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Houston makeup expert touts 5 hot trends for a vibrant summer look

Get in on the five must-have makeup trends for summer with tips from Houston makeup expert, Maricella Metzler.

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As colorful and skin-baring outfits make their seasonal debut for summer, it is also time to break out fun, glowy, and glamorous makeup for its time in the sun (literally). The spring and summer runways have spoken, and this season is all about playful experimentation. Think colored mascara, bold blush, and iridescent eye shadows. Of course, the no-makeup makeup look is timeless, but this summer is beckoning to experiment with something new.

For more details on what is trending this summer, we turned to Maricella Metzler, resident makeup artist at Trellis Spa and creator of her makeup line, Makeup by Mari. Metzler has seen a recent uptick in women wanting to update their aesthetic for summer.

"May is an incredibly bustling month filled with proms, graduations, parties, and Mother's Day," notes the makeup artist. "I love teaching women and teens how just a few adjustments in colors or products can transform their look completely."

The possibilities of summer makeup are endless, so Metzler whittled down the list to a few must-have items, available online or at any beauty retailer, that will help achieve a glowing and on-trend look at home.

Glazed Skin

Move over matte, dewy and luminous skin is in. Metzler says this trend is all about hydrated, radiant skin that looks healthy and natural.

Product recommendations: Hydrating serums, liquid highlighters, dewy foundations, and cream blushes.

Brands to explore: Rare Beauty, Fenty Beauty, Glossier

Summer glow 24/7 this season with healthy, natural looking skin. Photo via Fenty/Instagram

Siren Eyes

This sultry eye look emphasizes elongated and lifted eyes, creating a captivating and mysterious vibe. Metzler encourages her clients to try a sharp winged liner, elongated eyeshadow, and emphasis on the outer corners.

Product recommendations: gel eyeliner, dark eyeshadows, and volumizing mascara.

Brands to explore: KVD Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, MAC Cosmetics

Choose siren eyes for a dramatic summer aesthetic. Photo via Charlotte Tilbury/Instagram

Blush Draping

This 80s-inspired technique is back with a modern twist. According to Metzler, Blush Draping involves applying blush along the temples, cheekbones, and up toward the brow bone for a lifted sculpted effect.

Product recommendations: Powder or cream blush in vibrant shades like pinks, corals, and peaches.

Brands to explore: NARS, Milani, Benefit Cosmetics

Get glowing with a great blush application like this one from NARS. Photo via NARS/Instagram

Monochromatic Moments

Summer is a great time to streamline your makeup routine and embrace a single color across your eyes, lips, and cheeks. Metzler recommends this trend for a cohesive and polished look, perfect for any occasion.

Product recommendations: Multi-purpose products like cream blushes, lip and cheek tints, and eyeshadow palettes with shades in the same color family.

Brands to explore: Milk Makeup, Ilia Beauty, Tower 28

Houston makeup expert Maricella Metzler recommends Ilia Beauty for a monochromatic makeup look. Photo via Ilia Beauty

Faux Freckles

Add a touch of whimsy and natural beauty with faux freckles this season. "You are never too old for freckles," says Metzler. "Embrace a youthful and sun-kissed look by adding them across your nose and cheeks."

Product recommendations: Eyebrow pencils or specially designed freckle pens in various shades.

Brands to explore: Freck Beauty, Lime Crime, ColourPop

Freckles add a fun and youthful look perfect for summer. Photo via Freck Beauty/Instagram

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Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

“Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

“The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

“It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

“The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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