INSTEP Magzine

If you've spent the winter huddled in front of a heater, hating the plethora of layers you have to don and cleaning muddy boots, rejoice in the spirit of summer. We may hate the electricity breakdowns and humidity, but hey - its summer! It's the longest season Pakistan sees and Instep's here to guide you to prepping up for the balmy days ahead:

In: Moisturizers and scrubs
Out: Body butter

Stop slathering on that body butter and start hydrating your skin: moisturizers are a must-have for the summer, as are fruity scrubs to keep your skin refreshed. You'll be baring a lot more skin for the summer and its necessary to keep it looking great, otherwise you can chuck your plans for wearing sleeveless clothes and cropped pants right about now.

In: Fruity smoothies, cold coffee, fresh juices and lollies

Out: Hot chocolate and steaming coffee

We can finally stop warming our hands on steaming mugs of coffee and cocoa and rejoice in the simple pleasure of eating an ice-lolly instead! Keep yourself in shape and wean off the waistline-enhancing drinks by sampling juices made from seasonal fruits (and thankfully juice prices haven't been hit as badly by inflation yet). It'll give you a glow no beauty product can!

In: Putting your best foot forward

Out: Wrapping your feet in mummy-like trappings

We've always been a country in love with summer shoes - kohlapuris, jewelled chappals, flip flops - since so many of us insist on wearing them even in the dead of winter. But they're the perfect accompaniment to a flowery lawn outfit and so this really is the time to get footloose. Pedicures are a must to keep your feet looking great, and its also time to stop using those pastel and nude polish shades and go over the top: black, plum, hot pink and even yellow! (Though for those of you working in corporate environs, this may not be a choice)