Cheat the Heat

Vacations are really refreshing but then in India, we have summer vacations when it’s scorching hot and it’s almost impossible to move out in daytime. After spending around twenty days as a summer vacation I guess I can write about how to cheat the heat this summer.

Generally in summers we prefer light colors, to cheat the heat, its best to wear no color! White is your cheat sheet for summers. Wearing white shirts with denim jeans is always the in thing. You may find numerous stars wearing this combination on different occasions and day parties they attend. (Hrithik , Farhan , Ranveer and Kareena, Deepika, Parineeti to name a few) Men can team up with khaki trousers or shorts according to the event. Girls may dress up their white shirt with ethic maxi skirts, pencil skirts, ripped jeans, chic skirts or shorts! 

We have been using sunglasses to beat the heat for years now and it’s a known fact that one should wear glasses while stepping out in the Sun. But this summer go buy circular glasses more popular as teashades! Remember Beatle John Lennon, yes you got that right. (Others may Google him) And yes no gender bias herein. All of you can make it yours. Find the appropriate color of glasses with contrasting thick outline.

We like wearing cotton in summers which is cool enough but then why carry huge tote bags in leather! Ladies avoid carrying your expensive bags in this heat go for colorful floral printed cotton handbags. And don’t just avoid the huge bags but also the unnecessary heavy accessories and jewels. Keep it light. This goes for make up too; in summer the less is more for sure. Stop using your extra shine lip gloss and milk based moisturizer instead use compact powder.

Personally I hate sunscreen lotions; they smell good no doubt but make you glow a little too much (Women glow, men perspire and horses sweat!) so it’s better to wear a hat than applying a sunscreen. A hat would keep you cool and also protect your eyes moreover hats are attractive and fun. Girls may go for wide brimmed hats (3 inch or more), tie back caps, straw hats and sun hats. Men may try wide brimmed, bucket hat or even a sun hat! I know most of you will buy the super stylish golf hats! Try in front of the mirror and see how the hat goes with your body structure or built.

In summers, we desire to drink more than eat. We have been listening to this now since long enough to know that you should drink plenty of water and keep ourselves hydrated. I would suggest you to have frozen treats like ice creams and popsicles. You may eat fresh seasonal fruits, have juices and yoghurt. And cool your tea and coffee as well. Try Ice tea and go for frappes!

And do take a shower whenever possible.

Keep it cool.