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Keep Your Sexy Cool at the 10th Art and Soul Festival in Oakland
Are you going to the Art & Soul Festival this weekend in Oakland? I think almost everyone I know is checking it out one day or another. And why not, look at the lineup: WHO: CAKE, MC Hammer, Tony! Toni! Toné!, En Vogue, Lenny Williams, Sheila E., Edwin Hawkins and others bringing Oakland’s rich musical heritage to life; tens of thousands of revelers of all ages and backgrounds. WHAT: 10th Anniversary Art & Soul Oakland . Live music, art, food, celebrity chefs, wine tasting, community mural painting and the largest Family Fun Zone of any festival in the Bay Area. WHEN: Saturday, August 21 from Noon to 6pm and Sunday, August 22 from Noon to 6pm WHERE: Downtown Oakland centered around Frank Ogawa Plaza , City Center and surrounding streets The weatherman promised HOT weather, so here are a few tips to keep your sexy on the cool side while you are enjoying the festivities. 1. Don’t let them see you sweat I love these handy wipes by DERMAdoctor. They banish perspiration for hours! Med e Tate $48 Dermadoctor.com DERMAdoctor | Targeted Skin Solutions 2. Activate your Screensaver The sun is at its meanest at noon, so be sure to cover up with a minimum 30 SPF SHEER PHYSICAL UV DEFENSE SPF 50 by Skinceuticals is has a sheer matte finish and works well on dark skin.$30 Skinceuticals.com 3. Fake your Flush Use a double-duty lip and cheek stain for sexy flush. I am such a fan of LORAC Sheer Wash in the travel size. Try Sheer Magic, a pretty raspberry. $20 Sephora.com 4. Waterproof Your Lashes I’m not particular about using a waterproof mascara on a daily basis, BUT, if you are out in the sun all day, you don’t want it melting! My favorite mascara — L’Oreal Voluminious in the waterproof formula. $7.99 (but usually on sale) Walgreens.com That’s all you need! Have fun. Maybe I will see you at En Vogue! For more hot weather beauty tips, read Avoid a Meltdown: Summer’s Best Waterproof Makeup.
Tracey Brown