Summertime Sadness – How to Take Full Advantage of the Final Days of Summer

The end of summer is near….

at least here in Cape Breton… for my lovely Yukon friends and family… it’s not near, it’s here….suckers…

The days are getting colder, the sky is a little more gloomy, and the leaves are about to turn….

It’s kind of funny how we spend 3/4 of the year waiting for hot summer days and by the end of summer it’s so easy to forget the simple pleasures that come along with mother natures best season.

Now, I know most basic bitches (hay haaaaaay!!!) will tell you their favourite season is fall. I know, I know. We all look cute with a pumpkin spice latte in hand and cozy scarf around our neck. But EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE loves summer.

So, let’s not take these final days of warm weather and sunshine (and snow-free sidewalks!) for granted. I know your excited for fall, but why not milk every last bit of summer while you can.

Don’t Take These Simple Summer Pleasures for Granted

Healthy looking skin. That dewy skin that doesn’t require a half hour youtube tutorial to achieve…. it’s only gonna last so long before you’re slathering on extra moisturizer and cream highlighter. Not to mention the sun kissed glow . Now, it’s 2017. We all know better than to sit in the sun covered in tanning oil. Even with a layer of sunscreen, we can still get that “I’ve been out in the sun all day” kind of glow

Make up free skin is cute. Come the winter, meeting your girlfriends for brunch without a touch of makeup might have them wondering if you’re starting to let yourself go now that you’re all shacked up with a boyfriend…. But in the summer, you can dab on some rose hip oil to add extra dew, maybe a little lip gloss, and you’re considered summery, fresh, and sexy. A little tousled hair. You’re good.

White wine. I’m definitely more of a red drinker. But man do I love a cold crisp glass of sauvignon blanc on a hot summer day. Summer is also the season you can get away with having bad taste when it comes to alcohol. Sugary slushy drinks and light beer…. Ew. But it can pass when its 30 degrees and you’re at a BBQ.  Sip up before assholes like me start judging you for drinking pinot grigio in November.

Walks. Seriously take advantage of this one. Before you know it you’ll be parking as close as you can to the grocery store door to avoid the icy winds. You’ll be staying inside for Netflix and chill. While you can, park far away from the door in the parking lot. Take your coffee dates for a walk. Skip the treadmill and do your 5k around the neighbourhood.

Footwear. You get to wear whatever the hell you want. Flip flops. High heels without slipping. Sneakers. Flats. Barefoot. Whatever.

Looking cute with minimal effort. Kinda like the no makeup thing…. you can be lazy with your outfit and still look cute. Throw on some jean shorts and a tank top…. you’re a babe! Mix that with your tousled hair and a quick brush of mascara… easy breezy summer sexy. And rompers! Always my go to. One article of clothing with no mixing and matching and you look like you actually tried.

(How cute is Lily in this sunflower field?)

Man, all those things are gonna be so hard to give up this fall. I feel like summer just wasn’t long enough (or existent enough in the Yukon)

Before summer ends don’t forget to….

Slip on your flip flops no matter the occasion

Order white wine

Skip the makeup for casual outtings

Sit on the patio – Just bring a jacket!

Wake up early

Take your coffee for a walk

BBQ your food prep (makes your boyfriend do the cooking! *wink wink)

Here’s to hoping you may even get one more beach day in! Cheers!

XOXO