beach-to-street style, spf layering secrets & the best lip tint

This week is your soft reset. Your glow-up. Your golden hour.

Jun 17, 2025

“Summer means happy hours, SPF, and swimwear that doubles as outerwear." – The Vogue Muse

Welcome to mid-June, Muse. This is your soft reset. Your golden hour. A chance to reframe what summer looks and feels like. Whether you're heading to the office in wide-leg linen or packing a weekender bag for your first real beach day of the year, today’s edition is about intentional layering, glow-getting SPF rituals, and effortless beauty that moves with you — and never melts off.

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In this edition, we’re deep-diving into:

How to master swimwear as daywear without looking like you forgot to get dressed
Summer SPF rituals that protect your skin while enhancing your finish
A universal DIY lip tint (that doubles as a blush) and flatters all skin tones
Fresh-from-the-runway product news to watch this week
Free LTK Digital Templates to edit with Canva

beach-to-street fashion: style that travels with you

Swimwear is your new foundation piece. Here's how to style it beyond the sand:

Look 1: Hunza G Square Neck Swimsuit + oversized linen shirt + Anthropologie slides + Celine Triomphe sunglasses

Look 2: Vitals Triangle Bikini Top + Amazon Sheer Shirt + Reformation linen shorts

Look 3: Celine One-Piece Swimsuit + Amazon pareo + Loft espadrilles + All Saints Ebro Paper Crossbody

spf layering that works with makeup

Base SPF Picks:

Setting + Reapplication:

Lips:

Kinfield Lip Rescue SPF 30

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diy beauty recipe: the universal summer lip tint

There’s something timeless about a soft, bitten-lip flush. It gives you that “just had a cherry popsicle” glow that feels playful, sensual, and clean. This DIY tint is completely buildable, doubles as a cream blush, and is made from nourishing, skin-loving ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen or vanity drawer.

diy supplies:

Beetroot Powder or Hibiscus Powder: for natural pink/red pigment
Shea Butter or Mango Butter: softens skin, adds spreadability
Vitamin E Oil: extends shelf life and adds antioxidant protection
Optional: 1 drop Rosehip Oil or a pinch of mica shimmer powder for subtle glow
A small balm pot or lip container

instructions:

Melt 1 tsp of shea or mango butter in a small glass bowl using a double boiler or microwave in 10-second increments until soft and stirrable (but not fully liquid).
Add 1/2 tsp beetroot or hibiscus powder and mix until the color is evenly distributed. Start with less and build up — this gives a rosy hue. Add more for a deeper berry tone.
Add 3–5 drops of vitamin E oil and, if desired, 1 drop rosehip oil or a pinch of mica shimmer.
Mix thoroughly and transfer to your balm pot. Let it set in the fridge for 10–15 minutes until firm.

how to use:

Dab onto lips using a clean fingertip. Start sheer and build.
Tap a little on the apples of your cheeks for a naturally flushed monochrome look.
Apply over balm for a blurred satin finish, or under gloss for shine.

muse tips:

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks for freshness.
Want a cooler tone? Use hibiscus. For warmer coral? Add turmeric or pomegranate powder.
Layer it under a hydrating balm or lip oil (like Summer Fridays Lip Butter) for dimension.

This is your summer swipe-and-go essential — and the beauty recipe your friends will want.

fashion & beauty headlines – June 17, 2025

Gigi Hadid x DÔEN Capsule Collection just dropped — vintage florals, ribbon-tied straps, and muted elegance.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow SPF Essence SPF meets serum-level hydration.
New Dior Blush Stick Drop: The New pH-activated Blush Stick with a Dewy-glow Finish

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Beauty recipe cards
Printable shopping lists
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