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Summer is upon us in all its blazing glory. And who would not like to get through in style? Just read on to know how to make the most of this season. After all you need to be in top shape. However, remember that the 7 tips to get ready for summer below are about every aspect. In other words, not only your wardrobe but skin and hair care too. Remember that Chicisimo is always at hand as your virtual outfit planner. You can download Chicisimo here for IOS and here for Android (if you need information on how to start with the Chicisimo fashion app, please check this previous post.).

What are the essential 7 tips to get ready for summer?

Stay hydrated

First, second, third, stay hydrated and then some more. This only means hydration in summer is an absolute must. One cannot lay enough emphasis on the importance of adequate hydration. Of course watch it if you have medical issues. Otherwise, drinking eight to ten glasses of water is a must in summer. In fact water has multiple uses. It helps skin retain moisture it tends to lose to the sun. Your kidneys remain in top shape too. Equally important, it helps with weight management.

Hydrated skin looks healthy and glowing. This adds to your looks. In addition, it is best to avoid foods that remove water from the body. For example, go slow on hard alcoholic drinks. You will avoid cramps and pains too. To say nothing of the energy that hydration provides to get through your day.

Staying hydrated is one of the tips to get ready for summer

Wear loose clothes

Any outfit planner worth their profession will tell you to wear loose clothes. In fact, stock your wardrobe with natural fabrics. Choose clothes so that your limbs are covered when outdoors. This will prevent them from tanning too much. As much as you fancy that skin-tight pair of jeans, give it a skip now. You need your skin to be able to sweat and cool off easily. This is not so easy in tight clothes. Cool cotton outfits in summery prints are the best. You can choose from short skirts, flowing loose dresses, tunics and shorts. All of these are wonderful for the summer months.

Furthermore, choose proper footwear too. All of this is in fact for when you are venturing out. Open toe footwear like sandals are ideal. Of course feet get tanned in them but they help prevent over sweating. Too much accumulated sweat in feet is a big problem. Not only can it cause itching but also smelly feet.

Girl wearing a white dress by Chicisimo fashion planner app

Look after your tresses

Which girl is not proud of her tresses? However long or short or thick or thin the mane might be! The problem is managing them in the peak of summer. Many of you might go for a ‘summer’ cut. If not, make sure to protect them when out in the sun. Add floppy straw hats to your wardrobe. Additionally consult your outfit planner for cool crochet hats or cotton scarves. These are equally good at protecting your hair from the sun.

Like your skin needs lots of water, hair too needs moisture. Exposure to sun can turn it dry and brittle. And such hair does not look good, period. Too much sweating can be a problem too. Consequently hair ends up looking listless and dull. Consider bandanas and colourful hair bands to hold your tresses in place. That way they will be held up and better able to handle the sweat and heat.

Take care of skin

Skin is the largest exposed organ in the human body. Hence, one of the vital 7 tips to get ready for summer is skin care. Whenever you venture out, lather sunscreen lavishly. In fact, carry a tube with you. You might own the trendiest clothes but this is a wardrobe must-have. Take care to cover every square inch of exposed skin with sunscreen. Additionally, staying hydrated also helps the skin in summer. In view of this, drink lots and lots of water. In fact take a bottle with you whenever you are going out. You are now good to go.

Eat fresh foods

It’s summer, ladies! Consequently the market is full of water-based fruits. Let eating fresh be your mantra. Choose cucumbers, mangoes, lychees, melons to eat. Avoid oily and spicy foods since they will show on your body negatively. In fact, ask your outfit planner to suggest summery prints too. Let the freshness be all pervasive. Again, drink lots of water. Infused water is a great way to imbibe freshness.

Eating fruit is one of the tips to get ready for summer

Shade your eyes

Aah those precious peepers! Girls, do you know that skin around the eyes is super sensitive? Not to mention it gets irritated in the heat. Have you added cool shades to your wardrobe yet? If yes, good on you. Not yet? Delay no further. Check Chicisimo this moment for some great suggestions. Choose your shades with care too. Talk to your outfit planner to decide on the best shape for you. Moreover, choose big frames to cover all around the eyes. Also use sunscreen liberally around your eyes when you go out.

Using glasses is one of the tips to get ready for summer

Make lifestyle changes

It is very important to look at making holistic changes. With a change in season, your wardrobe changes. There is another kind of change needed too. Nothing that your outfit planner outfit can suggest though. This is something you have to work out yourself. For example, planning your outdoor activities away from noon. This is the time the sun will be blazing outside. Additionally, things like natural remedies for sun protection and sunburns help.

Work towards getting maximum rest as your schedule allows. In particular, try to retire early. Eating light dinners will help in summers, not only with digestion but with your skin and complexion health too. One can also consider doing some meditation and yoga. These help calm the mind and focus on good thoughts.

Make best use of these 7 tips to get ready for summer. This weather can easily take a toll on you. Choose your wardrobe with care in this season. Remember to consult Chicisimo for trending styles too. You are all set to go, err, glow!

