If the anonymous data we’ve collected from our shopping stories was any indication, two things lived in R29 readers’ heads rent-free last month: vacations and weddings. Just a quick peek at June’s best-performing products found a colorful array of wedding guest dresses, beach vacation-ready swimwear, and beauty finds for jet-lagged skin, just to name a few. In other words, our readers are out here having their best hot girl summer, and we love to see it.
It gives us immense pleasure to be of service to your full agenda of summer fun, so allow us to present the reader-vetted bestsellers that will make the rest of the season much more enjoyable. From summer cowgirl boots that are made for stomping around music festivals to breathable wardrobe essentials to combat the heat wave, scroll ahead for our readers’ top summer must-haves.
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Anthropologie Sunday in Brooklyn Sleeveless Knit Midi Dress
Slip dresses are a no-brainer pick for formal occasions when you have no idea what to wear. This knitted number, with a figure-hugging bodice and fiery red color, will certainly make an impression at your next summer destination wedding. The fact that it’s currently half price sweetens the deal.
Anthropologie Sunday in Brooklyn Sleeveless Knit Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Toral Sand Cowboy Boots
Call it the Cowboy Carter effect, but our readers continue to have a huge appetite for cowboy boots in every colorway and material imaginable. While technicolor, blinged-out options seem to be the style du jour, we also love this slightly more understated pair from Toral. The neutral suede-leather combo really lets the Western stitching do the talking. Oh, and did we mention they are currently $200 off?
We’re constantly refreshing Lululemon’s We Made Too Much section for activewear deals, but last month, it was this discounted claw clip that captured the attention of our readers. Like big hair scrunchies, an oversized claw clip is a great last-minute styling solution to make an outfit look more put together — and keep you feeling chic and breezy in the summer heat.
Lululemon Extra Large Claw Hair Clip, $, available at Lululemon
FP Movement Carpe Diem Shorts
Featuring a tall, stretchy waistband and an A-line silhouette, these running shorts are cute enough for running errands around town, too. The fabric is water-resistant and dries very quickly, so there is no worry about breaking a sweat (or waiting for your pants to dry if you spilled iced coffee all over yourself on your way to the gym).
FP Movement Carpe Diem Shorts, $, available at Free People
Mediheal Teatree Trouble Pad
You heard it from us first: these Mediheal toner pads are all the rage in the K-beauty world right now (and thankfully, you can get it on Amazon). I picked up this bestseller on a recent trip to Seoul and now get the hype. These little cotton fiber squares, soaked in tea tree essence from Jeju Island, are so effective at fading redness and nipping any breakout in the bud.
Mediheal Teatree Trouble Pad, $, available at Amazon
Skims Soft Lounge Cropped T-Shirt
If you are a R29 regular, you’re likely familiar with our love for Skims — namely, the brand’s stretchy cotton jersey T-shirts. We’ve got our sights set on this new cropped tee in a mood-boosting ultraviolet hue.
Skims Soft Lounge Cropped T-Shirt, $, available at Skims
Jacquemus Le Chouchou 'Le Grand Bambino' Bag
The SSENSE designer sale has long been one of our favorite spots to score a good deal. This gorgeous Jacquemus bag, now 31% off, will add some serious flair to your wedding guest outfit. The cream colorway looks chic with basically everything.
Jacquemus Le Chouchou 'Le Grand Bambino' Bag, $, available at SSENSE
PatBO Laelia Mini Dress
Going the rental route is a great way to try out a revolving collection of designer dresses, without paying the hefty price tag. Rent The Runway is a treasure trove for endorphin-inducing summer dresses that will win you tons of compliments. We tapped this tropical print mini as the perfect ensemble for a casual wedding or a beach vacation.
The Womanizer Premium 2 is a certified reader-favorite, thanks to a signature air suction technology and 14 settings that bring toe-curling pleasure. To add even more incentive to this hot girl summer purchase, the sex toy is currently marked down as part of the Womanizer summer sale.
Refinery29’s beauty editors have spoken, and we’ve crowned this new product from Medik8 the moisturizer of the summer. Its barely-there texture makes it a dream to wear on sweltering summer days, while hydrating ingredients like multi-weight hyaluronic acid, prebiotic peptides, and ceramides guarantee pillowy, supple skin without overwhelming your pores. Dive deeper into why we give it our seal of approval in my standalone Medik8 review here.
Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, $, available at Medik8
Madewell x Lisa Says Gah! The Plus Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean
The breezy pieces from the Madewell x Lisa Says Gah! collaboration has got us dreaming about sipping an Aperol Spritz under the Mediterranean sun. We are partial to this pair of white wide leg jeans, which will look so cute with a wide-brimmed sun hat and a straw bag.
Madewell x Lisa Says Gah! Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean, $, available at Madewell
MAC Cosmetics Locked Kiss Ink Lipstick
If you are hitting the destination wedding circuit hard this summer, consider adding this transfer-proof lipstick to your makeup stash. I personally nominated this as my favorite MVP product last month after wearing it at a destination wedding. I was more than impressed with the rich pigment and remarkable staying power: The matte lip stain didn’t budge one bit even after a formal dinner, late-nights snacks, and endless champagne sipping.
MAC Cosmetics Locked Kiss Ink Lipstick, $, available at Nordstrom
Little Liffner Pearl Mini Barbell Gold Earrings
There is something about Baroque pearl jewelry that never fails to elevate a summer outfit. We are completely smitten with this vermeil gold pair from Little Liffner, featuring a sleek barbell design and freshwater pearls from China.
Little Liffner Pearl Mini Barbell Gold Earrings, $, available at Little Liffner
Free-est For The Moment Mini
Leave it to Free People to nail the perfect carefree summer ensemble. This flowy mini dress, with a plunge V-neck design and billowy sleeves, is made for twirling around when it’s hot out. The fact that it comes with a set of pockets is a bonus.
free-est For The Moment Mini, $, available at Free People
Design Within Reach Lína Swivel Chair
Our readers love a good small space furniture find, and this compact lounge chair is a wonderful one indeed. The curved and sculpted shape makes this chair incredibly comfy to perch on while taking up minimal room.
