Summer
reminds you of sweat, heat and a weather when it's
very difficult to look fresh and chic. Summer is
a season of fizzled hair, wrinkled clothes and bad
make-up. Well if only it would be possible to stay
at home and take care of your skin and hair. But
that's not possible. So here we are bringing you
tips to take that special care during summer to
keep you looking fresh at all times without too
much of effort.
Follow the simple rules
and summer will no longer be hot and sultry:
Use The Right Fabrics
The right fabric will make you feel good and
cool in summer season. Synthetics, like polyester
and rayon, do not breathe hence should not be worn.
Natural fabrics do. Think cotton, linen and silk.
Of course, these are the ones that need the most
ironing. Still go for it. Don't worry about the
wrinkled look! It's comfortable, casual (which summer
fashion is all about) and you'll feel so much cooler.
Wear Loose Clothing
This summer loose clothing should be 'in' and body
hugging clothes should be 'out'. Looser clothes
are a better bet in the hottest months because your
skin needs to breathe and if you wear tight fitted
clothes you will feel hotter. It's logical, isn't
it? Wear the free flowing knee-length skirt. It's
very comfortable in summer. If pants you have to
wear then let it be baggy or the loose fitting pants.
But trust us, skirts are cooler.
Go Sleeveless
Sleeveless has been a fashion trend for years,
even on brides. Sleeveless looks hip and stylish.
It's a more flattering look than short sleeves or
mega sleeves. If you're uncomfortable going sleeveless
or if it's wrong for your workplace, then go with
three-quarter length sleeves. They're classy and
still cooler. However don't forget to apply sunscreen
while going out in the sun.
Cover Your Head
Use hats or umbrellas coz you need them to cover
your head and face from the uv-rays. Straw hats
or baseball caps work the best. The idea is to keep
the sun out of your eyes and off your face. Choose
a hat or an umbrella that accentuates your outfit
and mood. Girl, you are gonna rock the town this
summer.
Hair
If it's time for a new look, cut it shorter and
see how much cooler you'll feel! If you don't want
to cut it, wear it up off your neck and off your
face. Even tucking it behind your ears makes your
head feel cooler!
No Jewelry Pleae
Avoid wearing jewelry in the summer. The less jewelry
you wear, the cooler you'll feel. Accessories yourself
with beautiful purses, shoes, scarf's etc.
Make-up
The less make-up you use, the better for your skin.
Let your skin breathe during summer. Full face make-up
is not in style any more (no matter what your age).
Use a tinted moisturizer rather than a regular foundation.
It will even out your skin tone and is so much lighter.
If you want to wear foundation, use a non-mattifying
make-up. It's less oily and keeps your face fresh.
Wear as little powder as possible. Try just using
it in the "t-zone" that might get a little oily.
Please apply sunscreen which is an absolute must-haves
in summer.
Fragrance
Keep your summer fragrance light and fresh. Don't
use heavy perfumes as it tends to make you weary
and dull. You can always go back to your regular
or a heavier perfume at first frost.
Quick health tips for sizzling summer
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Drink lots of water.
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Consume less caffeine and alcohol.
- Eat
more salads and seasonal fruits and less fatty
foods.
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Wash your face more often with cold water.
- Exercise
early in the morning or late in the evening.
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Meditate.