Summer Style and Beauty Essentials: 7 Chic Tips for Looking and Feeling Great

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Summer is finally here, and we’re all looking for those little things that make the season even better. Whether it’s a beauty product that survives the heat, art that brings vacation vibes home, or a pair of sneakers that instantly brighten your day, these are the finds currently making our summer a little more stylish—and a lot more fun!

Summer Style and Beauty Essentials: 7 Chic Tips for Looking and Feeling Great by Brigitte Segura.
7 ways to treat yourself and elevate your summer vibe.

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Bring the Vacation Home with Coastal Art

If you’re anything like me, summer isn’t just a season, it’s a state of mind! and honestly, I’d keep those beach vibes year-round if I could. That’s exactly why I love the colorful coastal artwork from Abbie Park. Her prints capture that perfect “ahhh…” feeling of vacation mode: sailing days, ocean breezes, Hamptons escapes, and those carefree summer moments we wish could last forever.

This season she’s introducing larger-format prints that make a beautiful statement piece for a living room, bedroom, beach house, or anywhere that could use a little sunshine. New art includes “Amagansett Snacks n Seagulls” limited edition illustrated prints (36 x 36) and others like Stonington duBois Beach, Watch Hill Flying Horses Carousel on the 4th.

Even if you’re miles from the water, these pieces instantly transport you there. The vibe: Hamptons chic meets endless summer. @abbieartdesign

The Secret to a Better Tan? After-Sun Care

Everyone talks about sunscreen- as they should! SPF is non-negotiable.
But one of the most overlooked parts of summer skincare is what happens after you’ve been in the sun!
Enter après-soleil, or after-sun care.

Forget the basic aloe vera gels you may remember from years past. Today’s luxury after-sun formulas are designed to moisturize, soothe, and help extend the look of your tan while keeping skin soft and healthy. One of my favorites is Hamptons Sun’s after-sun treatment. I love using it after a beach day or an afternoon by the pool. It helps hydrate my skin, enhances that golden summer glow, and can help minimize peeling if I’ve spent a little too much time outdoors.

I especially love is that it gives skin a beautifully bronzed look without using self-tanner. It simply helps your natural color look richer and healthier. Plus, the scent feels like summer in a tube.

Summer Makeup That Can Handle the Heat

Summer makeup needs to work overtime.
Between beach days, rooftop dinners, weddings, outdoor parties, and the occasional humid commute, nobody wants their makeup disappearing before the evening starts.
One of my favorite summer beauty finds is the Best of the Best Palette by Laura Geller. It combines eyeshadow, bronzer, blush, and lip color in one chic compact complete with mirror for quick touch-ups.

The colors are beautiful, flattering, and easy to wear. The packaging feels luxurious, and it’s compact enough to slip into most evening bags.
It’s become one of those products I reach for again and again.

Bonus Summer Beauty Hack: Flash-Proof Your Face
Here’s a tip I wish I’d discovered sooner
A good setting spray isn’t just about keeping makeup in place.
For anyone dealing with summer heat, outdoor events, or even hot flashes, a flash-proof setting spray can be a game changer. It helps keep makeup looking fresh and polished when temperatures start climbing and your face would rather give away your secret.
Think of it as air conditioning for your makeup.
Because glowing is fabulous.
Melting? Not so much.

The Kiehl’s Summer Recovery Duo

Summer skincare doesn’t have to be complicated!
Sometimes all you need is a reliable daytime moisturizer and one hardworking nighttime treatment.

Daytime Favorite: Kiehl’s lightweight daily moisturizer delivers hydration without feeling heavy. It’s perfect for warmer weather because it moisturizes without making skin feel greasy or overloaded. The Kieh’s lightweight formula keeps skin comfortable throughout the day and layers beautifully under sunscreen and makeup.
Nightime: Kieh’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
This product has been a favorite for years-and for good reason.
A few drops before bed and your skin feels instantly happier. The texture is silky, the scent is calming, and a little goes a surprisingly long way.
After a day in the sun, city heat, or air conditioning, it feels like a reset button for your face.
And yes! it’s completely unisex.

Wake Up Your Curls

Curly-haired readers, this one’s for you!

Summer is wonderful for curls-until humidity, beach days, and long afternoons outdoors leave them a little tired
PHYTO Réveil Boucles has become one of my favorite curl refreshers. A quick spritz helps revive curl definition, add moisture, and bring hair back to life without weighing it down.
Perfect for second-day hair.
Perfect before heading out.
Perfect when your curls need a little encouragement.
Think of it as an espresso shot for your hair.

Flower Power for Your Feet

Every summer wardrobe deserves at least one item that simply makes you smile.
For me, that’s the PB5 Star Cosmic sneaker.
Created by people who are serious about pickleball performance, these sneakers also happen to be incredibly cute off the court. The colorful floral-inspired design feels playful and fresh, while the supportive construction makes them ideal for running around town, sightseeing, travel days, and weekend adventures
They’re comfortable enough for movement and stylish enough to build an outfit around.
Honestly, they just make me happy!

The Bra That Makes Everything Look Better

Let’s talk foundations! The secret behind effortless summer dressing often isn’t the dress, tank, or t-shirt-it’s what’s underneath. Lately I’ve been reaching for a Wacoal comfort first tshirt bra that checks all the boxes: supportive, comfortable, full coverage, lightly padded, and completely smooth under clothing.
No visible lines. No fuss. No constant adjusting.
Just clean support that works with practically everything.
One styling trick I especially love? Letting a black bra intentionally peek out from under a lower-cut slip top or camisole. Done correctly, it looks purposeful, polished, and surprisingly chic.
Sometimes the simplest pieces end up being the hardest-working items in your wardrobe.

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Summer style should feel easy. Small upgrades. Big mood. A great moisturizer. A glow-enhancing after-sun treatment. Makeup that survives the heat. Art that transports you somewhere beautiful. Sneakers that brighten your day.And really, that’s what summer is all about! From glow-boosting skincare and heat-proof makeup to coastal-inspired art and fashion finds, these editor-approved picks will instantly elevate your summer vibe.

Summer Style and Beauty Essentials: 7 Chic Tips for Looking and Feeling Great by Brigitte Segura.

bonus: the best breezy outfit and my favorite striped linen pants of the summmer: by @lyssenewyork

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