With spring in the air, it’s impossible not to think ahead to summer and wonder how to look your best in summer’s hottest fashions.

For many of us, including myself, that means it’s time to wear shorts, shorter skirts, arm baring tees and tops, and filmy dresses.

(Oh boy!)

The seasons fashions really demand a polished, finished complexion and body!  But what to do if you are looking less than perfect and need a quick fix?

Well, you have to FAKE IT !

It’s time to get the body makeup into play, and to get your Summer tan on.

Of course in the olden days, a week or so in the sun would be the solution for all over camouflage, as darker skin hides most imperfections.

However, none of us want to risk our lives laying in sun booths or out in full sun anymore, so the only way to get a safe look of  unblemished skin, and a sexy warm weather glow is to camouflage and then build from there!

So, I want to share with you , (and I am going to do so VERY enthusiastically, so bear with me…) one of my very favourite, “go to products” for super fast cover up on the body coupled with a healthy glow.

These products are is Smart Cover,

and it’s sunny sister,  Smart Tan.

You may not know these  brand names, (and I know the packaging is very basic and not too sexy) but I guarantee you have seen their effects in all types of media,  and the gorgeous look they achieve once applied!

Many seasoned fashion and beauty insiders apply their trade using the Smart Cover and Smart Tan body/face products, in their work  for television, film, runway shows, photo shoots, and Red Carpet appearances.

Two-time Academy Award nominee and renowned Hollywood make-up artist Christina Smith is just one of many  a Smart Cover/Smart Tan brand enthusiast, as well as with Julia Roberts, Jane Krakowski, Gisele Bundchen, Helen Mirren and Ali Larter.

These products are just wonderful for covering any unwelcome blemishes, stretch marks, spider veins, bruises,  birthmarks, Rosacea, tattoos and a whole lot more.

The resulting effect of the concealers in the Smart Cover kit, is a quick to apply, seamless blend with your skin colour, creating a completely finished canvas on the skin, and a smooth feel.

The thing I love best about Smart Tan is that it absolutely gives you a safe tan, it is completely sheer, light and build able,  and it is truly a natural-looking tan without making you orange!

To add to that, it  is waterproof, the concealer is non-greasy, stays fresh-looking and smudge proof through heat, humidity and perspiration.

I have started to swim in this stuff! Really, it doesn’t come off until you take it off!

(and just in case you need a little refresher course on the proper way to cleanse your face and remove water proof makeup…)

For just $24.50, the Smart Tan Essentials kit includes everything you need: Concealing Crème, Moisture Primer Lotion, Believable Bronzer, and Bronzing Brush.

The Starter Smart Cover kit, in light or dark shade package, is just $29.50!

YAY! Affordable chic for a change!

So, what are you waiting for?

Get ready to FAKE IT , until you MAKE IT to SUMMER !!

Photo creds:  Vogue Mexico via Fashion Gone Rouge, Smartcover.com

Disclosure:  A sample of this product was sent to me for review and testing.