How hot does Fergie look on the cover of July’s Allure!? You can look just as glam by reading all about the summer trends we learned from Allure Editor-at-Large, Abbie Kozolchyk at the Carefree event last week. After you’ve added these tips and tricks to your summer style arsenal, log onto Allure’s website to enter for your chance to win ore that $500 worth of beauty products from Ulta, including Ulta Rejuvenating Bath & Shower Gel and Body Lotion, Stila One Step Bronze, Urban Decay Rollergirl Palatte and a Clarisonic Mia.

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At the Carefree & Spa Week Party on June 20th, Allure Magazine Editor-at-Large Abbie Kozolchyk spoke on behalf of the mag and shared some summer beauty tips, trends and ideas with the lucky guests.

Our 7 Favorite Beauty Trends from Abbie:

Side Braid: Pull back wavy hair and shift it over to one side of your neck, letting face-framing pieces fall free. The undone look has been seen on the likes of Rihanna and Blake Lively.

Pretty Pony: Lightly tease the section of hair between the temples to add a little height, then secure hair into a tight ponytail just below the center of the head. (Abbie says any pony that sits higher than your ears will make you look like a high school cheerleader, so beware.) Wrap a one-inch section of hair around the base of the ponytail to disguise the hair elastic.

Half-Up/Half-Down: Part hair naturally and bring a 2-in section of hair from above each ear to the middle of the back of your head and secure with a clear elastic band. Soft, romantic and chi like Allure’s July cover girl, Fergie.

Bronzer, Everywhere: Brighten lids and add a little depth and definition with your usual facial bronzer. Dip a shadow brush in your regular facial bronzer, swipe it over your lids up to your crease, and you’re done.

Orange Lip Gloss: It’s a fresh, summery alternative to classic red that’s easier to wear than lipstick. (Nars Lipgloss in Wonder)

Teal Polish: A bright shade of teal has the same pop-art feel as fluorescent shades without being as in-your-face. Plus, this shade really pops with a golden tan (real or fake). (Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Fairy Teal)

Lip Stain: Match a cool berry or a sheer pink shade with flavored lip balm with spf30 for a protected look that lasts all day and that you don’t have to think about.

Photos via Allure.com

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