Blue Striped Shorts + Gray Bodysuit.

A goes-with-anything bodysuit and a pair of blue striped shorts.

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The end of August in Kansas City usually means rampant humidity, where summer’s last gasp comes in the form of dew points in the 70s. My styling MO this time of year attempts to balance looking cute with wearing as little as possible (within reason). I like to reach for lightweight pieces like these blue striped shorts.  They’re roomy and are made of linen, so the breeze factor is high. As much as I love my denim cutoffs, they can feel too heavy when the humidity is high.

A bodysuit with a deep scoop neckline is nice basic with a little edge. This one isn’t too tight or restrictive, making it actually comfortable to wear. (Shop similar versions here and here.) Nothing I dislike more than a bodysuit that ends up riding all the way up in your lady business because the garment’s not long enough or is too tight. This one is comfy enough for all-day wear.

Lengthening those legs with a pair of nude sandals is a trick you know I employ often. I’ve been wearing these sandals all spring and summer long, but you can snag really similar versions here and here.

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I worked in more of those blue tones with these French blue Nickel & Suede earrings. The main part is made of leather, so they’re so lightweight. (August note: keep everything as light as possible, even your earrings!) I’m also loving this gold initial necklace.

Another tip for beating the late-summer heat: minimize heat styling! I don’t do that many blowouts around these parts, but in weather like this, I’ll let my hair air dry (I’ll even skip the diffuser step explained in last week’s curly hair tutorial). Anything to save me from sweating post-shower under a hairdryer!

Stay cool, pals!

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