Ways to spice up your lifestyle this Summer

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Now that it’s officially Summer, we say ditch the routine and try some of these fun ideas instead.

1. Change Your Wardrobe

Summer is finally here which means it’s time to swap out your cable-knit sweaters. Change your wardrobe. Here are a list of a must haves in your summer wardrobe collection, each will refresh your summer style 360 degrees. • Patterned Scarves: Throw on a sheer scarf with a brightly colored pattern and your look will instantly pop. • Color blocking: Color-blocking is all about letting one item shine at a time. Pair colour blocked shoes with an all-black outfit and you’ll take summer chic to a whole new level. • Round Sunglasses: Inspired by music legends such as John Lennon and Janis Joplin, round sunglasses are making a huge comeback. Try this nostalgic style in tortoise shell to glam up your look. • Cutout dresses: Cutouts in a floral print will instantly have you looking stylish and classy.

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2. What To drink ??

Summer is the perfect time to indulge in fresh, juicy fruit, as it also delivers an abundance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals and helps you keep hydrated. • Watermelon drinks: Shake up your summer party with the season's favorite produce: watermelon. The naturally sweet fruit lends a refreshing and rejuvenating taste. • Lemonade: A refreshing glass of this ice-cold lemonade will keep you cool on a hot summer's day. • Sparkling Peach Punch: Fizzy drink idea featuring peach nectar, peach slices, lemon juice, and ginger ale. Freeze the punch for up to 3 months and enjoy all summer long. • Minted Iced Tea: Orange and lemon accompany the mint that flavors this fruit-infused iced tea. • Tropical Smoothie: Packed with mango, banana, and pineapple, this sunny yellow smoothie will take you from your kitchen to the beach in just a few sips.

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3. Outdoor activities to do this summer

Go indulge in water sports or go for ice skating in ambiance or maybe boating and rafting. Don’t let the adventurous streak in you die because of the scorching sun.

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4. Now, what to eat in Summer??

• Fruit with Yogurt is an ideal combination for breakfast in really hot weather. Fruit, which has a high water content, will help maintain your body fluid, which will be lost more rapidly through sweat, the body's mechanism for cooling down in the heat. • Salad Leaves: Amaranth leaves, rocket leaves, basil and other summer herbs should be tossed in a salad bowl and topped off with a yogurt dressing to make a great summer salad. Add nuts, fruits to add extra flavor and make a lovely meal. • Curd/Yogurt: Curd is a delicious coolant. You can also add fruits to the curd to make a wholesome dessert or prepare dips during the summer season. • Mints: Mint is a simple, easily available, inexpensive herb which you can add to your curd to make 'pudina raita' or have it in the form of chutneys besides using it in dips. The best thing about it is that you can grow it in a small pot at home for your use. It’s got a refreshing taste.

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5. How to style your hair this summer ??

If you want to avoid wearing your hair the same exact, try these unusual ways to keep your hair off your face when the heat is on. • Tie your hair into braids such as a French braid ponytail or gelled back into a high ponytail giving you a stylish look or a messy uptight bun or maybe a headband tuck where your headband will disappear seamlessly into your hair making the back just as pretty as front or a hair bow.

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6. Places to visit this summer

• Treat yourself to ice cold sharbat or the yummy kulfi this summer. Khari Baoli in old Delhi is amongst the places to visit in Delhi in summer . Harnarain Gokal Chand’s shearbat shop and Duliram Nareshchand’s is worth a try. The sharbat shop is 100 year-old and has various flavors like sandalwood, aam panna, khus, almond and rose. Also for trying different varieties of shakes with ice cream ,Big Yellow door in satya niketan is a must. • International Mango Festival Summers=Mangoes. The capital city hosts international mango festival every year during July at Dilli Haat where you find rare varieties of mangoes from all around. • Water Parks Delhi has some amazing water parks, Fun and Food villages which one can visit in summers. • Weekend Getaways Himalayas is right above! If you want to spend your weekend away from the hustle bustle and heat of Delhi, the close proximity to the hills is an added advantage. Plan a quick getaway to Jim Corbett National Park, Hrishikesh, Nainital, Dharamsala, Bhimtal, Parwanoo, Shimla and so many more hill stations.

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