Temps are on the rise, and we're totally stoked—except for the fact that our hair has morphed into a perpetual frizz ball and our makeup keeps melting off just as fast as we can reapply it. So in an effort to keep bad hair days and greasy skin at bay, we hit up model-actress Molly Sims for her tricks on looking sexy all summer—because if anyone knows how, it's her. You're welcome.
How do you avoid looking like a hot mess when it's a bazillion degrees outside?
A high ponytail—it saves me from a major hair debacle every time. Plus, it gives me an instant face-lift! Would I like to wear my hair down in gorgeous waves? Yes, I would. But it looks good for like 10 minutes, and then all of a sudden it doesn't. My fool-proof motto: Whether a chic chignon, messy bun, or fishtail braid, always wear it up.
Any long-lasting makeup tips?
The trick is to layer products. I always start with a cream blush on my cheeks and top it off with a bit of powder bronzer. If I'm outside for a long time, I'll dab the same cream blush over the bronzer for extra glow. The same goes for lipstick: Apply a matte stain (I love a hot pink shade for summer), blot with toilet paper, and dust translucent powder on top. Repeat. Then finish with a gloss if you want. I promise it won't bleed, and you won't need lip liner.
Genius! What are some of your hot-weather beauty staples?
Two words: waterproof mascara. If you don't use a waterproof formula, you can forget it. I love Lancôme's mascaras and the one from Sunday Riley. But here's the key to applying it: Swipe on one coat of regular mascara (it's less clumpy), then two coats of waterproof. No. Clumps. Ever. Also, a good deodorant is a must. I swear by Lavanila the Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Grapefruit because it actually works and smells so fresh! I also love those oil-absorbing blotting papers. They sop up grease and sweat without messing up your makeup. I mean, the only time sweat is a good thing is when you're working out, right?
Totally! Speaking of which, what are your summer workout secrets?
I love switching things up, so I'll do SoulCycle one day, walk the next, and do an hour of cardio the day after. That's my workout rule: Don't do the same thing every day—and sweat it out.
You're so hard-core.
You have to be when you've got 72 pounds to lose. That's how much I gained when I was pregnant with my son. I've never met a bread basket I didn't like, so I stick to a really strict workout regimen. It's really tough but totally worth it—especially when you're rocking a killer bikini at the beach this summer!
__For more on Molly and her beauty musings, check out mollysims.com. __
