After months of record-breaking rain, the last few hot and humid days of this week came as a shock.
Our normal fifty-degree daily temperature skyrocked into the seventies and everyone on campus flooded outside, finally shedding the North Face and Patagonia jackets we’ve all been wearing since October. When temps (and humidity) rise, keeping deodorant in your bag to reapply a few times throughout the day becomes a necessity. Secret’s 11 new scents will keep you fresh for 48 hours so you’ll smell like Cool Waterlily and Luxe Lavender instead of b.o.
Steal a page from Khloe Kardashian’s book and beat the heat with Summer’s Eve Coconut Water Cleansing Cloths. This line is made with simple, botanical ingredients, free of harsh chemicals like parabens, alcohols and dyes, and helps your body’s natural pH, even when you’re sweating through your shorts this summer. (Swap those shorts for a sundress every once in a while and enjoy the breeze.) The cleansing cloths are gynecologist-approved and safe for everyday use, so they’ll quickly become a purse essential.
Makeup trends change with the seasons, but a strong brow is always in style. essence cosmetics has your new go-to eyebrow pencil for the summer. Its two-in-one brush and pencil design makes it easy to shade and blend. As a bonus, the entire company is cruelty-free so you can do your makeup in the morning without worrying about animal testing.
Whether workload keeps you stuck on campus or you’re fitting in as many weekend trips as you can before your summer job or internships starts, Steripods keep your toothbrush clean and keep you from having to worry about germs or bacteria, which flourish in warm weather. Choose from a rainbow of colors and just snap it on; Steripods keep your toothbrush clean and fresh for up to three months so you can focus on your camping adventures (or Psych 101 reading).
If the sun’s out, it means at least half of UW is out on the quad: playing spikeball, having lunch, throwing a frisbee, or just soaking up some Vitamin D. Grab some friends, a beach towel, and a good book for the perfect afternoon. We recommend White Fur by Jardine Labaire, a gorgeously written novel set in 1980’s NYC. It’s a classic Romeo and Juliet story: a girl from the wrong side of the tracks meets a wealthy heir and their instant chemistry grows into a serious love affair. Losing yourself in a whirlwind of extraordinary consequences, passion, and a night gone terribly wrong is just what you need after an endless parade of midterms.
For your next sunny day at Gas Works, bring some drink holders for your sodas and LaCroixs as you enjoy the skyline. The new Her Campus drink koozies keep your hands dry, drinks cold, and add a pop of color and style to any picnic.
These warm weather essentials will keep you chic and stylish – not sweaty. Spring quarter can fly by, so make sure to soak up the sunshine and enjoy time with friends before everyone scatters for the summer. Our city may be known for its rain, but every Husky knows that its beautiful spring weather is Seattle’s best-kept secret.