Summer - xoJane

Still Hate Sandals? OK FINE, WEAR BOOTS ALL SUMMER LONG! Here's How To Do It

Alison Freer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

This marks the merciful end of the poorly planned Shoe Week. If it makes you feel any better, I'm not so sure I enjoyed it all that much either.

The Best Cute (And Comfortable!) Sandals For Walking Around All Damn Day

Alison Freer — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

If you have to walk, you may as well wear something comfortable. We can't all be carried around in a chair by our loyal subjects. ALSO: I hope you like the 1970s and granny-licious style.

I'm Deathly Afraid of Drowning But I'm Trying to Learn to Swim

Kimberley McLeod — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:00 -0400

Despite growing up in the Caribbean, I'm terrified of the water.

How To Impress Everyone and Probably Get Laid By Making Your Own Condiments

Claire Lower — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Maybe you think condiments pedestrian? THAT’S A MISTAKE. I am going to show you how to make CURRY KETCHUP and a SWEET AND SPICY MUSTARD so everyone get excited!

I FOUND THE PERFECT SUMMER SHOE! For Only 38 Bucks!

Alison Freer — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:30:00 -0400

Or, if you like, pay more. ALSO: KILL ME.

It's Time To Get Out Of The House; Combating Isolation For Workaholics

Marianne — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0400

I'm an extrovert. But I work alone.

I Didn't Shave My Legs Today And Nobody Cared

Helena — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0400

I walked out of the house totally embarrassed until I realized nobody gave a shit.

The Best Wild Eye Makeup For Your Summer-Long Bender

Tynan Sinks — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400

Tell them that Tynan taught you.

BEAUTY PANIC: Your Expired Sunscreen Is Trying To Kill You

Rebecca — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

I do many, many stupid things - like once putting an entire cupcake in the dryer****. But wearing expired sunscreen shouldn't be one of them.

Do This Dont: Wear Black All Summer

Olivia — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Keep your Hawaiian print away from me, thx.

xoFOOD: These Three Insane Burgers Will Make Your Whole Summer

Claire Lower — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: If your sensibilities were at all offended by Pizza Hut’s Crazy Cheese Crust Taste Explosion, turn back now. This is way more upsetting than that.

OLIVIA IS MY MUSE! Here's How to Dress Like Her

Julie — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:00:28 -0400

Does anyone know what to wear when it's this hot outside!?

FREE YOUR FEET AND YOUR MIND WILL FOLLOW: Flip-flops for Everyone!

Alison Freer — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:00:24 -0400

Are you into fecal matter? Sprained ankles? Comfort? Then slip on a pair of flip-flops.

SHAVE WARS! I Tested 5 New Razors to Find the Closest Shave of Summer 2012

Julie — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:00:39 -0400

Join me in the shower while I try out some razors.

FIND IT FOR EMILY: "A Summer wedge Sandal That Isn't Made Out of Like, Wood, Cork and Straw"

Julie — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:22 -0400

Emily has crazy-specific shoe requirements.

WELCOME TO "PALM BITCH," DOLLS: It’s Always Summer Somewhere

Alison Freer — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:29 -0400

Lilly Pulitzer was a wealthy socialite in 1960s Palm Beach when she started making dresses both to relieve boredom and to solve a problem: Her good clothes were always getting ruined by fruit juice stains.

I Love Summer! 3 Products to Prove It

Jessica — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:00:42 -0400

I can tell summer is a-coming when I want to obsessively buy things

Compelling Reader Comment Of The Week: Psychethos Edition

Madeline — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:32:15 -0400

We love comments (and making out)! The FOURTH installment of the reader comment of the week contest.

Summer Beauty Round-Up: Seven Products I'm Loving The Heck Out Of

Hannah — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:02:16 -0400

Seven products that have helped me make it through this nasty summer (and that I'll be using well into the fall, too).

It Happened To Me: I Got Bed Bugs

Liz — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:02:10 -0400

Introducing the Bed Bug Emotional Therapeutic Community Hotline (BETCH).