June is here and with it, the season of monsoon is
here. Now when I say this, I know there are two types of people reading this in
two different ways. The first type includes people who love the rain, who
associate it with romance, tranquillity, petrichor and all other rosy, cheerful
things like that. And then there are those who absolutely detest the monsoons,
like me. I can only associate it with bad hair days, gloomy weather, ruined
makeup, extra humidity, traffic, etc. So for people who agree with me about the
woes that the rains bring along, this list will help you sort the few
controllable things in your life... unlike the weather!
Look after those feet:
While “Keeping your head high and sailing through
life” is our recommended mantra, we’ve still got to focus on our most neglected
body part. Your feet may handle this ignorance during summers and winters but
monsoons bring grime, infections and skin problems. The best way to tackle this
is by getting regular pedicures. With the lockdown still going, our
stay-at-home- recommendation would be to soak your feet in a hot bucket of
water, with bath salts followed by applying a good foot cream!
Mist your way through Mystic Monsoon:
This has to be in your bags at all times. Mist in
the day, mist at night, your pores are open and full of grime! Using
mists/toners can help maintain your skin in this extremely humid weather.
Choose any alcohol-free mist or tone that will keep your skin’s pH balance
under control this season.
Sunscreen is still key:
Rub off that confused look from your face. The sun may not be shining above your pretty head but it's very much there. Don't be fooled by the overcastted sky, 80 per cent of UV rays still pass through clouds and penetrate your skin. Using a sunscreen with SPF of 30 and above is still the best way to protect your skin.
Rub off that confused look from your face. The sun may not be shining above your pretty head but it's very much there. Don't be fooled by the overcastted sky, 80 per cent of UV rays still pass through clouds and penetrate your skin. Using a sunscreen with SPF of 30 and above is still the best way to protect your skin.
Makeup with Morbid Monsoon:
We may hate the rains but we certainly can't ignore them and nor can our makeup! Water-proof, smudge-proof, smear-proof, these 3 makeup rules are unbendable. Heavy foundations are best kept away; replace them with lighter CC creams and translucent powders to finish. Use colours on eyes and blush tints on cheeks and make the awry environment a bit brighter!
Now as safety is our first priority during this lockdown season, ¾ of our face is (rightly) covered with a mask most of the time. That makes our eyes as the most important feature of our face. So, minimal eye makeup with a splash of bright colour is the new hack that we recommend.
We may hate the rains but we certainly can't ignore them and nor can our makeup! Water-proof, smudge-proof, smear-proof, these 3 makeup rules are unbendable. Heavy foundations are best kept away; replace them with lighter CC creams and translucent powders to finish. Use colours on eyes and blush tints on cheeks and make the awry environment a bit brighter!
Now as safety is our first priority during this lockdown season, ¾ of our face is (rightly) covered with a mask most of the time. That makes our eyes as the most important feature of our face. So, minimal eye makeup with a splash of bright colour is the new hack that we recommend.
Hair Scare:
In my opinion, our hair suffers the most when it's
pouring. Unfortunately, the frizz becomes your clingy best friend and it just
won't go away. No point wasting your styling products, they won't help, rather
will weigh your natural bounce down even more. It's best to stick to styles
that go well with your natural hair textures. Ponytails, buns and top knots
have got to make their way into your hair game. Using hair
accessories is another amazing hack to look attractive and stylish.
Now,
moving on to the outfit aspect of this prevailing monsoon, I am sure that each
and everyone reading this right now agrees with me when I say that this season
of monsoon carries a gloomy, dull and drowsy vibe. So, in order to entirely
overturn the vibe, here are a few hacks that I recommend you all to follow:
1)
Add colour to your life – Add a
splash of colour to your attire to not only look better, but to change your
mood along with everyone else’s around you. Colour plays an important role in
the way we think as we have discussed in our Colour Series on Instagram.
Sporting bright colours makes you feel happy, energetic and enthusiastic whereas
it’s the opposite with dull shades. Also, while you’re at it, make sure not
only you, but also your umbrellas and jackets are all brightened up!
2)
Say no to heavy weight fabrics -
Choose outfits with fabrics which are soft and easy to dry as (SPOILER ALERT!) you’re
going to get drenched multiple times. Breathable fabric is also highly
recommended.
So
what are you waiting for now? Let’s beat the odds with these hacks this gloomy
season!
Love,
Love,
Rubleen
Kaur
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