Today I’m Talking About Summer Essentials

Aaaahhh summer…how I love the long, lazy days…Well, maybe not so much lazy…I do like to stay busy after all. And actually come to think of it, living in Edmonton, these gorgeous days don’t last too long either. I guess we really have to make the best of it, hey!! I do that by stocking up on some of my favourite summer essentials and then of course completing my summer musts list (see original post here). Aaaaahhh summer…

I don’t wear a ton of makeup as it is and in summer, most days I like to be pretty natural. I love these Maybelline Baby Lips because they add just the right amount of colour. They really soften my lips, getting rid of any dryness and they come in so many shades. My fave hues for summer are Just Peachy and Coral Crave.

To go oh so well with my lip balms, I love Essie’s Topless & Barefoot and Carousel Coral. Really I wear the former year round but these two shades really are my go to’s for summer nails.

I absolutely love MetroMint Waters (the Spearmint is the best). They are so refreshing on a hot summer day and make the perfect ingredient for a delicious cocktail. I grabbed these ones at our local Planet Organic but you can find them in most grocery stores.

On the mint note, I have it permanently stocked in our home come summer. Adding it to water is heavenly…I find I drink so much more water during the day if I have just a hint of mint and lemon, or mint and cucumber. Keep a pitcher in the fridge for easy access or try adding mint to your ice cube trays! Fancy!

Fresh fruit may be one of my favourite summer essentials and watermelon can’t be beat. It just screams summer. I love making a simple watermelon and feta salad for lunch. Check out this recipe here.

Gotta have the perfect pair of summer sunglasses, right? Every year I usually purchase some cheapies from various places but this summer I would really like to invest in a good pair of sunnies…maybe some Ray Bans or these fun ones from J Crew! Now to only make sure they don’t get misplaced…

Summer season means sandals season for all of us Albertans. I am currently lusting over these Franco Sarto flats and these Madewell Thea Sandals.

And of course, no summer would be complete without my bicycle! It is absolutely essential!