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With these products, Girlawhirl manages to beat the heat Jul 20, 2007
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There's nothing worse than a sticky humid day in the city, and whether it was being stuck on a runway in an un-air conditioned airplane in 105 degree heat, (passengers finally revolted and the co-pilot ran for water) or a short stint trapped in a New York City subway in the midst of a heat-related mini blackout, Girlawhirl's experienced plenty of too hot to handle situations. Fortunately she's found a few products that cool things down considerably… • On the airplane, amidst the snarls and sighs of the passengers who couldn't sit still any longer, ModelCo's Cool Feet Airbrush Catwalk Heels spray literally saved not just Girlawhirl's sanity, but the sanity of everyone she shared it with. She's not sure if a scientific study has been done to confirm it, but a blast of this super cool spray on her feet made her feel as if her body temperature had dropped significantly. And just as great as the icy effect, is that it comes in two sizes, and the smaller one fits not only in the requisite quart sized plastic bag, but in Girlawhirl's handbag as well. These days she doesn't go anywhere without it.
64ml and 187ml $12-$20 sephora.com
• When Girlawhirl gets home from her daily commute, even the small amounts of time spent outdoors, or underground if she's taken the subway, leave her feeling grimy and gritty, so she usually heads straight to her bathroom for a quick shower. Afterwards, to intensify the cool-off, she pulls a jar of Nars Aqua Gel Hydrator out of the fridge where it's been chilling all day. Since it's chock full of water, it hydrates her skin without leaving it oily and the chill she feels is sublime.
3.6 oz $76 nordstrom.com click here to purchase
• If Girlawhirl knows she's going to be outside in the sun most of the day with no place to duck into air conditioning or take a refreshing dip, she takes along her own “Swimming Pool In A Can” from Splash Cool. She just sprays herself with the purified water mist and the cooling effect is immediate. And it comes in three sizes – baby pool, plunge pool, and olympic size – so she can take one with her no matter what size bag she's carrying.
1.7 oz, 5 oz and 14 oz $7-$18 click here to purchase
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