08 June 2011

Heatwave 1

New York's got its first heat wave of the summer (its not even technically summer yet) and the thermometer is pushing 95 degrees. What to you wear to work or an internship when you're melting mere steps after leaving your house?
My advice is to keep it lightweight.This oversized linen shirt is a pale color and a breathable fabric are perfect for keeping cool. If you're working in an office you really shouldn't be wearing your jean shorts to work even though they're sitting there looking all comfy. A good pair of longer, fitted shorts is a good investment. Those awful shorts that are modeled on dress slacks are totally unnecessary (and weird). These Hurley shorts are from when I was 18 and working at PacSun; I still wear them.
Polyester and synthetic materials are better left for days under 80 degrees, along with tights and accessory overload. That and eyeliner. Today I learned the hard way that my long-lasting liquid liner comes right off when my eyeballs sweat because Canal Street feels like a river of fire.
Happy heatwave...pssh.
Goodwill sleeveless oxford, Hurley shorts circa 2005, Kork Ease Ava Sandals, vintage lucite ring, crystal bullet necklace from a friend
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33 comments

  1. elizaJune 9, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    This is gorgeous, perfect warm-weather outfit :)

    You're so cute!

    xx

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  2. ShybikerJune 9, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Good advice. I'm finding it harder to follow your guidelines in menswear but at least I don't have to worry about makeup running. :)

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  3. fashion doctorJune 9, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    you look gorgeous , darling! xoxo

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  4. Jessica SamanthaJune 9, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I love your nails! And I am so jealous of your hairstyle-- it's so lovely! I love it!

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  5. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJune 9, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    It sounds ridiculously intense over there! I'm not going to lie, though, I wouldn't mind a tiny little bit of extra heat over here; it still doesn't feel like summer.

    It seems like your work is pretty laid back and that outfit is pretty perfect!

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  6. Green Tea and CupcakesJune 9, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Your getting a heat wave and we have had our first freezing cold day, your making me super jealous.

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  7. GracieJune 9, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    a heatwave, really? how funny - in australia it's absolutely freezing!!!

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  8. Rachel, Cold KneesJune 9, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Love the colour of the sleeveless shirt- and send some heat to the UK it's not very warm at all for June here! your nails look great! xx

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  9. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    The heat destroys! But today it's raining here! : D I really want to sea! The look is comfortable and cool. Excellent idea! ;)

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  10. Courtney ErinJune 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Great tips - we've got pretty much the same weather here in New Haven and it's killing me!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  11. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    you look lovely, blouse looks great on you! send us in the uk some sunshine please! :)) xxx

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  12. RachaelJune 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Gorgeous look - you can definitely still be stylish and keep cool. I think our summer in the UK has left us already. Boo xx

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  13. chelseaJune 9, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I tend to go with darker colors, like black, since I don't want people to see that I am sweaty. Yuck! I hate heat and humidity!
    You look cute though, and I love you nail polish.

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  14. .June 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Amazing outfit, you look lovely. I wish I was experiencing heat waves; it's freezing here in Australia!
    x

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  15. CatherineJune 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I like your haircut a lot! I just got mine cut to that exact length. Its so great for summer!

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  16. LeaJune 10, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    So simple and lovely. I love your naails :D

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  17. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Ugh! The heat is horrible. But you look super cute in all this hot weather! I just got a top like that at the thrift store.

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  18. RaquelJune 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    This is a perfect heatwave outfit, very chic and comfortable.

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  19. UnknownJune 12, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I've been trying so hard to figure out decent outfits for New York's yucky, hot weather (though it's finally cooled off thankfully). This is a great look! And even better, it looks like it would keep you cool!

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  20. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I'm with you! This heat in Texas is killing me!!

    I love your statement nail by the way, I do that too!

    :)
    xx

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  21. LikeSpinningPlatesJune 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Gorgeous top! I hate the heat. ughh. I feel like I've went on a rant about it at least 50 times since May haha. But I think about fall constantly and about how fall is the greatest season in the world and should appear right now. I love your color block nails!

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  22. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    You look beautiful!! I love your nails. I actually did the same thing except with turquoise and lavender. I feel you with the heat! It's been super hot where I am too.

    xo

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  23. Midwest MuseJune 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Adorable! We do our nails the same way. Everyone is always asking, "is that on purpose?"

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  24. Amber SchmidtJune 15, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    The moment this popped up in my bloglovin', I started humming 'Heatwave'.

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  25. PATSOIRJuly 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    you look lovely, blouse looks great on you! send us in the uk some sunshine please! :)) xxx

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  26. Green Tea and CupcakesJuly 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Your getting a heat wave and we have had our first freezing cold day, your making me super jealous.

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  27. modnizaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    you look gorgeous , darling! xoxo

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  28. modnizaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    you look gorgeous , darling! xoxo

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  29. Amber Rose, Laughing With BrokJuly 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    The moment this popped up in my bloglovin', I started humming 'Heatwave'.

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  30. RachaelJuly 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Gorgeous look - you can definitely still be stylish and keep cool. I think our summer in the UK has left us already. Boo xx

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  31. Rachel Emma (Daydream Frenzy)July 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I'm with you! This heat in Texas is killing me!!

    I love your statement nail by the way, I do that too!

    :)
    xx

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  32. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJuly 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    It sounds ridiculously intense over there! I'm not going to lie, though, I wouldn't mind a tiny little bit of extra heat over here; it still doesn't feel like summer.

    It seems like your work is pretty laid back and that outfit is pretty perfect!

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  33. lizaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    This is gorgeous, perfect warm-weather outfit :)

    You're so cute!

    xx

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