Well I think we can all agree that we’re officially in the dog days of summer. Despite the record-high temps and air that feels almost too thick to breathe, I usually try to refrain from the complaints this time of year; I’ll take the sweltering heat over the frigid cold any day. However, if you’re looking for ways to stay cool during this last stretch of summer, like embracing this season’s hottest fashion trend, skipping town on a little getaway, rocking our favorite summer dresses and serving a wonderfully refreshing spicy watermelon salad, look no further. I’ve rounded up eight easy ways for you to beat the heat in the slideshow above. Click through to check ’em out and tell me how you’re keeping cool in the comments below. Even a summer girl needs a few pointers on surviving the dog days of summer! Cheers, Kat
