How To Feel Beautiful On A Budget This Summer

During those warm weather days, you’re likely to be showing off more skin than you would in winter (unless you were lucky enough to go abroad to soak up the sun).

Summer tends to be a time when you might invest a little more in pampering and prepping for getting your legs out. Whether it’s a beauty treatment, a new summer wardrobe, or a fabulous new hairstyle that you decide to treat yourself to, the warmer weather can be an expensive time to feel your most beautiful.

If you’re on a budget because you’ve just paid off the last installment for your fortnight on the Amalfi Coast, then there are still ways to treat yourself so that you feel great when you go on holiday.

Get Your Glow At Home

If you’re not naturally blessed with a dark or olive skin tone, the thought of putting your first pair of shorts of the year on might fill you with dread. Getting a spray tan is a guaranteed way of achieving an “I’ve just got back from holiday” glow, without any risks to the condition and aging of your skin. However, maintaining your favoured shade of brown can be an expensive habit, especially if you visit a salon, or having a mobile beauty therapist visit you at home.

So, to save yourself some cash (for cocktails and ice cream, obviously), why not try buying a reputable fake tan and giving it a go at home by yourself or with a loved one. Invest in some tanning mitts and a decent exfoliant too, and you’ll be able to top up your tan whenever you want, and for a fraction of the price of visiting a salon. You can check out which fake tans have been voted the best in 2017 here at Glamour Magazine and choose what you feel would suit your skin the best.

Shop Smart

Now you’ve got your summer glow sorted; you’ll be more inclined to find some new clothes that will show off your bronzed skin. You can grab some great deals from your favourite stores by getting a voucher code here at Coupon Sherpa, or wait for the summer sales to be in full swing to grab yourself a bargain. For all the latest summer fashion trends, take a look here.

When you’re trying on your discounted summer fashion, try to think how it makes you feel; if an item fills you with confidence and you can’t wait to wear it, then it’s a great choice. However, sometimes you might feel the pressure to follow a summer trend that you’re unsure of, so try a steer clear of these items, as you’ll just end up uncomfortable and they’ll end up shoved at the back of your wardrobe. A quick and easy way to test out a colour with your skin tone, and see if it will work well in your wardrobe, is to buy the shade in the form of nail polish and paint your nails (you could have a brand new look every week).

There’s always a way to save money when you’re looking after yourself and achieving your best summer look; you just need to put a little thought and planning into it. If you’re happy with your appearance, you’ll have a confident and blissful summer, full of photos to look back on.

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This is a contributed post written for WhimMagazine.com.