First for Women – August 26, 2019

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Eva

Longoria

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10 genius tricks

to summer cool

and confident

heat

It’s such a relief to feel the breeze on

our toes in open-air sandals dur-

ing a heat wave. It’s too bad that it

doesn’t keep the bottoms of our feet

from getting sweaty and turning

soles into a soggy mess. Not only

can it cause you to slide out of your

shoes and trip, it’s also a recipe for

painful blisters. The simple save,

according to fashion stylist Anna

Katsanis, who has worked with

A-listers like Zoe Saldana and

Sarah Paulson: Grab a panty liner

and stick it to the shoes’ insoles.

“Because they’re absorbent, the lin-

ers soak up any sweat that accumu-

lates throughout the day, helping

feet stay comfortable and dry inside

shoes.” Katsanis suggests opting for

slim-sized liners. “They’re easily

masked under feet so it’ll be your

own little secret!”

Keep clothing

crease-free

Sidestep slippery feet

Summer’s linens, cottons and

cha mbray pieces keep us cool,

but the lightweight fabrics are

prone to wrinkling. To “iron”

out creases on the go, Katsanis

uses a wrinkle-releasing spray

containing hair conditioner and

white vinegar. The conditioner’s

softening agents work with vin-

egar’s smoothing acetic acid to

relax stiff fabric fibers, releasing

wrinkles in no time.

TO DO:In a spray bottle, mix

(^1) ⁄ 4 cup of warm water, (^1) ⁄ 4 tsp. of
hair conditioner,^1 ⁄ 2 Tbs. of white
vinegar and 3 drops of ylang-
ylang essential oil (for a light f lo-
ral scent). Shake, mist onto fabric
(d a mpen, don’t soa k), t hen gen-
tly tug on creases to smooth. Let
dry for 5 minutes. Note: Avoid
use on silk (it can stain), and
since vinegar can break down
fabric fibers over time, limit use
on the same item to twice a week.
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