It finally feels like summer out, and while we've heard all our lives to slather up on sunscreen to keep our skin healthy, what about our hair? I don't know about you, but I've been to the pool many times and touched my hair while laying out in the sun only to realize it was burning hot. It got me wondering, should we be putting SPF on our strands too?

Because many of us experience getting lighter hair or natural highlights in the summer sun, it's obvious the sun has an effect on our hair. After some further research I found out that the UVA/UVB rays can damage hair, especially color treated hair where it can even change the color. So what's a girl to do?

A quick fix is to put on a hat, while walking around in the sun this is a great solution and there's so many hats in style right now, here are some of my favorites!


But what about when you're lying down at the beach? For me, a hat always falls off or gets in the way, so the geniuses in the beauty store have come up with sunscreen for your hair. It comes in sprays and usually has other good junk for your hair in it, like oils and moisturizers, and while some are expensive, here are a few that are quality but not expensive.


An even cheaper dupe would be to just use your sunscreen you've been putting on your body, and put it on your hair! SPF is SPF my friends, and it's actually easier to find higher SPF ratings in body care than hair care. I just recommend sticking to aerosol sprays and putting your hair in a bun to not only further protect it from the sun, but hide the bit of grease that will come along with it.

Maybe I'm just too excited for summer, or have spent too much time watching Gossip Girl and seen this trend, but I think especially this summer this style will be hot, I mean, it makes you look hot. Shorts and heels will make your legs go on for days, and give a sophisticated look to a plain pair of jean shorts and a tank top.

Below I've listed some of my favorite finds for shorts and shoes -- strappy heels, more like heeled sandals than heels, are the way to go with a summery vibe.

Charlotte Russe

DSW

Forever 21

Charlotte Russe

Forever 21

Express

H&M

Banana Republic

Heels can sometimes be a scary trend to pull off if you're not going to a dressy occasion, but have you ever had to run errands after an interview or grab something on your way to a party? The whole time you feel like a goddess, or a celebrity rich enough to afford dressing special every day. If shorts and heels aren't your thing this summer, what are you most excited to wear instead?

I love swimsuits and I love swim shopping. I know as a woman I'm supposed to complain about not having a "bikini body" and whatever, but honestly I do not care (everyones legs jiggle I promise you). I love the bright prints and ability to mix and match, honestly you can wear just about anything for a swim suit and it will be cute (note the almost). Anyways, here are some styles and colors I've found super adorable and seen a lot this season in stores and online.

Tropical print- I love this print (ok ok I'll stop saying "love"). Something about tropical print is so girly and yet sexy, and it looks universally good. Some tropical prints are mixing with other prints like leopard/cheetah print, but I prefer to not mix.

Ok, so usually my "pick" posts are about a certain type of clothing or style, but now that spring has sprung and I'm into summer, green has been all over and I love it! Usually green isn't my sort of color, but something about the preppy styles and florals of this time of year have gotten me more into it. Here are some of my favorite shades of green this season, as well as some ideas of how I would wear them.

Hunter green-Usually more of a winter color, I've found I really like this color for accent pieces or accessories, so I can incorporate the green without looking out of season.

Kimono cardigans, or kimono jackets, have suddenly become the "it" item of this spring and summer. Expect to see them at music festivals, around a bonfire, or the farmer's market. They have a beachy, bohemian feel and can be incorporated into many styles. Read below for what's best for your closet!



If you're cheap....Kimono jackets haven't exactly been the cheapest things around. Running over $100 at Urban Outfitters and in the $50s in many other stores. Here's some that are cute without going broke.