Cool as a Cucumber
One of the biggest challenges of the summer months has got to be enjoying a day outside while looking fresh and put together. I love being outdoors in the summer, but nothing is worse than becoming a hot, sweaty mess! I spend time getting ready only to have my makeup melt off in a minute and my hair completely disheveled.
My creativity was severely tested last summer while deciding what to wear for not one but three outdoor summer weddings. You would think all this trail and error would make me an expert by this point, but i am still no match for 80% humidity! I did learn a few things though: 1) Hair dressers listen and then do whatever they want. 2) A heavy cotton, belted dress is very uncomfortable after sitting for 1 hour in the hot July sun. 3) A blow out will last approx 3 minutes at the beach.
After many mishaps my best advise is to wear a light, airy dress, put your hair up, and carry a large bag for stashing a water bottle, blotting papers, and a few makeup essentials tucked into a little case with a small ice pack to keep it cool. If you need more advise you might want to track down the girl below who looks “fresh as a daisy” in mid June. For all i know she may have poised for this pic while dashing from one air conditioned location to another. Whatever the case she has definitely managed to look fresh and cool in the heat.
Cool as a Cucumber