Hope you're having a good week.
We are well and truly immersed in the middle of summer now. The evenings are long and we've been getting the usual 'exam weather' as they say, it's been brill. Well up until yesterday. I don't think we're ever really prepared for the 'fine weather' in Ireland though - well, I know, I certainly am not.
Although I do enjoy the odd bit of sun here and there, I'm a winter girl at heart. I LOVE my winter clothes. I adore winter coats, woolly jumpers, warm boots and the general cosiness of the season. I am looking forward to my Autumn/Winter wardrobe posts later on in the year!!
HOWEVER, I have to embrace each season as it comes and now it's all about summer! Even if I do have pale skin and have to wear factor 50 every time I'm exposed to the sun, I can deal with it!
On a serious note though, I do find it more difficult to dress and feel my best this time of year. I'm just not as comfortable in summer clothes. I don't thrive in the heat like others. I thought I'd share some of the ways I feel more at ease in this season - at home or abroad!
Factor 50 - The first thing I would suggest to anyone who is like me and is sun shy is factor 50. I know it's not rocket science but, if you're as pale as the snow and burn - go red and peel there is absolutely no point in sitting out and trying to get a a tan. Some people just don't tan, take it from me, I'm one of them.!! Don't ruin your holiday by getting burnt!
Factor 50 - The first thing I would suggest to anyone who is like me and is sun shy is factor 50. I know it's not rocket science but, if you're as pale as the snow and burn - go red and peel there is absolutely no point in sitting out and trying to get a a tan. Some people just don't tan, take it from me, I'm one of them.!! Don't ruin your holiday by getting burnt!
Tan the Arse out of it - You're much better off getting your tan from the bottle and putting the factor 50 on over it. If I'm self tanning for the weekend, I put on Dove tinted moisturiser (shade medium to dark) the Thursday night, shower on Friday and use two coats of Bondi Sands Ultra Dark Mousse tan on the Friday night, then shower it off Saturday morning. I know that seems like a lot of tan but as I said I am naturally very pale!! I always moisturise my joints, knuckles and toes before applying tan. Everyone knows the hands and feet are the hardest part to tan so for these areas I use a cheap Penney's brush for a more even finish. It does the job! If I'm going on a sun holiday I'll usually get a spray tan.
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Look After those Tootsies: Why not treat yourself to a pedicure? As nurses we're not really meant to have our nails done but no one said anything about the feet! I know I always feel better in summer footwear knowing I have them in top tip condition! Comfortable footwear is also key.
Flowy dresses: When it's roasting outside and you feel like Monica from friends in the heat, a nice loose fitted flowy dress is what you need to be wearing. Nothing worse than the feeling of something being STUCK to you. I loved this dress from Miss Selfridge that my friend Laura wore to a hen a few weeks ago.
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A good pair of shades - They don't have to be expensive. I love these ones below. I think they were about €4.00 in Penney's. I tend to bring a cheaper pair with me when I'm out and about and keep the Ray Ban's for driving.
I know there's a lot of Irish girls in the same boat, so mind that pale skin! I'm heading off to Spain in three weeks for my friends Michelle and Trevor's wedding and that's what got me thinking about handling the heat. I've been looking online for dresses so if anyone sees anything suitable for a wedding abroad please let me know.
Hope you've enjoyed this post and have a good weekend!
Love,
M
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*None of the products mentioned in this post are sponsored.
Love,
M
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*None of the products mentioned in this post are sponsored.
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