hello, my darlings! today's episode of friday faves is brought to you by the fact that it's about a zillion degrees outside today. a zillion? yes, i promise, it's about a zilliion. if you're in the northeast and this heatwave is hitting you i totally feel your pain! i also really want to stress how important it is to stay hydrated during heat spells like this... passing out is not a good look on anyone!
in the spirit of staying cool, here some of my favorite items to keep you doing just that on days like today. enjoy (and go swimming)!
1 a good maxi dress like this one will keep the air moving around your body rather than your clothing sticking to it (stick to natural fabrics when possible), $139 via urban outfitters
2 a wide-brimmed straw sunhat will keep the sun off of your face as well as your shoulders and chest (and straw is more breathable than synthetic materials which will help to keep your head cool, too!), $25 via karmaloop
3 i love love love a good mix & match bikini! the ruffles on the top and the high-waisted bottoms pair perfectly for a beach date, $29.95 each via anthropologie
4 an airy, open-toed shoe keeps your pitties (this is what dream calls my toes!) nice and cool. any sort of gladiator or strappy sandal is nice, but i just love the flowers on this one! $94.99 via modcloth
5 a sweet, industrial vintage fan like this one perched upon your computer desk will help to keep you feeling cool and will be pretty easy on the eyes, too. $29 via etsy
6 a good pair of shades will keep your retinas from burning and, well, they'll make you look pretty dang cool, $5.80 via forever 21
7 a nice, cool (in this case adult) bevvie while sitting outside on the water in the evening. the dark & stormy is my personal fave (seriously, ginger beer? AMAZING!), recipe here
8 sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! i know that tans are cute and fun and everyone loves a sunkissed cheek in the summertime, but it's way more important to protect yourself from the harmful long-term effects of sun damage! being extremely fair myself, i have to wear a super high spf that stays on strong and doesn't get chalky or run (this is a huge fear of mine - i have super sensitive eyes and when i was a lifeguard at the young age of 19 i got sunscreen in my eye and had to get it flushed - yeowwwwwwwwww!) and this aveeno oil-free stuff is PERFECT! $9.99 via amazon
so what about you, lovers? what are some of your favorite tricks to keep cool during the summer? eating fresh melon is another one of mine... and cold cold cold iced coffee... yum!
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