Beat the Heat

• 27 Aug 2014
• Features

Finding the season unbearable? Keeping upwith the trends in the extreme climate is a bit tricky. You need to have a fewmust-have's in your summer wardrobe that is not only stylish and trendy butwill also help you combat the warm temperature. Just follow these tricks inthis scorching sun as in this issue we are bringing you just about everythingto make you look flawless and chic.

SKIRTS
The classic way to dress up for this tropical climate. Go for an A lineskirt which are fitted at the waist and flairs out. It doesn't hug inunflattering spots, and is usually knee length. 
CAPRIS
Capris are a really cool way to dress down this summer. Get a pair of denim orkhaki ones, and pair them with either plain or printed cotton shirts. Avoidwarm colours like red and black.
SHORTS
Shorts are the perfect summer wear. And keep in mind that attitude is crucialfor pulling off certain lengths. Another factor is balance. Skimpy tops andlittle bottoms just don't work, no matter how hot the weather is.
COTTON KURTA
kurtas are must haves for this season. Pair it with cotton pants to look chicand comfy. Shirt up
One summer must-have is the shirt, especially one that is richly striped in amood-boosting bright color? In cotton, the white-plus-bright shirt is amust-have. It tops everything from khakis to jeans to crisp white capris.

GO SLEEVELESS
Sleeveless has been a fashion trend for year. If you're uncomfortable goingsleeveless or if it's wrong for your workplace, then go with three-quarterlength sleeves. They're classy and still cooler. However don't forget to applysunscreen while going out in the sun. 

COVER YOUR HEAD
Use trendy hats or umbrellas to cover your head and face from the sun. The idea is to keep the sun out of your eyes and off yourface. Choose a hat or an umbrella that accentuates your outfit and mood.

HAIR
If it's time for a new look, cut it shorter and see how much cooler you'llfeel! If you don't want to cut it, wear it up off your neck and off your face.Even tucking it behind your ears makes your head feel cooler.

AVOID JEWELLERY
Don’t hesitate to go out bare neckedthis summer. The less jewellery you wear, the cooler you'll feel. Accessoriesyourself with beautiful purses, shoes, scarf's etc. 

MAKE UP
The less make-up you use, the better for your skin. Let your skin breatheduring summer. Full face make-up is not in style any more. Use a tintedmoisturizer rather than a regular foundation. It will even out your skin toneand is so much lighter. Wear as little powder as possible. And don’t forget to applysunscreen which is an absolute must-have in summer. 

FRAGRANCE
Keep your summer fragrance light and fresh. Don't use heavy perfumes as ittends to make you weary and dull. You can always go back to your regular or aheavier perfume at first frost.