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Dressing for 100 Degree Weather

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The heat index is 108 in New York City–that is hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. If you saw my tweet yesterday morning, you knew it was already sweltering at 6:00 a.m.  Looking presentable on days in 100 degree weather is definitely a fashion challenge, especially when all you really want to do is stay inside. It can be dreadfully hard to stay polished and pretty when it is a sauna outside: your makeup melts, your hair frizzes, and your clothes wrinkle. My number one tip?  Wear light colors. (Dark colors absorb heat, and make you feel hotter.)  Here are four cute outfits to look cute in this heat: 

Besides wearing white, here are a few more tips to look polished despite the heat:

  • Skip the foundation–you’re better off without it than with it melting down your face.
  • Messy buns, sleek ponytails and side braids will become your best friend 
  • You’ll be cooler in dresses and skirts, because they allow for more air circulation than pants
  • Choose natural fabrics like cotton or linen for coolness 
  • Carry a lightweight sweater or jacket so you do not die in a frozen office, mall, or public building 
  • Go for statement jewelry–an armful of bangles or a big necklace, they will make you look put together even if you feel like you need to be scraped off the sidewalk!
I hope everyone staying safe and trying their best to look cute on these crazy hot summer days!
What is your favorite way to stay cool?
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  9. Sonia De Macedo says

    Blah just when I was getting envious over your summer you remind me the key point. It gets hot LOL. I hate hot and can never look put together no matter how hard I try, the heat just melts any fabulousness right out of me!

    SDMxx

  15. Ashley says

    It is so hot here in Canada and I am loving these outfits you put together, especially the Casual Chic outfits!!

    P.s. Thank you for the comment on my blog, we should totally follow eachother 🙂
    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  26. Sam says

    Hi Kelly, adore your savvy picks, I am still not over that stunning asymmetrical skirt, it packs a punch! Love the look with the white dress, that pink bag is beautiful.

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