I can not believe we are already six weeks into our Summer Salad Sunday series and I still have so many delicious salads to share with you. Most of them fit great with BBQ´s or even taste amazing on their own. A salad as side dish is definitely enough during those Summer months cause it is just too hot for a lot of food.
I have never actually been pregnant through the whole Summer, a little into Summer in the end of my second pregnancy and also through the last weeks of Summer with my first but never very very pregnant over the whole time.
It actually is still fun getting dressed cause I have lots of flowy dresses and also don´t mind wearing them all day every day but I am very sure when the real heat wave hits us I won´t be as happy anymore.
Anyways I hope to give you some inspo that it is still possible looking cute while being 7 months pregnant and out in the heat. I have tried my very best cause I also have days where I think I can not do this anymore and there soon won´t be anything that fits or even looks good but we all have our insecurities pregnant or not and long for outfit inspo from time to time. And to be honest when I leave the house dressed and styled I definitely feel better and have a better mood.
I haveń t been to a nail salon in years and to be honest sometimes I would love to have those perfect and carefree nails back but it is what it is. I do not want to spend the time there so I have been searching up and down and trying a lot of different types of polishes and manicure optioins and I wanted to share my number one with you today.
The essie brand has been a favorite of mine for many years not only because of the hundreds of color options and cool limited editions but it just holds up so well.
At home nail salon with Essie Gel
The Essie ‚ Gel 2-step nail polish is supposed to hold up as long as two weeks without any chipping or scratching. All you need is a color of your choice and the top coat that is supposed to seal everything in. It holds up way longer than your ususal nail polish plus top coat but so far I haven ´t made it to two weeks (but maybe only because I love to switch up colors a lot). Ten days are also a fabulously great outcome if you ask me.
There aren ´t as many gel nail polish colors as normal ones yet but this a great range to choose from and there are more and more so we will probably get to everyones favorite color very soon.
I am wearing a bright red here – Lady in Red. All the other colors are blush / pink / red but I am definitely getting a black or midnight blue for Fall / Winter.
It only takes tops 15 minutes and you are ready. Always depends on how many coats of color you are applying. Although it isn´t quick dry I think it dries up a lot faster than other polishes.
Last weekend has been the first time this year we finally went stand-up paddling. I have missed it so much and it was so great to get out on the water again. Although I do have to admit that it isn´t as easy as it was last year without a baby bump but I am giving my best cause I definitely want to stay fit this pregnancy and I also want to participate in all the Summer fun.
We got our paddle boards last year and got a ton of use out of them. There have been weeks we even went twice out on the water and I am so looking forward to it.
All Things Water Sports
SPF –As much as possible cause the sun is brutal out on the water / we also always wear any kind of rash guard or at least a long sleeve
SUP board – Ours are from Artsport, I have only found the blue one to link for you guys at the moment. They come with a paddle, a huge bag, a kit to repare wholes and a pump. The price is definitely unbeatable
Water shoes –not a need per se but to be honest I have the slippery and sandy grounds in the river. It is just so disgusting so these come in very handy for me. You will also have way more traction on slippery stones and on the board in general.
Mesh bags –I personally love these cause all of the sand and little stones fall out when carrying them. Plus they are both huge and you can take so many things with you. A great option for a beach day as well.
Water safe bag – this has been an actual life saver cause while you do not need your phone where do you put your key which are all electric nowadays and shouldn´t get wet at all. It has definitely kept everything dry inside. It has never been under water cause I do not wear it in cause I fall into the water but I clip it onto the board and it gets wet all the time from all the splashes. Held up great so far and the price is very good for a pack of two.
Water bottle with hook –You can not imagine how thursty you will actually get. Paddling definitely is a real work out. I love the clip on our bottle cause you can attach it to the cords in front of the board and it can not slip or fall into the water. Also the stainless stell will keep your water cool as long as you need it.
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