I actually don’t have too much of an issue wearing tennis shoes with any given outfit.  I actually think they add a cool edge when paired correctly.  But let’s say you never wear your gym shoes outside of, well, the gym.  I hate to break it to you, but anything other than a sneaker or made-for-walking-sandal is likely not going to end well in the grand scheme of things.  I re-learned this lesson on my trip to D.C., but hey. . . sometimes getting the shot for the blog can be painful.  That’s what I tell myself anyway.

There are so many variations on sneakers these days.  My latest obsession are espadrilles/sneaker hybrids.  They have all the comfort of a regular sneaker with a little kick of summertime sass. Regardless, I don’t have a pair in my collection at the mom. so I opted for my good ole’ white trainers.  Really, these should be a staple in every girl’s wardrobe if you ask me.  They work with dresses, shorts, jeans, etc.  And I definitely recommend something like this for all you city travelers this summer.
Extra feet-saving tip: when you can, utilize a city’s bike-share or Citi Bike stations.  They save you from miles of pointless concrete-pounding.

Problem

Hair. Lots of hair.

Heat styling is simply impossible because of the summer humidity.  Look to ponytails and braids to keep your locks out of your face and off of your neck.