How will you pop tonight?

Finally, despite the schizo Frances Farmer weather, we have something to look forward to – the long and languid days of summer! As you all know, you have to start early. Being the pasty one on the strip of white sand is more than unfortunate. It’s never too early to get that golden glow.

Smashbox, the leading makeup brand of professionals made by the Smashbox studio in LA, reads trends like Nostradamus. Although the Winter White collection from last holiday’s season has given way to the Ray of Light collection for Spring 2006, which contains rich mineral-inspired earthy tones that are meant to enhance the warmth of your skin, the frosty tones are fabulous against tanned skin. A personal favorite is the cream liner duo in silver and white. It glides on sheer when applied with an eyeliner brush. Try putting the white cream along the lower line and the silver in the inner corner of each eye. See how you will stand out among the smoky-eyed cats!

White with its new formulas says goodbye to the creepy frosted looks of the ’70s. It gives way to a more subtle but powerful luminizing effect. It highlights and softens cheeks, eyes and skin in a big way. Shimmery white shades are universally flattering; they bring out the bone structure and give any gal a gorgeous, radiant glow. Paired with a bold, rock-me-baby red lip or a quiet gloss, white is positively stunning.

If you’re in the mood for a bit more color, you may want to peruse the club collection of Smashbox. Named after famed nightclubs in Los Angeles, the tool kits give limitless possibilities for any season. The Spider Club kit is ideal for traveling with a complete set of eight shadows, some blush, lip color and even two eyeliners. They’ll take the party anywhere. The Avalon lid/lip duo is another hit for party girls on the go! The gold and pink shades come in opaque and glittery sheer options perfect for touch-ups or after-work prepping up.

To enhance that tan in a relaxed but luxe way, try star product for 2006 – Smashbox Bronzing Primer – to delicately enhance your color. The glittering array of fairy dust will leave you looking golden and not molten.

So whether you want to play the icy socialite, the party girl or the exotic, all you need is Smashbox and, of course, that perfect outfit.

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Smashbox is available at Beauty Bar in Robinsons Galleria and Power Plant Mall, Rockwell.