Well, Toronto, we asked for heat after weeks of rain and BOY, did you deliver. If you haven’t been in Toronto then congratulations, you’ve narrowly escaped the blazing city-heat that we’ve been experiencing for the last few days. It’s name on social media? “HeatwaveTO”. Our sweat-inducing weather has been given a proper name. That’s how hot it is.

With that, we thought we’d share our tips for getting through #HeatwaveTO!

1. Make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes. There is nothing worse than swelling feet in already-uncomfortable shoes. Opt for a comfy pair of Flurries sandals to commute in.

 

2. Wear something light but cover up. When it’s hot we want to be in a bathing suit, but really our skin is so vulnerable to those powerful UV rays. A maxi dress is an easy way to stay somewhat cool but still protect skin. This gorgeous number is from Jean Machine and the colours are perfect for a pretty look!

 

3. There’s nothing wrong with eating ice cream when there’s a heat alert and it’s Ice Cream Week at Bite Me More. You’re doing it for the sake of your body temperature and well-being; all is forgiven. This Oreo-cookie ice cream sandwich recipe will do the cool-down trick (any day of the year).

 

4. Black isn’t going to help our cause when trying to stay cool. Tote all your essentials around in a coloured or neutral bag. We like to strut down the street in the red Filix handbag by Nella Bella. It’s a pop of colour and big enough to fit our laptops in.

7. Water. That is all.

8. No point pounding pavement, get out on the water to cool down with this Buytopia deal for some sailing adventure!

9. Modular Home Additions gave us some tips on keeping our house cool if you are of the unlucky ones sans air-conditioning.

10. Lastly, if you’re REALLY set on beating the heat this summer and every summer to come, Walden Homes has a cost report that will tell you just how much it’ll set you back to cool that Toronto house of yours.

How are you keeping cool during #HeatwaveTO?

Images: lifestyle.msn.com