster of a feature. No woman her right mind copy these styles...at least I hope not!

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Pat, 7-23-2010, 1:15PM

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SO, WHAT ELSE IS NEW? I DON'T SEE ANYTHING ORIGINAL IN THESE STYLES.......

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cleanfreaks2, 7-23-2010, 1:38PM

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cleanfreaks2

borrrrrring!!!!!!!

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