A Southern Girl's Guide to Surviving the Summer

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It’s summer and the heat is beginning to make its big, humid self comfy in the great state of Arkansas and much of the rest of the Southern U.S.

Today’s post, although directed toward my Southern sisters, can apply to fab lady-folk of all regions.

Together, we will overcome the beast that is summer. One spritz of no-frizz hairspray at a time.

• Set your foundation with primer if you intend on it staying put. Otherwise you risk the “melted face” look. And ladies, it’s not pretty. 

• Trendy shift dress + classic blazer = a wearable thermostat. Not only are layers great for wintertime, they’re perfect for we working ladies whose office A/C doesn’t operate at full capacity most of the time. I love my job, but lordy be…it gets hotter than Satan’s sauna in there. 

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• Spray tans. Because sometimes it’s just too dadgum hot for basking in the real stuff. 

• Iced tea. Preferably sweet. It keeps you hydrated and doesn’t leave you all bloated like fizzy bevvies. 

• APY60 Yoga DVD, my workout of choice. Because it keeps the midsection in check whilst bikini season is in play. 

• Pureology Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as Pureology Miracle Spray. It keeps color-treated hair in tip-‘topknot’ shape.

• A great pair of peep-toe pumps. Because summer is the perfect time to show off that vivid pink polish you’ve been sporting on your tootsies. 

• A high-quality hair dryer (like the Chi brand), which helps to send the infamous southern frizz packing. 

• A bright shade of blush. You’ll likely get a little more bronze as the summer progresses, thus you’ll need a more impactful cheek color. I like Nars’ blush in Angelika for summs! 

• A fruity little “grown-up” drink for those warm nights spent on the porch or on the back of a tailgate with your main squeeze. 

• A cute swimsuit for refreshing dips in the lake or trips to the river.

And cute southern boys, like the one below...because every girl needs her fella ; )

My personal Southern gentleman...the hubs. Isn't he cute, y'all?

My favorite engagement picture of Stephen and I...very Southern and very us.

Be blessed, lovelies-