prettynerdy: When you are engulfed in flames. And sunshine.

David Sedaris's book "When You are Engulfed in Flames" is not for the squeamish, but this comes as no surprise for those already familiar with the author's previous (and equally hilarious) works "Me talk pretty one day" and "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," as well as his work on NPR. Sedaris showcases his intelligent humor yet again, making female fans like myself sad that he is not interested in women and otherwise taken, as he writes often about his longtime love.
This compilation of humorous and intelligent essays was my companion on a particularly unpleasant red-eye flight and it saved my sanity, although I apologize to those around me who were kept up by my laughing outbursts. Seriously, it's that funny. Disregard smoking skeleton on the cover, as well as the title, When you are engulfed in flames, which only refers to the last essay, which will make you never want to smoke (or if you do, quit). Other essay topics involve Paris, parasitic creatures, dingoes, and as always, his endearingly disfunctional family, starring comedian Amy Sedaris as his real life sister. A definite must-read for when you want to be engulfed in laughter.
(David Sedaris + me talk pretty one day + Amy Sedaris = nerd love <3)

Now, for when you are engulfed in sunshine (a very good thing)... the weather is warming up, and your beauty routine should too! When temperatures rise, it's not only a perfect time to switch up your look to warmer hues, but switch to products that stand up to the heat, sweat and sun to keep looking hot when it's hot.
1) WEAR. SUNSCREEN. Yes, everyone's heard that Baz Luhrmann song but it's true, everybody needs to wear sunscreen, regardless of skintone. SPF 15 is a good start but SPF 30 or more is best. Look for the UVB/UVA protection seal and use physical sunblocks like Zinc Oxide if you have sensitive skin. (Eucerin SPF30 is a fave for the face)
2) Choose Oil-free formulas for moisturizers and skin makeup, and waterproof for eye makeup. Matte powder formulas are best for oily skin but will disappear quickly and must be reapplied, oil-free creams or cream-to-powders work on all skin types and have more staying power. And blotting tissues are essential to keep makeup meltdown and shine at bay. (Boscia has a great line, and donates to Japan!)
3) Don't forget the lips! Unfortunately studies have proven that shiny lipgloss increases lip burn factor, so try to pick a lip balm with SPF
to layer under your lip color. (Neutrogena has some good ones)
4) And to top it all off, protect your tresses. Scalp sunburns are not fun, hair can get dried out and if you color treat your hair, the color can fade. There are moisturizing and SPF products for hair, but the most fun way to take cover is with cute scarves and hats.