Recently, Mr. S and I went to a fun summer event hosted by Hanh at Life in Travel. It was an outdoor event taking place on a chic hotel rooftop pool. Everything was fine and dandy until my inner sweat monster took over! Hopefully, y’all can learn from my mistakes!
TOP: BCBG Nydia {here in black} // JEANS: Joe’s Jenny Jeans {also here and here} // EARRINGS: Premier // BRACELETS: thrifted, JCrew, gifted // BAG: Chanel via NMLC // WEDGES: Via Spiga via NMLC // LIPS: YSL Glossy Stain in #15
Shall we start from the top?
- HAIR // I wore my hair in the ‘usual’ fashion, down and curled. What a mistake! The sweat monster took over and caused a drenched scalp and hair stuck to my neck. Yikes! Consider wearing your hair up in a pony tail, chic bun, head scarf, pretty braid, or chignon. {Remember, do as I say and not as I did.}
- SUNGLASSES // Mr. S and I were glad that we brought our sunglasses because it was bright! We had contemplated leaving them in the car, and then I would have been the squinty sweaty monster!
- LIPS // I specifically bought this YSL rouge glossy stain {aka Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain} so I wouldn’t have to worry about reapplying lip gloss or lipstick. The hot pink is a fun alternative to my usual coral, pink, or red for the summer. It did stay all night, but you must follow the directions and not press your lips together for 2 minutes after application.
- ARM PARTY // Need I say more?!
- TOP // I was so excited about wearing my emerald green silk top with white jeans – how chic right? WRONG! I didn’t consider the fact that armpit perspiration would show very easily. Even though silk is a natural and breathable fiber, it would have been better to wear white or black. One of the attendees wore a cute bra with a t-shirt cut out on the sides. I’m not brave enough to do it, but she looked fab! {BTW, grey is the worst offender at showing sweat – I know from my grey workout clothes.}
- BOTTOM // White jeans. Enough said. Just kidding. The bar served complementary drinks that were pink and red at the soiree! Can you say disaster?! I drank water {also because I had to drive home}. I’ve been wearing white jeans/ shorts nonstop this summer. Just remember to consider the venue and activities so your whites stay WHITE!
- WEDGES // The nude wedges were comfortable and easy to walk around poolside. YAY! I did something right!
Hope you can learn from my mishaps! And if you have any more tips, please share in the comments! Happy midweek! Don’t forget to check out my giveaway for a Zara NEON necklace!
Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today. – James Dean
{I find joy in the moment.}
Edit: I changed the last pic to the first pic! :)
