From Layers to Light: My Go-To Guide for Sliding Into Summer 🌞

Zoe J Felix
4 hours ago
2 min read

You know that sweet spot when spring is packing her bags and summer is about to make her grand entrance? That’s the energy right now—and I’m so here for it. The days are longer, the vibes are brighter, and it’s time to shift—not just our wardrobes, but our whole energy.

So how do I make this seasonal switch smooth (and stylish)? Let me put you on:

1. Closet Check: Time to Breathe Again

Heavy coats? Tucked away. Chunky knits? We had a good run. Now’s the time to let your skin and your style breathe.

✨ Pull out the sundresses, crop tops, flowy pants, and slides.✨ Layer light—think linen button-ups, denim jackets, or breezy cardis for cool evenings.✨ Accessories are the vibe-setters: sunnies, gold hoops, straw hats. Effortless, but make it fashion.

2. Skincare & Beauty: Keep It Light, Keep It Lit

Listen, your skin wants to feel the breeze too.

☀️ SPF is non-negotiable. Period.💧 Swap heavy creams for gel moisturizers or hydrating mists.💋 Fresh-faced is the look—tinted moisturizers, lip stains, and dewy vibes only.💦 And drink that water, bestie—your glow starts from the inside.

3. Home Vibes: Summer, But Make It Cozy

Your space should feel like sunshine too.

🌿 Add some green—plants bring life.🧼 Declutter, clean, and open the windows. Let fresh air be your new best friend.🎨 Brighten your space with lighter colors, textures, and maybe a cute summer candle or two.🌅 If you’ve got a balcony or patio, give it some love. Think fairy lights, cozy cushions, and a corner to unwind.

4. Eat, Sip, Glow: Fuel for the Season

Keep it light, juicy, and fun.

🍓 Summer produce hits different—berries, peaches, grilled veggies. Load up.🥗 Cold salads, grilled everything, and easy no-oven meals.🍋 Infused water, iced teas, lemonade with a twist—hydration but make it cute.🔥 Fire up that grill and make it a whole moment.

5. Mindset Shift: Ease, Joy, and Play

Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a vibe.

🌞 Get outside! Walks, picnics, rooftop hangs—yes to all of it.🧘🏾‍♀️ Slow down. Romanticize your mornings. Rest is revolutionary.🌻 Try something new—join a dance class, plant herbs, book that weekend trip.📅 Plan something to look forward to—even if it’s a solo date in the park with your favorite playlist.

Final Thoughts:

Let this be your reminder to shed the layers, in more ways than one. Show more skin, take up more space, and lean into the warmth—inside and out. This is your cue to glow, grow, and give yourself grace.

What’s your fave way to welcome summer? Drop it below—I wanna know 🌸✨