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To no one’s surprise, we are spending a lot of the summer in the pool. I’m a little jealous of my little girls who don’t have to shave to have pretty legs. On the other hand, no one makes me wear floaties when I’m in the pool.
(Bart laughs at Las Vegas’ wimpy little 110, when Arizona is a good 5 to 10 degrees hotter).
This also means that my regular routine of getting completely ready in the morning, including my hair and makeup, doesn’t really cut it because who wants to do all that if you’re going to be hopping in the pool an hour later?
In an effort to disguise the fact that I’m only semi doing the hair and makeup thing this summer, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep from looking like I haven’t showered in a week:
Sunscreen. I’m not one of those people who messes around with sunscreen. I was pretty fanatical about sunscreen pre-children, and now that I have two very fair little girls, I’m even more serious about it. When we were running errands at Target a few weeks ago, I picked up Banana Boat Coolzone Clear Spray Sunscreen and their Protect & Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion (I’ll admit a strong bias toward to spray sunscreens because it is so quick to apply. Ani is so taken with the spray that she is always coming up and holding out her arms so I’ll spray them again and again). Burned skin is a bad look on everyone.
Painted Nails. I’ve been inspired by Merrick, who always has her nails painted, and it’s pretty much my favorite thing now. When you’re not wearing a lot of jewelry or makeup, it’s a great way to still look finished off. I tried this Sally Hansen Hard as Nails polish in Lovely Lilac last week (while I was waiting for my girls at swimming lessons), and it’s fantastic. I’m planning on picking up a bottle in white next.
Braids. I ordered a copy of The New Braiding Handbook last week because my normal hair-down look doesn’t work as well when I’m in and out of the pool all the time. I am a lousy braider, but I’m slowly getting a little better (and taking Abby‘s advice to practice while watching movies).
P.S. There’s an Instagram contest going on through June 25th with $2,250 in Target gift cards to help you get your summer ready look. Look for the #MySummerLook hashtag on Instagram and follow the conversation.
To enter between June 26th – July 10th):
- SNAP – take a picture of you getting summer ready
- TAG – use #MySummerLook (and on Twitter @SummerReadyLook)
- POST – post to Instagram or Twitter
How are swim lessons going for your girls? What are they learning at each age level…And is it through the city or private? I am trying to teach my 3 year old this summer and it's going good but slow :).
This is so timely! I've been thinking, "I wish they made body lotion with sunscreen in it the way they make facial moisturizer with sunscreen." I am, obviously, super observant. Thanks for pointing out that it's been there all along!
I love the nail polish color!! Thanks for great info!
Gorgeous braid! Be careful with the spray sunscreen though – I dont think you are supposed to use that on kids.
Your braid is awesome! I don't think I could handle the Las Vegas or Arizona sun! I'm already wintering in the MN summer sun:) #client
I used to braid my hair all the time in high school but haven't done it in a while. My daughter wants braids so I'll have to get a refresher! #client