Summer means long days, drinks on the sidewalk café, and trips to the beach. But it can also mean sweat over what to wear as the heat forces you to cover up less and anxiety about your appearance. Here are tips on how to stay sexy in the summer heat so you can spend more time having fun!
Stay hydrated. Drinking enough water keeps your skin looking smooth and clear, your eyes bright, and your lips full. Carry around a BPA-free plastic or stainless steel bottle that you can refill (NYC water tastes great!) without damaging the environment (you’ll save money, too)!
Rock it in a hat. Shielding your skin from the sun is smart, but these days it can also help you be incredibly fashion forward! With so many hat styles to choose from, you can find something you love that works with your head and face shape. Best of all, you don’t really have to worry about styling your hair when it’s under a hat!
When you find a dress, blouse, skirt or pair of shorts you like, don’t be afraid to buy more than one in a different color or print. Beauty truly comes in all shapes and sizes, but you have to know how to package it for your body height and type. So when you find an outfit that you know you look good in and makes you feel great, it’s worth it to invest in at least two of the same item in different colors or prints. If Oprah loves to buy 10 of the same sweater in different colors, why shouldn’t you? (Maybe not 10, but you get the picture.) You know what works for you and on you, so wear lots of it. Be sure to select attire in breathable fabrics! Rock the sheer and the open back on evenings and weekends.
Say it with sunglasses. Sunglasses protect you from crow’s feet, shield your eyes from the sun, and let you people watch without getting caught! You don’t need to spend a ton of money – go to one of your favorite stores like Urban Outfitters or Aeropostale and try on a bunch to see what works for you. $20 for beauty, fashion and practicality is a steal.
Keep your feet in great shape. Sandals weather in NYC means dirty feet! Keep up with your regular appointments to the nail salon to keep your feet looking good. And if you have any foot pain, come to DASHA® so we can get you feeling like you again.
Updo it. Hair against the neck is sweaty. Bun it, braid it, pin it, tie it any which way. Summer is your excuse to let those tendrils escape from your last minute updo.
Eat light. A heavy meal never feels good, but especially so when the temperatures are hot. So eat lighter – stock up on fresh veggies, fruits and take advantage of cold soups listed as the summer special at your favorite restaurant. Opt for the salad with protein – chicken, shrimp or salmon, on top. Cut back on the carbs and beef. Your body will be grateful.
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