Every season, there's a thing or two that become indispensable to Girlawhirl, whether it's a pair of funky shoes she's taken a chance on that end looking just right with so many things in her wardrobe, or a lipstick she can't stop wearing. And this summer it's no different. Here, a few of Girlawhirl's favorite things…
• ModelCo Skin Drink or Origins Organics™ Silkening Body Spritz. Girlawhirl's truly addicted to these super light spray-on moisturizers. Both deliver smooth and soft skin without the tacky or slimy feeling heavier moisturizers can leave on her skin on a really hot day.
• In the shower, Girlawhirl's new favorite shampoo is a 2-in-1 from grassroots™. Just a little bit of get it together™ 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner keeps her hair clean, shiny and soft, even when she's washing it more than usual.
• Thanks to her Bikini Perfect from Bliss and Philips, Girlawhirl's underarms are far less irritated this summer. She's been using the epilator attachment there – which really doesn't hurt as much as it sounds – and that means she's not constantly shaving.
• Instead of a linen dress on super hot days, Girlawhirl slips on this stealth stunner – the Bandha dress – from Patagonia®. It's made from lightweight fabric that wicks moisture away from her skin so she stays cool and it keeps its shape, without wrinkles, even in the most humid environments making it perfect for weekend getaways. But it's polished enough for the office, and unbelievably flattering!
• Girlawhirl would be lying if she said that her number one pair of summer shoes were anything other than her FitFlops™. But it's these bright red high wedge Kork Ease™ sandals that have taken her closet by storm. She loves the look of them with everything from skirts to skinny capri pants or Bermuda shorts. And the color is far more neutral than she could ever have imagined.
• With so much color on her feet, Girlawhirl's pedicures have resulted in a lighter choice of color this summer. While she'd typically head straight for a classic red, hot pink or even a powerful burgundy, this summer she's been loving the look of a light pink, or peachy neutral like Nars Orgasm Nail Polish. She got the limited edition set that comes with a matching lip gloss at sephora.com.
• Honestly though, the one thing Girlawhirl keeps reaching for again and again this summer is her Instant Mineral SPF 30 from Peter Thomas Roth. It not only protects her, it zaps shine and freshens up her look with every application.
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