popculturegrrl

Slackergrrl is what my new name should be! Anyways, so with the warmer weather comes my summer must-have list as promised, for all three of you that read this baby, but here it ’tis…

1. Dresses! Short, long, anything in between. Clearly I have an obsession with maxi dresses. For great buys on super cute summer dresses check out Target, Old Navy, and Forever 21

2. Sunscreen. Whenever you are going outside on both sunny and cloudy days, make sure to coat yourself! Trust me, you can still get sunburn when it’s cloudy.  Brands I trust (meaning I don’t break out or get a rash) Coppertone, Neutregina, and Aveeno. Make sure the one you use is oil-free, water-proof, and has protection from all the sun’s rays! Also, if you want to keep the suncreen away from your face, make sure your daily moisturizer has an SPF. As does your lip gloss or chapstick. Mac makes a great lippy that is SPF 15 and tinted!

4. Hat. Sun hats, visors, fedoras. Hats are in (well in my opinion) and a great way to protect your face! H&M, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters always have cute ones.

5. Flip-flops. Screw heels for the summer! Flip-flops can be casual or dressy. Nordstrom, Gap, Old Navy, and Target have some great finds for going to the beach and then going out to dine al fresco.

6. Books. I usually hate the term “easy” summer reads, but hey, there are some books that are better read in the summer on the beach, at the park, or even on a rainy day.  Books/Authors I recommend: Jeff Lindsay (the Dexter trilogy), Nora Roberts (The “born in” trilogy is my favorite),  Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones’ Diary), Margaret Mitchell (Gone With the Wind), Jodi Picoult (Salem Falls and Plain Truth are my favs although I do want to read My Sister’s Keeper), and then don’t forget about The Twilight books!

7. A great play list for lounging at the pool, beach, walking, running, working out, etc. I may post my list in another blog, but songs I recommend, both old and new: Valentino (Diane Birch), Good Girls Go Bad (Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester), Do It (Nelly Furtado), Circus (Britney Spears), I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked (Ida Maria), Welcome to England (Tori Amos), Weightless (All Time Low), Drop the Girl (Hit the Lights)

8. Bathing suits. I like one pieces these days. Target, H&M, and J Crew are great places to mix and match!

9. A summer fun list. I have yet to do this, but I am planning to try and find fun and inexpensive activities around the city (free also is good).  For instance, this week, the Shedd Aquarium is free!

10. A positive attitude!

What are some of your summer must-haves?

xoxo

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