The seasons have changed. Spring and summer have hotfooted upon you, and how! Before you go out in your summer avatar, check with your outfit planner because there are 7 fashion accessories you need to wear this summer. Is everything in your wardrobe in keeping with the latest trends? Do you have the wares to flaunt this summer?

Clothes are all very well but it pays to have the right accessories to flaunt. The role that accessories play in enhancing a look cannot be stated enough. As the heat of summer gets to you, choose simple clothes to wear. And then head to the accessories section in your collection. Because this is where you can turn on the magic. As simple items can jazz up the entire look. Why not update yourself on the latest accessory trends this season?

Here is a list of 7 fashion accessories to wear this summer:

Scarves on bags

A fashion trend that is doing the rounds is with scarves. And no, they are not around the neck. Brightly coloured scarves are finding themselves around handbags. You heard it right, ladies! Ask any outfit planner for confirmation. You might choose a simple summer outfit with a cross-body bag. And all you need to do to up the fashion quotient is to add a scarf. Whatever kind of bag you are going out with; just pick a scarf from your wardrobe. Knot it around the shoulder strap or place it casually and let it hang long. Because this is the trendiest way to go with scarves this season. It would be advisable to pick brightly coloured ones to offset your simple outfit.

Natural fabric bags

Summer automatically eliminates leathers and silks from the handbag fabric choice. Check Chicisimo for their latest summer collection. And you will find suggestions in jute, straw, crochet and denim. Make sure you have a summer collection in your wardrobe. What the size or design is will depend upon latest trends. Right now shrunken bags are in fashion. You should talk to your outfit planner to get a clearer idea. Big or small, summer means going natural. Some bags have actually shrunk in size, barely enough to hold a mobile device. And some others are way too big. However, you ought to go natural with the fabric this summer.

Bucket hats

The only way to say this is, “They are back”. Yes ladies! Take a peek into your wardrobe right now. Do you have them, or do you have them? Yeah, it is that vital an accessory. Summer of ’19 is with bucket hats. They are here in a variety of colours. Many of them are reversible too. And they not only provide ample shade, they are comfortable too. Most bucket hats are in cottons or other summer friendly materials. Men and women alike are going for this style statement. For suggestions on how to pair them right, download the outfit planner app, Chicisimo. You will come to know how best to wear these. They are available everywhere, at online as well as real stores. So, get a collection right now.

Layer necklaces

Quite a rage this summer, are layer necklaces. They are everywhere when you look around. The beauty of summer outfits is they usually come with deep necklines. And allow you to flaunt a layer necklace quite nicely. Layer necklaces go beautifully with high necklines as well. They sit on the fabric of your top in that case. Multiple layers are in vogue. Each layer can be an altogether different pattern. Material even. There are innumerable choices for the wearer. Chicisimo will suggest different ones for you. In addition, it can also help you assemble your summer look. Just go to the app and look for various summer suggestions. And you can play with lengths and metal also. In fact, solely your imagination limits you.

Giant sunglasses

The biggest, the weirdest angles, they are trending this season. Sunglasses are anyway a must to go through summer. They are the only way to protect the delicate skin around your eyes. So, make sure to check with your outfit planner regarding them. Sunglasses have a way of changing shapes every season. But that holds true for everything actually. Stock your wardrobe accessory section with huge ones this year. You understand how big, right? The ones that will cover your eyebrows and then go down almost halfway to cheeks. Okay that might be bit of an exaggeration but you get the drift, right?

Shells and feathers on shoes

The latest trends this summer season is with embellishments to shoes. Sandals are the best in this season. But with feathers? Well, it would seem so when one browses through Chicisimo. This app shows trending fashion tips and you will get an idea. How wise it is to go around like a grounded bird is questionable. However, lightly embellished sandals with coloured feathers are a good idea. It will surely enhance the appeal of your outfit. Check out with your outfit planner right now. And another fetching footwear trend is shell embellishment. Many shoe designers are coming up with beautiful designs. But shells can be slightly uncomfortable to wear all day though. Check your comfort level before giving in to trends.

Bohemian sandals are a fashion accessorie to wear this summer

Pearls

Eternal. Delicate. Beautiful. If anything screams elegance, pearls do. Anytime, anyplace, any occasion. They really are all weather too. This means you just need to pull them out of your wardrobe and get going. They go well with every dress. With times changing, their designs and patterns have also undergone a change. Catch the latest designs on Chicisimo and you will get an idea. Earrings have changed to ear cuffs and bracelets are sculptured. Necklaces can always be layered, of course. Designers are coming up with newer styles. However much they change, pearls retain their classic chic always.

Own the perfect look in these fashion accessories to wear this summer. Add on to your wardrobe as needed. And remember to update your virtual outfit planner app, Chicisimo too. This will enable the app to advise you best. Chicisimo, the fashion planner app, can be downloaded here for IOS and here for Android (if you need information on how to start with the Chicisimo fashion app, please check this previous post.). Best foot forward then ladies! Here’s to the summer of 2019.